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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

Check out that anvil cloud off in the distance behind me. Anvil clouds can become thunderheads and often cause stormy weather.

What Is An Anvil Cloud? When Are Anvil Clouds Most Likely To Form? Where Are They Found?

What does it mean when you see an anvil shaped cloud in the sky? Everything you want to know about anvil cloud formation & what these thunderheads mean.

Air Pressure Experiment: Carrying The Weight Of The World (Or At Least The Atmosphere) On Your Shoulders

You've always heard the air has weight, but how do we really know that? Here are couple of quick examples of how air pressure works.

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.

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.

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.

Wind Chill Explained

Strong wind can make a cold day feel even colder by robbing heat from the human body. Here's the formula used by the National Weather Service and a link to the wind chill calculator.

The Mystery of Hoar Frost

What is Hoarfrost and why does it form? WeathermanTim takes a look at a process called sublimation, something which can lead to a beautiful morning!

Why Does The Wind Blow?

Wind blows because of differences in air pressure or pressure gradient. The bigger the gradient, the stronger the wind. Here's more about why the wind blows...

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.

10 Exosphere Facts: The Transition Between The Atmosphere And Outer Space

The outer layer of our atmosphere (the exosphere) is a mysterious place between the atmosphere & outer space. See how high up it is & how scientists tell where outer space begins.

Fair Weather Cumulus Clouds – What Are They & What Do They Mean?

Fair weather cumulus clouds form when the weather is stable & good. These puffy white clouds mean its safe to go out and enjoy the outdoors w/o the risk of bad weather

Atmospheric rivers are narrow streams of moisture in the atmosphere that can cause prolonged periods of heavy rain or snow.

What Are Atmospheric Rivers? How Do They Affect The Weather?

Pineapple Express is the whimsical, nontechnical name of one of the most famous atmospheric rivers on the planet! Everything you want to know

Bomb cyclones are rapidly intensifying storms that can cause great destruction.

Everything You Need To Know About What A Bomb Cyclone Snowstorm Is

Wondering what a bomb cyclone is and why you're hearing more about bomb cyclones these days? Everything you want to know about this winter weather storm phenomenon.

Space hurricanes are a kind of aurora borealis, or Northern Lights, that occur closer to the North Pole and pour huge amounts of electrons into the upper atmosphere of the Earth.

All About Space Hurricanes: Cool Aurora Lights In The Sky

A space hurricane is a type of aurora borealis (Northern Lights). Space hurricanes are cyclone-like auroras in the sky. Here's everything you want to know!

Have You Seen Wave Clouds? Kelvin-Helmholtz Clouds Explained

Wave clouds are unique & rare cloud formations in the shape of breaking ocean waves as seen from the side. Here's why and how Kelvin-Helmholtz wave clouds form. (And the best places to see them!)

Precipitation Is On The Way… Will It Be Rain, Snow, Sleet Or Hail?

Ever wonder why we get freezing rain instead of snow? Here's a look at the simple explanation behind winter's most dangerous form of precipitation: ice!

Like Meteorology? Become An Amateur Meteorologist

Anybody can study and enjoy meteorology. In fact, thousands of people are self-declared amateur meteorologists!

Is Fall Color Affected By Climate Change?

What is the effect of climate change on fall colors? Does climate change mean no more autumn? Here's everything you want to know about climate change and fall foliage!

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