If you’re standing on a mountain peak, how do you know what the weather is like down below? You probably look around to see what the surrounding area looks like to gauge temperatures? Do elevations matter? In short, yes. A lot. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, “temperature differences are greatest near the …
Do you ever find yourself sweating profusely in the late afternoon, despite the sun slowly setting? Or shivering in the morning even though the sun is already up? Understanding the hottest and coldest time of day can be trickier than you might expect, but it can make a big difference in staying comfortable and healthy. …
When And Why – What Are The Hottest And Coldest Parts Of The Day? Read More »
Most of us hate the stormy weather. It can cause disruption, and if they’re strong enough, even chaos. Staying upright on your feet becomes a challenge, and if those winds are accompanied by heavy rainfall, well… you can kiss goodbye to your weekend plans. Unfortunately, wherever you are in the world, you’ve probably experienced strong …
Gale Force Winds: What Are They, and How Are They Formed? Read More »
Many people will have seen scary scenes in movies where people are picked up by tornados. Thankfully, a lot of viewers will never even think of this as a possibility in real life. However, for some people it can be a worrying reality. There are plenty of tornado heavy areas all around the world, especially …
What Happens When You’re Picked Up By A Tornado? (Health And Safety Advice) Read More »
The monsoon season usually begins from early to mid June and can carry on through until late September, but the storms can really reach their most destructive around July through August. These storms can be quite dangerous and have the potential to be detrimental to both your health and your safety which is why it …
The atmosphere which surrounds earth is composed of 5 layers which have distinguishing characteristics. The mesosphere is one of these layers of the atmosphere, and it is located above of the stratosphere and underneath the thermosphere. This article will be giving more details on this layer of the atmosphere and exploring its characteristics. As previously …
What Is The Mesosphere, And What Are The Characteristics That Define It? Read More »
Most weather apps and weather forecasts give viewers, listeners, and users a brief rundown of the weather in their area. These forecasts may talk of cold and warm fronts, precipitation, and storms, but very few mention the term ‘occluded front’. The weather conditions we experience are often associated with a specific type of front. These …
Occluded Front: What Is It, And What Weather Occurs During The Event? Read More »
Those who regularly watch weather reports are most likely to be familiar with well known terms like cold fronts as well as warm fronts. However, as well as these two terms there is also a frontal system which is much less well known which is called a stationary front. Since this term is much less …
Definition Of A Stationary Front – What Weather Is Associated With It? Read More »
With the weather constantly changing, a lot of us like to tune into the weather forecasts again and again in order to try and have some idea of what to expect. Whether it’s sunshine or showers, most of the terms used in the weather forecasts are fairly easy to understand. However, you may have noticed …
When watching the weather forecast you have probably wondered what the lines with symbols which move across the map of your area resemble. They are quite commonly used and not knowing what they mean can lead to confusion and like you are not getting the full story when it comes to the weather. These colored …
