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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.

Have you ever seen & heard lightning and thunder during a snowstorm? That's thundersnow! See how thundersnow storms are different from regular thunderstorms

First Snow

Want to know when and where the first snow will fall according to this year's snow forecast? Here's the inside scoop...

Supermoon

A Supermoon is when the sun and moon are directly opposite of each other. Here are future Supermoon dates, plus 5 little-known facts about Supermoons!

Learn to identify the 10 main types of clouds with our simple guide and cloud identification chart. See examples of high, middle, and low clouds.

The most dangerous weather events are lightning, tornadoes, winter storms, extreme heat & floods. These 31 deadly weather facts prove it! Protect yourself.

Want to see how close lightning is? Use a lightning map! Here are some FREE lightning strike maps, apps, and guides to help you keep an eye on the lightning

Here's what you need to know about the numbers on the UV index scale and why the UV index matters in your day to day life.

Where is Tornado Alley? What about Dixie Alley, Hoosier Alley and Carolina Alley? Here's an updated Tornado Alley map plus Tornado Alley facts & safety tips

What color are tornadoes? What makes the tornado noise that sounds like a freight train? Does it really rain frogs during tornadoes? Tornado facts to answer all your tornado questions.

Lake Effect Snow

Wondering how and why lake effect snow forms? Here are the answers you've been looking for, plus some fun lake effect snow trivia.

Why is there so much media buzz about the polar vortex? How is a polar vortex related to blizzards, nor'easters, and winter weather? What you need to know.

Winter Driving

Winter driving is dangerous. Reduce the risk to you and your loved ones by taking precautions now. These essential winter driving tips could save your life!

If you have a mostly sedentary lifestyle, then snow shoveling can be deadly! See how shoveling snow can be so dangerous, plus tips to prevent a heart attack

weather station reviews

Looking for a home weather station to help you monitor and forecast the weather? These 3 home weather stations are the top ones that I recommend.

science facts

Many people don't really know what causes the seasons or what the brightest star in the sky is. These science facts may astound you!

Ever wonder where the phrase 'dog days of summer' comes from? Or when the first day of summer is? Here are 4 fun summer weather facts that may surprise you!

When is tornado season? What causes tornadoes? Are overpasses safe if you're in your car during a tornado? Find answers to these tornado questions and more.

sky events

Tips for viewing these 4 amazing sky events WITHOUT a telescope: Aurora Borealis, Solar Eclipses, Lunar Eclipses, and Meteor Showers!