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Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez

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.

Snowicane, Snowpocalypse & Snowmageddon: Media Hype For A Big Snow Blizzard

Snowicane, snowpocalypse, and snowmageddon are all words to describe the big snow blizzard that struck the United States. Perhaps those words are nothing more than hype, but one thing's for sure: more snow storms are a sign of global warming

Nasty Weather: How Dust Storms Ruin Land, Towns & Farms

Dust storms are caused by wind sweeping up dry soil. These dust storms can move massive amounts of debris for hundreds of miles and cause tremendous devastation.

Driving In Bad Weather? Here’s What You Need To Know!

Driving in bad weather is a cause of many auto accidents, but here are some tips that'll help prevent bad weather car crashes and keep you safe on the road.

Getting Through A Bad Weather Storm: Kids Will Love These Fun Activities

A storm & kids often don't get along too well. After all, many kids hate being stuck indoors, and some young children are scared of storms. But here are a few activities that will be sure to keep kids entertained during the next storm.

NASA Weather Device Is Also Tracking Greenhouse Gases

NASA's Atmospheric Infrared Sounder is a device that is able to measure greenhouse gases, giving us more information on the agents that many scientists believe is a key aspect of global warming.

Cheap Snow Fun: How To Make Snow Paint

Snow paint is an exciting way to have fun in the snow with kids!

Deadly Tornadoes: 10 Tornado Events We’ll Never Forget

Tornadoes have been striking throughout the course of recorded United States history. But the 10 tornado events known as the deadliest to strike the nation killed people and destroyed homes by the dozens -- and sadly hundreds.

5 Hilarious Winter Videos Filled With Chilly Spills, Icy Crashes… & Funny Snowmen

Here are 5 funny winter videos that will keep you laughing all the way until the first springtime thaw!

The Snow Flake Man: A Pioneer In Snow Research

Each snow flake that falls every winter is a unique and delicate work of Mother Nature. While research on snowflakes is still emerging, we didn't know much about snowflakes at all until William Bentley dedicated much of his life to snow flake research a century ago.

Winter Weather Fun: Make A Snow Sculpture

Winter weather brings snow -- and the opportunity to build a snow sculpture! Snow sculptures are fun to make and easy, especially if you have the right tools. If you think you have what it takes to build some really good snow sculptures, you may even want to enter a snow sculpting contest!

Here’s A Fun Winter Weather Idea: Make Fake Snow!

Making fake snow is easier than you think -- and it's a great way to give kids something fun to do when Old Man Winter doesn't look to be sending any real snow your way!

Too Hilarious! Funny Snowman Pictures Bring Winter Weather Smiles

Funny snowman pictures always make us happy. Check out some of these snowman pictures sure to bring a smile to your day.

The Amazing Life Of Ben Franklin: Weather Pioneer

You might know about Ben Franklin the inventor, but how about Ben Franklin -- weather pioneer? Yes, Ben Franklin contributed many things to meteorology. His studies of weather patterns and other meteorological phenomena helped further our understanding of weather, with many of his theories and observations withstanding the test of time.

4 Awesome Weather Books For Kids

Weather books for kids will help children understand and learn more about the weather -- and may help encourage some young weather lovers to pursue a career in meteorology!

How Barometers Help Us Forecast The Weather

Barometers are a highly important tool in forecasting weather. Barometers measure air pressure, and the effects of air pressure can create all kinds of weather -- from violent storms to pleasant cool days.

Vital Winter Health Tips That Will Save Your Life

Winter is a fun time of year for making snowpeople, snowballs, snow angels, and enjoying hot cocoa by a warm fireplace. But shoveling snow, being outdoors in the cold, and surviving freezing temperatures poses a whole set of special health risks. Heed these winter health tips and help save your life.

El Nino To Blame For Above-Average Winter Rain And Snow

Above-average winter rain and snow will be falling throughout much of the country thanks to an El Nino weather pattern affecting the United States this year. Bundle up and put those rain boots on!

WARNING: Snowy, Icy Weather Make LED Traffic Lights Dangerous

LED traffic lights might save money on the power bill, but in the winter they may cost your life. Find out why LED traffic signals may be dangerous during the winter and what may be done about this sticky problem.

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