This edition of Weather Tidbits will be discussing the Bermuda High pressure system. The Bermuda High is a mass of high pressure that situates itself over the western Atlantic during the summer. Because high pressure…
This edition of Weather Tidbits will be discussing the meaning behind a chance of rain. For example, you may have heard a meteorologist mention a day perhaps having a "40% chance of rain". Where does…
This edition of Weather Tidbits will discuss how Saharan dust impacts tropical cyclone development in the Atlantic. Saharan dust refers to the dust and sand that blows off of the Saharan desert in Africa into…
This edition of Weather Tidbits will be discussing the varying criteria needed for a heat advisory across the country. Various regions have different requirements for a heat advisory, mainly because of different climates. Southern regions…
This edition of Weather Tidbits discusses lightning safety. It is important to be knowledgeable about lightning safety, particularly during the summer because people spend a lot of time outdoors and it's the most active time…
This edition of Weather Tidbits discusses what causes the smell of rain. You may have caught this distinct scent from a passing downpour or thunderstorm during the summer. This smell can be one of three…
This edition of Weather Tidbits will be discussing the relationship between temperature and energy use in one's household. Known uses of energy include the dishwasher, television, oven, lights, the dryer, fridge, and water heat along…
This edition of Weather Tidbits will be discussing why the sky is blue. The 'white' light released by the sun composes all colors in the color spectrum of various wavelengths. Colors of long wavelength include…
This edition of Weather Tidbits will be discussing the urban heat island effect. The difference between temperatures in a grassy field and a city can be very different because of the different material on the…
This edition of Weather Tidbits will be discussing the conditions needed for the development of tropical systems. Tropical systems, such as hurricanes, need an appropriate environment not only to strengthen but to maintain themselves as…
This edition of Weather Tidbits will be discussing the difference between heat exhaustion and heat stroke, and how to treat them accordingly. Symptoms of heat exhaustion include faintness or dizziness. Excessive sweating and muscle cramps…
This edition of Weather Tidbits will be discussing how the sun and outside temperature can impact the temperature inside a closed car. Shortwave radiation from the sun can penetrate through the windows of a car…
This edition of Weather Tidbits will be discussing the summer solstice, which is also known as the first day of summer. The word solstice derives from the Latin words "sol", and "sistere". "Sol" stands for…
This edition of Weather Tidbits will be discussing the Enhanced Fujita Scale (EF scale). The EF scale is a classification system used to rate the strength of a tornado based on damage surveys done by…
This edition of Weather Tidbits will be discussing how the direction your ceiling fan can provide either a cooling or warming effect. During the warm months of the year, it is most appropriate for your…
This edition of Weather Tidbits will be explaining La Nina and how it can impact hurricane development in the Pacific and Atlantic. La Nina is a global climate pattern that strengthens the easterly trade winds…
This edition of Weather Tidbits will be discussing dewpoint temperatures. Dewpoint temperatures are referenced frequently when communicating how muggy and humid it feels outside. The dewpoint temperature is the temperature that the air needs to…
