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Why are Some Clouds Whiter than Others?
Clouds are made of small water drops and small ice crystals that scatter light from the sun in all directions. These individual drops and crystals are clear. It is the multitude of drops . . . Continue reading
Category: Phenomena
Tags Clouds, Light, Meteorology, Phenomena
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When does the Overnight Low Temperature Occur on a Windless Day?
As the summer begins to fade we have begun to have the first cool nights of the season. When the sky is clear, the winds are calm, and the ground is dry as the sun sets, the conditions are perfect for an interesting phenomena to occur the next morning . . . Continue reading
Category: Meteorology
Tags Measurement, Meteorology, Phenomena, Thunderstorms
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How Uncomfortable has this Summer Been?
After what seems like forever to most of us, this past week finally brought some relief from the almost uninterrupted heat and humidity of July and early August . . . Continue reading
Category: Seasons
Tags Heat, Heat index, Humidity, Seasons, Summer, Temperature
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Is High Pressure Always Warm Air?
High pressure systems can be cold or warm, humid or dry. The origin of a high-pressure region determines its weather characteristics.
If a high-pressure system moves into Wisconsin from the south during the summer . . . Continue reading
How is the Dew Point Measured?
A dew point hygrometer consists of a small mirror, a narrow light beam and a light detector. The light beam is reflected off the mirror into the detector, which measures the brightness of the reflected light . . . Continue reading
Category: Meteorology
Tags Dewpoint, Humidity, Measurement, Meteorology, Moisture, Temperature
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