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.
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.
Have you noticed how different the 4 weather seasons are across the US? See when spring starts, when summer starts, when fall starts, when winter starts this year.
We've all heard lightning myths that just aren't true. I'm going to debunk 7 of them right now.... Here are 7 lightning FACTS you need to know to stay safe!
See the ONLY time it's safe to view a solar eclipse with your naked eyes, 4 things to look for when buying eclipse glasses, and how to make a pinhole viewer.
Thinking of becoming meteorologist one day? Behind-the-scenes tours of TV weather stations + Tips to help you become a meteorologist or weather person.
The Great American Solar Eclipse (2017 total solar eclipse) is August 21, 2017 in 12 states. Here's a map, best places to view it, how to safely watch it, when future solar eclipses will occur.
Winter weather can do strange things - like cause extreme blizzards, snow tornadoes, and even weird icy formations. Don't believe me? Check out these videos!
One of my friends describes her scary experience of being struck by lightning during pregnancy. And I have some lightning safety tips if you're caught outside
See how to interpret dew point & relative humidity numbers that you see on weather reports. Here's how they relate to the heat index (the "feels like" temp)
Spring weather brings all kinds of amazing sights, including blooming flowers and baby animals. Find out what else spring has in store for nature lovers!
What's the Waffle House Index? Why do we rush to buy milk & eggs before a storm? How do restaurants fare during bad weather? How is Wawa helping first responders?
Space junk has been gathering in orbit since humans launched the first satellite in 1957. Today, there's more orbital debris than you'd imagine. Here's why.
Years ago, many climate scientists talked about global cooling, yet today they discuss global warming. Here's some of the science behind the climate debate.
Find out how and why El Nino forms, what it means for our climate, the type of weather it brings, and how it affects us in ways you might not even realize.