Farmers' Almanac
hurricanes
America’s First Weather Satellite
America launched its first successful weather satellite, TIROS-1, 50 years ago, this week.
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Will the Winds Blow Fair or Foul?
Hurricane season is officially underway. What will this year have in store?
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The Ten Deadliest Hurricanes
Hurricane season is heating up. Check out a list of some of the deadliest storms over the past 100+ years.
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Hurricane Preparedness: Is Your Pet Safe?
Hurricane season is here and will peak on September 10th. Here are ways you can help keep your pet safe in case of a weather disaster.
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Weather Predictions Right Again!
We hate to toot our own horns – OK, not really – but the famous Farmers’ Almanac long-range forecast was, once again, right on target for this past spring. After accurately predicting a “two-faced winter” consisting of colder-than-normal temperatures to the east of the Mississippi and warmer weather to the west, the Farmers’ Almanac advised… Continue Reading »
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Extreme Weather Stories
Did hail wreck your car? Wonder why hurricanes form? Do you live in an area prone to twisters? Check out this informative and interesting story about extreme weather conditions.
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How are Hurricane Categories Determined?
Here is a quick chart that helps you understand how hurricane categories are determined.
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How are Hurricanes Named?
Katrina, Wilma, Ernesto… Who comes up with these hurricane names?
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How Much Do You Know About Hurricanes?
Test your hurricane knowledge. Interesting trivia on extreme storms.
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If you notice a hole in the upper left-hand corner of your Farmers' Almanac, don't return it to the store! That hole isn't a defect; it's a part of history. Starting with the first edition of the Farmers' Almanac in 1818, readers used to nail holes into the corners to hang it up in their homes, barns, and outhouses (to provide both reading material and toilet paper). In 1910, the Almanac's publishers began pre-drilling holes in the corners to make it even easier for readers to keep all of that invaluable information (and paper) handy.
