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How to Use Model Soundings to Predict Thunderstorms

Predicting thunderstorms is one of the most exciting and challenging aspects of weather forecasting. For weather enthusiasts and hobbyists, model soundings are an...

Choosing the Right Home Weather Station for Your Needs and Budget

For weather enthusiasts, having a reliable home weather station is one of the most rewarding investments you can make. Whether you want to track local temperature trends...

Tracking Hurricane Forecast Cones and Spaghetti Models

When a hurricane threatens land, understanding the forecast tools used by meteorologists can help you prepare and make informed decisions. Two of the most common visual...

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...