Weather Tidbits: Buck Moon
The July full moon take center stage in this Weather Tidbits. The moon gets its name due to a buck's antlers emerging from the foreheads at this time of the year. It…
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Weather Tidbits: Smog
It's all about smog in this Weather Tidbits. Smog is a combination of smoke and fog. Poor air quality is usually caused by smog which can actually happen year-round. Smog can happen during…
Weather Tidbits: Summer Seasonal Lag
We discuss the 2nd part of seasonal lag in this Weather Tidbits, but focusing just on summer. While June has the summer solstice and maximum solar radiation, its actually July that…
Weather Tidbits: Hurricane Return Period
This Weather Tidbits explores what is hurricane return period. Hurricane return period is the frequency in which a hurricane at a certain intensity can be expected within 50 miles of a…
Weather Tidbits: Hurricane Climatology III
This Weather Tidbits discusses the climatology of tropical systems during the final months of hurricane season in October and November. Cooler waters and wind shear increase in the Atlantic during October;…
Weather Tidbits: Hurricane Climatology II
The peak months of hurricane season of August & September are the main focus of this Weather Tidbits. Warmer waters of the Atlantic extend further east; triggering disturbances to originate as…
Weather Tidbits: Hurricane Climatology I
This Weather Tidbits explores the climatological pattern of tropical systems for the early months of hurricane season of June & July. The warmest waters of the Atlantic Basin during the month…
Weather Tidbits: Strawberry Moon
It's all about the Strawberry Moon in this Weather Tidbits. It gets its name due to strawberries being harvested & ripen during this time of the year. The June full moon is…
Weather Tidbits: The Quarter Test
This Weather Tidbits explains a quick way to find out if the food in your fridge and freezer are good to eat after a power outage; through the quarter test. Before…
Weather Tidbits: Car vs Air Temperature
This Weather Tidbits discusses the differences between car and air temperatures. The main takeaway is to never leave a pet and child in a car; as temperatures inside the vehicle…
Weather Tidbits: Surfaces & Temperature
Different surfaces provide different temperatures and that is the main focus on this Weather Tidbits. Grass will have a surface temperature closer to the actual air temperature; due to the amount…
Weather Tidbits: Earthquake Magnitude
Earthquake magnitude and intensities are discussed in this Weather Tidbits. Magnitude is the size of an earthquake; which are determined by seismometers that pick up vibrations or shakings that travel through the…
Weather Tidbits: Measuring Temperature (Sun vs Shade)
Did you know there is a right way to measure temperature. While you may think putting a thermometer is convenient, it actually not considered correct. The reason for this is due to…
Weather Tidbits: Sweat
This Weather Tidbits shows us why sweating is a good thing during the heat. Our bodies like to stay at normal body temperature at around 98.6°; but when our body temperature rise, sweat…
Weather Tidbits: Supermoon & Micromoon
This Weather Tidbits explores the differences between a supermoon and a micromoon. A supermoon occurs when the moon's approaches its closest point on orbit to the earth or perigee. During a…
Weather Tidbits: Lightning Fatalities
Water-based activities specifically fishing & being at the beach are the two ranked with most fatalities. The 3rd highest water activity which is ranked 6th overall is boating. The highest lightning fatalities…
Weather Tidbits: Flower Moon
The May full moon or Flower Moon take center stage in this Weather Tidbits. The name Flower Moon in May is due to the abundance of colorful flowers that have sprung this…
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