This edition of Weather Tidbits discusses how to approximate the minimum wind speed needed to move an object laterally (or sideways). This can be answered by using the equation Wind=√[195*{weight(lbs)/area(sq.ft.)}]. Quick reminder that the square…
This edition of Weather Tidbits discusses supermoons. Firstly, it's important to point out that the moon's orbit around Earth is not a perfect circle. It's actually in the shape of an ellipse. This means that…
This edition of Weather Tidbits will be discussing dust devils. Dust devils are dust-filled vortices that are generated by strong surface heating. When the ground heats up, the air begins to rise. As the air…
This edition of Weather Tidbits will be discussing how to drive on a road with wet leaves. Wet leaves on a road can pose as a dangerous hazard for drivers. This is because wet leaves…
This edition of Weather Tidbits discusses what causes the smell of leaves. This is a scent you have likely smelled when there are a lot of leaves on the ground, or perhaps you may have…
This edition of Weather Tidbits will be discussing the history behind daylight saving time. Switching between standard to daylight saving time and vice versa is an annual process that we are all familiar with. On…
This edition of Weather Tidbits will be discussing the folklore behind woolly bear caterpillar forecasting. This folklore revolves around forecasting the severity of an upcoming winter season based on the appearance of the caterpillar's fur.…
This edition of Weather Tidbits will be discussing some facts about leaves. Autumn is the time of year for focusing on leaves, and there are many interacting features about leaves that not many people may…
This edition of Weather Tidbits will be discussing the average times for peak fall color across the United States. The timing of peak fall color is very depend on local climate and temperature trends. Two…
This edition of Weather Tidbits will be discussing wildfires. Wildfires occur under a certain set of weather conditions. First, the vegetation needs to be dry. This will be a common occurrence during a long time…
This edition of Weather Tidbits will discuss the sting jet. A sting jet is a core of violent winds that can form within a low pressure system. This can happen when a tropical cyclone transitions…
This edition of Weather Tidbits will be discussing storm surge. Storm surge is an abnormal rise of water along the coast generated by a storm. It will be above the predicted astronomical tides. Storm surge…
This edition of Weather Tidbits will be discussing why the leaves change color in the fall. During the warmer months with longer daylight hours like summer, the tree produces sugars via the process of photosynthesis.…
This edition of Weather Tidbits will be discussing radiation fog. Radiation fog is very common during autumn mornings, and requires certain conditions to form. First, the sky should be clear. When the sky is clear…
This edition of Weather tidbits will be discussing orographic lifting. Orographic lifting occurs when moist, warm air hits a mountain and is forced upward. As the air rises, it cools and expands, which causes moisture…
This edition of Weather Tidbits will be discussing the Fujiwhara Effect. The Fujiwhara Effect is the interaction when two cyclones approach close to each other. According to the Fujiwhara Effect, when two cyclones come close…
This edition of Weather Tidbits will be discussing how temperature and humidity can impact the distance a baseball travels in the air. Let's say you throw the ball on a cold day. Cold air is…
