Articles Index
Taking Earth's Temperature
While it is now widely accepted that our planet is warming, the debate is far from over. This slideshow will help you make an informed decision about which cause (natural, anthropogenic, or maybe even a bit of both) is leading recent trends.
10 Famous Meteorologists
Famous meteorologists encompass more people than you see on your local news stations or The Weather Channel. Meteorologists work behind the scenes, too, and many of them work in other countries where they are famous for various forecasts or discoveries but are not household names in the United States. Whether you call them meteorologists or weather people, these famous individuals provide a lot of insight into what the day will hold.
Hurricane Names in the Atlantic
Hurricanes names are an important tool for meteorologists. The practice of naming hurricanes makes storm location and descriptions easier for communities, weather channels, and storm chasers worldwide. This list of Atlantic tropical storm names is the complete list from the National Hurricane Center.
Weather Vanes: A Brief History
Weather vanes have been used since at least the first century B.C. These primitive but easy to use weather instruments are the subject of both collectible history and weather history.
Tornadoes - How Tornadoes Form
Tornadoes and the formation of tornadoes are a popular severe weather topic. Learn what causes a tornado or twister, and the role of severe thunderstorms in their formation. Also introduced are tornado myths, how tornadoes are studied, and where the most severe storms are located.
Georgia Floods 2009
Georgia floods are a recurring problem. Each year, there are multiple types of floods that affect the state.
An Introduction to Weather Map Symbols and Terminology
Use the step-by-step tutorials to learn the symbols used in meteorology forecasts. Fronts, precipitation, station models, pressure, winds, and temperatures will be covered using explanations and pictures.
Hurricane Safety
Safety in the event of a hurricane is vital to staying alive. Even if a tropical storm is on a watch level versus a warning, you may still be in danger from high winds, storm surges, and coastal flooding. NOAA prepares citizens through Hurricane Preparedness Week celebrated prior to the beginning of hurricane season each year.
What Is a Cloud Shadow?
Cloud shadows are like regular shadows on the ground. Anything that gets in the way of the suns rays will create a shadow behind it.
The Fujita Scale
The Fujita scale was developed by Dr. Theodore "Ted" Fujita in the 1970s. The tornado damage scale assigns a rating of F0 to F5 for tornado speed and damage strength. The scale was later updated and is now known as the Enhanced Fujita Scale.
How Weather Changed History
History changes as a result of key weather events. From the Hindenburg to Bubonic Plague to the Challenger accident and more, you will learn the role of weather in changing historical events. This exciting tour will lead you through 10 events that changed the course of history! A great addition to a history and science integration lesson plan for educators!
Auroras - Northern and Southern Lights
Auroras are an atmospheric phenomena many people associate with myths and legends of the past. But today we understand auroras to be a part of a new topic known as Space Weather.
Weather Songs in the Classroom: A Lesson Guide for Teachers
Teach students about weather using music in this wonderful lesson plan series. The top 10 songs from 5 decades are broken down for educators to present to students in the classroom as an interactive and fun way to get meteorology vocabulary into the minds of kids. Using weather songs in the classroom will help you to make science interesting at any level in school.
Hurricane Gustav
Hurricane Gustav was a large hurricane threatening the Gulf Coast. New Orleans residents, remembering hurricane Katrina, were evacuating the city. Texas, Mississippi, Alabama, and Louisiana are all on full alert and federal aid is available for those locations prone to being struck by hurricane Gustav.
TIROS - World's First Weather Satellite
TIROS was the first weather satellite. Weather forecasting from space became a reality as meteorologists learned to read the skies from above.
Tornadoes - A Weather Guide Tutorial
Tornadoes have occurred in all 50 states. You may not be safe. Know the danger signs of tornado formation and where tornadoes are most likely to occur. Learning the violent nature of tornadoes are critical to preventing damages to your life and home.
Hurricane Humberto
Hurricane Humberto was one of the fastest and most surprising hurricanes of the 2007 hurricane season. Developing in the Gulf of Mexico, this storm developed so quick warnings were not even given in several areas across Texas. Read about this tropical cyclone and its short development now.
Weather Map Symbols - Fronts and Air Masses
Forecasting services use a universal set of symbols to indicate weather patterns across an area. Follow this step-by-step guide to weather symbols examines fronts and air masses.