Weather

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A Primer for Hurricanes, Tornadoes and Storm Surges

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Here is a basic primer on hurricanes, tornadoes and storm surges, along with hurricane tips, information on the different categories of hurricanes, and a glossary of terms. Hurricanes 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

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Marine Warnings Glossary

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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” and “knots per hour”? 1 knot = 1 nautical mile per hour = 6,076 feet per

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How Do Our Old Farmers’ Almanac Weather Forecasts Measure Up In Accuracy?

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Ever wondered just how spot-on our past Farmers’ Almanac weather predictions have been? Take a fascinating journey through our weather accuracy reports at the close of each season and witness for yourself the remarkable precision of our forecasts! Review of Canadian Winter 2022-2023 Last winter’s weather predictions were strong, but nature threw us a few

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Farmers’ Almanac Weather Outlook for Alaska

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Due to Alaska’s fairly constant weather patterns, the Farmers’ Almanac provides an overall climatological summary for Alaska. This summary should give you a good idea of what type of weather to expect if you are traveling to this great state. ALASKA’S NORTHERN ARCTIC ZONE Temperatures usually remain below the freezing point for most of the

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Farmers’ Almanac Weather Outlook for Hawaii

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Due 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 traveling to this great state. The climate of Hawaii is more than normally pleasant for the tropics. Among its outstanding

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Lightning Kills, Play it Safe!

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Each year, lightning kills tens and injures hundreds of people in the US. Here are some tips to help keep you and your family safe. Lightning: The Statistics According to the National Weather Service, lightning kills an average of 24 people per year in the United States and hundreds more are injured. There are an

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