Weather 101

Why do the fires in California and the West Coast get so bad in the summer? Learn the basics here.

While planning your outdoor summer activities, make sure to keep an eye on the Heat Index to keep your family safe and healthy while having fun!

What's the difference between a Waxing Cresent and a Waning Gibbous? Learn all about moon phases in today's post!

Learn about the different types of wind vanes, all of which tell us the direction the wind is coming from.

Have you ever wondered what is considered Tornado Alley and why it got that name?

Learn how charge separation develops in a thunderstorm cloud and what leads to the eventual discharge we know as a lightning strike!

Thunderstorm season is approaching quickly! Learn the stages of a thunderstorm's life cycle so you can be prepared by identifying warning signs of dangerous thunderstorm development.

What is dew point and why do I care?

Do you know what Frost Point is? Click to learn more about this measurement and how you can take steps to protect plants and crops from frost and freeze damage.

While planning your outdoor winter activities, make sure to check the Wind Chill to keep your family safe while having fun!