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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.

Wondering... is it going to rain today? And if so... what time is it going to rain today? Here's the answer, based on where you are. Best rain forecast sites & smartphone apps.

Atmospheric rivers are narrow streams of moisture in the atmosphere that can cause prolonged periods of heavy rain or snow.

Pineapple Express is the whimsical, nontechnical name of one of the most famous atmospheric rivers on the planet! Everything you want to know

Bomb cyclones are rapidly intensifying storms that can cause great destruction.

Wondering what a bomb cyclone is and why you're hearing more about bomb cyclones these days? Everything you want to know about this winter weather storm phenomenon.

Space hurricanes are a kind of aurora borealis, or Northern Lights, that occur closer to the North Pole and pour huge amounts of electrons into the upper atmosphere of the Earth.

A space hurricane is a type of aurora borealis (Northern Lights). Space hurricanes are cyclone-like auroras in the sky. Here's everything you want to know!

Wave clouds are unique & rare cloud formations in the shape of breaking ocean waves as seen from the side. Here's why and how Kelvin-Helmholtz wave clouds form. (And the best places to see them!)

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Anybody can study and enjoy meteorology. In fact, thousands of people are self-declared amateur meteorologists!

Snow on Car

Here are the laws and states where it's illegal to drive with snow & ice on your car. Videos show the dangers + why you need a snow broom / windshield cover

What is the effect of climate change on fall colors? Does climate change mean no more autumn? Here's everything you want to know about climate change and fall foliage!

Why is Florida SO hot? Is it getting even hotter? Here's WHY Florida is hot ... from a meteorologist's viewpoint, based on the weather and climate.