http://ezinearticles.com/?cat=News-and-Society:Weather EzineArticles.com - Trusted By Millions as The Source For Quality Original Articles http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/ Even though you can not see air pressure it is always there and has real weight. It is made up primarily of oxygen and nitrogen molecules. Air molecules are constantly moving. They speed up with increases in temperature and slow down when cooled off. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:48:47 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-Makes-Air-Pressure?&id=2535098 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-Makes-Air-Pressure?&id=2535098 The dew point is a measure of the humidity given in terms of temperature at which dew will start to form. When water vapor changes to a liquid or indirectly to ice, it releases heat and warms the air slightly. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:10:56 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-Does-the-Dew-Point-Tell-You?&id=2535135 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-Does-the-Dew-Point-Tell-You?&id=2535135 Lightning kills an average of 62 people a year in the United States so you must learn these safety tips to remain ALIVE! Stay off corded phones. Cell phones are okay. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:38:54 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Indoor-Lightning-Safety-Tips&id=2436740 http://ezinearticles.com/?Indoor-Lightning-Safety-Tips&id=2436740 There's a place in Florida that's known as 'waterspout capital of the world". It's a 1,000-square-mile shallow body of water just north of the Florida Keys called Florida Bay. It has more than 500 waterspouts a year. This article explains the difference between a land tornado and a 'water tornado' (waterspout), and tells what happened when a daredevil fisherman decided to challenge a waterspout -- a foolhardy act not recommended. (The fisherman won). Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:56:22 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Place-in-Florida-Dont-Challenge-a-Waterspout&id=2495384 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Place-in-Florida-Dont-Challenge-a-Waterspout&id=2495384 India had achieved its independence from the British in 1947. But its dependence on the monsoon rains continues unabated. Just a few days delay and all hell breaks loose across the country. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:06:48 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?India-O-Monsoon!&id=2535947 http://ezinearticles.com/?India-O-Monsoon!&id=2535947 Here are some indisputable facts on climate change. They are presented without any hype or spin and no politics. The only opinion needed is yours, after you examine the facts. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:33:01 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Global-Climate-Change-Facts&id=2512593 http://ezinearticles.com/?Global-Climate-Change-Facts&id=2512593 There's a place in Florida that's known as 'waterspout capital of the world". It's a 1,000-square-mile shallow body of water just north of the Florida Keys called Florida Bay. It has more than 500 waterspouts a year. This article explains the difference between a land tornado and a 'water tornado' (waterspout), and tells what happened when a daredevil fisherman decided to challenge a waterspout -- a foolhardy act not recommended. (The fisherman won.) Fri, 19 Jun 2009 09:27:39 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Place-in-Florida-Dont-Challenge-a-Waterspout&id=2495384 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Place-in-Florida-Dont-Challenge-a-Waterspout&id=2495384 Lightning kills an average of 62 people a year in the United States so you must learn these safety tips to remain ALIVE! Stay off corded phones. Cell phones are okay. Tue, 09 Jun 2009 08:01:13 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Indoor-Lightning-Safety-Tips&id=2436740 http://ezinearticles.com/?Indoor-Lightning-Safety-Tips&id=2436740 There are no colors being beamed onto the Earth through or from the atmosphere. The atmosphere itself doesn't have any color at all. What we see in the sky when we look up in to the clear "blue" sky, or are awed and amazed by beautiful sunrises and sunsets are light waves reflected off of dust particles and air molecules. Not terribly romantic, but if you should still be able to appreciate the beauty. Sat, 06 Jun 2009 13:06:20 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Knowledge-of-Cloud-Systems-Aids-in-Weather-Observation&id=2437234 http://ezinearticles.com/?Knowledge-of-Cloud-Systems-Aids-in-Weather-Observation&id=2437234 Today's storm chasers are equipped with some of the latest technology to observe and record mother nature's fury. Continuing technological development makes these instruments affordable to the average hobbyist. Fri, 05 Jun 2009 16:44:34 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Should-You-Buy-a-Wireless-Weather-Station?-Anemometer?-Storm-Chasers-Are&id=723841 http://ezinearticles.com/?Should-You-Buy-a-Wireless-Weather-Station?-Anemometer?-Storm-Chasers-Are&id=723841 2009's hurricane season will mark my first year living in a hurricane zone. Many people have had plenty of experience going through these treacherous storms and know just what they should do to prepare so for those of us hurricane newbie's who are not as familiar with hurricanes but find themselves facing the possibility this year I have put together a simple list of preparedness tips. Fri, 05 Jun 2009 08:17:58 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Beginners-Guide-to-Preparing-For-a-Hurricane&id=2424097 http://ezinearticles.com/?Beginners-Guide-to-Preparing-For-a-Hurricane&id=2424097 The mountain town of Ruidoso, North East of the White Sands Missile Range, never expected to get hit by a storm that was a hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico just a couple days before. This is the town were Smokey The Bear had been rescued from one of the worst wild fires ever. Their biggest worry usually is forest fire. Mon, 01 Jun 2009 16:17:27 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Hurricane-Awareness-and-Preparedness&id=2402082 http://ezinearticles.com/?Hurricane-Awareness-and-Preparedness&id=2402082 Have you noticed that the weather has been acting a bit strange lately? While pundits and critics keep debating the cause of global warming, our personal experiences would suggest that for Mother Nature, at least, the conversation is over. Don't agree? Just look outside and watch while the weather changes, again. Fri, 29 May 2009 14:53:22 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Weird-Weather!&id=1901886 http://ezinearticles.com/?Weird-Weather!&id=1901886 The first tropical depression in the Atlantic for 2009 formed on Friday May 29, 2009 and It looked pretty solid and was thought to become the first Tropical Storm of the year. 2009 was predicted to be a rather mild Hurricane Season, but the winds are flowing and it looks pretty healthy after all. The first Tropical Storm will be Tropical Storm Ana and if it becomes Hurricane Ana, which is potentially likely, it will arrive right on time. Fri, 29 May 2009 12:02:49 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?2009-Tropical-Hurricane-Season-Right-on-Time-Tropical-Storm-Ana&id=2407958 http://ezinearticles.com/?2009-Tropical-Hurricane-Season-Right-on-Time-Tropical-Storm-Ana&id=2407958 The NOAA Hurricane Forecasters believe that the 2009 Atlantic Tropical Season starting with "Ana" is going to be a mild one. Those who live within the reach of destruction are some 38 million Americans that sincerely hope they are right. Fri, 22 May 2009 13:41:01 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Will-it-Be-a-Mild-Atlantic-Tropical-Hurricane-Season?-Some-Scientists-Say-Yes&id=2380001 http://ezinearticles.com/?Will-it-Be-a-Mild-Atlantic-Tropical-Hurricane-Season?-Some-Scientists-Say-Yes&id=2380001 Hurricanes have an arsenal of effects that can destroy property and cause loss of life. The combination of wind and water can have devastating impacts on man and nature. Learn what these deadly features can do and how to survive them. Wed, 20 May 2009 08:09:19 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Deadly-Threats-From-a-Hurricane&id=2360832 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Deadly-Threats-From-a-Hurricane&id=2360832 The boundary between two air masses is termed a weather front. There are two kinds. A cooler or cold air mass will usually replace a warmer one and the warmer mass is always pulled upward. Tue, 19 May 2009 15:38:20 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Cold-Meeting-Over-Warm-Seas-Builds-Frontal-Weather&id=2360145 http://ezinearticles.com/?Cold-Meeting-Over-Warm-Seas-Builds-Frontal-Weather&id=2360145 Abnormal weather across the globe is very evident nowadays. This is marked by extreme atmospheric conditions worldwide such as heavy rains, drought, heat waves and super cyclones among other things thus making it hard to predict the seasonal climate condition. Abnormal weather can be noted in Australia, United States, Britain, France and in Asian countries as well. Tue, 19 May 2009 09:06:51 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Abnormal-Weather-Around-the-Globe-Are-We-Paying-Attention?&id=2019375 http://ezinearticles.com/?Abnormal-Weather-Around-the-Globe-Are-We-Paying-Attention?&id=2019375   How to prepare well before a hurricane hits  Most people do not think of preparing for a hurricane until the threat is imminent.   Preseason hurricane preparedness focuses on tasks that one would usually not have the time to complete once a hurricane is forecast to impact a community. These types of jobs may take days or longer to be properly prepared. Mon, 11 May 2009 14:01:50 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Hurricane-Preparedness-Before-Hurricane-Season-Starts&id=2322084 http://ezinearticles.com/?Hurricane-Preparedness-Before-Hurricane-Season-Starts&id=2322084 The increasing length of this solar cycle is becoming very similar to the solar cycles preceding the Dalton Minimum in the late 1700s and early 1800's. A period of time often described in the writings of Charles Dickens as filled with extreme cold and snow. In fact, the history of solar observation clearly shows a close relationship between the length of the solar cycle and subsequent global temperatures. Tue, 05 May 2009 15:03:27 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Its-Time-to-Prepare-For-Another-Dalton-Minimum&id=2302916 http://ezinearticles.com/?Its-Time-to-Prepare-For-Another-Dalton-Minimum&id=2302916 A sensor-free or virtual home weather station is becoming an attractive option for those with the climate bug. The two main choices are between a PC-based program or a standalone station receiving signals from a service. Both can be very accurate when the readings are taken in close proximity to your home or within your micro-climate. Tue, 05 May 2009 13:23:25 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Home-Weather-Stations-Unleashed&id=2288833 http://ezinearticles.com/?Home-Weather-Stations-Unleashed&id=2288833 Our English visitors had much to tell about surviving a tornado in America when they returned to Essex, England. The devastating F4 tornado which stuck Murfreesboro, TN on April 10, 2009 left approximately 700 homes partially or completely demolished. The community rose to the occasion and lent an incredible amount of aid and assistance to victims of that disaster. Our escape is one of many as we all "Faced the Tornado". Fri, 01 May 2009 16:08:50 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Facing-the-Tornado-Surviving-an-F4-Tornado&id=2249390 http://ezinearticles.com/?Facing-the-Tornado-Surviving-an-F4-Tornado&id=2249390 If there were an emergency to happen today, would you be prepared to handle the situation? Would you know how to obtain a clean source of drinking water? Most people wouldn't. The following article contains the information you need to know, should you ever be in the position to require a fresh source of H2O in the event of a disaster. Fri, 01 May 2009 13:11:59 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Using-Emergency-Water-Filters-in-Disaster-Situations&id=2286184 http://ezinearticles.com/?Using-Emergency-Water-Filters-in-Disaster-Situations&id=2286184 Earthquakes are scary. Some last longer than others, so I find it difficult to gauge their seriousness while they are happening. After the shaking ends, it is easy to say, "Oh, that wasn't too bad." It is best to be prepared for an earthquake, however, and to know what to do and where to go when the earth starts shaking. Thu, 30 Apr 2009 13:03:07 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-an-Earthquake-Feels-Like-and-What-to-Do-When-One-Occurs&id=2064705 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-an-Earthquake-Feels-Like-and-What-to-Do-When-One-Occurs&id=2064705 Through the efforts of agents and the office personnel, many families were reunited and needful relief was given. Just two weeks and a day after the earthquake, the head office was completely reestablished with new desks, chairs, typewriters, and printed forms received by express from the home office. The devastating experience had tested the courage and the devotion of the Metropolitan staff and found them ready. Thu, 30 Apr 2009 06:42:33 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Metropolitan-Survives-the-San-Francisco-Earthquake&id=2280645 http://ezinearticles.com/?Metropolitan-Survives-the-San-Francisco-Earthquake&id=2280645 Is climate change beginning to show itself in the form of extreme weather pattern changes? In Europe this has shown in many different ways. There has been extreme snow and ice as well as exceptionally warm winters. Wed, 22 Apr 2009 09:12:05 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?In-Europe-Indications-Are-That-Extreme-Weather-Patterns-Have-Begun&id=2237262 http://ezinearticles.com/?In-Europe-Indications-Are-That-Extreme-Weather-Patterns-Have-Begun&id=2237262 The most important event in the Indian year is the monsoon. India is an agricultural country, and the year's crops depend on the character of the rainy season. A good monsoon means prosperity, but an excess of rain means destructive floods, and the failure of the monsoon spells drought and famine. The monsoon or trade winds, reach India about the month of June. Coming as they do over thousands of miles of sea, they are laden with moisture; and when they meet the cool heights of the Western Ghats, and later the Himalayas, clouds form, which soon condense in heavy rain. Tue, 07 Apr 2009 08:12:22 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Life-In-India-During-The-Rains&id=2158065 http://ezinearticles.com/?Life-In-India-During-The-Rains&id=2158065 He was a scientist that predicted the current lack of sunspot activity in cycle 24 and the prospect of much colder times ahead. The climate experts of the time predicted a cycle 24 sunspot maximum as high as those in the preceding cycles but that was not the opinion of Theodor Landscheidt. It's not hard now to understand who won that scientific argument. Thu, 02 Apr 2009 09:17:18 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Follow-the-Sun-to-the-Landscheidt-Minimum&id=2146887 http://ezinearticles.com/?Follow-the-Sun-to-the-Landscheidt-Minimum&id=2146887 Why do so many conversations start with talk of the weather? What is it about the weather that makes it such an easy topic to spark a conversation between friends and strangers alike? For the most part, in the majority of livable locations around the globe, the weather is such an ever-changing and elusive part of our everyday lives that we all share and prepare for. Tue, 31 Mar 2009 12:35:23 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Forecast-Weather-Or-Not&id=2099004 http://ezinearticles.com/?Forecast-Weather-Or-Not&id=2099004 The deadliest ever tornado was the 'Tri-State' tornado that passed through Missouri, Illinois and Indiana on March 18th 1925. During its 3.5 hour life this tornado killed 695 people along its 219 mile path. Fri, 27 Mar 2009 15:00:34 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?23-Things-You-May-Not-Care-About-Tornadoes!&id=949027 http://ezinearticles.com/?23-Things-You-May-Not-Care-About-Tornadoes!&id=949027 Why do so many conversations start with talk of the weather? What is it about the weather that makes it such an easy topic to spark a conversation between friends and strangers alike? For the most part, in the majority of livable locations around the globe, the weather is such an ever-changing and elusive part of our everyday lives that we all share and prepare for. Mon, 23 Mar 2009 13:56:05 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Forecast-Weather-Or-Not&id=2099004 http://ezinearticles.com/?Forecast-Weather-Or-Not&id=2099004 2008 marked one of the worst years in recorded history for disaster-related fatalities. In the US alone, more tornadoes were reported than any previous year, leaving a wake of death and destruction behind them. As our planet continues to heat up, most reputable scholars agree we can expect wild and unpredictable variations in weather, with extreme amplifications in weather events, such as floods, tornadoes, hurricanes, wildfires and more. The question that we all should be asking ourselves is simple: are we prepared? Thu, 19 Mar 2009 08:43:53 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?When-the-Power-Grid-Shuts-Down-Why-You-Should-Care-to-Prepare-For-Disasters-and-Emergencies&id=2098109 http://ezinearticles.com/?When-the-Power-Grid-Shuts-Down-Why-You-Should-Care-to-Prepare-For-Disasters-and-Emergencies&id=2098109 It has been a long hard winter and I am so happy to welcome spring. Ice storms, wind storms, power failures, shattered trees and broken limbs are now behind us and the process of clearing away all the debris of winter's havoc has begun to feel like a spring cleaning for home, heart and soul. Let us look forward to the spring, not backward on the winter which has past. Passover is the festival of freedom and I long to feel free from the oppression of storms and hard times and to breathe again the air of hope and promise as our ancestors did on the shore of a distant sea... One of the lessons of this long hard winter has been the importance of family and the strength of faith. Thu, 12 Mar 2009 13:04:01 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Spring-is-Here-An-Important-Lesson-Learned-From-a-Long,-Hard-Winter&id=2093786 http://ezinearticles.com/?Spring-is-Here-An-Important-Lesson-Learned-From-a-Long,-Hard-Winter&id=2093786 The 2009 hurricane season doesn't begin until June 1st. But, if you don't begin preparing soon, you won't be ready when a storm is bearing down on you. Now is the time for some spring cleaning. Wind borne debris can be deadly. Get going before its too late. Thu, 05 Mar 2009 17:43:09 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Hurricane-Spring-Cleaning-2009-Preparing-For-the-Hurricane-Season&id=1057296 http://ezinearticles.com/?Hurricane-Spring-Cleaning-2009-Preparing-For-the-Hurricane-Season&id=1057296 Getting ready for the hurricane season. Spring training for baseball is in full swing, but it's not the only "training" going on right now. Just like the ballplayers are practicing and preparing for their regular season, so should residents be getting ready for the hurricane season. Thu, 05 Mar 2009 17:42:56 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Hurricane-Spring-Training-2009&id=1027709 http://ezinearticles.com/?Hurricane-Spring-Training-2009&id=1027709 Calgary has a continental climate with long winters, but highly variable and short, warm summers. The climate is greatly influenced by the elevation of the city and the proximity of the Rocky Mountains. Although the cold Calgary winters can be very uncomfortable, hot, dry winds called Chinooks, occasionally blow steadily over the city from the Pacific Ocean during the winter months, giving Calgarians a break from the cold. These winds have sometimes raises the temperature above 15 degrees C in a few hours and can last several days. The Chinooks are a regular feature of Calgary winters. Tue, 03 Mar 2009 14:45:18 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Calgary,-Alberta-Calgary-Climate&id=2049013 http://ezinearticles.com/?Calgary,-Alberta-Calgary-Climate&id=2049013 Many weather experts insist on being absolutely accurate in defining terms. For most people though, the simpler the explanation about humidity the better. In simple terms, humidity is a measure of the amount of water vapor in the air. The truth is that much of the earth's surface is covered with water, millions of cubic miles of it. Only a very small fraction of that is water vapor. Tue, 03 Mar 2009 10:58:16 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Understanding-Humidity-Why-Humid-Days-Are-Warm-and-Sticky&id=1956535 http://ezinearticles.com/?Understanding-Humidity-Why-Humid-Days-Are-Warm-and-Sticky&id=1956535 This article talks about how snow forms and the dangers it can create. An example is made of the Chinese winter storms in 2008. Thu, 26 Feb 2009 15:12:18 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Chinese-Snow-Disaster&id=2031355 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Chinese-Snow-Disaster&id=2031355 The polar front is an area on the earth located at approximately 60 degrees north and south where warm air circulating from the tropics meets cold air plunging from the poles. The difference in temperature of these masses of air causes the warm air to rise and most of this moves back towards the equator and sinks at around 30 degrees North and South, adding to the high pressure systems at these latitudes. Wed, 25 Feb 2009 09:38:10 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Exploding-Challenger-and-the-Polar-Surge&id=2026653 http://ezinearticles.com/?Exploding-Challenger-and-the-Polar-Surge&id=2026653 When you receive the Seal you will want to take better care of the earth. And you will notice signs that the earth is sick---signs like the newest indication that climate change is rapidly happening, the expansion of the tropics. Mon, 23 Feb 2009 14:58:53 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Warmer-Weather-in-Cool-Climates&id=861797 http://ezinearticles.com/?Warmer-Weather-in-Cool-Climates&id=861797 When you receive the Seal you will see the sign of climate change as the sign of the end-times. The recent inclement weather in China is an example of what is already happening as the climate changes. Mon, 23 Feb 2009 12:55:00 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?China-Chastened-by-Wanton-Winter-Storms&id=970878 http://ezinearticles.com/?China-Chastened-by-Wanton-Winter-Storms&id=970878 If you know about cold fronts, you might also want to know what is a warm front. In some respects, a warm front can be the opposite of a cold front. There are specific weather conditions that will be apparent when a warm front passes. Fri, 20 Feb 2009 15:19:11 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Weather-What-is-a-Warm-Front?&id=1956502 http://ezinearticles.com/?Weather-What-is-a-Warm-Front?&id=1956502 You might be wondering what is a cold front. You would want to know especially if your local TV weather man says you should expect one in your region. In some cases, a cold front can be bad news. Fri, 20 Feb 2009 15:18:32 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Weather-What-is-a-Cold-Front?&id=1956473 http://ezinearticles.com/?Weather-What-is-a-Cold-Front?&id=1956473 High winds, heavy rain, storm surges, flooding and sometimes even tornadoes are the signatures of a hurricane, one of the most destructive natural hazards known from the Caribbean to the Canadian Maritimes. How can you prepare your home and family? Fri, 20 Feb 2009 14:48:52 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Prepare-For-a-Hurricane&id=1990471 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Prepare-For-a-Hurricane&id=1990471 This year's hurricanes will soon be lining up to invade the east and gulf coast. NOAA's hurricane forecasters and the Air Force's Hurricane Hunters will soon be busily collecting weather data. While hurricane predictions are improving and economic losses are perhaps not a severe as they could be, there still remains a question about the impact on the economy. If gasoline prices, vis-a-vis oil production, rise due to the closure of off-shore oil rigs, the true impact will be felt soon, as the fall and winter heating season arrives. This article take a look at some of the potential impacts of the coming hurricane train. Thu, 19 Feb 2009 11:33:59 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?This-Years-Hurricane-Forecast&id=1465722 http://ezinearticles.com/?This-Years-Hurricane-Forecast&id=1465722 Staying safe after a hurricane can be tricky. Learn lessons from the post-Galveston hurricane damage experience and use these tips to keep yourself and your loved ones out of harm's way. Mon, 16 Feb 2009 14:10:39 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Galveston-Hurricane-Damage-and-You-Safety-and-Insurance-Tips&id=1946552 http://ezinearticles.com/?Galveston-Hurricane-Damage-and-You-Safety-and-Insurance-Tips&id=1946552 A basic understanding of common weather patterns is crucial for all of us. After all, the world is experiencing drastic shifts of unpredictable weather. Understanding weather patterns may help us discover what is happening to our environment and what we can do as residents of this planet. Wed, 11 Feb 2009 14:08:48 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-Are-Weather-Patterns?&id=1956436 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-Are-Weather-Patterns?&id=1956436 Power outages are often associated with thunder, lighting and heavy rains, but they can also stem from other types of inclement weather. During the winter months snow and ice can cause power outages as well, sometimes ones that are even more widespread and that last longer periods of times. Tue, 27 Jan 2009 11:42:53 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Power-Outages-Caused-by-Inclement-Winter-Weather&id=1918679 http://ezinearticles.com/?Power-Outages-Caused-by-Inclement-Winter-Weather&id=1918679 When people from warm countries hear me mention that I live in Canada, I am usually confronted about questions regarding winter and freezing temperatures. It seems that those who have not been to my country assume that all of Canada experiences the weather that is often portrayed in movies for being extreme conditions that greatly limit mobility. I remember a trip to Florida where a lady innocently asked "Do you travel by dog sleds?" and I jokingly replied: "When the weather's good". Tue, 27 Jan 2009 09:14:26 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Weather-What-is-a-Chinook-and-How-Does-it-Help-Us-Psychologically&id=1916663 http://ezinearticles.com/?Weather-What-is-a-Chinook-and-How-Does-it-Help-Us-Psychologically&id=1916663 Have you noticed that the weather has been acting a bit strange lately? While pundits and critics keep debating the cause of global warming, our personal experiences would suggest that for Mother Nature, at least, the conversation is over. Don't agree? Just look outside and watch while the weather changes, again. Fri, 23 Jan 2009 13:06:58 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Weird-Weather!&id=1901886 http://ezinearticles.com/?Weird-Weather!&id=1901886 Stratocumulus clouds are one of the most common worldwide clouds and are an excellent indicator of moisture content in the lower atmosphere. Stratocumulus is a low cloud, with its base usually below 7000 ft. It forms patches, sheets or extensive layers of grey and white cloud and has a ragged appearance along its upper surface but may have a flat, well-defined base. Wed, 14 Jan 2009 08:43:33 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Stratocumulus-Clouds-Low,-Lumpy,-and-Dull&id=1871099 http://ezinearticles.com/?Stratocumulus-Clouds-Low,-Lumpy,-and-Dull&id=1871099 Could the weather announcer be giving you wrong temperature and precipitation numbers? Does the temperature recorded that day represent temperatures in the area? Or, does it represent temperatures in an area receiving heat exhaust from air conditioners parked next to the thermometer? Tue, 13 Jan 2009 16:06:02 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Could-the-Weatherman-Be-Giving-You-the-Wrong-Temperatures-For-the-Day?&id=1869449 http://ezinearticles.com/?Could-the-Weatherman-Be-Giving-You-the-Wrong-Temperatures-For-the-Day?&id=1869449 If the right set of atmospheric parameters came together, would it be enough to produce a category five hurricane that could hit New York City? Read what it would take for this to happen and find out if it is actually possible. Thu, 08 Jan 2009 16:05:39 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Could-a-Category-5-Hurricane-Hit-New-York-City?&id=1855076 http://ezinearticles.com/?Could-a-Category-5-Hurricane-Hit-New-York-City?&id=1855076 Winter storms are the most life-threatening of any natural hazard Montanans face. Accurate statistics on winter related deaths are hard to tally, however Montana has one of the highest cold weather related death counts in the nation. Numerous people succumb to hypothermia due to extended exposure to the cold, traffic accidents on icy, snow covered roads, heart attacks from overexertion and avalanche activity. Thu, 08 Jan 2009 10:11:43 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Winter-Hazards-Be-Prepared&id=1853221 http://ezinearticles.com/?Winter-Hazards-Be-Prepared&id=1853221 Will winter weather predictions for 2009 turn out to be true or as with most predictions are the experts going to be way off? With a new year already here many people would like to know what the up coming winter holds in store for them. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 11:10:46 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Winter-Weather-Predictions-For-2009&id=1842029 http://ezinearticles.com/?Winter-Weather-Predictions-For-2009&id=1842029 When I was a little girl, growing up on the prairies in Canada, I remember the extremity of the weather. In minutes, fingers and noses would freeze and skin would turn from red to white quickly. Snowbanks were deep and snow fell frequently during the winter months. Mon, 05 Jan 2009 14:31:55 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Weather-Are-We-Victims-Or-Creators-of-Change?&id=1774834 http://ezinearticles.com/?Weather-Are-We-Victims-Or-Creators-of-Change?&id=1774834 Each season has its own beauty and uniqueness. This article describes the wonder of winter! Mon, 05 Jan 2009 14:17:14 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Psychology-of-Winter!&id=1746097 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Psychology-of-Winter!&id=1746097 Each season offers beauty and uniqueness. This article reminds us of the wonderful time called "summer". Mon, 05 Jan 2009 14:14:52 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Psychology-of-Summer&id=1745819 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Psychology-of-Summer&id=1745819 The media has many tools in its bag to influence public opinion. They don't always have to inject editorial opinion into hard news. All they have to do is leave key pieces of information out, and let the public fill the blanks. When this happens, the audience walks away assuming what the media wants them to assume. Wed, 31 Dec 2008 14:37:25 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Media-Bias-and-Deception-on-Reporting-the-Weather&id=1833871 http://ezinearticles.com/?Media-Bias-and-Deception-on-Reporting-the-Weather&id=1833871 It's freezing cold and miserable. Just when you think you can't stand it anymore, a warm wind blows. Do not be fooled, if it is a chinook wind, you will be cold again before you know it. Wed, 31 Dec 2008 13:19:31 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Chinook-Winds-A-False-Spring&id=1827626 http://ezinearticles.com/?Chinook-Winds-A-False-Spring&id=1827626 Perhaps it is time to stop the charade over alternative energy power generation for America. The fact is we have 150-years worth of coal and with new clean coal technologies coming online in the next 5-years it makes sense to go that route rather than subsidizing alternative energy initiatives which just cannot perform up to the current energy mix of coal, nuclear, hydro and Geo-thermal. Wed, 31 Dec 2008 09:53:10 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Winter-Weather-is-Wicked-For-Alternative-Energy-Dream-Teamers&id=1831234 http://ezinearticles.com/?Winter-Weather-is-Wicked-For-Alternative-Energy-Dream-Teamers&id=1831234 Nestled in between Long Island Sound and the Atlantic Ocean, the residents of Long Island are used to having to deal with water damage of one kind or another. Flood and tide waters rise and envelop basements along the coast, sewage systems back up during the winter and can't handle the heavy precipitations. Mon, 29 Dec 2008 10:32:14 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Water-Damage-on-Long-Island&id=1822884 http://ezinearticles.com/?Water-Damage-on-Long-Island&id=1822884 The requirements and job duties of becoming a television meteorologist has changed greatly over the years. From its inception, weathercasters used magnetic weather symbols or markers to draw fronts, and high and low pressure systems, to convey their forecast. Mon, 22 Dec 2008 08:17:16 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Become-a-TV-Weathercaster&id=1800455 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Become-a-TV-Weathercaster&id=1800455 Hurricanes in the Dominican Republic are commonly misunderstood, yes they happen but not all of the country is affected. Read this article to find out the real recorded truth on stormy weather in the DR. Fri, 19 Dec 2008 08:08:25 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Hurricanes-in-the-Dominican-Republic&id=1783682 http://ezinearticles.com/?Hurricanes-in-the-Dominican-Republic&id=1783682 Do you ever lay on the grass and looked up at the clouds? We all like to pick out various shapes and watch them change in the breeze. Did you know there is a scientific way to do this? Wed, 17 Dec 2008 10:21:51 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Clouds-Tell-Us-a-Lot-About-the-Weather&id=1789723 http://ezinearticles.com/?Clouds-Tell-Us-a-Lot-About-the-Weather&id=1789723 The Great Lakes of North America are well known for the extremely heavy falls of lake effect snow they receive each winter, predominantly along the southern and eastern shores. This lake effect snow occurs from late November to early January. Tue, 16 Dec 2008 16:56:47 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Lake-Effect-Snow&id=1788430 http://ezinearticles.com/?Lake-Effect-Snow&id=1788430 Heard the Wind Chill Factor mentioned, but don't know what it is? Wondering why you feel colder when it's windy? Read on and find out. Mon, 15 Dec 2008 09:40:34 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-is-the-Wind-Chill-Factor?&id=1767798 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-is-the-Wind-Chill-Factor?&id=1767798 When I was a little girl, growing up on the prairies in Canada, I remember the extremity of the weather. In minutes, fingers and noses would freeze and skin would turn from red to white quickly. Snowbanks were deep and snow fell frequently during the winter months. Thu, 11 Dec 2008 16:41:30 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Weather-Are-We-Victims-Or-Creators-of-Change?&id=1774834 http://ezinearticles.com/?Weather-Are-We-Victims-Or-Creators-of-Change?&id=1774834 By 2031 current hurricane and tornado trends indicate an accelerated trend to accumulate in super storm hurricanes happening yearly. Around the world increased flooding, wind storms and drought means the collapse of the world's infrastructures. Progress is halted and reversed. The world's capacity to repair previous wind damage before the next hurricanes and tornadoes strike will deplete so much that damage added to damage will ruin civilization as we know it, and even kill billions of people. Wed, 10 Dec 2008 08:14:13 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Wind-Warning-Accelerating-Hurricane-and-Tornado-Wind-Damage-Creating-Armageddon-Scenario-by-2031&id=1458495 http://ezinearticles.com/?Wind-Warning-Accelerating-Hurricane-and-Tornado-Wind-Damage-Creating-Armageddon-Scenario-by-2031&id=1458495 What country has the most tornadoes on earth? Sorry Dorothy, while the U.S. has its share of tornadoes, the Netherlands is actually the most tornado-country on earth. This fact is one of many interesting items to know about tornadoes. There is a lot to learn about them. Tue, 09 Dec 2008 13:43:44 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Weather-Patterns-Have-Many-Factors&id=1763260 http://ezinearticles.com/?Weather-Patterns-Have-Many-Factors&id=1763260 "Somewhere over the rainbow, skies are blue" but did you ever wonder how weather colors came to be? Weather observation can be a fun, educational pastime. Mon, 08 Dec 2008 16:33:28 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Weather-Observation-is-a-Fun-Hobby&id=1760177 http://ezinearticles.com/?Weather-Observation-is-a-Fun-Hobby&id=1760177 It is not easy to generalize the climate for a vast country like India that extends for thousands of miles in all the four directions. The country experiences different climatic conditions ranging from freezing winters to scorching summers and from tropical coastal areas to damp, rainy states. Fri, 05 Dec 2008 15:02:51 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Climate-of-India&id=1666135 http://ezinearticles.com/?Climate-of-India&id=1666135 Most people will never forget the impact that Hurricane Katrina had on the city of New Orleans. Katrina made landfall with 125 mile per hour winds. The lack of data and preparation made the impact of the storm even more significant than what it would have been. Wed, 03 Dec 2008 11:48:44 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Hurricane-Katrinas-Effect-on-New-Orleans&id=1747685 http://ezinearticles.com/?Hurricane-Katrinas-Effect-on-New-Orleans&id=1747685 The Sahara Desert climate is known to have the most irregular climate all over the world. Six thousand years ago it was covered with tropical savanna grassland (green home) and lakes in between. However due to changes it turned to be the world's largest warm desert. This process is called desertification. Wed, 03 Dec 2008 08:42:42 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Climate-Change-in-the-Sahara-Desert&id=1752128 http://ezinearticles.com/?Climate-Change-in-the-Sahara-Desert&id=1752128 Each season has its own beauty and uniqueness. This article describes the wonder of winter! Wed, 03 Dec 2008 08:01:36 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Psychology-of-Winter!&id=1746097 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Psychology-of-Winter!&id=1746097 Each season offers beauty and uniqueness. This article reminds us of the wonderful time called "summer". Wed, 03 Dec 2008 07:35:46 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Psychology-of-Summer&id=1745819 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Psychology-of-Summer&id=1745819 With three hurricanes lining up to invade the east coast, NOAA's hurricane forecasters and the Air Force's Hurricane Hunters are busily collecting weather data. While hurricane predictions are improving and economic losses are perhaps not a severe as they could be, there still remains a question about the impact on the economy. If gasoline prices, vis-a-vis oil production, rise due to the closure of off-shore oil rigs, the true impact will be felt soon, as the fall and winter heating season arrives. This article take a look at some of the potential impacts of the coming hurricane train. Mon, 01 Dec 2008 09:40:22 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-2008-Hurricane-Forecast&id=1465722 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-2008-Hurricane-Forecast&id=1465722 Is global warming not true? There have been many accusations of global warming fraud; some go as far as to call it Al Gore's inconvenient truth fraud. The documentary was good. It brought many real issues to light. Even if there is no global warming scam, the public may not have ready access to the whole truth. See some additional perspective on the subject. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 07:51:07 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Climate-Change-Hoax-If-You-Can-Believe-It&id=1701159 http://ezinearticles.com/?Climate-Change-Hoax-If-You-Can-Believe-It&id=1701159 October and November are among the most beautiful months in southern California. Temperatures remain warm, but as the saying goes, "It's a dry heat." The skies are crystal clear and you can see practically forever. However, after a long, hot summer with very little rain throughout the year, the entire natural landscape is brown. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:53:59 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Devil-Winds-Fan-California-Wildfires&id=1702315 http://ezinearticles.com/?Devil-Winds-Fan-California-Wildfires&id=1702315 Weather forecasting is becoming more accurate. I don't think there is much doubt about that. With the introduction of ever more sophisticated technology, both computerized and satellite, any weather professional can be more confident than ever about his ability to forecast - but only to a point. Fri, 14 Nov 2008 10:51:47 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?7-Day-Weather-Forecast-Is-it-Worth-the-Paper-Its-Written-On?&id=1681535 http://ezinearticles.com/?7-Day-Weather-Forecast-Is-it-Worth-the-Paper-Its-Written-On?&id=1681535 Hurricane Paloma became a powerful category 4 hurricane in late November 2008. Find out how the western Caribbean survived its effects. Thu, 13 Nov 2008 10:31:01 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Hurricane-Paloma-The-Second-Most-Powerful-November-Hurricane&id=1675243 http://ezinearticles.com/?Hurricane-Paloma-The-Second-Most-Powerful-November-Hurricane&id=1675243 Current research and climate study indicates a high probability of worsening drought for the U.S. West and Southwest. Storms will be more severe but less frequent. Dry and hot periods will increase. Water will become even more scarce and that crisis will worsen. Energy and water go together, so expect and plan for more governmental control of those two commodities as well as rising prices Fri, 31 Oct 2008 08:27:29 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Weather-Forecast-in-the-West&id=1400889 http://ezinearticles.com/?Weather-Forecast-in-the-West&id=1400889 I'm sure you have heard this one on the news before: another trailer park hit by a tornado. All the residents are shown standing around in disbelief that all their trailers are demolished, while neighbor's houses outside the trailer park appear untouched. Maybe it is the atmospheric pressure from all the metal exteriors that drew the tornado to strike the trailer park and not the houses. Thu, 30 Oct 2008 14:55:02 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Do-Trailer-Parks-Really-Cause-Tornadoes?&id=1630060 http://ezinearticles.com/?Do-Trailer-Parks-Really-Cause-Tornadoes?&id=1630060 Most of us think that weather watching is what the professional weathermen or keen amateur forecasters do. But even they get it wrong sometimes, so doing your own weather watching could keep you out of trouble ! Thu, 30 Oct 2008 13:51:08 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Weather-Watching-Can-Keep-You-Out-of-Trouble!&id=1629474 http://ezinearticles.com/?Weather-Watching-Can-Keep-You-Out-of-Trouble!&id=1629474 A detailed and scientific examination of the upcoming winter of 2008/09 for the New York City and Philadelphia metro area. The article details the various climate signals that will drive this winter's pattern and what they mean for the Mid Atlantic and Northeast. Tue, 28 Oct 2008 15:36:52 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Look-at-the-2008-09-Winter&id=1610114 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Look-at-the-2008-09-Winter&id=1610114 This weekend in the Lake District 1,700 fell runners, out of a total of 2,500 became stranded in atrocious weather conditions. Fortunately, eventually, every single one of them was either rescued or returned safely of their own accord, but the recriminations are flying around the organisers' ears as the police had advised them to call off the event. Weather forecasters were predicting winds of up to 100mph and torrential rain, and they were right on both counts. Tue, 28 Oct 2008 10:30:59 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Wild-Weather-Race-That-So-Nearly-Became-a-Tragedy&id=1622159 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Wild-Weather-Race-That-So-Nearly-Became-a-Tragedy&id=1622159 Hurricanes are not unusual along the gulf coast region, but the hurricane that hit Galveston back in 1900 surprised everyone. Read why this one was different. Mon, 27 Oct 2008 08:21:07 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-Was-So-Strange-About-the-Huge-and-Deadly-Hurricane-That-Hit-Galveston,-TX-in-1900?&id=1608056 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-Was-So-Strange-About-the-Huge-and-Deadly-Hurricane-That-Hit-Galveston,-TX-in-1900?&id=1608056 The number of hurricanes has increased dramatically over the last thirty years. Why is that and what can we expect for the future? Fri, 24 Oct 2008 13:55:33 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Number-of-Category-4-and-5-Hurricanes-Occurring-Has-Nearly-Doubled-During-the-Last-Three-Decades&id=1604589 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Number-of-Category-4-and-5-Hurricanes-Occurring-Has-Nearly-Doubled-During-the-Last-Three-Decades&id=1604589 Britain has always been known for its sporadic and unseasonable weather. There can be no guarantees of a tangible summer and even though our country is relatively tiny compared to more stable countries weather wise, winter is by no means a blanket temperature either. But for many home owners this autumn and winter, the prospect of flooding is a real concern. Thu, 23 Oct 2008 10:50:28 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Why-Talking-About-the-Weather-is-More-Than-a-National-Pastime&id=1608019 http://ezinearticles.com/?Why-Talking-About-the-Weather-is-More-Than-a-National-Pastime&id=1608019 Hurricane Omar began as a large mass of showers and storms in the eastern Caribbean Sea during the weekend of October 11-12. Heavy rain began over Puerto Rico, but abated as a tropical disturbance slowly drifted south. Tue, 21 Oct 2008 15:17:21 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Summary-of-Hurricane-Omar&id=1590942 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Summary-of-Hurricane-Omar&id=1590942 What is the "trigger" that starts a hurricane? Find out what needs to happen in the atmosphere before a hurricane can form. Mon, 13 Oct 2008 15:23:05 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-Causes-Hurricanes?&id=1559599 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-Causes-Hurricanes?&id=1559599 Past History has demonstrated time and time again that a lack of awareness and preparedness are common occurrences among all major hurricane disasters. Preparing for hurricane; you can be less vulnerability by knowing what actions you should take for you and your family's personal safety, the protection of your home and cherished belongings; in order to reduce the effects of a storm disaster. Mon, 13 Oct 2008 11:24:31 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Hurricane-Preparedness-the-Baja-Hurricane-Season&id=1557371 http://ezinearticles.com/?Hurricane-Preparedness-the-Baja-Hurricane-Season&id=1557371 Have you ever wondered how a hurricane forms? Why do they form mostly during summer in the tropics? Find out what it takes to have a hurricane form. Fri, 10 Oct 2008 15:15:49 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Do-Hurricanes-Form?&id=1547254 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Do-Hurricanes-Form?&id=1547254 Despite that Morocco is not a large country, it can be rainy in the north, snowy in the center and hot and sunny in the south. Do you want to know why? Tue, 07 Oct 2008 15:18:04 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Weather-in-Morocco&id=1544196 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Weather-in-Morocco&id=1544196 Arizona is more than just desert. Arizona is home to at least 4 different climatic regions. Read on to learn about Arizona's variety. Tue, 07 Oct 2008 14:25:44 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Arizonas-Varied-Weather&id=1543724 http://ezinearticles.com/?Arizonas-Varied-Weather&id=1543724 What can I live without? As a resident of the Texas Gulf Coast area, I have contemplated that question more and more in recent years. Of course, part of my musing is inspired by my growing older, adjusting to an empty nest, facing-and appreciating-the fragile and transitory nature of all life. Mon, 29 Sep 2008 08:08:08 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?After-Ike-A-Shifting-Landscape&id=1514126 http://ezinearticles.com/?After-Ike-A-Shifting-Landscape&id=1514126 The planet has warmed recently, but will warmer temperatures cause hurricanes to become stronger and more numerous? Find out the truths behind the science. Fri, 26 Sep 2008 15:09:54 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Effect-of-Global-Warming-on-Hurricanes&id=1255406 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Effect-of-Global-Warming-on-Hurricanes&id=1255406 Hurricane Ike hits Louisville KY as a Category 1, with 75 mph winds at Louisville International Airport. Widespread damage is the worst on the state books with more than 300,000 without power. Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:08:32 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Hurricane-Ike-Hits-Louisville-KY&id=1516070 http://ezinearticles.com/?Hurricane-Ike-Hits-Louisville-KY&id=1516070 I am very spoiled to having electricity. I use it more than I know. I found this out recently as my family and I were without for 6 days. Fri, 26 Sep 2008 13:33:52 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?I-Love-Electricity!&id=1514261 http://ezinearticles.com/?I-Love-Electricity!&id=1514261 I am writing this by candlelight, while I sit on the couch in my living room. We have no lights because a storm the size of Texas decided this would be a good direction for it to continue it's rampage. I can't do this in my bedroom because the top section of a 70 ft pine tree was hurled through my window, and even though I now have the wonderful aroma of pine emanating through the house, it doesn't quite make up for the tree top and... 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