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Summer Lightning Safety
A bold of lightning I captured on camera near Tazewell, VA According to the National Weather Service, lightning kills on average 49 people in the United States each year, and hundreds more are injured....
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Hazards Tropical Systems Produce in the Two Virginias
Here in the two Virginias, we feel the effects of tropical systems that make landfall somewhere in the United States almost every year. When I say effects, I am referring to residual moisture that...
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What are the “Dog Days of Summer?”
The dog days of summer are here, but what exactly are they? I once thought that dog days were given the descriptive name because it was too hot, even for dogs to leave cool areas. Hubble Space...
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Fall Colors Arriving Soon
Higher elevations change colors first. Notice the green trees in the valley below. Fall is about to officially begin, and it won’t be long until the leaves start changing colors. The weather plays a...
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What is your favorite season?
Normally when I post on our weather blog, I break down a topic or talk about a weather subject. In this post, I want to talk about why I believe fall is the best time of the year in our area. Much of...
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What is the Polar Vortex
The polar vortex is a permanent broad area of low pressure in the upper atmosphere near the poles. It is located a few miles above the surface of the earth and can be as large as the US and Canada...
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Why humid air feels hotter
As we approach summer, you’ll hear us begin to talk more about how moisture content in the atmosphere make it feel warmer than it really is. If the temperature outside is 85 degrees, it will feel...
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Rays of light after sunset in the summer sky
Crepuscular rays over Tazewell County (Photo: Travis Roberts) Brilliant rays of light are sometimes visible in a clear blue sky in our area during the summer months after sunset. These are sometimes...
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Why valleys get colder on some nights
Cold air settles into low spots on a calm morning On clear and calm nights, we often talk about how deep and sheltered valleys will likely be colder than ridges. These common fall and winter...
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A Few Cold Weather Lifehacks
With the arrival of bitterly cold air, I wanted to share a few “cold weather lifehacks” that I have found helpful. 1. Dress for the weather Typically when air temperatures are expected to be below 20,...
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