TWSE Explains
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10 Windiest US Cities
Is Chicago really the windiest city in America? The answer will surprise youChicago is called “America’s Windy City.” It earned this nickname because of its windy winters. However, is Chicago the windiest city in America? To…
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The 10 Stormiest Cities in the US
The Sunshine State is the surprising home of a majority of the cities on our listThunderstorms are a regular occurrence during the spring and summer months for large swaths of the United States. As storm systems sweep across the…
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Top 10 Driest US Cities
The Desert Southwest dominates our list of the driest US citiesRainy days get you down? The answer appears to be to move to the Southwest United States. Cities in the Desert Southwest are some…
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The Sunniest US Cities
Many of America’s sunniest cities are also the driest, tooSunshine is good for you. It’s a natural source of Vitamin D. It elevates your mood and has been shown to lower blood pressure.…
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What’s the Difference Between Weather and Climate?
Weather is the short term, and climate long term weather conditionsWhen most people think about the weather, they’re thinking about conditions in the short term—the current temperature, what it’s like outside, and whether or…
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What is an Outflow Boundary?
If you’ve felt that sudden gust of wind before a thunderstorm, you’ve experienced oneAn outflow boundary is a meteorological term that refers to the boundary between two air masses created by a thunderstorm’s downdraft. If you’ve ever…
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When is Hurricane Season Where You Live?
Hurricane season doesn’t start for everybody June 1. Here’s when hurricanes are most likelyThe National Hurricane Center says the Atlantic hurricane season officially begins on June 1 and runs through November 30. However, in reality, hurricanes can…
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Squall line on the way? Take cover now
These lines of severe thunderstorms are a common occurrence during severe weather seasonA squall line is a line of strong and severe thunderstorms common in the spring and summer and often produce strong winds, lightning, heavy…
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The 10 States With the Best Weather Year Round
Not surprisingly, all the states are in the Southern USSome people like the change of seasons. But others of us would much rather have dependable nice weather day in and day out. For…
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What is a Microburst?
These intense thunderstorm winds can produce tornado-like devastationWeather is a complex and fascinating subject, with numerous phenomena occurring all around the globe. One such event, a microburst, can be as captivating…