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Meteorologist John Lindsey writes about weather in San Luis Obispo County.

Onshore and offshore winds explained. It’s more complicated than you think in SLO County

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Onshore and offshore winds explained. It’s more complicated than you think in SLO County

September 28, 2019 11:24 AM

Global warming will likely lead to stronger hurricanes. Here’s why

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Global warming will likely lead to stronger hurricanes. Here’s why

October 13, 2019 12:00 AM

Just like off SLO County coast, Great Lakes can generate some big waves — just not that big

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Just like off SLO County coast, Great Lakes can generate some big waves — just not that big

October 05, 2019 3:38 PM

Fall is here, and I’m thinking about rain on the Central Coast. Or will it be drought?

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Fall is here, and I’m thinking about rain on the Central Coast. Or will it be drought?

September 21, 2019 1:37 PM

I was reminded why I love bats as thousands of termites took to the air on my evening walk

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I was reminded why I love bats as thousands of termites took to the air on my evening walk

September 14, 2019 1:33 PM

Climate change doesn’t only mean rising oceans — your health is at risk, too

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Climate change doesn’t only mean rising oceans — your health is at risk, too

September 07, 2019 2:59 PM

It’s been a quiet fire season in California — thankfully — but it’s no time to be complacent

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It’s been a quiet fire season in California — thankfully — but it’s no time to be complacent

August 31, 2019 1:15 PM

The ferocity of a storm captured on satellite imagery can be captivating — and life saving

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The ferocity of a storm captured on satellite imagery can be captivating — and life saving

August 24, 2019 3:03 PM

Trending Stories

2 injured in crash on Broad Street in SLO

October 14, 2019 12:14 PM

Injury keeps Jordan Hasay from finishing Chicago Marathon

October 14, 2019 8:17 AM

SLO High grad turns ashes into diamonds. Now she’s in the spotlight on ‘Shark Tank’

October 15, 2019 4:45 AM

4.7 magnitude earthquake shakes Central California — including SLO County

October 15, 2019 1:14 PM

Hotel SLO has opened its doors — and it looks like an Instagrammer’s paradise

October 15, 2019 2:11 PM

Greenland is losing ice at a rapid rate. Here’s why

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Greenland is losing ice at a rapid rate. Here’s why

August 22, 2019 11:01 AM

How ground-based GPS stations help weather forecasters predict heavy rain and flooding

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How ground-based GPS stations help weather forecasters predict heavy rain and flooding

August 19, 2019 5:00 AM

A wolf, sturgeon or beaver? Here’s what goes into all those moon names

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A wolf, sturgeon or beaver? Here’s what goes into all those moon names

August 10, 2019 2:07 PM

It’s hasn’t been too hot this summer in SLO. Here’s why that’s about to change — and when

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It’s hasn’t been too hot this summer in SLO. Here’s why that’s about to change — and when

July 27, 2019 3:30 PM

Like Icarus flying too close to the sun, we’re flirting with danger in our warming atmosphere

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Like Icarus flying too close to the sun, we’re flirting with danger in our warming atmosphere

August 03, 2019 2:03 PM

It’s about to get hot, humid — and rainy? — in SLO. What causes the California monsoon?

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It’s about to get hot, humid — and rainy? — in SLO. What causes the California monsoon?

July 20, 2019 1:45 PM

The weather science behind Van Gogh’s ‘Starry Night?’ These clouds may have inspired it

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The weather science behind Van Gogh’s ‘Starry Night?’ These clouds may have inspired it

July 13, 2019 2:22 PM

Summer is here and a new rain season started. What’s the outlook for the Central Coast?

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Summer is here and a new rain season started. What’s the outlook for the Central Coast?

July 06, 2019 2:46 PM

The yearly rainfall results are in. How much precipitation fell on the Central Coast

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The yearly rainfall results are in. How much precipitation fell on the Central Coast

June 29, 2019 2:54 PM

Seals gathering like I’ve never seen before. What to know about these ‘fascinating’ creatures

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Seals gathering like I’ve never seen before. What to know about these ‘fascinating’ creatures

June 22, 2019 12:22 PM

‘The oceans are taking a beating’: Seawater temperatures on SLO’s coast keep getting higher

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‘The oceans are taking a beating’: Seawater temperatures on SLO’s coast keep getting higher

June 15, 2019 2:56 PM

A ladybug swarm showing up on weather radar? This SLO meteorologist doesn’t buy it

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A ladybug swarm showing up on weather radar? This SLO meteorologist doesn’t buy it

June 08, 2019 2:35 PM

SLO’s above-average rain season is practically over. But what about thunderstorms?

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SLO’s above-average rain season is practically over. But what about thunderstorms?

May 04, 2019 2:44 PM

The jet stream has tilted into SLO like the Leaning Tower of Pisa — thus all this rain

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The jet stream has tilted into SLO like the Leaning Tower of Pisa — thus all this rain

June 01, 2019 2:35 PM

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