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Explainers for readers building their own understanding of meteorology.

Tornado on body of water during golden hour

How Waterspouts Form — and Why They're More Common Than You Think

Waterspouts are far more frequent than land tornadoes in many coastal regions. Here's the atmospheric setup that produces them.

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Reading a Home Weather Station: A Beginner's Guide

What each sensor on a home weather station actually measures, and how to interpret the readings.

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Anemometers Explained: How We Measure Wind Speed

A look at the mechanics behind anemometers and why wind speed measurement matters for forecasting.

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