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Weather 101: Helpful information about weather events that affect you. We help you understand and prepare for Mother Nature’s ever-changing weather patterns

The 5 Hurricane Categories: A Guide to the Saffir-Simpson Wind Scale

Learn about the 5 hurricane categories, from Category 1 to 5. Our simple guide explains the Saffir-Simpson scale and the damage each level can cause.

When Does Summer Actually End? The Answer is Complicated.

Find out when summer ends and fall begins in 2025. We explain the difference between the meteorological and astronomical first day of fall.

Ice Quakes & Other Mysterious Winter Weather Phenomena

Hearing loud booms outside? Probably an ice quake. Here's what you need to know about ice quakes & other things that can cause loud booms during the winter.

7 Facts About Chinook Winds & How They Affect Weather

Live in the Great Plains or Pacific Northwest? You know about Chinook winds! Chinooks occur on the lee side of a mountain & cause dramatically warmer weather.

What Causes Heat Lightning? Is It Dangerous & Can It Strike?

Is heat lightning real? Is there such a thing as heat lightning? See what heat lightning is, what causes it, and why you can't hear thunder from it.

Too Cold to Snow?

Can it really get too cold to snow? That age-old question is answered in this article by Weatherman Tim.

Heat Waves: Oppressive & Dangerous Periods Of Hot Weather

Heat waves are prolonged periods of excessive hot weather. A heat wave can bring record-breaking temperatures and heat-related injuries to scores of people.

It’s Not The Heat, It’s The Humidity: Dry Heat Explained

Do you know what a dry heat is and how it might affect your health? Here's exactly what dry heat is and how to protect yourself.

How The Weather Affects Your Mind And Body

The environment can affect our health in many ways. It only seems logical that pain, mood, and general well-being would all be affected by changes in the weather, as that is all part of the environment we live in.

Can We Feel The Weather In Our Bones?

Can the weather cause aches and pains and change how we feel? Some believe so.

What Is An Indian Summer?

While Indian Summer is not the formal name of any time of year, it is a commonly used expression that describes the sunny, warm days of fall after the color of the leaves start to change and after a frost, but before any snowfall has occurred. See when Indian Summers occur, where they occur, and what they signify.

How Pilots Avoid Thunderstorms & Lightning When Flying The Plane

Thunderstorm avoidance is one of the most important skills any pilot can learn. Here are the ways that pilots avoid thunderstorms when flying the plane.

mog pollution can block out sunlight and cause cities to sit in a dangerous haze that can trigger serious health problems and even death. Photo by Nagyman on Flickr.

Smog Pollution And Fog: Weather Hazards To Watch Out For

Fog and smog may sound like similar words, but they mean 2 very different things. Fog is caused by various condensation, temperature, and wind combinations. Smog pollution is the soupy, dangerous result of what happens when pollutants get trapped in the air.

How To Make Sense Of All Those Weather Symbols On Local Weather Maps

Knowing what all those weather symbols mean on your local weather map can be a piece of cake!

How The Weather Affects Fall Foliage Colors

The weather ultimately determines why and how the leaves turn color each Fall. A small change in the weather can easily affect how colorful the leaves will be. Things such as the amount of moisture in the soil, temperature, and even the length of the days affect what colors the leaves will eventually turn -- and even the brightness and hue of those colors.