Want the best chance of seeing colorful autumn leaves? Here are 4 fun, easy tips that help me find great fall foliage color every year!
How The Heat Index Works & How To Make Sense Of Dew Point And Relative Humidity Numbers
See how to interpret dew point & relative humidity numbers that you see on weather reports. Here’s how they relate to the heat index (the “feels like” temp).
31 Deadly Weather Facts + A List Of The Most Dangerous Weather Events
The most dangerous weather events are lightning, tornadoes, winter storms, extreme heat & floods. These 31 deadly weather facts prove it! Protect yourself.
How The UV Index Scale Works & How To Use UV Index Reports To Avoid A Sunburn
One of the best tools to help you assess your risk of getting a sunburn is the UV index scale. I’ve come to learn that the UV index is just as important to pay attention to as any other part of the weather forecast on TV or online. But what, exactly, is the UV index scale […]
Ice Quakes, Ice Booms & Other Mysterious Winter Weather Phenomena… Should We Be Worried?
Hearing loud booms outside? Probably an ice quake. Here’s what you need to know about ice quakes & other things that can cause loud booms during the winter.
What Is A Polar Vortex & Why All The Hype?
Why is there so much media buzz about the polar vortex? How is a polar vortex related to blizzards, nor’easters, and winter weather? What you need to know.
4 Sizzling Facts About Summer Weather That May Surprise You!
Ever wonder where the phrase ‘dog days of summer’ comes from? Or when the first day of summer is? Here are 4 fun summer weather facts that may surprise you!
What Is A Galileo Thermometer? How Do Galilean Thermometers Work?
See why a Galileo thermometer makes the perfect gift for any weather geek and learn more about how this unique invention works.
10 Exosphere Facts: The Transition Between The Atmosphere And Outer Space
As the outer layer of our atmosphere, the exosphere is a relatively mysterious place between the atmosphere and outer space. Find out how high up it is, how scientists tell where outer space really begins, and more fun facts.
What Are Sun Spots? (The Kinds The Sun Gets – Not Your Skin!)
Are you curious what sun spots are? Have you been curious on what you need to do to view them safely? The answers to these and your other burning sun spot questions can be found here.
Free Online Weather Calculators To Convert Weather Terms And Numbers Into Meaningful Information
Want to know what the wind chill is outside? Or how close you are to lightning? These online weather calculators are FREE! There are even some FUN ones in here — like the Crickets Chirping Calculator. Did you know that you can tell the temperature by entering the number of cricket chirps you hear, and the season? Simply plug in the numbers you know and these weather calculators do the rest to help you discover the information you need.
5 Tips On Using A Home Weather Station
Here are 5 tips to help you install and use a home weather station.
Like Meteorology? Become An Amateur Meteorologist
Anybody can study and enjoy meteorology. In fact, thousands of people are self-declared amateur meteorologists!
What Climate Change Is & How It Impacts You
Climate change is always a hot topic these days. Find out what climate change, global warming, and global cooling mean for you.
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.
How Hot Is Lightning Temperature? The Answer May Shock You!
What is lightning temperature like? Try hotter than the sun!
Review Of A Davis Wireless Weather Station: The 6250 Vantage Vue
Let me share with you why I’m the very happy owner of a Davis Wireless Weather Station…
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.
Spring 2010 Sprang With Near-Record Temperatures & Warmth
Near-record and record temperatures sprang up across much of the nation during spring 2010.
10 Record Temperatures: Cold Record Low’s & Hot Record High’s
Record temperatures are usually either hot or cold. Here are 10 record temperatures from both sides of the thermometer.
Iceland’s Volcano May Affect Global Climate — Just Like Mount Pinatubo Did
The eruption of Iceland’s Eyjafjallajokull may affect the global climate. If it does, it wouldn’t be the first time a volcano contributed to climate change. The 1991 eruption of Mount Pinatubo actually helped to lower temperatures!
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.
World Climate Change Is Altering Many Well-Known Tourist Hot Spots
World climate change means the many of the beautiful places we know and love are changing. Now’s your chance to see some of the 100 places Newsweek magazine thinks may soon look and feel different… or disappear altogether.
Dramatic Climate Change Pictures Show A Glacier Melting In Montana
There are some more dramatic climate change pictures — check out what’s melting in Glacier National Park in Montana…
Weather Street: View The 3-Day Temperature Forecast All Across The U.S.
Getting a good temperature forecast is easy with this great online weather tool…
