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What Is the WPC? Understanding the Weather Prediction Center’s Role

When you check the forecast for incoming storms or major weather events, there’s a good chance the Weather Prediction Center (WPC) played a part in producing that...

Understanding El Niño and La Niña Effects on U.S. Weather

El Niño and La Niña are natural climate patterns that originate in the Pacific Ocean but have far-reaching impacts across the globe. In the United States, these cycles...

Understanding Radar Reflectivity: What Those Colors Actually Mean

If you’ve ever watched weather coverage on TV or used an app to track a thunderstorm, you’ve probably seen a colorful radar map. While those red and purple...

NAM, HRRR, and RAP: Short-Term Forecast Models Explained

When it comes to understanding weather in the next few hours to a couple of days, short-term forecast models are essential tools for meteorologists and weather hobbyists...

How to Interpret the ECMWF Weather Model (and access it for Free)

If you’re a weather hobbyist or just starting to dip your toes into amateur forecasting, you’ve probably heard about “weather models.” One of the most respected and...