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ASK THE METEOROLOGIST
Dan's Ask the Meteorologist
8:01 am
Most tornadoes form along cold fronts with a clashing of a cold dry airmass into a warm, moist airmass. You also need wind shear with height, meaning changing of wind speeds and wind direction with height. The increase of wind speed with height causes the atmosphere to spin horizontally. The changi
What is a "Sneaker Wave?"
6:01 pm
A sneaker wave is a large wave that typically appears out of nowhere along coastal sections. They form from very strong storms that develop along the eastern side of Asia. They can grow nearly as large as hurricanes but are not tropical.
WEATHER IN THE CLASSROOMS
STORMWATCH 12 WEATHER IN THE CLASSROOM
Download the 2012 Activity Book
3:50 pm
Want your own copy of the Stormwatch 12 “Weather in the Classroom” activity book? You can download a free copy to your computer. Print it out and enjoy this great, free educational resource!
JUST FOR TEACHERS
Teachers' Answer Key
3:48 pm
TEACHERS: Download the answer key for the 2012 Stormwatch 12 “Weather in the Classroom” activity book here! The file is password protected, so you’ll need the password that was provided to you in order to open it.
WHAT'S THAT MEAN?
Stormwatch 12 Glossary
3:43 pm
What does Coriolis Force mean? What are Easterlies? Find out about all the weather terms used in the Stormwatch 12 “Weather in the Classroom” activity book. Download the glossary here!
WEATHER VIDEO
Somewhat Soggy Holiday Weekend
8:06 pm
The Memorial Day Holiday Weekend is not a total washout! However, it will be, "Somewhat soggy at times". A weather system will arrive Saturday afternoon and will last into Sunday...with a break late Sunday, Sunday night and Memorial Day Morning. A stronger weather system will sweep through the re
A Showery Holiday Weekend
6:47 am
The upper-level low that has brought us showery weather the last several days will shift north today allowing for a drier, sunnier and warmer day across the region. A few light showers possible early this morning and will diminish by mid morning

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