What Is Hail and How Does It Form? Hail Basics and Size Chart
Hail is a common feature of severe thunderstorms typically seen in the spring, summer, and fall months. While for the...
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Ambient Weather WS-5000 Review: Is Ultrasonic Better?
In the past, Ambient Weather’s home weather stations solidly occupied the value category. While not the cheapest stations on the...
What Is the Best Barometric Pressure for Fishing?
Before you go fishing, you probably check the weather forecast to assess conditions such as temperature, wind, and rainfall. But...
Hurricane Watch vs. Warning: What Is the Difference?
If you live on or near the coast and are under a hurricane watch or warning, it can be stressful....
How to Clean Mold Out of Your Humidifier in 3 Steps
Regular humidifier cleaning is necessary to prevent visible mold growth and keep ever-present mold spores in check. But what happens...
What’s the Difference Between a Hurricane, Tropical Storm and Tropical Depression?
Hurricanes are ferocious storms that cause widespread damage and devastation when they strike land. A hurricane doesn’t just emerge out...
How to Lower Humidity in Your House: 11 Ways to Reduce Humidity
When air is high in humidity, it can make you feel like you choke on every breath. Sweat doesn’t dry,...
What Does the Percentage of Rain Mean on a Weather App?
Weather apps show precipitation as a percentage chance of rain. A simple number tells us the chance of seeing rain...
Why Does the Abbreviation WX Mean Weather?
Weather seems like an awfully short word to need an abbreviation, but it has one: WX. This may seem odd...
Fall vs. Autumn: What Is the Difference?
After the dog days of summer, the heat finally starts to break, and the nights become longer. Farmers and gardeners...