Like Meteorology? Become An Amateur Meteorologist
Anybody can study and enjoy meteorology. In fact, thousands of people are self-declared amateur meteorologists!
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How Strong Is Hurricane Wind?
Hurricane wind can do damage even when the center of the storm is offshore or a great distance from you. Check out how strong winds must be to qualify as hurricane strength and the planes they’re now using to conduct hurricane research.
5 Hurricane Categories & The Types Of Damage That Can Result
Hurricanes are major storms with sustained winds of at least 74 mph and form over oceans. Hurricane Categories are used to estimate potential property damage — on a scale from 1 to 5. See what each of the 5 categories means — in terms of maximum wind speeds and the specific types of damage you can expect to see.
7 Tips & Tricks To Make It Snow (Have You Tried Any Of These?)
Wondering how to make it snow? While none of these 7 tricks to make it snow are necessarily scientific, they’re certainly fun ways to spend time with your kids and share in the excitement of waking up to a snow day. Don’t miss our list of 8 fun things to do with your kids in the snow… at the very end.
See Why It’s Dangerous And Where It’s Illegal To Drive With Snow Or Ice On Your Car (…Plus How To Remove It Easily!)
Here are the laws and states where it’s illegal to drive with snow & ice on your car. Videos show the dangers + why you need a snow broom / windshield cover
Is Fall Color Affected By Climate Change?
What is the effect of climate change on fall colors? Does climate change mean no more autumn? Here’s everything you want to know about climate change and fall foliage!
Tracking Autumn Leaves: The Best Fall Foliage Map For Each Colorful Region Of The U.S.
There are 4 main fall foliage regions across the United States. See which fall foliage map is the best for tracking colorful autumn leaves near you.
When Does Summer End? Here’s The Official Answer… How Meteorologists Determine When Summer Ends
A lot of folks seem confused by when the last day of summer really happens. The calendar tells us one thing, but astronomy tells us something else. See how meteorologists officially determine the beginning and end of summer.
Why Is Florida So Hot All Year Round? And… Is Florida Getting Hotter Every Year?
The fact that Florida is hot is a reason it’s such a popular vacation spot. But WHY is Florida so hot? And is the Sunshine State getting even HOTTER? As a native Floridian who loves studying all things weather, I can explain what’s going on with the weather and climate in Florida. Here’s why Florida is SO hot… from a meteorologist’s viewpoint!
How Can It Snow Above 32 Degrees? The Relationship Between Snow And Temperature Explained
Did you know it can snow when it’s above freezing outside? See why this happens, the highest temperature for snow, and the temperature at which snow melts. Lots of cool winter weather science here!
