When we talk about wind, we are talking about more than just moving air. In fact, the wind direction, the wind speed, and where the wind occurs are all important things to understand when talking about wind.
I live in Florida, one of the most hurricane-prone states. I believed these hurricane myths. Until they were debunked. (See the facts & scientific research)
What's the risk of flooding in your area? Are you in a high risk flood zone? Use these free online tools to find out if your home is in a flood zone or not.
Flood cleanup is a necessary task for most of us -- due to severe storms, rain, or snow melt. 25 tips that make the house flood cleanup process quick & easy
Wondering how to properly tarp a leaking roof? You need: a tarp, a few boards, and screws. Step-by-step DIY instructions + The best tarps for roof leaks.
If a hurricane or storm has passed through your area, what should you do -- and NOT do? 10 hidden dangers you need to be aware of after a hurricane or storm
Snowflake shape can be affected by pollution and other things in our atmosphere. But what makes snowflake shapes even more interesting is that scientists say we can use our understanding of how ice forms to learn more about future climate change.
Wind damage can be caused by many weather storms, including hurricanes & tornadoes. Here are the 3 scales that are used to measure wind strength & damage.
Finding a good online hurricane tracker is simple with these tips. You'll know where the next hurricane is forming, and where it's headed by using one of these storm trackers or hurricane trackers.
Have you heard a major storm being called a Category 6 hurricane? It's NOT true! There are only 5 hurricane categories. The truth about hurricane categories
Here are 3 examples where the color of a cloud, combined with the thickness of that cloud, can give you some idea of what's going on weather-wise in the skies behind it. These are scattered cumulus clouds, towering cumulus clouds, and scattered cumulus clouds.
Big storms like hurricanes are really tough to explain to kids. Here are some great websites which help kids learn about hurricanes, including hurricane safety and hurricane preparedness.
I live on the Gulf Coast of Florida. I can attest to the fact that hurricane shutters & hurricane windows are two key ways to save your home from damage during a hurricane.
