My Weather Update Now

If you live in an area that deals with severe weather and/or hurricanes, it is advisable to familiarize yourself with the ranking terms and what they mean to be better prepared and keep yourself safe. You hear terms such as “Category 2 hurricane” or “Level 2 severe weather risk” – …

We’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 …

Scott 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 …

With 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 …

In 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 …

The 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 …

The 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, …

You think Earth has it bad? When it comes to extreme weather, Earth is tame compared to some of the other planets in our solar system. Venus Has Sulphuric Acid Rain Venus has a thick atmosphere made mostly of carbon dioxide. The thick atmosphere captures more of the sun’s radiation …