Monthly Archives: July 2021

Why is the high temperature forecast sometimes too high?

Posted on July 26, 2021 by WeatherGuys Editor

We are in the midst of another hot spell here in southern Wisconsin.

Last Friday was the first of several days that were forecast to see high temperatures at or above 90 degrees (we’ve had only six through Friday all season!). Continue reading →

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Are there clothes that can cool us down?

Posted on July 19, 2021 by WeatherGuys Editor

There are clothes that have been developed that can keep us warmer. That type of clothing has been around for many years.

We have been less successful at developing clothes that can keep us cool on hot days. The solution has generally been to wear less clothing. Continue reading →

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Is the air really “heavy” on a humid summer day?

Posted on July 12, 2021 by WeatherGuys Editor

As the baseball season reaches its annual All-Star break, perhaps you have noticed (as we have) that baseball broadcasters are beginning to refer to “heavy” air as the summer reaches its peak.

This “heaviness” is sometimes offered as a warning to fans that they should not expect a lot of home runs on a given night. Continue reading →

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Do car tires protect you from lightning strikes?

Posted on July 7, 2021 by WeatherGuys Editor

Lightning is a huge electrical discharge, or spark, that results from vigorous motions that occur in thunderstorms. While you can be safe in a car in a lightning storm, it is not because of the tires. Rubber tires do act … Continue reading →

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