Weather Questions and Answers
Do you have a question you would love to know the answer to? Then look no more! All of your weather curiosities are answered on this Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page. If you cannot find the answer to a question, email me or join the forum and I will try to add it to the list!
What Is a Meteorologist?
What Is a Meteorologist? This basic but popular question is often asked. Here, I explain the steps needed to become a meteorologist, several types of meteorologists, and ways to become a weather forecaster.
What Is a Meteorologist? This basic but popular question is often asked. Here, I explain the steps needed to become a meteorologist, several types of meteorologists, and ways to become a weather forecaster.
Are Males or Females More Likely to Die in a Lightning Strike?
It turns out lightning seems attracted to gender! If you are young and male, be more careful!
It turns out lightning seems attracted to gender! If you are young and male, be more careful!
What Caused the Dust Bowl in the US Midwest in the 1930's?
NASA scientists think they have found out why the great "Dust Bowl" of the 1930's had such a devastating effect. Learn the details of what caused this drought and the storms that devastated the economy.
NASA scientists think they have found out why the great "Dust Bowl" of the 1930's had such a devastating effect. Learn the details of what caused this drought and the storms that devastated the economy.
How do Clouds Form?
Find the answer to all your weather science questions. Many answers include demonstrations, videos, and photos to help you understand cloud formation.
Find the answer to all your weather science questions. Many answers include demonstrations, videos, and photos to help you understand cloud formation.
How Does a Hygrometer Work?
Find a detailed explanation and photos of the inner workings of this simple weather instrument used to measure humidity.
Find a detailed explanation and photos of the inner workings of this simple weather instrument used to measure humidity.
What is the Anvil Rule for Thunderstorms?
NASA launch protocols include data on weather and events within the atmosphere. Learn how anvil clouds form and why they are dangerous to the launch of a space shuttle.
NASA launch protocols include data on weather and events within the atmosphere. Learn how anvil clouds form and why they are dangerous to the launch of a space shuttle.
Is this the Oldest Known Tornado Photo?
Is this the oldest known photo of a tornado? Dated 1884, I challenge you to find an older photo! You can find even more historic weather photography and storm chaser imagery at the educational guide to weather.
Is this the oldest known photo of a tornado? Dated 1884, I challenge you to find an older photo! You can find even more historic weather photography and storm chaser imagery at the educational guide to weather.
How Does a Barometer Measure Air Pressure?
Get detailed directions on measuring air pressure here!
Get detailed directions on measuring air pressure here!
How Does a Tipping Bucket Rain Gauge Work?
Just how much is an inch of rain? Find out here!
Just how much is an inch of rain? Find out here!
What is the Difference Between Lake Effect Snow and Regular Winter Storms?
What is the difference between a lake effect snow storm and a regular winter storm? All of your weather questions are answered here! Learn the weather terms from your local news channel as you learn to prepare for lake effect snow storm squalls!
What is the difference between a lake effect snow storm and a regular winter storm? All of your weather questions are answered here! Learn the weather terms from your local news channel as you learn to prepare for lake effect snow storm squalls!
Portugal Weather and Global Warming: Is the Weather Hotter?
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.
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.
Track the Path of an Atlantic Hurricane Using a Computer Simulation
Instructional strategies for using the Online Hurricane Tracker are given step-by-step.
Instructional strategies for using the Online Hurricane Tracker are given step-by-step.
How do Scientists Forecast the Birth of Hurricanes and Tropical Storms?
Hurricanes and tropical storms headed to the East Coast of the United States are being studied by an international team of scientists. Find out what scientists are doing to make you safer in the event of another natural disaster like Hurricanes Katrina, Andrew, Isabel, and Wilma.
Hurricanes and tropical storms headed to the East Coast of the United States are being studied by an international team of scientists. Find out what scientists are doing to make you safer in the event of another natural disaster like Hurricanes Katrina, Andrew, Isabel, and Wilma.
What are Waterspouts?
Is a water spout a tornado? Learning how tornadoes form could save your life. Would you know what to look for? Find out everything you need to know about the formation of these violent twisters.
Is a water spout a tornado? Learning how tornadoes form could save your life. Would you know what to look for? Find out everything you need to know about the formation of these violent twisters.
What are the Highest Temperatures Ever Reported Worldwide?
Each continent has a set of temperature extremes measured daily. Find a list of the highest temperatures ever recorded!
Each continent has a set of temperature extremes measured daily. Find a list of the highest temperatures ever recorded!
How Many Lightning Deaths Have Occurred in the United States?
Data and diagrams of lightning deaths by state for the years 1959-2004.
Data and diagrams of lightning deaths by state for the years 1959-2004.
Can Crickets Really Tell You the Temperature Outside?
Hearing crickets chirp is a true sound of summer. If you listen hard enough, you can tell what the temperature is outside! Find out how!
Hearing crickets chirp is a true sound of summer. If you listen hard enough, you can tell what the temperature is outside! Find out how!
What is the Difference Between Weather and Climate?
The difference between weather and climate is easy to describe. Find out the difference between weather versus climate in this essay.
The difference between weather and climate is easy to describe. Find out the difference between weather versus climate in this essay.