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Rain

Wondering what cloud seeding is? Learn how this weather modification technique works and how it differs from the chemtrail conspiracy theory.

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.

I live in a hurricane evacuation zone, so I went to a hurricane shelter. Here's what I've learned firsthand about staying at an emergency shelter.

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

Learn how to predict rain by looking for natural signs. Our guide shows you how to read the clouds and sky to tell if it's going to rain today.

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

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

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!

Fun DIY Halloween costume ideas for a weatherman (or a weatherman wannabee). Simple Weather costume ideas for kids & adults with photos & tutorials to make weather costumes yourself.

We've all heard lightning myths that just aren't true. I'm going to debunk 7 of them right now.... Here are 7 lightning FACTS you need to know to stay safe!

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)

Spring Weather Events

Spring weather brings all kinds of amazing sights, including blooming flowers and baby animals. Find out what else spring has in store for nature lovers!

El Nino

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. 

The most dangerous weather events are lightning, tornadoes, winter storms, extreme heat & floods. These 31 deadly weather facts prove it! Protect yourself.

Want to know what the wind chill is outside? Or how close you are to lightning? These online weather calculators are FREE!

rainbow-blue-sky

Red will always be the outermost color on a rainbow & blue-to-violet will always be the innermost one. See why, plus facts about different types of rainbows.

Here are 5 tips to help you install and use a home weather station, plus where to buy weather station equipment and replacement parts.

check out these 5 great reasons why you should love rain!

What's a chance of rain really mean? Find out more about what a chance of rain means in a local forecast.