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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

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.