Do Tornadoes Travel Counter Clockwise?
10 facts about tornadoes that you should know.

Memorable Weather Events of the Past 200 Years
Excerpted from the 2005 Farmers' Almanac If it seems that weather is more precarious today than in years past, guess again. America has always had strange weather events.

The Basics: Hurricanes, Tornadoes and Storm Surges
Most landfalling hurricanes spawn at least one tornado. Read More

The Most Destructive Twister on Record

Extreme Weather Stories
Hurricanes, Tornadoes, and Thunderstorms 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.

Tornado Survival Tips
First appearing in the 2005 Farmers' Almanac What to do before and during

Weather Glossary
Ever wonder what an anemometer measures? Or what a dust devil is? Here's a helpful glossary of popular weather terms.

Lightning Kills, Play it Safe
There's nothing fun about being struck. Lightning is a very dangerous weather occurrence that isn't taken seriously. Have a safe, enjoyable summer. Here's how to avoid the threat of being struck by lightning.

Top ELEVEN Most Memorable Weather Events
In 1999 we published an article on the 100 Most Memorable Weather Events over the past century. In 2001, we went further back in weather history and named the Top 10. In 2007 we added one more event to the list.

March Snow?!
When will this winter end! Spring is right around the corner, but March is a crazy month. Remember the blizzard of 1993?

Tornado Truths: Test Your Tornado Knowledge.
The Farmers' Almanac is expecting an active tornado season across Tornado Alley this spring. Do you know the warning signs or what you're supposed to do if there's one predicted in your area?

Should you make indoor or outdoor plans for Memorial Day?
And what about the 4th of July? Farmers’ Almanac predicts a “Fairly” good weather weekend for Memorial Day.

Fourth of July SIZZLERS!
Top Ten HOTTEST Independence Days Fourth of July is a time for picnics, parades, and fireworks, but maybe not in these towns. Check out how HOT some places get during this patriotic holiday.

Weather Wisdom: Tornadoes
Tornadoes are violent whirling windstorms accompanied by a funnel-shaped cloud that moves over land.

Cyclone vs. Hurricane vs. Tornado -How are these storms different?
May 7, 2008 9:27 AM

Primer for Hurricanes, Tornadoes and Storm Surges
Here is a basic primer on hurricanes, tornadoes and storm surges: A hurricane is a severe tropical storm, that forms in the southern Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, or in the eastern Pacific Ocean. Hurricanes need...

All About Hurricanes
View More Farmers' Almanac TV Videos » Here are a few articles that will help you understand and prepare for hurricanes:The Basics: Hurricanes, Tornadoes and Storm SurgesHurricane GlossaryHurricane TipsHow are Hurricane Categories Determined?How are Hurricanes Named?

Weather Glossary
Below are some common, and uncommon, weather terms. Absolute Zero The temperature at which all molecular motion ceases, equal to -459.67 degrees Fahrenheit or -273.16 degrees Celsius.Anemometer An instrument for measuring wind force and speed. Aurora A glow of colored...