Weather Why’s
When Are Freeze Warnings and Frost Advisories Issued?
Frost advisories and freeze warnings are issued based on the growing season, not on the expected temperatures.
Elevated & Surface-Based Storms: What Does it Mean?
Have you heard of the phrases ‘elevated storms’ and ‘surface-based storms'? Here is the difference between the two.
What Does MCS Mean?
A mesoscale convective system (MCS) is a linear complex of thunderstorms that becomes organized on a scale larger than the individual thunderstorms, and normally persists for several hours or more.
Why Should I Buy a Weather Radio?
A weather radio is a small price to pay to help keep you and your loved ones safe during severe weather. Here's why.
Severe Weather 101: What’s the Difference Between a Watch vs. Warning?
With the severe weather season underway, now is a good time to go over the difference between a watch vs. a warning.
What Is a Sun Halo?
A large ring or circle of light around the sun or moon is called a 22-degree halo by scientists.
Armistice Day Blizzard
On November 11, 1940, a rapidly deepening low-pressure system moved northeast from Kansas City, MO northeast through the Upper Mississippi River Valley and into the Upper Great Lakes. This low-pressure area produced the lowest pressure reading ever recorded up to this time at Charles City, IA (28.92 inches), La Crosse, WI (28.72 inches), and Duluth, […]
Severe Weather Preparedness Kit
After an emergency, you may need to survive on your own for several days. Here are few things you should have in a kit.