Starry Night: A Free Tool To Identify Stars & Planets In The Night Sky Above You
My friend Andy is an astrology buff. I am not. That's why I love it when he reminds Jim… [MORE]
The Weather Hobby: Enjoying Weather As A Pastime
Did you know that simply looking up and being curious or observant of the clouds, the rain,… [MORE]
5 Reasons We Should Like Rain
Rain, rain, go away...Right?Well, maybe not!There are many benefits that rain provides us --… [MORE]
Severe Weather Tips
Hurricane Shutters & Hurricane Windows: How They’re Different From Standard Windows And Shutters
Retrofitting your existing home or building a new one with the aim of resisting hurricane-force winds can be an expensive but worthy endeavor. One area many homeowners are especially prudent to focus on improving the durability of their windows and protecting windows and doorways from high winds … [Read More...]
Ways You Can Fortify Your House To Make It A Hurricane-Safe Home
Hurricanes have the power to destroy homes and businesses with power sustained winds of more 74 miles per hour or more. However, you can have the power to restrict hurricane damage to your home by building a hurricane-safe home. Fortified construction has long been used in places like Florida, … [Read More...]
Why An Overpass DOESN’T Make A Good Tornado Shelter!
You've probably seen the famous tornado movie where a film crew was chased by a tornado and they wound up taking shelter under a Kansas highway overpass. The following videos provide some great reasons you why you do NOT want to seek shelter under an overpass, if you happen to be driving in your … [Read More...]
Weather 101
Like Meteorology? Become An Amateur Meteorologist
Some people are true weather bugs. Not only do they enjoy monitoring and studying weather, they actually want to be meteorologists. While being a bona fide atmospheric scientist usually requires getting a college degree and meteorological certification, there are plenty of people who bypass … [Read More...]
It’s Not The Heat, It’s The Humidity: What Dry Heat Is
If you've ever lived in or visited Arizona, New Mexico, or many other areas in the desert Southwestern United States, then you've probably come to understand a bit about what dry heat is. But what is a dry heat? Is dry heat really even dry? We're going to break down what a dry heat is … [Read More...]
Nacreous Clouds & Polar Stratospheric Clouds Are The Mother Of Pearl Clouds
Perhaps one of the most beautiful -- and among the rarest -- of clouds in the sky are nacreous clouds or polar stratospheric clouds. Also called Mother of Pearl clouds, they are clouds that form in very cold regions of the northern latitudes. … [Read More...]
Weather Tools & Forecasts
5 Tips On Using A Home Weather Station
Using a home weather station can be fun and educational. For those in agriculture, boating, and aviation, using a home weather station can be a vital part of day-to-day life. Whatever your case, a home weather station is an important and informational tool to have on hand. Let's look at … [Read More...]
Using An Anemometer To Measure Wind Speed
When meteorologists and weather bugs measure the wind, they use an anemometer. An anemometer is a device that can very accurately gauge how quickly the wind is moving. Anemometers come in various shapes and sizes, but in most cases they are comprised of 3 or 4 small cups attached sideways to a … [Read More...]
Monitor Hurricanes Online With These Free Hurricane Trackers
With hurricane season lasting from summer through fall (June 1 through November 30), hurrricane tracking is a constant activity for many of us this time of year. All eyes are on the Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico, and Caribbean. Thankfully, finding an online hurricane tracker is easy, so you can … [Read More...]
Fun Weather Stuff
Starry Night: A Free Tool To Identify Stars & Planets In The Night Sky Above You
My friend Andy is an astrology buff. I am not. That's why I love it when he reminds Jim and I of the best nights that we can see the coolest things in the skies above. (You know like meteor showers projected for our area, eclipses, etc). I thought I'd share with you one of the coolest tools … [Read More...]
The Weather Hobby: Enjoying Weather As A Pastime
Did you know that simply looking up and being curious or observant of the clouds, the rain, the wind, and the weather going on around you is a hobby? Being a weather watcher has been a pursuit for ages. While some take on weather as a formal career (by becoming meteorologists), many others … [Read More...]
Check Out Our Fun Weather Facebook & Twitter Pages!
Find interesting weather facts, safety tips & info about how the weather affects us on a daily basis. Plus, lots of seasonal ideas and fun things to do outdoors on our fun weather Facebook and Twitter pages: Follow @FunWeather on Twitter "Like" our Fun Weather Facebook … [Read More...]
Weather History
What Climate Change Is & How It Impacts You
It's pretty hard to go more than a day or two and not hear the term climate change.We've gotten pretty used to hearing about climate change, but understanding what it really is and how it may impact you is another matter.Climate change has been a topic of discussion among scientists for decades now, … [Read More...]
The Ozone Layer: What It Is & How The Ozone Layer Protects You
You've probably heard about the ozone layer -- maybe in the news, in an article, or perhaps you've even heard your local weatherperson mention it at one time or another. But what is the ozone layer? How does it protect you?What are we doing to protect the ozone layer? … [Read More...]
Hurricane Rita 5 Years Later: Photos & Videos Of The Aftermath
Believe it or not, September 23 and September 24 mark 5 years since the landfall of one of the strongest hurricanes on records -- and we're not talking about Hurricane Katrina. Let's look at some devastating facts about Hurricane Rita: Hurricane Rita was the 4th-strongest Atlantic hurricane … [Read More...]
