Weather Education & Explanations
Nimbostratus Clouds: How to Spot the Grey Rain Blanket
Nimbostratus is the thick grey layer behind a long rainy day. How to recognize it, why it is a mid-level cloud that looks low, and how it differs from stratus.
Weather Alert Radios & Emergency Alerts
NOAA Weather Radio Frequencies and SAME Codes for the Gulf Coast
Find your town, county SAME code and NOAA Weather Radio frequencies for 12 coastal counties in Mississippi, Alabama and the Florida Panhandle.
Hurricane Season
The 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season Had No Hurricanes Until October
The Atlantic had no hurricane until October 7, 2026, the latest first hurricane of the satellite era. Why El Niño kept it quiet, and what Isaias changed.
Severe Weather
El Niño in the Midwest: Why a Mild Winter Can Still Bring Ice, Storms and Outages
El Niño tilts the Midwest toward a milder winter with less snow, but it does not stop ice storms or blizzards. What to expect in 2026-27 and how to prepare.
Latest Weather Insights
El Niño and Western Snowpack: What It Could Mean for Colorado and the Rockies
Does El Niño mean more snow in Colorado? What past strong El Niños did to snowpack by region, the 2026-27 outlook for the Rockies, and how to measure snow at home.
Latest Weather Insights
El Niño Winter in California: Atmospheric Rivers, Flooding and Power Outages
Will El Niño bring a wet winter to California? NOAA odds for 2026-27, what past strong El Niños did, atmospheric rivers, burn scar flooding and outage tips.
Latest Weather Insights
How Strong Could the 2026 El Niño Become? What It Could Mean for U.S. Winter Weather
NOAA expects a strong-to-very strong El Niño through early 2027 and gives 83% odds of a historically strong event. What it could mean for U.S. winter weather.
Rain Gauges | Accurate Home Rainfall Monitoring Tools
How Much Rain Is Too Much? Track Rainfall at Home During a Flood Watch
How much rain is too much during a flood watch? How the NWS judges flash flood risk, and how to track rainfall and rain rate at home with a gauge.
Weather Alert Radios & Emergency Alerts
Best Weather Alert Radio for Houston and Southeast Texas Flooding
Which NOAA weather alert radio to choose for Houston flooding, with SAME codes for Harris and nearby counties and the local transmitter frequencies.
Weather Education & Explanations
How to Track Indoor Temperature and Humidity During a Heat Wave
What indoor temperature and humidity to watch in a heat wave, where to put the sensor, and when to act, with CDC and EPA guidance.
