Tag : Weather

How weather influences fall foliage

Every fall, people travel far and wide to go ‘leaf-peeping.’ The goal is to catch the leaves at peak color…

7 months ago

Looking back on Hurricane Ian and future flood potential

OVIDEO, Fla. — At the Black Hammock in Oviedo, working on the water's edge has its appeal for the property's…

7 months ago

What is light pollution?

If you live in or near a crowded city and have tried to see the stars or a meteor shower…

7 months ago

The most destructive hurricanes to hit the Northeast U.S.

When you think of destructive hurricanes, you rarely think of the Northeast. Even though that part of the U.S. doesn’t…

8 months ago

The ways wildfire smoke affects your health

Wildfires do a great deal of damage not only to the environment but also to our health. What You Need…

8 months ago

New To Florida? Here’s your guide to hurricane season

ORLANDO, Fla. — Have you recently moved to Florida, and now you’re a bit unsure about it all as we…

8 months ago

Why weather in the ‘Coffee Belt’ is so important

Whether it’s first thing in the morning, a mid-afternoon pick-me-up or your dessert at night, it’s safe to say that…

8 months ago

What is a heat burst?

A heat burst is a rare phenomenon that makes temperatures spike during the evening or nighttime. Along with a dramatic…

10 months ago

The many shapes and sizes of a hurricane

Tropical cyclones come in all shapes and sizes. Some are big, some are small. Some are strong, and some are…

10 months ago

The history of forecasting hurricanes

Since the modern satellite era began in the 1960s, advancements in weather observations and forecasting have become exponential. Today, NASA’s…

11 months ago