Weather Education & Explanations
Outside Temperature: How to Check It Accurately
Outside temperature explained: what it measures, how to check it accurately, what each temperature range means, and the best tools to monitor it at home.
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Weather Education & Explanations
Hurricane Genevieve Category 5: Why It Intensified So Fast
Hurricane Genevieve became a Category 5 storm with 160 mph winds in 30 hours. Learn why it intensified so rapidly and what the science behind the event means.
Weather Education & Explanations
What Is Outside Temperature and How Is It Measured
Outside temperature is the air temperature in the shade at about 6 feet (2 m) above the ground. Learn how it is measured, what real feel means, and why your reading can be wrong.
Weather Education & Explanations
How Rainfall Is Measured: Rain Gauges, Units and Snow Conversion
Learn how rainfall is measured in inches and mm, what 1 inch of rain means, how to convert snow to liquid, and why home rain gauges give wrong readings.
Weather Education & Explanations
Why Does It Hail? The Science Behind Hailstones Explained
Hail forms inside thunderstorms when updrafts carry water droplets into freezing air. Learn why hail happens in summer, how big it gets, where it strikes most, and how to protect your car.
Weather Alert Radios & Emergency Alerts
How to Program SAME Codes on a Weather Radio
S.A.M.E. codes filter NOAA weather alerts to your county only. Find your 6-digit code at weather.gov, enter it in 6 steps, and stop getting alerts for areas far from you.
Weather Education & Explanations
Emergency Shortwave Radio: What It Does That Others Can’t
Shortwave reaches beyond local infrastructure when AM/FM stations go dark. Learn what frequencies matter, which stations to know, and the best emergency shortwave radios for your kit.
Weather Education & Explanations
What Is Dew Point? Definition, Comfort Scale and Calculator
Dew point measures the exact moisture in the air not just how full it is. Learn the comfort scale, see how it differs from humidity, and use our free calculator.
Weather Education & Explanations
What Is Barometric Pressure and Why It Matters for Weather
Barometric pressure is the weight of the atmosphere pressing down on the earth. Learn what the numbers mean, how it affects weather and your body, and how to read a barometer.
Weather Education & Explanations
Weather Instruments: What Each One Measures and How They Work
A complete guide to weather instruments including thermometers, barometers, anemometers, hygrometers and rain gauges. Learn what each one measures and which to buy for home use.
