insert_link Weather Nerd What is a Water Cycle? And How Does it Affect the Weather? The water cycle, also known as the hydrologic cycle, refers to the continuous movement of water between the earth and the atmosphere. There are many components to the water cycle, but we'll just break down the most important ones. Evaporation and Transpiration According to the National Weather Service (NWS), Evaporation is the process by which a substance changes from the liquid phase to the gas phase. On earth, the most […] todayMay 11, 2022
insert_link Weather Nerd Western Drought to Worsen in 2022, NOAA says For parched areas of the western United States, spring is unlikely to offer relief. Instead, historic "megadrought" conditions will probably worsen, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced in its annual spring outlook. As the Washington Post reports, NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center — part of the National Weather Service (NWS) — is also forecasting above-average temperatures for most of the U.S. from the Desert Southwest to the East Coast […] todayApril 26, 2022
insert_link Weather Nerd The 2022 Wildfire Outlook Appears Bleak Typically, the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) starts its North American wildfires profile in the summer or even fall. However, as climate change increasingly has a more significant impact, the concept of disaster seasons has been disappearing. Two significant winter fires in Colorado and California, along with dozens of smaller fires, have led to statistics that far exceed what typically happens at this point in the year. As such, the […] todayApril 25, 2022
insert_link Weather Nerd What’s the difference between a Tornado Watch and Tornado Alert? What Should you Do? Tornado season has begun, and it's already wreaking havoc on many southern and midwestern U.S. states. You're sitting at home, and suddenly the National Weather Service (NWS) interrupts your programming with a Tornado Watch or Warning. What is the difference between a Tornado Watch and a Tornado Warning? And what should you do? According to the NWS... Tornado Watch: Be Prepared! Tornadoes are possible in and near the watch area. Review […] todayMarch 24, 2022
insert_link Weather Nerd Winter Weather Driving Safety Tips It’s that time of year when temperatures drop to near or below the freezing mark, and snow becomes more frequent across the U.S. On average, weather-related vehicle crashes kill more than 6,200 people and injure more than 480,000 per year across the nation. To make sure you get to your destination safely, here are some winter driving safety tips, courtesy AAA and the National Weather Service (NWS): Driving in the […] todayFebruary 28, 2022
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