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Learn with LindaThunderstorms - Lightning Twists and TurnsWhat 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 BlueWhat makes the sky blue? Tornadoes - Windows Open or Windows ClosedShould 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 WaterHow 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 HeatWhen 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 ItIs 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 FertilizerMy current question deals with lightning, not the hazards but rather the help that it provides. Does lightning make the grass green? Thunderstorms - Lightning LivelinessHow 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 TimeHow 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 AirDoes 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 DogsWhat 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 TornadoesMy 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 HomersOther 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 FeudI 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 MichiganThe 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 SpeedHow 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... RumbleWhat 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 LightningWhat 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 & PhobiasWhat 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 standardsOur 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 WinterWhat 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 SnowWhy 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 TipsFrostbite 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 SnowWhich 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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