

The Science Behind Stratus Clouds
Stratus clouds are the ugly, gray clouds that can produce a mist and are close to the ground. When these clouds gets very low, we can...


The Science Behind Cumulus Clouds
Cumulus clouds are puffy clouds that are seen in the lower cloud layer in the sky. The bottoms of these clouds are flat and white, but...


The Science Behind Altocumulus Clouds
Over the next couple months, you will learn about the different types of clouds and how they form. This week, I'm starting with my...


The Science Behind UV Index
The UV index is often used in the Summer months when the sun is at its strongest over the United States. What the UV index basically is a...


The Science Behind Dew Points
Dew point is a pretty similar term as humidity. Remember that humidity or relative humidity is the amount of moisture relative to the...


The Science Behind Humidity
Humidity is simply the amount of water vapor in the air, or the amount of water as a gas in the air. Humidity can be measured by finding...


The Science Behind the Bermuda High
Several times during the Spring and Summer seasons, we deal with an area of high pressure called the Bermuda High. During this time of...


The Science Behind Hurricanes
Hurricanes are pretty complicated weather phenomenons, so I won't get super detailed in this article. Hurricanes are dangerous storms...


The Science Behind Severe T-Storms
The Spring season is the time of the year when the United States experiences the most severe weather. Severe storms can impact virtually...


The Science Behind Tornadoes
The United States is the tornado capital of the world and is home to the most tornadoes around the globe. Tornadoes are most common in...