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You interact with the weather every day of your life. Humans have been studying the atmosphere for ages, but did you know that animals and agriculture are affected by the weather as well? And how has weather folklore played a part in early forecasting? Find the answers here and locate the government agencies and meteorology societies which can help you learn even more about the weather.
Weather Games and Simulations
If weather is your hobby or passion, you will find this list of weather games a fun alternative to just browsing for weather articles. The games are appropriate for most any age level.
Take a Virtual Weather Field Trip with a Second Life Slurl
Now you can enter a virtual weather world online in the Second Life community. NOAA announced the first Earth Science Island called Meteora for the Second Life program online. Visit the Slurl to fly to a hurricane in a plane, feel the power of a tsunami, or visit the upper atmosphere in a weather balloon. From tornadoes, to glaciers, to climate change, this 3-D community will blow you away.
Will We Have a White Christmas?
It is not just Bing Crosby wishing for a White Christmas! Of Everyone that celebrates Christmas (especially in the North) the often asked question is whether there will be snow on the ground for Christmas morning. Here, I present holiday forecast predictions for snow depth on December 25th.
Funniest Weather Blooper Videos Ever to be Caught on Tape!
Weather bloopers are not just for forecasters! Even if your local news weatherman or weatherwoman gets the 5 day forecast wrong, remember that the job is not easy! Watch some of the best bloopers worldwide!
Handheld and Portable Weather Radios and Scanners
Compare prices in an unbiased list of weather monitors designed to receive national and local weather news. Keep alert for watches and warnings with an electronic weather scanner. A weather radio could save your life in the event of severe weather such as hurricanes, flooding, tornadoes, and typhoons.
How to Find the Perfect Weather for Skydiving
Weather and skydiving experts come together in this article on the types of weather to look out for before you venture into an airplane and jump. Your adventure can be enhanced with some simple knowledge of weather and parachuting.
Comic Relief Benefits Hurricane Katrina Damaged Areas of New Orleans
Donations are still being accepted for hurricane Katrina relief from the Comic Relief 2006 Program in Las Vegas, Nevada. Benefits from the program will go to Gulf Coast residents including those in New Orleans who suffered from the levee break during hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
Using Personal Locator Beacons During Severe Weather
NOAA operates a series of satellites in an international effort to aid in the search and rescue of aviation, maritime and personal distress signals. During severe weather, it could save you life.
The National Weather Festival
Imagine going to a carnival where kids actually learn something! This is the National Weather Festival held in Norman, Oklahoma. Through this fun and free program, kids and adults of all ages can enjoy wonderful activities celebrating our nations weather! Activities include hourly weather balloon launches, retailer booths, a storm chaser car show, and weather technology demonstrations.
Tips for Travel During Hurricane Season - Be Smart to Stay Safe
Planning on a vacation? Then no doubt the weather will play a large factor in your choice of destinations as well as your packing and preparations. Get the inside scoop on travel to locations where temperature extremes, hurricanes, and monsoons could make your plans a "washout" without warning!
Will it be a White Christmas?
Check your state below for some statistics on the likelihood of waking to snow on Christmas morning. Snow depths are listed for selected cities in each state.
Are You Really Ready for a Hurricane?
The Red Cross, NOAA, and FEMA have prepared a pamphlet on hurricane preparedness. Will you know what to do?

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