What Is a Sun Dog?
A sun dog is an atmospheric phenomenon where you can see additional bright patches in the sky on either side of the sun.
Weather Why’s
Will Snow Accumulate If The Surface Temperature Is Above Freezing?
How does the snow stick when the surface is above freezing?
Iowa Fall Color Report: When Will The Trees Peak This Year?
How are the fall colors shaping up in Iowa? Read the latest report from the Iowa DNR.
What is the Harvest Moon?
The Harvest moon will rise over the Midwest sky Friday, September 9th, 2022, and will remain a full moon through Sunday, September 11th.
What is a High Wind Warning and Watch?
During strong thunderstorms, straight line wind speeds can exceed 100 mph, which can cause significant damage.
Shelf Cloud vs. Wall Cloud: What is the Difference
Often confused, there is a difference between a wall cloud and a shelf cloud. Here is how to tell them apart.
What Is a Panhandle Hook?
A panhandle hook is a relatively infrequent winter storm system whose cyclogenesis occurs in the South to southwestern United States and ejects northeast.
What is a Squall Line?
A squall line is a narrow line of fast-moving storms that have the ability to span hundreds of miles from top to bottom.
What is Flash Flooding, and How Can You Avoid It?
Flash Floods can be caused by a number of things, but is most often due to extremely heavy rainfall from thunderstorms.
Why Does the Sky Sometimes Turn Green?
A green sky is significant, but not proof that a tornado is on the way.