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Winter Preparedness Safety Tips
Along with cold weather, winter can often bring a series of dangerous situations. Be prepared for Mother Nature's worst weather! Find valuable tips and be prepared by reading our story here.

Does Solar Wind Affect the Weather?
With global warming being discussed as a major climate and weather altering catalyst, some experts are also looking at solar wind. What is solar wind and can it affect the weather?

Are You Ready for Fall?
Inside and Out? Fall is here! Here's a useful checklist for inside and outside chores that should be done before the cooler weather hits full force.

Timely Weather Definitions
Do you know what these words really mean? Are "squalls" predicted in your area? Do you know what is meant by squalls? What is the halo around the moon caused by?

A Thorny Problem
Musk Thistle Plants: How to Control This Prolific Weed How to prevent and get rid of this European import.

Marine Weather Warnings Explained
First appearing in the 2005 Farmers' Almanac

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

Memorable Thanksgiving Weather
The first Thanksgiving in Plymouth, Massachusetts in 1621 was blessed with pleasant weather. But since then, other Thanksgiving holidays have not always enjoyed such fair conditions.

Top 10 reasons to cut your own tree
Want to gather the family and cut down your own tree?

Grow Flowers Indoors
Here's a simple pick me-up for the winter doldrums that will bring some spring indoors!

Frostnip and Frostbite
Do you know the difference between frostnip and frostbite?

Weather Instruments
Here's a quick primer on common weather instruments that may be used to forecast winter temperatures and storms.

Flatulence
You can stop suffering in silence by learning the cause and making changes in your diet.

Hurricane Glossary
Be prepared! Learn the differences between an advisory, warning, and more. Here's a list of the most frequently used hurricane terms, and their definitions.

The Year of No Summer
In prolonged human suffering, no other disaster in New England in history matched the frigid summer of 1816, the coldest in American annals. To this day, no accurate record exists as to the number who perished, or what the financial loss might have been in a winter that lasted from November of 1815 until April 1817. No other event, other than the Gold Rush of 1849, had as much impact upon westward migration as did the "Year of No Summer."

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.

The Lost Art of Doing Nothing
Are afternoons of lying in the grass pondering cloud shapes, evenings of watching sunsets, or mornings of counting snowflakes as they hit the windowpane all but extinct? Will we ever spend another hour or even a minute alone with our own thoughts? What incredible daydreams will never be had because we just simply do not have the time?

A Gardener's Guide to Frost
How to predict when it's coming and what to do about it It's almost fall. Temperatures begin to cool down, but your gardens still look so nice. How do you know when frost may hit and if it will harm your plants? Learn the signs and precautions you should take.

What are northern lights?
When can they be seen? Fall is a great time to get out and look for the northern lights. But just what are these colors in the sky?

What Causes Frost?
And wy can't you see any during the day? Frost ...it's that time of year when it happens. But did you ever wonder what causes frost?

Snow in the Forecast?
Learn what the different snow terms mean. Weather forecasters use many terms when predicting snow --showers, flurries, blizzard, etc. Learn what they mean here.

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.

Everything Ice Isn't Always NICE!
(Unless it's in your favorite drink.) What is ice? Does hail only fall in the summer? Why are ice storms so devastating?

June Weather Lore and More!
If June is wet, will September be dry? Check out some fun weather lore sayings we found about the 6th month of the year.

Wind Power
Farmers' Almanac TV visits the American Wind Power Center in Lubbock, Texas for a glimpse into the past, present, and future of windmills.

Tornados, Water Spouts, and Land Spouts
How do these three destructive forces of nature differ? Farmers' Almanac TV looks at both the differences and the similarities of these cylindrical wind storms.

Wind Speed and Wind Direction
Downeaster's combination wind speed and wind direction combines rock-solid reliability and accuracy with the unique good looks of a natural aluminum case complemented by a deep blue dial.

Wind Speed and Wind Direction
Downeaster's combination wind speed and wind direction combines rock-solid reliability and accuracy with the unique good looks of a natural aluminum case complemented by a deep blue dial.

Hummingbird Whirlygig
Hummingbirds buzzing around the yard darting and dashing everywhere are always a great sight! The Hummingbird Whirlygig adds to the excitement as a colorful hummingbird hovers back and forth courtesy of the power of the wind. A great addition to...

Episode Four
EPISODE FOUR: COUNTRY MUSICIAN BLAKE SHELDON & A WINDMILL MUSEUMVisit backstage with Country star Blake Sheldon; tour the American Wind Power Center in Lubbock, Texas, which houses the most comprehensive collection of historic windmills in the world; and be...

Cardinal whirligig
Gaze at the beauty of Mama Cardinal carefully offering a meal to her nesting chicks with the Cardinal and Nestings Whirlygig!You'll enjoy watching the caring red mama bird move back and forth towards her babies as the power of the...

Top Ten Hurricane Tips - What to Do, How to Prepare
September 13, 2005 3:24 PM

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

Eat your Collard Greens this New Year's Day
December 29, 2006 4:48 PM

Buying & Caring Tips for Potted Poinsettia
December 5, 2005 12:15 PM

Cold Weather Leaving You Dry?
January 2, 2008 9:19 PM

Signs of Rain
August 17, 2005 11:35 AM

ADD YOUR SENTENCE & BECOME ONE OF OUR AUTHORS: Story Quilt #2: New Year's Day Night Sleep Out
April 20, 2006 5:18 PM

Farmers’ Almanac Top Ten Gardening Hints
May 8, 2008 10:08 PM

How to Make Beeswax Candles
March 6, 2006 5:28 PM

Easy Ways to "Greenify" Your Home
June 30, 2008 11:00 AM

Dove Hunting with Grandma
September 5, 2005 8:46 AM

Marine Warnings Glossary
If you’re on or near large bodies of water, you should know what the following marine weather warnings mean, and what actions to take to remain safe. But first, a marine primer: What’s the difference between “miles per hour”...

Hurricane Glossary
Advisory: A formal advisory message from a Weather Bureau Hurricane Warning Center giving warning information along with details on tropical cyclone location, intensity and movement and precautions that should be taken.Bulletin: A public release for press, radio, and TV dissemination...

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...

Farmers' Almanac Weather Outlook for Hawaii
Farmers Almanac Weather Summary for HawaiiDue to Hawaii's fairly constant weather patterns, the Farmers' Almanac provides an overall climatological summary for Hawaii. This summary should give you a good idea of what type of weather to expect if you are...