Outdoor FunTools & Forecasts

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...

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?

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.

Are you looking for a good and affordable rain gauge. Here's a look at some of the gauges available here on the web.

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...

Keep track of the latest articles, books and websites about Climate Change.

Do you want to track the big thunderstorms just like the pros? You can using the links found here!

You MUST have a NOAA Weather Radio. You simply MUST. Here's why, plus the best weather radios to choose from.

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!

The global warming debate gets hotter as two respected scientists battle it out in a debate in front of a group of meteorologists.

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.

Looking for some great pictures of the Amazing Skies above us? NASA has some great photos from space!

Kids can have a lot of fun learning about weather and the power of nature. Children can learn from respected sources about Hurricanes and tornadoes... weather safety and emergency procedures... and everything in between!

On clear nights, the International Space Station is often visible to the naked eye. Follow the step by step directions in this story to watch humans in space!

Where are the coldest places on earth? One of the cold spots is closer to home than you might think!

Have you ever wondered what causes that ring around the moon at night? Here's why you see a Halo around the moon.

It may seem like common knowledge to most Americans, but a few southerners have no experiences with things like Snow Drifts. So, for the drift impaired, here's a quick explainer.

It's hard to know who to believe about Global Warming. We know the planet is warming, but how much of the warming is caused by humans? We're all searching for answers.