Autumn leaves pop up throughout the United States during the months of September, October, and November. There’s even fall color in Florida, where I live, during the late autumn. But tracking down those pretty fall leaves just as they reach peak color is easier said than done!
Have you ever heard about the heat index? It’s basically the summer version of the wind chill factor. When a weatherperson mentions the heat index on the news, they’re talking about how hot it feels outdoors. Joshua McMorrow-HernandezI’m a roller coaster junkie, a weather enthusiast, a frequent traveler, and a numismatist. My love for coins […]
Global cooling and saving our ozone layer were 2 of the major environmental issues I was taught during my school lessons when I was a kid. Within a few years, governments had pretty much banned the use of ozone-depleting chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) in aerosol cans, industrial applications, and other arenas where CFCs were common. While the ozone layer […]
One of my good friends was struck by lightning several years ago. Getting struck by lightning is one of my biggest trepidations. It’s probably in part because I live in Florida, a place many consider the Lightning Capital of the United States. Florida ranks number one in lightning deaths — where 10 to 13 people are killed by […]
A storm surge is one of the biggest dangers along the coast when a hurricane, tropical storm, or other serious sea storm makes landfall. While many people think wind damage is the most serious impact of severe weather such as hurricanes, it’s often the case that coastal storm surge flooding leads to the greatest loss of life […]
Spring weather brings April showers — leading to May flowers! But there are many other wonderful things about springtime besides refreshing rain and beautiful blooms. Just like summer offers swimming weather, fall brings colorful foliage, and winter ushers in snow, there are some amazing phenomena generally unique to spring that you’re sure to love. Joshua McMorrow-HernandezI’m […]
Food and bad weather emergencies are inextricably linked to one another. When hurricanes or blizzards threaten, you can pretty much count on at least one thing — you won’t be finding very much milk, bread, eggs, or bottled water at the local grocery store! As it turns out, there is a much greater connection between food and […]
A weather radio is something everybody should have in their emergency preparedness kits. There are many weather radios available, which can make choosing just the right one seemingly difficult. I live in Florida — a state also known as Hurricane Alley. So, I want the best weather radio I can find. Joshua McMorrow-HernandezI’m a roller […]
When Labor Day beckons and the pumpkin spice coffee starts to hit Starbucks and Wawa stores in my neck of the woods, my mind turns to cool mornings, colorful leaves, and looking for a good fall foliage map. Even here in Central Florida, we actually do experience a delicious taste of autumn, even if the cooler air […]
If you’re like many people seeking facts and info on winter storms, you may feel a little overwhelmed by the amount of information out there on blizzards, nor’easters, clippers, and the other types of winter storm phenomena that take place every winter. As a weather buff myself, studying winter storm patterns intrigues me. But it […]
Climate change is always a hot topic these days. Find out what climate change, global warming, and global cooling mean for you.
