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Fun Facts About The Dog Days Of Summer
The Dog Days of Summer are legendary, traditional, educational… and hot!
Summer Solstice & Winter Solstice: The First Day Of Winter & First Day Of Summer Explained
We usually think of summer as that time between Memorial Day at the end of May and Labor Day in the beginning of September. Officially, that’s not really the case though. Here’s more about ‘the first day of summer’… and for that matter, ‘the first day of winter’. We’ll try to make sense of what’s going on during summer solstice and winter solstice.
How To Explain A Hurricane To Kids: 4 Great Resources That Help Kids Understand Hurricanes
Big storms like hurricanes are really tough to explain to kids. Here are some great websites which help kids learn about hurricanes, including hurricane safety and hurricane preparedness.
Cumulus Cloud Speak: What Are The Colors & Size Of Clouds Telling Us?
Here are 3 examples where the color of a cloud, combined with the thickness of that cloud, can give you some idea of what’s going on weather-wise in the skies behind it. These are scattered cumulus clouds, towering cumulus clouds, and scattered cumulus clouds.
How To Be A Storm Chaser Or Weather Spotter For The National Weather Service
You’ve seen storm chasers and weather spotters featured on the local and national news. Plenty of times, right? Ever wonder how you can become an official weather spotter for the National Weather Service? Well, I did it. I became an NOAA weather spotter. Here’s how…
Fun Things To Do With Clouds
On a blue sky day, with white billowy clouds overhead, and some fun ‘props’ at hand, let your imagination run wild to create your own photo masterpieces. Here are a few examples of unique cloud pictures that you can create yourself!
Renewable Energy For The Future Of Planet Earth
Who knew that there was a difference between the concepts of alternate fuel and alternate energy? Not many people on Planet Earth! We have made ourselves so dependent upon power from fossil fuel sources, that the entire world is being held captive by a very few oil-rich countries. How did these few sources come to have so
much and other countries so little? They got it by eminent domain — it was on their land when they arrived.
Watch For Emergency Broadcast Text Messages From The FCC On Your Cell Phone
Soon, the FCC will begin broadcasting emergency alerts via text messages on cellphones nationwide. Think: hurricane warnings, Amber alerts, terrorist attacks, earthquakes, tornadoes, and more. This is a good thing. Here’s why…
Global Warming: The Untold Story
Climate Change is happening, but is it our fault? A recent conference in New York City sought to answer that question. But, the conference was largely ignored by the major media outlets. Why?
Flying Through The Clouds: Skew-T Charts And Soundings Explained
It’s one thing to look up at the lcouds from the ground. It’s another to know how high those clouds are and how many layers of clouds are up there. You can figure that out with a quick glance at a cool weather chart called a SkewT.
Rain Gauges: A Guide To The Best Rain Gauges On The Internet
Are you looking for a good and affordable rain gauge. Here’s a look at some of the gauges available here on the web.
Let it #[email protected]$% Snow!
Perspective is a funny thing! The ‘beauty’ of snow if very much a matter of perspective, and here’s a funny story highlighting that fact…
Weather Maps: Understanding Weather Symbols
Ever wonder what all of those numbers and symbols on weather maps mean? Here’s what you need to know and how to read a weather map…
Global Warming: Real or not?
Keep track of the latest articles, books and websites about Climate Change.
Weather Radar: The Best Places To Track Storms On The Web
Do you want to track the big thunderstorms just like the pros? You can using the links found here!
NOAA Weather Radios: Why You Need One & Which Are The Best
You MUST have a NOAA Weather Radio. You simply MUST. Here’s why, plus the best weather radios to choose from.
Best Way To Stay On Top Of Local Weather Forecasts
Need a good local forecast? Planning a trip and need to know how to pack? Want to see some nice weather maps? This is your article!
Too Cold to Snow?
Can it really get too cold to snow? That age-old question is answered in this article by Weatherman Tim.
Final Super Bowl Prediction
Here’s my Super Bowl prediction! It’s highly scientific and has been proven to be accurate 50% of the time!
Global Warming Debate
The global warming debate gets hotter as two respected scientists battle it out in a debate in front of a group of meteorologists.
Wind Chill Explained
Strong wind can make a cold day feel even colder by robbing heat from the human body. Here’s the formula used by the National Weather Service and a link to the wind chill calculator.
Warm Winter Tips For Surviving The Cold
Here are some tips to help you get prepared in the event cold weather rudely barges in to your neighborhood. Here, you’ll find everything from tips to stay warm, to a list of links to online stores selling cold weather gear.
Super Bowl XLII: The Early Line (From A Weather Guy)
Count on TheFunTimesGuide to Weather to give you the first score prediction for Super Bowl XLII! The super-secret scientific formula is revealed here.
How Does It Rain When The Humidity Is So Low?
Why does it rain when the relative humidity is less than 100%? Here’s a quick explanation!
