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I used to believe some of these hurricane myths. However, I grew up in Florida -- one of the most hurricane-prone states in the country. And I quickly learned that many of the things I heard about hurricanes were in fact myths that could be quickly dispelled by facts that have been proven by scientific research and studies. How many of these myths do you still believe?
Read moreLearn more about these 7 weird weather events that we're hearing about lately: Deadly heat, Record rains, Monster hurricanes, Firenados, Record snowfalls, Chemtrails, Weird clouds.
Read moreWonder about the likelihood of your home encountering flood waters should a flood occur at some point in the future? Use these free online tools to determine IN MINUTES if your home is in a flood zone or not. It's quick, easy... and FREE!
Read moreEmergency flood damage cleanup is necessary for almost ALL of us at some point. Whether it's flooding caused by a hurricane, a severe storm, or a spring snow melt... the cleanup efforts are exactly the same. Here are 25 tips that will make your house flood cleanup a much safer, faster, and easier task!
Read moreWondering how to properly tarp a leaking roof? You need: a tarp, a few boards, and screws. Here are step-by-step DIY instructions. Plus, the best tarps for roof leaks.
Read moreIf a hurricane or storm has passed through your area, what should you do -- and NOT do? These are the 10 hidden dangers that you need to be aware of after every hurricane, flood, or storm. (Don't say we didn't warn you!)
Read morePost-hurricane safety tips and survival tactics. These things can make ALL the difference in whether you can survive after a hurricane... or not.
Read moreSnowflake 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.
Read moreWind damage can be caused by many types of weather storms, including hurricanes and tornadoes. Here are the 3 scales that meteorologists and other weather scientists use to measure wind strength and wind damage.
Read moreWant to track hurricanes yourself? Need a good online hurricane tracker? Start here to find out where the next hurricane is forming AND where it's headed!
Read moreHave you heard about a major storm being declared the next Category 6 hurricane? That's fake news! There are only 5 official hurricane categories. See why Category 6 hurricanes don't exist.
Read moreHere are 3 examples where the color of a cloud, combined with the thickness of that cloud, can give you some idea of what's going on weather-wise in the skies behind it. These are scattered cumulus clouds, towering cumulus clouds, and scattered cumulus clouds.
Read moreThe Dog Days of Summer are legendary, traditional, educational... and hot!
Read moreBig storms like hurricanes are really tough to explain to kids. Here are my top 4 resources to help kids learn about hurricanes -- including hurricane safety and hurricane preparedness.
Read moreI live on the Gulf Coast of Florida. I can attest to the fact that hurricane shutters & hurricane windows are two key ways to save your home from damage during a hurricane. Something as simple as a broken window is LITERALLY how hurricane winds get into your home, lift the roof, and wreak havoc on everything inside. Here are budget-friendly options to protect your windows from a hurricane.
Read moreWhy does it rain when the relative humidity is less than 100%? Here's a quick explanation!
Read moreFind out how air pressure affects air humidity.
Read moreA storm surge is the bulge of water that rises under a hurricane or tropical storm when it makes landfall. Flooding causes the most damage. Here's how to stay safe in a storm surge!
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