Andrew Stutzke
WQAD
Geneseo, IL, United States
Contact Andrew
Discover and connect with journalists and influencers around the world, save time on email research, monitor the news, and more.
| Recent: |
|
| Past: |
|
Past articles by Andrew:
El Niño likely to take over by the end of the year. Here's what that means
Warmer water in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean can have significant impacts on global weather. → Read More
Ice jam season is off to an early start for 2023
An early December deep freeze followed by a January thaw has created ideal conditions for ice jams. → Read More
Why the coldest time of year occurs when Earth is closest to the Sun
It's not the distance that's important, but rather the angle of the Sun that impacts Earth's temperature patterns. → Read More
After a 5-year lull, white Christmas arrives in the Quad Cities
Historically, the Quad Cities has only seen less than half of Christmas Days since the early 1900s with snow on the ground. → Read More
How to accurately measure snowfall
There is no automated way to measure snowfall, meaning your reports are important! Here's how to accurately measure how much snow has fallen. → Read More
Farmers face 278% price increase for barge transportation
Low water levels on the Mississippi River have snarled barge traffic, making it more expensive to move soybeans downriver. → Read More
Diamond Lady Riverboat Casino rises out of the water
The historic riverboat cruise ship was christened by Vanna White in Bettendorf during the early 1990s. → Read More
Why parts of the Mississippi River are drying up
Dramatic images show massive sandbars appearing as record low levels of water are recorded south of the Quad Cities. → Read More
Low tire pressure? Why the weather impacts your tires
With the recent stretch of cooler weather, you've likely noticed the tire pressure light shining on your vehicle dashboard. Here's why that is. → Read More
Yes, the fall season is getting warmer and sticking around longer
Fall is not only getting warmer, it's also sticking around longer in the Quad Cities. → Read More
Yes, climate-related deaths are decreasing worldwide
Advancements in technology paired with economic growth are making humans more resilient to climate change. → Read More
A lookback at the earliest recorded snowfall in the Quad Cities
An unusually early winter storm dropped snow across the Quad Cities just days after record-high temperatures were broken back in 1942. → Read More
How the changing sun angle brings different seasons to the Quad Cities
Earth's 23.5 degree tilt plays a big role in where and when each season is observed. → Read More
How do droughts like the one impacting the Western U.S. come to an end?
An ongoing megadrought and several other dry areas around the U.S. can eventually see some improvement. Here's the pattern required to bring relief. → Read More
Do fans help cool dogs off during the summer heat?
Fans can help us beat the summer heat but offer little to no relief for dogs. Here's why. → Read More
Do singing cicadas mean the season's 1st frost is just weeks away?
Meteorologist Andrew Stutzke explains the popular folklore surrounding the emergence of cicadas. → Read More
Ask Andrew: Farmers' Almanac predicts a 'glacial, snow-filled winter' for the Quad Cities
Wishing for a cold and snowy winter? Meteorologist Andrew Stutzke says we shouldn't put too much weight into what the Farmers' Almanac has to say. → Read More
How does weather impact our aches and pains?
Inflamed joints, headaches and muscle pain are all indications that the weather is changing. Meteorologist Andrew Stutzke explains how our bodies can predict weather → Read More
July's 'supermoon' will be the biggest, brightest of 2022
The moon will reach its closest point to Earth in 2022 early Wednesday morning. → Read More
What is a flash drought?
We've heard of flash floods, but what about a flash drought? Meteorologist Andrew Stutzke explains how they occur. → Read More