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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

Why Sea Surface Temperatures (SSTs) Are So Important

Sea Surface Temperatures (SSTs) are an extremely important factor in what drives the weather, affecting you throughout the year.

Anafronts & Katafronts: 2 Very Different Types Of Cold Fronts

Cold fronts always bring cooler weather, but they don't always bring storms and clouds. Find out which type of cold fronts bring the rain and snow and what types of cold fronts leave you high and dry.

Cold Fronts – Facts About The Winds, Temperatures & Weather Changes Due To A Cold Front

A cold front is a boundary area between warm air and cooler air. See how the wind changes, temperature changes, and weather changes overall during a cold front.

Storm Clouds: 3 States Of Water In Clouds & How They Are Seen In The Weather

See the role that the 3 water states -- solid, liquid, and gas -- play in weather and meteorology. Plus, see what storm clouds are like and what the sizes and colors of the clouds in the sky can tell us.

How Wind Direction, Speed, And Location Determine Wind Types & Wind Names

When we talk about wind, we are talking about more than just moving air. In fact, the wind direction, the wind speed, and where the wind occurs are all important things to understand when talking about wind.

5 Dangerous (And Costly) Hurricane Myths Debunked

I live in Florida, one of the most hurricane-prone states. I believed these hurricane myths. Until they were debunked. (See the facts & scientific research)

Snowflake Shape Can Help Us Understand Climate Change

Snowflake shape can be affected by pollution and other things in our atmosphere. But what makes snowflake shapes even more interesting is that scientists say we can use our understanding of how ice forms to learn more about future climate change.

How They Measure Wind Damage From Tornadoes, Hurricanes & Other Storms

Wind damage can be caused by many weather storms, including hurricanes & tornadoes. Here are the 3 scales that are used to measure wind strength & damage.

Category 6 Hurricanes: Facts vs. Myths (Hint… There’s No Such Thing As A Category 6 Hurricane!)

Have you heard a major storm being called a Category 6 hurricane? It's NOT true! There are only 5 hurricane categories. The truth about hurricane categories

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