Articles By:

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.

Space Weather Alerts: Space Weather Phone Alerts You When Weather Events From Space Will Affect You

Want to know more about how space weather affects you? The Space Weather Phone and Space Weather Alerts inform you when events like meteor showers, the Northern Lights, and solar flares will be visible for you to see and enjoy from your own backyard!

Tornado Safety Tips For Winter Nighttime Tornadoes — Among The Deadliest Known!

Stay alert! Winter tornadoes at night tend to happen mostly in the winter. Use these tornado safety tips that could save your life.

FEMA For Kids Provides Fun Weather Activities For Kids Online

FEMA for Kids is a safe online resource for games, weather and disaster information. It's also one of the few kids weather sites that also has fun weather activities for kids online.

Weather Warning: Scientists Think Sudden Ice Age Could Be Triggered By Effects Of Global Warming!

Believe it or not, the effects of global warming could actually cause the next ice age. And it may be sooner than originally thought, according to scientists.

2009 Hurricane Season Highlights

It's December and the 2009 hurricane season is now officially over. It came and went with relatively little in the way of serious weather, at least for most United States citizens. It's never too early to start preparing for the next hurricane season -- which begins June 1st.

Predicting Long Range Weather Forecasts: Possible With A Chance Of Inaccuracies

Getting a weather forecast that is accurate to 9 days out can be difficult. Getting a 6-month or year-long weather forecast leaves even more room for error. Yet, meteorologists are trying to make these types of long range weather forecasts and predictions anyhow.

Kids Can Control The Weather With This Interactive Weather Maker

Scholastic -- the major children's book publisher -- is offering kids a chance to control the weather with their new interactive weather maker online. It's fun for kids of all ages!

Fun Weather Coloring Pages For Kids… They’re Free!

These weather coloring books for kids will give your youngster many hours of great weather fun, as well as a good introduction to the world of meteorology.

Tips For Watching The Next Meteor Shower

Watching a meteor shower is one of the most exciting and even awe-inspiring celestial events to watch. Meteors can almost always be seen streaking across the sky somewhere. They happen rather frequently. Here's when to see the next meteor shower.

When Is The Next Ice Age Going To Happen?

Some scientists believe that another Ice Age will happen again someday in the future. However, miniature ice ages -- or short periods of cooling -- can occur due to natural events like volcanoes.

Make Snow: See How To Turn Boiling Water Into Ice Crystals Instantly!

Did you know you can turn hot, boiling water into ice crystals in a matter of 1 or 2 seconds? It's true! You have got to check out this amazing video and see for yourself how neat this is!

Tips For Viewing Sun Dogs – No, They’re Not Rainbows!

If you see a prism effect of colors in the sky, is it a rainbow, a sundog, or a parhelion? Here's how to tell the difference, plus tips for viewing sun dogs in the sky.

Snow Fences Prevent Snow From Piling Up Around Your Home

A snow fence can actually force snow drifts to form someplace else -- keeping your driveway, car, or house free of a snow drift. Here's what you need to know about snow fencing.

Arctic News & Global Warming Updates: Arctic Melting Continues

The NOAA reports the Arctic ice cap continues to see melting, rising temperatures, and a thawing future. How does this affect the public's outlook on global warming?

El Nino And Its Effects On Global Weather Patterns

El Nino is a weather pattern which usually peaks during the winter months of the northern hemisphere. This weather pattern involves interaction between the ocean and the atmosphere, resulting in warmer waters in major areas of the Pacific Ocean. When that happens, global weather patterns will be affected.