Why Dew Point Tells You More Than Humidity
When you want to know how it really feels outside check the dew point. Here's why.
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Boundaries: The Invisible Lines That Help Storms Form
Boundaries cause storms to pop up. Find out why.
Pop Up Storms and the Cap
It seems to storm everyday in the summer in NOLA, why?
Severe Weather Recap: April 17 Across the Nation
A nationwide recap of the April 17 severe weather event - tornadoes, hail, and damaging winds spanning multiple states.
What Is Wind Shear and Why Does It Matter So Much?
Wind shear is just a change in the wind as you go higher - but it controls whether a storm fizzles or becomes a supercell.
Why Do Severe Storms Happen So Much in the Spring?
Spring is severe weather season. Here is why the atmosphere sets up for powerful storms every year around the same time.
What Is A Bomb Cyclone?
Bomb cyclones have been in the news a lot lately. Here is what they are and the impacts they can have.
Alberta Clippers: What They Are
Alberta Clippers don't bring huge snowfall, but they move fast and can change the feel of a winter day in hours.
Atmospheric Rivers: What They Actually Are
Atmospheric rivers are powerful streams of tropical moisture that can bring flooding, landslides, and major snow to the West Coast.
Convergence and Divergence - The Hidden Reason For Rising and Sinking Air
Convergence and Divergence control where air rises and sinks, shaping storms and clear skies.
Four Ways Air Rises - The Hidden Mechanics Behind Clouds, Storms, and Weather
A look at the four main ways air rises, the hidden mechanics behind clouds, storms, and snowfall.
What Is the Jet Stream? The River of Air That Shapes Our Weather
The jet stream is a fast-moving river of air that controls our weather. Learn how it forms and why it meanders.
How Did Hurricane Melissa Intensify?
Hurricane Melissa rapidly intensified from a tropical storm to a category 5 in less than two days.
Lake Effect Weather: What Causes It?
Lake effect weather seems easy to understand: cold air over warm water. But there's a lot more behind these events.
Learning to Trust My Forecasts
I'm learning that forecasting isn't about being perfect. It's about trusting the process.
What Exactly Is Weather?
Weather is the atmosphere adjusting itself to stay in balance. This post looks at what weather really is.
All the Models Agreed, and That Taught Me Something
All the models have been in agreement this week, and it made me wonder what I can learn from stability.
Breaking Down This Week's Nor'easter
Watching this week's nor'easter develop showed how many parts of the atmosphere have to align for a powerful storm.
Troughs and Ridges: The Hidden Drivers of Weather
Learn how atmospheric features called troughs and ridges control storm tracks, temperature swings, and daily weather patterns.