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How to Choose the Best Home Weather Station: Forecasting, Wired, Wireless, Electronic, Digital, Professional

By: Yuen Kit Mun

El Nino Round The Corner: Kenya Braces For Heavy Rains

By: Michael Onderi

How Accurate is Winter Forecast 2009-2010? Farmers’ Almanac Keeps its Secrets but Maintains Accuracy Claim

By: Estelle Rodis-Brown

El Nino Modoki a Climatic Hybrid for 2009-2010: Winter Weather Forecast Predicts Hurricanes, Rain, and Flooding

By: Feature Writer Allen Williams

What are Southern California's Santa Ana Winds? Hot, Dry Winds Originate in Great Basin and Increase Wildfire Risk

By: Feature Writer Ret Talbot

Forecast Air Pressure With A Homemade Barometer: Forecasting High and Low Pressure

By: Kelly Rowe

Storm Spotter Training Basics: Severe Thunderstorm and Tornado Features to Look For

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Snow Chaos In The UK, 2009: A Look at the Issues Arising from the Snowfall in February

By: Tom Findlay

Indian Ocean Controls Climate: Australia’s Droughts Caused by Cyclic Polarities in the Indian Ocean

By: Sue Cartledge

Weather Prediction Lore: Nature's Rain or Sunshine Prophets

By: Inka Piegsa-Quischotte

Understanding Winter Weather Warnings: What Each of the Warning Types Means for the Expected Weather

By: Ed Oswald

Foretelling the Weather With Folklore: Observing Common Things Can Predict Coming Weather

By: Allene Reynolds

Records Abound in 2008 Atlantic Hurricane Season: Numerous Major and Active Storms Both Mark the Year

By: Feature Writer Alan Sorum

Winter 08/09 to Be Warm in Midwest, Dry in South: NOAA Forecast Sees Variability in Conditions Across the USA

By: Ed Oswald

Cold Winter On Tap in Eastern US: AccuWeather Forecaster Says it Could Be Coldest in Several Years

By: Ed Oswald

A Quick Guide To Hurricane Categories: Hurricane Saffir-Simpson Scale Categories 1,2,3,4 and 5

By: Karla Reed

Hurricane Ike Storm Surge: The National Weather Service Predicts Surge Heights

By: Feature Writer Alexandra Matiella Novak

Five Categories of a Hurricane: Saffir-Simpson Scale Is Used to Estimate Potential Damage to Coasts

By: Feature Writer Alexandra Matiella Novak

2008 Hurricane Season Exceeding Expectations: Forecasts of A Busy Tropical Cyclone Season Coming True

By: Feature Writer Frank W. Hardy

Severe Weather Warnings, Watches: List of National Weather Service Alerts Issued for Storms, Tornadoes

By: Aurae Beidler

National Weather Service Map: Severe Weather Warnings, Watches, Advisories Assigned By Color

By: Aurae Beidler

High Tech Weather Forecasting: Meteorologists Use NEXRAD, Satellites, X-ray, GPS, Computer Modeling

By: Aurae Beidler

Forecasting Extreme Spring Weather: Storm Prediction Center Issues Thunderstorm and Tornado Watches

By: Aurae Beidler

Tsunami Warning System Complete: Last Two Dart II Buoys Launched to Protect Ocean Coasts

By: Feature Writer Alan Sorum

Remote Measurement of Surface Wind: Microwave Radiometers Installed on Nation’s Hurricane Hunter Fleet

By: Feature Writer Alan Sorum

Guide to Online Weather Websites: Best Resources for Accurate Up-to-Date Current Weather Conditions

By: Aurae Beidler

Windchill Factor: Scientific Equations Measure How Wind Makes Cold Feel Colder

By: Jill Browne

Meteorologist Forecasting Terms: Differences Explained Between Scattered Showers and Rain at Times

By: Aurae Beidler

Handheld Weather Forecasters: Overview of Oregon Scientific Wireless Weather Stations and Monitors

By: Aurae Beidler

Use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems: NOAA Pursues Using Pilotless Craft to Gather Important Weather Data

By: Feature Writer Alan Sorum

Weather Predictions by Animals: Using Animal Behavoir in Forecasting: The Case of Groundhog Day

By: Aurae Beidler

Flash Flood & Debris Flow Warnings: System Tested Provides Early Flooding Alerts for Wildfire Burn Areas

By: Feature Writer Alan Sorum

Tracking Occurrence of Tornadoes: Meteorologists Detect Damaging Storms Producing Cyclonic Twisters

By: Aurae Beidler

Sunspot is Sign of New Solar Cycle: NOAA Warns of Increasing Risk to Electrical Systems

By: Feature Writer Alan Sorum

Forecasting Precipitation Types: Using Weather Balloon Soundings to Determine Freezing Rain or Sleet

By: Aurae Beidler

Doppler Radar Weather Forecasting: Meteorologists Use Radar to Predict Storm Precipitation Intensity

By: Aurae Beidler

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