Eye of the Storm

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  • By Airman 1st Class Joshua R. M. Dewberry
  • 11th Wing Public Affairs
JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. --  From sunshine, to snowfall, to rain, the weather has had a cynical cycle this time of year. According to the 89th Operations Support Squadron, this type of erratic weather is unusual for this area.

"It's because of the low jet stream that's been hitting into the warmer coastal waters", said Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Goodwin, 89th OSS weather forecaster. "What's really unusual about the snow is how long it has lasted, not necessarily that there's been so much of it."

According to Airman 1st Class Courtnie Josey, 89th OSS weather forecaster, it is normal for there to be a cycle of erratic weather approximately every several years for this area.

"When the jet stream dips down south, it'll take a while to get back up north," said Josey. "However, the winter season is nearing its end with spring around the corner."

Andrews residents are advised to still be on alert for rainstorms and the upcoming summer heat to follow.

"We're expecting rainstorms, thunderstorms, high winds, microbursts; in other words, severe weather could still be around the corner," said Airman 1st Class Steven Narad, 89th OSS weather forecaster. "The snow may be gone, but we're not out of the clear just yet."

Base residents can check their local weather service for severe weather notifications.