Blogs
The latest blogs from The Weather Station Experts’ team of writers, covering weather gadgets, weather and climate news, and more.
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What is Particulate Matter?
This common household pollutant can be found in high concentrations in many homesWhether you realize it or not, you encounter particulate matter every day. It comes from numerous sources, including gas-burning vehicles, factories, and other industrial…
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Why the Record Death Valley Temperature is Likely Bogus
How accurate is the world’s record high temperature? That’s in question.Death Valley, located in the Mojave Desert of Eastern California, is no stranger to extreme heat. This scorching locale is where the highest temperature…
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30 Years Later: Remembering The Great Flood of 1993
The 1993 Midwest floods were the worst in US historyThis summer marks three decades since the United States experienced one of its most significant and devastating natural disasters – the Great Flood of…
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What is Radon?
Why you should be monitoring for this odorless gas in your homeRadon, a naturally occurring radioactive gas, has been a growing concern for homeowners, renters, and public health experts. Colorless, tasteless, and odorless, this silent…
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Is the California Drought Over?
Less than 9% of the state remains in drought after winter rainsThe parade of atmospheric rivers has put a dent in the California drought, with less than nine percent of the state still officially in…
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The ‘Great American Solar Eclipse’ is One Year Away
The April 6, 2024 total solar eclipse will be the nation’s second in just seven yearsOn April 8, 2024, a spectacular event will captivate tens, if not hundreds, of millions across the continental United States: the ‘Great American Solar…
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Atmospheric Rivers Now Have a Global Scale Like Hurricanes
Researchers hope to increase public awareness of their effects.When we talk about hurricanes, we often refer to their category rating. It allows us to compare storms to one another, even when they…
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New Feature: TWSE in Spanish, French, German, and Italian
Bienvenido, Bienvenue, Wilkommen, or Benvenuti. However you say it, welcome!We’ve grown quite a bit over the past two years. As TWSE enters its third year, our readership is increasingly global. Many of our…
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Introducing Wxcloud.social
A new social network for weather enthusiastsIf you’re thinking about playing around in the “fediverse,” and want to give Mastodon a chance, come visit us at wxcloud.social.
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We’re Changing How We Review: Improving Our Ratings
How our new testing and rating protocol worksWe thank every one of our tens of thousands of readers over the past year for trusting us as a reliable source of reviews…