When severe weather is breathing down your neck but it’s late at night, it can be stressful to think about getting a good night’s sleep. If you’re sound asleep, how will you know if a tornado or some similar weather pattern is on its way in? Well, you can sleep …
Read MoreExtreme, inclement weather is a constant threat in parts of the world. If tornadoes, thunderstorms, hurricanes or floods are common where you live, you need to have a readiness plan for them. This will often include keeping the right things in your car in the event of an emergency. If …
Read MoreIf you’re like most Americans, you likely got a nice stimulus check in your bank account or in the mail this month. Maybe you’re wondering what to do with all that money. After all, it is a pretty large sum of cash! Well, wonder no longer: here’s the wisest way …
Read MoreThe coming of spring in the Northern Hemisphere in March and April is often met with joy by people who suffer from seasonal depression. After all, the cloudy, grey skies of winter are in the past, and the warmth and vibrant life of spring are ahead! However, this year, spring …
Read MoreMeteorologists all over the US continue diligently monitoring warning centers even amid the COVID-19 pandemic. While non-essential businesses, schools and other public gathering places have been closed to delay the spread of the novel coronavirus, monitoring centers remain open. While we might be avoiding illness, the weather doesn’t just stop. …
Read MoreAs we enter the second week of mandatory social distancing due to the COVID-19 outbreak, everyone is probably getting little bored of being inside all day. This goes double for kids, as they’re out of school early and spending all day, every day, in the house. If you’ve got kids …
Read MoreWhile the COVID-19 pandemic is the main social health issue on most people’s mind right now, we need to remember that Mother Nature isn’t paying attention to the news. Severe weather, like tornadoes, hurricanes and floods can still occur, social distancing notwithstanding. As such, today we’re going over the best …
Read MoreSocial distancing, while an important step for slowing the spread of the novel coronavirus, is a bit of a pain. Finding childcare on short notice in the midst of a pandemic isn’t easy, and having to work from home while also taking care of kids is far from simple. Here …
Read MoreThe National Weather Service, the government service that helps keep accurate weather predictions coming to power weather reporting services, is looking for observers. The NWS uses ground observers to help keep their machine-assisted weather reporting accurate from the ground. This increases “ground truth,” or reporting of accurate, to-the-minute weather information. …
Read MoreHot take: Facebook is one of the worst things to happen to the average intelligence of people on the internet. How is that, you ask? Well, the rapid spread of fake and overblown news has led to a proliferation of bad information. This can result in people getting hurt. Case …
Read MoreDespite what a particular politician might have stated on TV, no, warm weather isn’t going to stop the COVID-19 coronavirus. While viruses like the flu come around in “seasons,” this has nothing to do with the virus being unable to function in heat. Here’s why the warm weather isn’t going …
Read MoreWhen high winds and damaging flooding kicks in, you don’t want to be unprepared. The power of mother nature is never to be underestimated, and you want to have a number of plans already in place before the weather arrives. After all, the weather isn’t going to wait for you …
Read MoreA sudden thunderstorm, tornado or hurricane can catch you off guard, leaving you scrambling to contact loved ones and look for official weather reports. In these moments, you need a phone with solid battery life and a rugged design that will withstand even the worst bouts of bad weather. But …
Read MoreThe groundhog somehow got it right. The earliest spring in a century is coming our way. This is true in two ways: firstly, due to the nature of the Earth’s rotation around the sun, we’re seeing the Spring Equinox fall on March 19, a few hours earlier than it normally …
Read MoreThe Southeast saw record rainfall this February. Dreary, gray day after rainy, dismal day were the story of the weather for much of the South throughout the month, and so much rain fell that flooding was prevalent throughout the region during the unseasonal storms. Atlanta and Knoxville both recorded over …
Read MoreA high-impact winter storm will slam the northern and eastern US on Friday, but winter weather is already affecting many portions of the US – find out where; plus, more of today’s weather news and forecast. Snow, ice, and rain: Today’s weather around the US Tomorrow will bring a high-impact …
Read More5G networks are being rolled out to major cities as we speak, though the new standard isn’t exactly nationwide yet. However, many anticipate that in a year or so, most smartphones will be able to take advantage of the new wireless speeds. What will this mean for you? The race …
Read MoreIf you’ve ever had your basement or first floor flood, you know what a pain it can be to repair water damage. However, the project doesn’t have to make you want to pull your hair out. Here are some surefire ways you can make water damage repair a breeze. Repair …
Read MoreWinter storms are a huge headache. Not only do you have to contend with the extremely low temperatures, the biting wind chill and the snowfall, but you also could be looking at damage to your home or power outages. Here are some of our top tips on how to prepare …
Read MoreWhen the weather outside is cold, the holidays are over and you have to travel for whatever reason, you realize just how bitter and oppressive winter is. What’s more, this time of year is prime cold and flu season, and it’s very easy to catch the funk while you’re traveling. …
Read MoreFriday and Saturday will likely see numerous, intense thunderstorms over the Southeast, making travel dangerous and delaying events throughout the weekend. Tornadoes are also expected as a result of the severe weather outbreak, as high and low pressure systems encounter one another over the region. Jet Stream Brings Severe Weather …
Read MoreIn a surprising twist, Australian authorities have made at least 24 arrests in connection to accusations of arson. The authorities are insisting that arsonists are behind the numerous brushfires burning throughout the Outback. However, some in the Australian government are using these arrests to deny the role climate change played …
Read MoreNo one likes driving eastbound when the sun is rising, but some people just can’t help it when it comes to their morning commute. This morning in Maine, however, blinding sunlight from the rising sun may have contributed to the first accident in what would become a devastating 30-car pileup …
Read MoreAs the Australian brush fires continue to burn, many experts are predicting that the flames will continue to rage for another several months, at least. Half a billion animals have likely already died, and at least 25 people are dead as the out-of-control wildfires rip through the region. Australian Prime …
Read MoreDespite January typically being the most frigid season in the Eastern US, a strange pattern in the jet stream will see the first month of the year bringing milder temperatures East of the Great Plains. Here’s what you can expect to see in the forecast in the weeks to come. …
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