Winter is filled with health perils such as cold, dry air, and cold, humid air. Both extremes are tough on the human body but in different ways. Here’s a better...
Steve LaNore, Certified Broadcast Meteorologist |
In many areas of the United States, the autumn trees paint the landscape with shades of fire. Shorter days and cooler temperatures contribute to the spectacular display, but why do...
AcuRite Team |
Wet snow, powdery snow, spring snow, and light snow all come down differently. Learn why, and discover the fun you can have in each type of snow in this article!
Steve LaNore, Certified Broadcast Meteorologist |
Teach kids about the importance of weather monitoring for safety and recreation purposes. Weather forecasting devices and other smart home tools can help you prepare for dangerous weather or plan...
Meteorologist Kari Strenfel |
The United Nations classifies drought as a natural hazard that has affected more people in the last 40 years than any other natural hazard. Find out what causes droughts and...
AcuRite Team |
What are gyres, and how does wind affect ocean currents? Check out this explanation of ocean gyres and how they form. It's just one more example of how amazingly interconnected...
AcuRite Team |
Gravity is a real force, and it affects every object in the universe. The Coriolis effect, on the other hand, is only an apparent force — but it still has...
Steve LaNore, Certified Broadcast Meteorologist |
Storm glass, an antique weather-prediction device, is enjoying a resurgence as a home decor piece with a practical purpose. These fascinating devices offer a peek back into the history of...
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Learn how the Southwest Monsoon develops every summer and how it can create severe storms with flash flooding and dust storms.
AcuRite Team |
Wind contains a lot of energy, and wind shear can focus this energy in potentially destructive ways. We’ll explore what wind shear is and how tornadoes and hurricanes respond to...
Steve LaNore, Certified Broadcast Meteorologist |
Spring is full of changes: plants bloom, animals emerge from winter, and the weather warms up. Take a look at these 10 signs of spring to bring you out of...
AcuRite Team |
Snowflakes are not only beautiful and delicate, they are also unique, each one just a little different. How do snowflakes form, and what are the odds that any two might...
Steve LaNore, Certified Broadcast Meteorologist |
Spring brings trees, grass, and flower pollen, and fall brings ragweed, but winter allergies can be just as bad — or worse. Find out how to deal with winter allergies...
Steve LaNore, Certified Broadcast Meteorologist |