Super El Niño is Coming: Why Your Backyard Could Look Very Different This Winter
A Super El Niño is building, and NOAA says it could be one of the strongest on record. Learn what it means for your region this winter, and how an...
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Beware of the First Frost: How to Protect Your Garden When Temperatures Start to Drop
The first frost can sneak up on your garden on a night when the forecast looks harmless. Learn what temperature causes frost, when to take action, and five simple ways...
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Managing Indoor Air Quality When Weather Turns and More Time’s Spent Indoors
The outside temperature drops, the leaves are beginning to change, and you feel the chill in the air. You say goodbye to the summer breeze, close your windows, and hear...
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Your Cloud Photos Could Help NASA Study Our Planet
What if the next photo you take of the sky becomes part of NASA research? Clouds may seem familiar, as we see them every day, watch them change before a...
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Late-Summer Flash Floods: How to Measure Rain and Protect Your Home
One minute, you're peeking out your window or (safely, please!) sitting in your garage watching a summer thunderstorm roll in. The next minute, you’re watching water rush down the street,...
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Hurricane Prep with a Super El Niño Twist: Why This Hurricane Season Deserves Your Attention
If you’re thinking that a strong El Niño means you can worry less about hurricanes, you may want to think twice. For decades, meteorologists have associated strong El Niño years...
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Humidity and Your Air Conditioner: The Hidden Factor That Could Be Driving Up Your Energy Bill
Every summer, homeowners crank their air conditioning lower and lower, hoping to escape sweltering heat. Yet, sometimes, many of those homeowners still feel sticky, restless, and uncomfortable, even when the...
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How a Home Weather Station Helps You Prepare for Severe Weather
Did you know that most weather forecast apps rely on data gathered at your nearest airport? While that weather information is undoubtedly helpful in many ways, it doesn’t always give...
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Why Weather Matters
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How Barometric Pressure Can Affect Fishing Conditions
Learn how changes in pressure affect how the fish behave and how likely they are to bite!
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Safe Ice Thickness: How Thick Does Ice Need To Be To Walk and Drive On?
How thick does the ice need to be to walk on it safely? Thickness is only one gauge of ice safety and stability. Learn how to safely enjoy outdoor winter...
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Let’s Celebrate National Weatherperson’s Day!
Every year, February 5 marks National Weatherperson’s Day in the U.S.! For most of us, checking the weather is as simple as turning on your TV, looking at your AcuRite...
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What People Are Saying About AcuRite Atlas
You spoke, we listened! Our Beta and Field Testers helped us make the most reliable and accurate weather station possible. Here’s what they had to say about AcuRite Atlas!
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How To Survive Spring Allergy Season
Congratulations! You made it through fall and winter allergies. Now, welcome to the more common spring allergy season, when there are all sorts of things floating around in the air...
Steve LaNore, Certified Broadcast Meteorologist |
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The Meaning and Origin of Feeling Under the Weather
As seasons change, many people claim to be feeling “under the weather.” Read on to find out where this common phrase originated and what it means.
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How Does Weather Affect Bird Migration?
Bird migration is a complex process based on instinct as well as external factors like the weather. In fact, seasonal weather patterns have a big effect on bird migration patterns....
Steve LaNore, Certified Broadcast Meteorologist |
AcuRite In Your Home
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Top 5 Reasons to Get an AcuRite Optimus Weather Station
Whether you’re a long-time AcuRite user, a first timer, or just someone looking for the perfect gift for a weather nerd, here are the top 5 reasons to get an...
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How AcuRite Helps Optimize 3D Printing
It’s here, it’s there, it’s everywhere… it’s humidity! Well, maybe it’s not so prevalent in deserts… but usually, it’s all around us. Humidity’s greatest impacts are on weather and our...
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13 Ways To Get Rid of Allergies With Indoor Air Quality
Mold, dust mite, cockroaches, pollen, pets and dry air can cause indoor air quality problems. Improve air quality using room monitors with sensors to measure temperature, humidity and other home...
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Guide: Soil Moisture Recommendations for Flowers, Plants, and Vegetables
Whether your plants are indoors or outside in your garden, knowing the moisture level of the soil is essential.
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10 Ways To Practice Mindfulness in a Work-From-Home World
Mindfulness is more than just a trendy buzzword. Being purposefully aware of your body and surroundings can help you stay grounded and healthy in a stressful world. These mindfulness tips...
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How To Ensure Authenticity and Limit Interference with FCC Certified RF AcuRite Products
AcuRite products that use RF energy are tested and authorized with FCC Certification. Here's what that means and why it's important.
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Measuring Weather
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Fall Cleaning: 4 Tips for Weather Station Maintenance
Fall weather brings the end of summer, with leaves falling directly into your rain bucket! Just like the first day of spring, it’s time to some for some basic, semiannual...
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Sneak Peek Part 2! New Weather Stations for 2022!
New product alert part 2! While we are excited to get the latest new weather station displays (as mentioned in part 1 of our Sneak Peek) into the homes of...
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Sneak Peek Part 1! New Weather Station Displays Coming Soon!
What’s more exciting than new products? Well, maybe winning the lottery, but still — New products are exciting! Whether you’re a weather nerd, outdoor enthusiast, avid gardener, or just looking to...
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How to Measure Rain with Rain Gauges
A rain gauge is a weather tool that tells you how much rain has fallen, useful for making decisions about the amount of watering your lawn or garden requires.
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April Showers Bring May Flowers: The Importance of Measuring Rainfall in Your Area
They say “April showers bring forth May flowers,” but are April showers really responsible for bringing out the flowers? Depending on where you live, the answer may surprise you.
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Who Uses AcuRite
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The Best Thing About Weather Stations
Scioto County Storm Chaser Center has two weather stations set up in two different locations within about 2 miles from each other. At the Scioto County Storm Chaser Center’s main...
Gregory Syroney, Storm Chaser, Scioto County, OH |
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Midwestern Girls Softball League Uses AcuRite to Help Stay Safe During Inclement Weather
Walkie-talkie communication about lightning distance and detection from an AcuRite Atlas help keep players on the field safely or evacuated if necessary. When one thinks of Indiana and sports, Indiana...
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Hawai'i Watershed Partnership Utilizes AcuRite to Help Replenish Aquifers
The Ko’olau Mountains Watershed Partnership recently installed an AcuRite Atlas weather station to better grow native plants and provide insight to helicopter pilots — all to help protect native forests...
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AcuRite Who? Virginia School Children Create Homemade Weather Stations
Of all the topics taught in elementary school science, Julie Sherman believes that weather is just about the most important. As a 22-year veteran science teacher and Academic Support and...
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Connecticut Elementary School Uses AcuRite for Introduction to Weather Awareness
Weather! It's — literally — all around us. So, best to start learning about it when you're young! And what better way than with an AcuRite weather station? Such is...
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UAMS Continues To Use AcuRite Weather Stations For Campus Safety
This campus police department uses data from AcuRite weather stations to help keep campus staff and students safe year-round. Here’s an update on their winter weather conditions, captured by their...
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Father Uses AcuRite Products to Help Grow Medical Cannabis for Son's Epilepsy
This medical cannabis grower uses AcuRite sensors to improve daily operations, increase crop yield, and in the end, is able to help keep his son’s seizures under control.
James Ziegler, Proud Father and Medical Cannabis Grower |
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Kenosha County Fire Department Takes AcuRite on the Go
The Kenosha County specialized response team knows that inclement weather has the power to make or break a rescue — that’s why they bring their AcuRite weather station to every...
Lieutenant Steven Brzezinski, Kenosha County Specialized Response Team |
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Dry Cold vs. Humid Cold Weather: Insights and Safety Measures
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 |
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Why Do Leaves Change Color? A Deeper Look Into Beautiful Fall Colors
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...
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Understanding Different Types of Snow
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 |
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No School? No Worries! Weather Monitoring for Kids
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...
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What Causes Droughts and How To Weather One
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...
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How Does Wind Control Ocean Currents? A Look at Gyres
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...
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The Coriolis Effect and Weather: How They Are Related
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 |
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What Is a Storm Glass and Can It Accurately Predict the Weather?
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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Everything You Should Know About Groundhog Day
So how did this Groundhog Day thing get started?!
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AcuRite's 80th Anniversary
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AcuRite 80th Anniversary: Commemorative Products Have Arrived!
Help us celebrate the AcuRite 80th anniversary with these limited-edition products featuring reimagined designs, anniversary logos, and historical artwork. Much like Rome, AcuRite wasn’t built in a day! The journey...
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AcuRite 80th Anniversary: AcuRite and Summer Cookouts Still Going Strong!
With Memorial Day 2023 in the rearview mirror, and as our 80th anniversary year moves into June, it’s safe to say that summer has arrived! Whether it’s your favorite season...
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AcuRite 80th Anniversary: World War II Efforts Prove Vital for Chaney Instrument Co.
As we continue to celebrate the 80th anniversary of Chaney Instrument Co. and AcuRite, we are releasing monthly stories (find them here!) that give readers a look into our company’s...
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AcuRite 80th Anniversary: Products Through the Decades
To keep our year-long 80th anniversary celebration rolling, let’s turn back the clock to reminisce and learn about Chaney Instrument Co. and AcuRite products through the decades! What types of...
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The Rich History of Women Employees at Chaney Instrument Co.
In case you haven’t heard, 2023 marks 80 years as a business for Chaney Instrument Co. and AcuRite! We are celebrating all year long with special promotions, throwback products, and...
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What Is a Glass Tube Thermometer, Anyway?
As part of our 80th anniversary celebration, we’re continuing to dive into the past and share insight into the beginnings of Chaney Instrument Co. and the AcuRite brand. This month,...
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Happy Birthday to Us! Chaney Instrument Co. Turns 80!
That’s right! We are excited to say that 2023 marks 80 years of the Chaney Instrument Co.! For our year-long 80th birthday celebration, follow along on social media, the AcuRite...
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