What If an Umbrella Warns You about Bad Weather Forecasts

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What If an Umbrella Warns You about Bad Weather Forecasts

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A good weather app is essential for anyone who likes to plan ahead—from choosing an outfit for work to booking your upcoming vacation. Even a quick trip to the store can be impacted by the weather. (Lugging grocery bags around is certainly a much bigger task during a heat wave or thunderstorm than on a nice, cool afternoon.)

What is the best weather app for your smartphone? - Molekule

Weather officials issue colour-coded alerts for all types of weather phenomenon. Here's how to read them.

EXPLAINED: Yellow, Orange, Red. All The Colours Of Weather Warning, And When You Should Worry - News18

The Chicago weather forecast included quick moving storms; a ground stop was issued at O'Hare, and a Severe Thunderstorm Warning expired.

Weather Chicago: Quick moving storms spark Severe Thunderstorm Warning, ground stop at O'Hare - ABC7 Chicago

It's on the verge of thunderstorming. Do you know where your weather app gets its forecast data? Why does your friend's app show a different temperature? A lot has to do with NOAA's National Weather Service, which collects a ton of data and distributes it. But are there better forecast models.

Can You Trust Your Weather App Based on Its Forecast Data?

Forecasters say much of Scotland is set for a “very wet period” across Saturday and Sunday

Met Office 'danger to life' warning as weekend sees UK split between warm weather and heavy rain

So Monday was a mess, but what does the rest of the week look like? Another stormy day awaits the area on Tuesday — although, not at the level we saw the day before when storms left downed trees and more than 11,000 power outages as of Tuesday morning. Travelers are also dealing with frustration at area airports as the…

NYC forecast: More storms coming Tuesday after Monday mess – NBC New York

Storm Ciaran: Yellow warning as forecasters predict heavy rain and very strong winds

Seemingly endless summer weather is set for a big change up

When will the heatwave end? Storm warning issued as heavy rain expected

Whether you're planning an outdoor wedding or a Saturday morning tag sale, it's nice to know ahead of time what the sky is going to do. But does checking the 10-day forecast do any more good than praying for sunshine?

How far in advance should I check the weather forecast?

As Tuesday's storm approached the Bay Area, the system developed two "eyes," or areas of low pressure, that danced around each other and intensified dangerous winds.. As Tuesday's storm approached the Bay Area, the system developed two eyes, or areas of low pressure, that danced around each other and intensified dangerous winds.

California's wild weather: Fujiwhara effect, bomb cyclone - Los Angeles Times

Environment Canada is warning of strong winds in Victoria, the B.C. North Coast and along the west coast of Vancouver Island, while southeastern B.C. and Prince George could see freezing rain.

Strong winds forecast over Vancouver Island, with freezing rain in B.C. Interior

Rome, Florence and Bologna among areas affected as forecasters say Sicily and Sardinia could face record 49C temperatures

European heatwave: red alerts issued for 16 cities in Italy, Extreme weather

Next time the cat starts sneezing, should you look for your umbrella or check her out for allergies? There are many superstitions out there about animals and weather prediction. Which ones hold water, and which ones are for the birds?

10 Ways Animals Supposedly Predict the Weather