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Weather phobias are those that are related to the atmosphere or atmospheric phenomena such as hurricanes, tornadoes, clouds, and pollution. In general, people suffering from any type of phobia can suffer from extreme anxiety reactions including shortness of breath, heart palpitations, sweating, and an often irrational feeling of doom.

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Weather science has come a long way. The weather is now a focus of multiple television shows and that has brought the scary and sometimes awe-inspiring focus on weather to the mainstream. Below is a list of some of the best weather shows on television from sources such as the Weather Channel, The Discovery Channel, and even network TV. Many of the shows are off the air, but the video clips of the…

Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs is a beloved book for children. Now that book has been turned into an IMAX 3-D movie. The movie promises to be an exciting adventure for young and old alike. Write your own review of this weather movie for kids.

Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs is a new movie for kids presented in IMAX 3-D. The main story plot is the invention of a machine that is able to cause some strange precipitation. The rain in the story includes spaghetti storms, meatball falls, and banana storms. This weather movie promises to be a hit for young and old alike. Have you seen the...

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The World's Ugliest Snowman is a title I am willing to give to these examples of the worst snowman.

Weather poems are a fun way to look at the weather. Using weather poetry in the classroom can really give students an artistic boost.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.