Category Archives: Weather Articles
2026-2031 Atlantic Hurricane Names
The Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 through November 30 each year. Storms are named alphabetically from a predetermined list beginning with "A" through "W", excluding names beginning with "Q" or "U." A storm receives its name from the National…
2026 Atlantic Hurricane Names
Hurricanes are named alphabetically from a predetermined list beginning with the letter "A" through "W", excluding names beginning with "Q" or "U."A storm is first named by the National Hurricane Center when the system becomes a tropical storm. The name…
Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale
The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale is a 1 to 5 rating based on a hurricane’s sustained wind speed. This scale estimates potential property damage. Hurricanes reaching Category 3 and higher are considered major hurricanes because of their potential for significant…
2025 Atlantic Hurricane Names
Hurricanes are named alphabetically from a predetermined list beginning with the letter "A" through "W", excluding names beginning with "Q" or "U."A storm is first named by the National Hurricane Center when the system becomes a tropical storm. The name…
2027 Atlantic Hurricane Names
Hurricanes are named alphabetically from a predetermined list beginning with the letter "A" through "W", excluding names beginning with "Q" or "U."A storm is first named by the National Hurricane Center when the system becomes a tropical storm. The name…
Lightning Strike: What are the Capabilities of Lightning Detection Systems
Two decades before the American Revolutionary War, noted inventor and scientist Benjamin Franklin had a strong curiosity when it came to the incredibly destructive force of lightning. Franklin is known for inventing one of the first lightning rods, which he…
2024 Atlantic Hurricane Names
Hurricanes are named alphabetically from a predetermined list beginning with the letter "A" through "W", excluding names beginning with "Q" or "U."A storm is first named by the National Hurricane Center when the system becomes a tropical storm. The name…
2024 Eastern Pacific Hurricane Names
Hurricanes are named alphabetically from a predetermined list beginning the letter "A" through "W", excluding names that begin with "Q" or "U." A storm is first named by the National Hurricane Center when the system becomes a tropical storm and…
Glossary of Weather Terms – Beginning with “A”
A — Wondering about the difference between a weather Watch, Warning, and Advisory? Or what an air mass is, how an atmospheric river causes flooding, or what an anticyclone means for your forecast?
