After a blistering June for much of the nation, the summer is just getting started. The next two months are typically when temperatures really ramp up. Here’s what you need to know to stay safe in the summer heat and sun. Excessive heat is the #1 weather-related killer in America …
Read MoreThe International Energy Agency is forecasting that global carbon dioxide emissions will rise this year to the second-highest rate in history as stimulus funds for the pandemic recession will pour into fossil fuels for recovery. Carbon emissions expected to reach second-highest historical rate in 2021 The use of coal, the …
Read MoreWith reports of wintry weather coming — cold rain, snow, ice, and more — it’s probably left you wondering what the difference is between all that cold precipitation. Not everyone is clued into the different types of weather phenomenons that strike when the temperature falls. When the temperature gets below …
Read MoreLove it or hate it, snow is a major part of winter for many people around the world. But have you ever stopped to think about what snow actually is? How big can a snowflake get, and who sees the most snowfall each year? Why does the world seem much …
Read MoreIn 1990, in Vietnam, a man looking for shelter accidentally discovered the world’s largest cave, which was untouched for millions of years and filled with previously unseen animals, rain forests, and its own weather. World’s largest cave discovered Oxalis Adventure, a company that now offers tours of the area in …
Read MoreWhen the year 2020 comes to a close, it is expected to be among the 3 warmest years ever recorded and warmest decade, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), a specialized agency within the United Nations. A case for climate change: 2020 According to the United Nations’ World Meteorological …
Read MoreA lot of us rely on weather reports to plan our days. Should you carry an umbrella today? While packing for that trip this weekend, do you need to include a coat? These days, we can just turn on the television or check a weather app on our smartphones. In …
Read MoreWeather not only affects us physically, but it also affects us mentally. Spending time in the sunshine can make us feel happy (thank you, vitamin D), but the winter can bring on some serious depression. The days are shorter, the nights are longer, and the temperature is freezing. We spend …
Read MoreKnowledge is power. Being educated about the potential dangers of weather could even mean the difference between life and death. Weather events such as lightning, blizzards, flash flooding, hurricanes, and tornados can put you and your family in danger without any notice. Taking the time to educate yourself about the weather …
Read MoreFrom glowing lights dancing on the horizon to twice the destruction seen from twin tornadoes, rare weather phenomena have been mystifying humans since the beginning of time. Indeed, our atmosphere is capable of creating all kinds of beautiful — and destructive — occurrences. But some of these phenomena are incredibly …
Read MoreWhen 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 MoreFall has always been my favorite season. I not-so-secretly pine (see what I did there?) for this extra magical time of year. And how could you not love it? There’s a chill in the air as trees burst with vibrant colors. There’s apple cider and pumpkin spice. Of course, most …
Read MoreA tornado isn’t just what sent Dorothy to Oz. It’s a relatively common, but often deadly and destructive, weather incident, marked by that distinct funnel-like shape in the air (connected to a cloud at one end and the ground at the other). Tornado season usually begins in April and lasts …
Read MoreThe National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (better known as NOAA) announced last week that with the ending of El Nino, the Atlantic hurricane season is going to get a lot more intense. Originally classified as a below-normal level of activity, conditions have now changed and suggest that as this hurricane …
Read MoreEveryone usually has a favorite season. Some prefer the sunny days of Summer, others like to bundle up during snow Winters, and there are lots that favor the mild breeze of a Spring or Autumn afternoon. It makes sense that we all have our own favorites because seasons dictate so …
Read MoreThere is abundant anecdotal evidence relating warmer, drier weather and arthritis symptoms, and while there is some research that supports this connection, the jury is still out due to a lack of conclusive evidence – here is what is known about the connections between arthritis and weather. Arthritis basics Arthritis …
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 MoreWith the coronavirus pandemic shutting down sports, gamblers were without anything to bet on… until now! Believe it or not, you can place bets on the weather! Coronavirus Has Sports Bettors Gambling On Weather You’ve got to bet on something, right? Due to the coronavirus pandemic, with sports in a …
Read MoreMany believe the US is woefully underprepared for dealing with a coronavirus outbreak in America and predict we will see a Hurricane Katrina-like response scenario occur for the entirety of the United States, anticipating similar mishaps by the federal government, meaning people need to take preparedness into their own hands, …
Read More2019 proved to be a strange time for weather, with many unexpected patterns and extreme conditions occurring throughout the year. As we put 2019 in the past and move forward to 2020, let’s take a look back at some of the wildest weather events of the past year. Midwestern Flooding …
Read MoreIt’s not too difficult to notice the slew of Christmas songs that associate a beautiful snowfall with the Christmas season. Even popular Christmas movies often portray a sheet of white covering the houses and cars on Christmas Day. Although watching the snow slowly fall from the sky while all bundled …
Read MoreIt turns out, climate change isn’t a new revelation. A team of researchers found an ancient seawall erected thousands of years ago along the Mediterranean coast It is the oldest evidence of civilization trying to defend itself against rising sea levels.
Read MoreEveryone’s heard their mom tell them to put a coat on so they don’t “catch a cold” out in the cool air. And, in truth, it does seem like people get sick more readily in the winter months. However, you may be wondering if cold weather alone has what it …
Read MoreIt is often said that a look to the past can help predict the future. In meteorology, there are significant events that changed the future relationship between humans and weather extremes.
Read MoreIf you’re like us, you’re not a huge fan of the sun going down at 5:30 in the afternoon. Well, we’ve got good news: the Winter Solstice is coming up on Saturday, marking the shortest day of the year, but also the beginning of the Earth’s journey back into longer, …
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