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Recent Rain Not Enough to End Dry Spell

Dec 2, 2024

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Jase Bernhardt

Dr. Jase Bernhardt, Hofstra associate professor of geology, environment, and sustainability, was interviewed by Newsday about weather conditions in the local area.



Experts say that heavy rain recently was unlikely to end a regionwide, three-month dry spell.


Dr. Bernhardt called the drought conditions “super-eye opening” and “certainly unprecedented in recent times.”
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Jase Bernhardt

Associate Professor of Geology, Environment, and Sustainability

Dr. Bernhardt has had a lifelong passion for studying weather and climate. His current research focuses hurricane preparedness.

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