Did you know that red will always be the outermost color and the darker blue-to-violet color will always be the innermost one? See why, plus fun facts about different types of rainbows.
Weather 101
Have you ever wondered where to get the best information regarding the weather or what it's like to be a meteorologist? Here you'll find expert information about weather events and conditions that can affect you and how to understand and prepare for Mother Nature's ever-changing weather patterns.
Like Meteorology? Become An Amateur Meteorologist
Anybody can study and enjoy meteorology. In fact, thousands of people are self-declared amateur meteorologists!
It’s Not The Heat, It’s The Humidity: What Dry Heat Is
Do you know what a dry heat is and how might affect your health? Here’s what dry heat is and how to protect yourself.
Nacreous Clouds & Polar Stratospheric Clouds Are The Mother Of Pearl Clouds
Nacreous clouds — also called Mother of Pearl clouds or Polar Stratospheric clouds — are somewhat rare clouds that are most likely to be seen in the far northern latitudes. Here are photos and videos of Nacreous clouds.
How Hot Is Lightning Temperature? The Answer May Shock You!
What is lightning temperature like? Try hotter than the sun!
What Is Heat Lightning? What Causes Heat Lightning?
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 heat lightning storms.
The Ozone Layer: What It Is & How The Ozone Layer Protects You
The ozone layer is found in the stratosphere and helps protect us from ultra violet light. Find out about the ozone hole and how nations around the world are helping to fix it.
How Air Pressure Affects Air Humidity
Find out how air pressure affects air humidity.
How Strong Is Hurricane Wind?
Hurricane wind can do damage even when the center of the storm is offshore or a great distance from you. Check out how strong winds must be to qualify as hurricane strength and the planes they’re now using to conduct hurricane research.
Weather 101: What’s An Invest Storm?
An invest storm is the type of tropical weather that certain hurricane data research centers want to learn more about.
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.
How The Jet Stream Influences Weather
The jet stream is one of the most key elements in determining our weather. Find out how the jet stream works, where it’s found in the atmosphere, and some of the very important roles it plays in driving our weather.
When’s The First Day Of Summer? It All Has To Do With The Summer Solstice
Ever wonder why summer will be starting at exactly 7:28 am on June 21, 2010? It all has to do with the summer solstice.
The Lowdown On Derechos: Strong, Powerful & Deadly Wind Storms
Derechos may be different from tornadoes, but they can be just as damaging, deadly, and powerful.
Do You Know The 3 Twilights? The Definitions Of Different Levels Of Twilight
Did you know there are 3 different kinds of twilight that take place before sunrise and after sunset? Hare are the official definitions for the 3 twilights: civil twilight, nautical twilight, and astronomical twilight.
Ice Crystals Beautify The Sky With Sun Dogs, Halos, & Sun Pillars
Ice crystals can create beautiful images in the sky, like sun dogs, halos, and sun pillars.
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.
St. Elmo’s Fire: An Awesome Weather Phenomenon (& Rad 1980s Movie)
St. Elmo’s Fire is an awe-inspiring weather phenomena which can bring blue or violet glowing streaks to the tops and edges of grounded objects during thunderstorms or when there’s lots of static electricity in the air.
April Showers Really Do Bring May Flowers!
Just as the popular saying goes, April showers really do bring May flowers! Here’s why…
How Hot Is The Sun? 5 Fun Sun Facts You’re Burning To Know
Here are 5 fun sun facts that will heat up your interest in the star that keeps us warm from afar.
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.
Lenticular Clouds: Strange But Beautiful Flying Saucer Shaped Clouds That Look Like UFOs
Lenticular clouds are strange but beautiful looking clouds. Check out this awesome time-lapse video of lenticular clouds over Mount Rainier, as well as some interesting photos of Lenticular clouds that look like UFO saucers!
Nasty Weather: How Dust Storms Ruin Land, Towns & Farms
Dust storms are caused by wind sweeping up dry soil. These dust storms can move massive amounts of debris for hundreds of miles and cause tremendous devastation.
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 Air Pressure Affects Your Weather
Air pressure is all around — and it affects our weather. Find out what high pressure and low pressure are and how they affect our weather in 2 very different ways.
