Fires are burning through California, hurricanes are flooding areas around the Gulf, and countless other natural disasters will surely be affecting the United States this year. Having to deal with a natural disaster is a big enough stress, but now there’s the added element of COVID-19 that we all have …
Read MoreIt’s that time of year again, folks! While fall brings cooler temperatures, sweaters, and Halloween, it’s also the perfect time to make sure your gutters are in check. Gutters may not seem like a huge deal but in reality, they protect your home from mold, water-filled basements, and foundation damage. …
Read MoreThere is nothing scarier than being stuck on a highway (or really any street, for that matter) with inches of snow coming down. Driving in bad weather is unsettling for a number of reasons, but the fear of your car not being able to handle the elements is enough to …
Read MoreWe’ve all come to know the classic image of a rainbow as a multi-colored arch extending across the sky. Sometimes we only see half an arch. But just like the fairytales we read that often feature rainbows, the idea that a rainbow is an arch is not the truth. Read …
Read MoreScott Fitzgerald’s literary masterpiece The Great Gatsby is a tragic love story about a rags-to-riches man pursuing the love of his life. Fitzgerald uses fantastic storytelling wrought with symbolism to convey his tale. One method of symbolism he invokes is the influence of changing weather throughout the novel. On the Winds of …
Read MoreWith a major volcanic eruption occurring in Hawaii last week, forcing a mass evacuation and destroying homes, it has many people wondering: “Why do volcanic eruptions occur?” It’s cause for concern because there are hundreds of active volcanoes around the globe, and there is potential for destruction to all communities …
Read MoreIn some regions of the United States, spring can be unpredictable. Each year seems to bring different weather at different stages, never the same. Warm spells in February, snow in March, a late or early spring thaw; all of these and more are possible each spring. So why is spring …
Read MoreSnow, sleet, and freezing rain are moving across the upper portion of the country today, and the weekend will bring more snowstorms, while thunderstorms and heavy rain will affect the southern and eastern states today; plus today’s forecast and more weather news. Snow, freezing rain across Northern US Storms moving …
Read MoreThe peak season for severe weather in the United States typically falls between March and October, but severe weather can happen at any time. Knowing the difference between Watches and Warnings is essential to help you plan on how to handle severe weather occurrences. Watches Watches are issued by the …
Read MoreThe year 2019 was Earth’s second-hottest year since record-keeping began and scientists say we should brace ourselves for more extreme weather events, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO); plus more weather news and today’s forecast. 2019 second-hottest year ever, more extreme weather expected Using a combination of several datasets, …
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