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Worldwide Meteorological Services
Discover the national meteorological services available online for Australia, Canada, Ireland and New Zealand, providing excellent weather forecasts and climate data. more...
Although the 2008 Atlantic Basin Hurricane Season doesn't officially start until June 1st, meteorologists have developed predictions for the number of hurricanes. more...
Meteorologists measure the elements of weather using specific instruments and gauges. Discover what an anemometer is used for or what calculates a percentage of humidity. more...
Climate Predictions Spring 2008
NOAA scientists predict major flooding across most of the United States, due to record rainfall and snow pack this winter. La Niña continues through June 2008, weakening. more...
Siberia's Tunguska Event of 1908
Questions remain nearly 100 years since the Tunguska Event of 1908 devastated the Central Siberian forest: Was it ball lightning? Did the event trigger climate change? more...
Late Season Snowfall in Spring
Spring is here but so is the snow. When comparing climate data it's clear that late season snowfall does occur. Snow even falls when the temperatures rise above freezing. more...
As spring and summer months bring the highest levels of UV radiation, it is importance to understand the UV Index, UVI Alerts and sun overexposure health risks. more...
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By: James Hutchinson
The basic formulas to use when converting temperatures between Fahrenheit, Celsius and Kelvin. more...
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Alan Sorum
The National Weather Service has developed the StormReady Program as a way local governments and emergency managers can better prepare of severe weather more...
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Kelly Whitt
What is a derecho? What are some examples of this fearsome storm and what damages can it cause? more...
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