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Thunderstorms - Lightning Twists and Turns

What would cause lightning to spiral down a tree? Lightning will always seek out the path of least resistance when attempting to make contact with the

Space, Sky, Color & Clouds - The Brilliance Of Blue

What makes the sky blue?

Blue skies are a thing of wonder.  Many wonder what makes the sky blue . . . but wonder no longer. 

Tornadoes - Windows Open or Windows Closed

Should you open your windows when a tornado approaches? When you hear that a tornado is headed your way anyone over the age of 20 probably

Other Topics - Suspended Water

How much water is in the air above us? Students learn about the continuous flow of water on our planet in school. Whether you can

Other Topics - Not a "Bump in the Night" but rather a "Bump in the Cloud"

Why it is bumpy when you fly an airplane in the clouds? Flying in a plane can be fun or frightening and turbulence is often

Other Weather Topics - Summer Solstice Versus Summer Heat

When does the warmest day typically occur? In the northern hemisphere the summer solstice or the astronomical beginning of the summer season occurs on or near

Space, Sky, Color & Clouds - You Have To See It To Believe It

Is it possible to see the lights of Milwaukee from the West Michigan shoreline clearly? On an average, ordinary, plain old day the farthest that you

Thunderstorms - Lightning As A Fertilizer

Thunderstorms - Lightning As A Fertilizer

My current question deals with lightning, not the hazards but rather the help that it provides. Does lightning make the grass green?

Thunderstorms - Lightning Liveliness

How much energy is in a lightning bolt? Somewhere on our planet, every minute of every day, lightning flashes across the sky. We've all

Thunderstorms - Lightning And Time

How do you determine your distance from lightning using thunder? This time of the year in West Michigan, you frequently see and hear

Other Weather Topics - The Aroma Of Air

Does rain have a particular smell? When it's hot and dry and a shower is brewing over the hill you can sometimes "smell the rain" approaching.

Space, Sky, Color & Clouds -  The Sun Loving Dogs

Space, Sky, Color & Clouds - The Sun Loving Dogs

What is the bright multi-colored spot near the sun? If I say the word sundog, mans best friend basking in the sunlight is probably the image

Tornadoes - Chickens And Tornadoes

My current question deals with two seeming unrelated items ? chickens and tornadoes. Have chickens ever had their feathers plucked off by a tornado?

Wierd Weather Topics - Mile High Homers

Other Weather Topics - Do baseballs fly farther in Denver? We're all familiar with the weather putting a halt to baseball games. The

Mother and Father Feud

Mother and Father Feud

I was recently asked to settle a very friendly feud between a husband and wife. They wanted to know which holiday has the nicest

Overnight Tornadoes In West Michigan

Overnight Tornadoes In West Michigan

The tornado near Plainwell earlier this week is a reminder to all of us that we need to stay prepared for bad weather.

Thunderstorms - The Bolt with Blazing Speed

How fast does lightning travel? You've probably heard or even used the phrase lightning fast, but have you ever wondered just how fast lightning is? A bolt

Thunderstorms - Rumble... Rumble... Rumble

What makes thunder rumble? Sometimes the noise of thunder can seem to last long after the lightning flash has faded. When lightning flashes through the sky,

Thunderstorms - The "Lucky" Location for Lightning

What state gets the most lightning? I have a very powerful and shocking topic for you. It's been estimated that a bolt of lightning strikes

Thunderstorms - Fears & Phobias

What is the name for an intense fear of thunderstorms? Lightning and thunder, most of us have a very healthy respect for the power

West Michigan fails new ozone standards

West Michigan fails new ozone standards

Our air quality is improving in West Michigan, but not enough to meet new standards, and it may not be our fault.

Winter - Wild and Wacky Winter

What are the difference between snow, sleet, freezing rain and rain? Snow, sleet, rain and freezing rain are all common types of precipitation during the fall

Winter - The Sound of Snow

Why does snow crunch when you step on it? Falling snow may be silent but the noise begins when the fresh snow is squashed. Snow

Frostbite Tips

Frostbite Tips

Frostbite is a real concern and can happen with little or no warning. To prevent frostbite and hypothermia it is important to dress warmly in layers.

Winter - Competition Of Cold And Snow

Which is colder and snowier, Moscow, USSR or Marquette, Michigan? If I ask you to visualize the city of Moscow in the winter your mind will

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