Gauging how muggy it is
I just read a good piece online explaining why dew point is a better measure than relative humidity in gauging how moisture in the air affects us. Most people think that it would be uncomfortable to be outdoors when the ...

Volcanic eruption creating unusual sunsets
I’ll have to keep an eye on the sky today as the sun sets. Spaceweather.com notes that people have been reporting unusual sunsets, possible the result of the June 12 eruption of Russia's Sarychev Peak volcano. The eruption sent plumes ...

Your thoughts on global change?
 A June report on the impact of global climate change turned up interesting findings. The research was done by 13 U.S. government science agencies and major universities and research institutes. Among the findings released by the National Oceanic and ...

Summer Mars Spectacular
Are you ready for the “Mars Spectacular” this summer? On Aug. 27 Mars will come closer to the earth than it has in the past 60,000 years, appearing as large as the full moon. What a sight. NOT! It’s a ...

Rain chances explained
There seems to be confusion over just what the chance of rain means in a forecast and now I understand why. Does a 30-percent chance mean there’s a one-in-three possibility of getting rain? Does it mean one-third of the forecast ...

Why people don't seek shelter during storms
Are you one of those people who takes shelter when a storm warning is issued for your area? I used to be after having nearly been killed when a hurricane ripped the roof and part of the wall off my ...