Monthly Archives: September 2011

Why is Fog Usually Seen in the Morning?

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Weather Guys Editor

A fog is just a cloud at the ground. Fog formation can occur in two ways. First, the air is cooled to the dew point which leads to the formation of fog droplets. When the air temperature is the same as the dew point temperature, condensation occurs on tiny particles floating in the air. . . Continue reading →

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How is Smoke from a Wildfire in Minnesota Affecting Wisconsin Weather?

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Weather Guys Editor

On Tuesday a large part of our state either saw or smelled smoke from a raging wildfire in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area in northern Minnesota. The smoke was particularly easy to detect in the northern parts of Wisconsin . . . Continue reading →

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How Much Condensed Liquid Water is in a Cubic Mile of Fog?

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Weather Guys Editor

Fog is composed of tiny water drops, each one with a diameter of about one-one thousandth (0.001) of an inch. They are small and fairly uniform in size. You also would find about one of these drops in each cubic inch of fog. . . Continue reading →

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Was the Forecast of Irene a Success?

Posted on September 4, 2011 by Weather Guys Editor

The emergency response and warnings prompted by the approach of Hurricane Irene along the East Coast last week has, sadly but predictably, become a subject of much controversy . . . Continue reading →

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