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Do cell phones network with weather forecasts?

Posted on May 28, 2019 by WeatherGuys Editor

Cell phones do not directly interfere with weather forecasts. However, there is concern with how cell phone signals travel through the atmosphere, particularly the 5G network.

The 5G technology is designed to carry more data and make wireless connections faster. Continue reading →

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What is the Beaufort scale?

Posted on May 13, 2019 by WeatherGuys Editor

The Beaufort scale is a method of estimating wind speed based on the general condition of the surface of a large body of water with respect to wind waves and swell.

It is based on observation of sea state rather than accurate wind measurements. This scale allows sailors to estimate the wind speed just by observing the state of the sea surface. Continue reading →

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When did computer-based weather forecasts begin?

Posted on May 8, 2019 by WeatherGuys Editor

Just over a week past our extraordinary late season snow on April 27, it is worth considering how remarkable it is that such an unusual event can be so well forecasted several days in advance. The drive to use computer … Continue reading →

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What is a cyclone?

Posted on April 29, 2019 by WeatherGuys Editor

A cyclone is a general term for a weather system in which winds rotate inwardly to an area of low atmospheric pressure.

For large weather systems, the circulation pattern is in a counterclockwise direction in the Northern Hemisphere and a clockwise direction in the Southern Hemisphere. Continue reading →

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Why was there a reddish tint in the snow this month?

Posted on April 22, 2019 by WeatherGuys Editor

On April 11, there were widespread reports and photos of dust residue on vehicles and tan/brown-colored snow in parts of Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa and Nebraska.

The origins of these residues can be traced back hundreds of miles to Arizona, Texas and New Mexico. Continue reading →

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