These were five of the biggest weather stories of 2021
2021 certainly brought more than its fair share of extreme weather. We’ve narrowed down the many big weather events down to five where you, our...
Good weather to ‘stand in splendid beauty’
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree, how lovely are your branches… as long as the weather stays off the naughty list. What You Need To...
Winter outlook suggests a mild season for most of the U.S.
NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center published its first winter outlook for the upcoming season. For most of the country, the odds favor a warmer-than-normal winter. What...
Who was active and who wasn’t
The Plains and Southeast are often the hotbed of severe weather. And while they certainly had plenty of active storms this year, another part of...
What is the Drought Monitor and who makes it?
For more than 20 years, the United States Drought Monitor has ranked the drought situation throughout the country every week. What You Need To Know...
It could happen to anyone
Have you ever traveled down the highway and suddenly realize you don’t really remember any of the past couple of miles? Or maybe you’ve headed...
New categories for severe thunderstorms
No two severe storms are the same, and the National Weather Service (NWS) released new threat levels for severe thunderstorms. The update will begin on...
Watch out for buckles in pavement this summer
Winter’s freezing and thawing really does a number on our roads. Roads may hate winter, but extreme heat in the summer can become a problem...
What you need to know about weather and fireworks
The Fourth of July is right around the corner, and many people are looking forward to those spectacular firework shows. However, everything from rain, wind...
Summer weather’s effects on pools
Sunny. 90 degrees. It’s the type of weather that sends many people to the swimming pool but can also be the most challenging to keep...