Marshall Shepherd

Senior Contributor|Science

Dr. J. Marshall Shepherd, a leading international expert in weather and climate, was the 2013 President of American Meteorological Society (AMS) and is Director of the University of Georgia’s (UGA) Atmospheric Sciences Program. Dr. Shepherd is the Georgia Athletic Association

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3,332 viewsApr 20, 2024

Earth Day Is Not About The Planet. It’s About Us

The goals of Earth Day need to linger with us everyday. Here's why.

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12,756 viewsApr 10, 2024

Solar Eclipses Are More Common Than You Think

Solar eclipses happen more often than you may realize. Here's how scientists know when they are coming.

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3,053 viewsApr 6, 2024

Cloud Cover And The Total Solar Eclipse - ‘The 2-Day Warning’

With 2 days to go, confidence in cloud cover forecasts has increased. What you need to know for the total solar eclipse on Monday.

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382 viewsApr 5, 2024

170 Percent Of Average? - Early Hurricane Season Predictions Worrisome

Early predictions call for a hyper-active hurricane season based on ominous early signals and comparisons to past active ones.

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786 viewsMar 29, 2024

Will Clouds Spoil Your Total Solar Eclipse Viewing Party?

With about 10 days to go, here's what meteorologists are saying about potential cloud cover during the total solar eclipse on April 8.