Weather Forecasting

The hurricane season forecast from Colorado State University's Tropical Meteorology Project predicts above-average activity in the Atlantic for 2010 beginning June 1st.

Dec 11, 2009 - Aurae Beidler

Folklore says the forthcoming winter weather can be predicted by the fruit of the persimmon tree.

Nov 27, 2009 - Beverly Bright

Home weather stations provide information about conditions outside the house and can even predict the weather. This article looks at their features and limitations.

Nov 16, 2009 - Yuen Kit Mun

A glimmer of hope is on the horizon for Kenyans as the long drought that had faced the country is about to come to an end as predicted by the Meteorological Department.

Oct 21, 2009 - Michael Onderi

The 2010 Farmers' Almanac has released its U.S. winter forecast, confident that its secret recipe for weather predicting remains overwhelmingly accurate after 191 years.

Oct 1, 2009 - Estelle Rodis-Brown

Experts predict hybrid El Nino Modoki will arrive this winter causing an increase in Atlantic hurricanes resulting in greater potential for hurricane landfall.

Sep 25, 2009 - Allen Williams

Santa Ana winds are known for their destructive power when they blow across across Southern California, but they are also a very interesting weather event.

Sep 22, 2009 - Ret Talbot

Barometers have been used by weather forecasters since the 17th century. Today, it's easy to measure pressure by using a hand-crafted barometer.

Aug 3, 2009 - Kelly Rowe

Learn how to properly analyze the severity of a storm and where to report your observations.

Apr 28, 2009 - Kelly Whitt

The snow was admittedly beautiful and a change from the seemingly infinite cloud cover and mild that are the status quo, but it had drawbacks too.

Mar 19, 2009 - Tom Findlay

Ongoing droughts in southeastern Australia may be caused by cyclic currents in the Indian Ocean being stuck in one direction, according to new climate research.

Feb 5, 2009 - Sue Cartledge

Superstition or truth? Plants, animal behaviour, cloud formation and sky colour are all used to predict the weather.

Feb 2, 2009 - Inka Piegsa-Quischotte

The National Weather Service in the United States and Environment Canada both use terms in their forecasts to alert the public to hazardous winter weather.

Jan 13, 2009 - Ed Oswald

Insects, trees, clouds, smoke and sound are all great weather predictors if you know how to read them properly.

Nov 28, 2008 - Allene Reynolds

2008 marked a very active Atlantic hurricane season, it was noted for the total number of storms and the many major hurricanes that developed.

Nov 27, 2008 - Alan Sorum

Winter 2008 is likely to see variable weather across the USA, as the absence of a El Nino or La NIna event make it harder for forecasters to find clues to weather trends.

Nov 20, 2008 - Ed Oswald

Joe Bastardi released his annual winter synopsis on Wednesday, and said weather could be especially severe in December and February.

Oct 8, 2008 - Ed Oswald

Weather anchors refer to developing or impending hurricanes using a "category" scale. The categories define in detail potential property damage and flooding.

Sep 25, 2008 - Karla Reed

The recent destruction caused by the Category 2 hurricane in Texas highlights why storm surge warnings should be taken seriously.

Sep 15, 2008 - Alexandra Matiella Novak

By assigning a category to a hurricane, scientists are able to warn coastal populations as to the probable intensity of the hazard and help prepare residents.

Sep 2, 2008 - Alexandra Matiella Novak

Hanna, the 8th named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, aims at the Bahamas; while Gustav, a Category 4 Hurricane, has forecasters scrambling to check their data.

Aug 5, 2008 - Frank W. Hardy

Continuing list of warnings, watches, advisories and statements provided by the National Weather Service for severe weather such as thunderstorms, flooding, snow, storms.

May 1, 2008 - Aurae Beidler

A listing of warnings, watches, advisories and statements issued by the National Weather Service in the event of hazard or severe weather, arranged by color.

May 1, 2008 - Aurae Beidler

Meterologists use radar images from NEXRAD and satellite data from GOES, TRMM, GPS and NASA's QuikSCAT blended with computer modeling predictions to make daily forecasts.

Mar 28, 2008 - Aurae Beidler

Spring months can bring severe weather such as strong thunderstorms and damaging tornadoes. The Storm Prediction Center monitors severe weather, issuing storm watches.

Mar 12, 2008 - Aurae Beidler