This edition of Weather Tidbits will be discussing clouds in the mid-levels of the troposphere. The troposphere is the lowest part of the atmosphere and is generally around 30,000 to 40,000 feet in height, right…
This edition of Weather Tidbits will be discussing low level cloud types. These are the clouds in the lowest part of the troposphere. The troposphere is the lowest part of the atmosphere and is generally…
In this edition of weather tidbits, we'll be discussing rip current safety. Rip currents are powerful, narrow channels of fast moving water that are seen along the east, Gulf, and west coasts of the United…
This edition of Weather Tidbits will be discussing words that meteorologists may use when describing the coverage of rain for a viewing area. These words are generally used for rain forecasts or when describing the…
This edition of Weather Tidbits will be discussing how you can make your own rain gauge. Materials needed for this experiment include a two liter bottle, 6" of masking tape, and a ruler. Cut the…
This edition of Weather Tidbits will be discussing the Madden Julian Oscillation, also known as the MJO. The MJO is an eastward spread of large regions of enhanced and suppressed rainfall within the tropical latitudes.…
This edition of Weather Tidbits will be discussing how you can make your own thermometer. The materials needed for this activity include one marked index card, some tape, a clear straw, some clay or play-doh,…
This edition of Weather Tidbits will be discussing the various risks that exist within the different quadrants of a hurricane. The type of risks and their severity are dependent on the hurricane's direction of movement…
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…
