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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.

El Nino Weather Facts: How El Nino Affects Us & Why We Should Care

Find out how and why El Nino forms, what it means for our climate, the type of weather it brings, and how it affects us in ways you might not even realize.

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!

Make Your Own Forecasts With A Weather Model

A weather model is one of the most important tools in making a weather forecast. Now you can make your own weather forecasts using weather models from the National Weather Service!

Take These Fun Weather Quiz Tests To See How Much You Know About The Weather

Bored? Not a great day to be outdoors? You can stay entertained indoors with these challenging and fun weather quiz tests.

The Amazing Life Of Ben Franklin: Weather Pioneer

You might know about Ben Franklin the inventor, but how about Ben Franklin -- weather pioneer? Yes, Ben Franklin contributed many things to meteorology. His studies of weather patterns and other meteorological phenomena helped further our understanding of weather, with many of his theories and observations withstanding the test of time.

How Barometers Help Us Forecast The Weather

Barometers are a highly important tool in forecasting weather. Barometers measure air pressure, and the effects of air pressure can create all kinds of weather -- from violent storms to pleasant cool days.