I'm a weather geek from Florida who's been studying meteorology and watching weather patterns for years! I enjoy sharing little-known facts and fun stuff about the weather. I especially like sharing interesting details about weather events and conditions that can affect you... and how to prepare for Mother Nature's ever-changing weather patterns.
Hurricane categories are used to estimate property damage (1 to 5 scale). See max wind speeds + Types of damage you can expect from each hurricane category.
Paying attention to the hurricane forecast? There are 5 important new storm forecast changes for hurricane season. See what the changes are, why they were made, and how they affect you.
What's perfect swimming weather? Check out what most people consider comfortable air temperatures and water temperatures for swimming -- then break out your goggles and snorkel!
When does summer end? The calendar tells us one thing, but astronomy tells us something else. See how meteorologists officially determine the end of summer.
Comparison of the SA1 Sainlogic weather station with Davis Vantage Vue. The SA1 is a great choice for amateur weather watchers seeking home weather reports!
Hearing loud booms outside? Probably an ice quake. Here's what you need to know about ice quakes & other things that can cause loud booms during the winter.
Live in the Great Plains or Pacific Northwest? You know about Chinook winds! Chinooks occur on the lee side of a mountain & cause dramatically warmer weather.
Road ice is dangerous not just during the winter but all year long! Here's how to drive on ice in 5 scenarios: snow, sleet, black ice, hail, and manmade ice
