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The Arizona Flood of January 1993

The Arizona Flood of January 1993 is profiled.

What is an International Polar Year?

What is the International Polar Year?

Lightning: An Online Activity for Students

Play a game to learn about the process of thunderstorm formation and lightning in this excellent digital lab activity.

9 Types of Snow Storms

The nine main types of winter precipitation are listed and explained including outside educational links for families to create winter safety and emergency kits. Compare the types of snow storms that could hit your area. Snow flurries, snow showers, winter squalls, and blizzards are discussed as the ingredients for winter precipitation are explained in detail. Keeping yourself and your family safe during the winter months is crucial as winter storm warnings are addressed.

Michielle Beck - Freelance Author

Author biography and profile for Michielle Beck

The Perfect Storm - Nor'easters

The Perfect Storm occurred around October 31, 1991 as a massive and rare storm. With three meteorological conditions combining to create what has been called the 'Storm of the Century', this Halloween storm will not soon be forgotten. In fact, Sebastian Junger profiled this storm in his novel, The Perfect Storm. A film was later created based on the book.

Weather Radar: The Latest Advances in Weather Instrumentation

Weather radar is one weather instrument used by a meteorologist to deliver local forecasts. Advances have been made making storm prediction even more accurate with the introduction of OU-Prime (Polarimetric Radar for Innovations in Meteorology and Engineering).

New England Hurricanes: The Great Hurricanes of New England 1635, 1815, 1938

New England hurricanes can and do happen. Get the details on hurricanes in the New England area as well as a hurricane history photo gallery. Details about three major hurricanes to hit the Northern portions of the East Coast of the United States make every person feel unsafe about the possibilities of a hurricane hitting their hometown!

Rare January Tornado Hits Northern Illinois

In January, while temperatures hit record highs across many parts of the United States, many residents did not expect a killer tornado and flooding to ravage the area. This has lead to a breeding ground for severe weather as tornado watches, floods, and severe thunderstorms are causing damages in many areas of the Midwest.

Portugal Weather and Global Warming: An Analysis of the Greenhouse Effect

Global warming is a problem all across the globe. With the recent attention in the news and in political debates, many are concerned that their countries are in danger of increasing temperatures. Here, a recent email from a Lisbon, Portugal weather fan wonders whether the global warming debate is making the summers and winters hotter as a result of increasing temperatures due to the greenhouse effect.

Dave Paterno Author Profile

Profile of Dave Paterno, weather writer.

Kelvin Helmholtz Clouds

Kelvin Helmholtz Instability (KHI) is a natural phenomena described by Lord Kelvin and Hermann von Helmholtz. When KHI plays a role in the atmosphere, some very unsual wave clouds can form.

A Virtual Tour of the National Hurricane Center in Florida

Take a virtual tour of the National Hurricane Center with this interactive experience from the NOAA National Weather Service. This exciting tour explains how hurricane forecasting works and the ways weather from far away locations can cause massive cyclones in the United States and abroad.

Mike Calhoun Author Profile

Profile of Mike Calhoun, weather writer.

The Causes of Winter Storm Deaths

Although the severity of a winter storm depends on your location, your winter preparation could prevent an accidental death due to exposure. Here are the facts on winter exposure deaths.

Paul Warburton Author Profile

Profile of Paul Warburton, weather writer.

Nicole Harms Author Profile

Nicole Harms is a weather writer and part time teacher known for excellence in article submission and part-time writing work.

Jenni Worboys Author Profile

Author biography and profile for Jenni Worboys

What are the Three Ingredients Needed for a Winter Snow Storm?

Although snow storms are common in many regions of the world, a winter storm is defined by three main ingredients, moisture, lift, and temperature. Each ingredient is described with links to even more information. Perfect for introducing blizzards and snow.

National Weather Service Contact Information

Find the contact Information for your local and regional NOAA National Weather Service office including the address, phone number, and main web page. You can find local news graphics and weather radar including the latest severe weather outlooks for Des Moines and other areas of Iowa.

Illinois National Weather Service Contact Information

Indiana National Weather Service Contact Information

Colorado National Weather Service Contact Information

The Types of Winter Weather Advisories from the National Weather Service

Your local news may give the weather reports and winter storm watches and warnings, but do you know the difference? Learn the elements of a winter snow storm and how to proerly prepare your family for any winter hazards in the home and in your car. Don't be a victim of a blizzard or ice storm!

Understanding Hurricane Rita Through Video and Images

The methods for seeing hurricanes and typhoons have advanced greatly with the advent of computer and satellite technology. See some of the best video clips with explanations for how these violent severe storms work.

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