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The colorful chemistry behind firework displays

July 4, 2025August 30, 2025 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

On America’s first Fourth of July in 1777, there was one color – orange. Fireworks have come a long way since then, taking on new colors and various…

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Weather Explained: Understanding the heat index

June 2, 2025September 16, 2025 · Cleveland, Ohio Local News

Heat index is the temperature that it feels like to the human body and is also referred to as the feels-like temperature or the apparent temperature. Oftentimes, it…

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Weather Explained: Understanding the heat index

June 2, 2025September 26, 2025 · Charlotte, North Carolina Local News

Heat index is the temperature that it feels like to the human body and is also referred to as the feels-like temperature or the apparent temperature. Oftentimes, it…

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Weather Explained: What is Saharan dust layer?

May 25, 2025September 10, 2025 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

Saharan dust plays a big role in tropical cyclone activity in the Atlantic. Strong winds pick up the dust from the Sahara Desert and transport it thousands of…

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Weather Explained: Understanding the forecast cone

Weather Explained: Understanding the forecast cone

September 23, 2024September 28, 2024 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

The forecast cone is one of the most recognizable forecast tools each hurricane season. It shows the public the uncertainty with time of where a tropical cyclone may…

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Weather Explained: Understanding the hurricane’s ‘dirty side’

Weather Explained: Understanding the hurricane’s ‘dirty side’

July 1, 2024July 11, 2024 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

Strong hurricanes can look nearly symmetrical on a satellite presentation, but the impacts can vary depending on which side of the storm you’re located at. Meteorologists often refer…

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Weather Explained: Understanding the heat index

Weather Explained: Understanding the heat index

June 3, 2024June 7, 2024 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

Heat index is the temperature that it feels like to the human body and is also referred to as the feels-like temperature or the apparent temperature. Oftentimes, it…

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Weather Explained: Storm surge

Weather Explained: Storm surge

May 13, 2024May 13, 2024 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

Storm surge is when a storm or hurricane causes ocean levels to rise, bringing flooding and destruction to life and property. Three factors can determine the severity of…

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Weather Explained: Tornado safety

Weather Explained: Tornado safety

May 13, 2024May 14, 2024 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

Tornadoes are quick-forming and dangerous weather events. They can turn downright scary, but there are things you can do to prepare when you know tornadoes are possible. Watch…

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Weather Explained: Subtropical vs. tropical storm

Weather Explained: Subtropical vs. tropical storm

May 5, 2024May 6, 2024 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

There has been some confusion in recent years when a storm receives a name that isn’t a tropical storm or hurricane. You may have heard, “subtropical storm (insert…

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Weather Explained: Flood Watch vs. Flood Warning

Weather Explained: Flood Watch vs. Flood Warning

May 2, 2024June 9, 2024 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

The difference between a Flood Watch and a Flood Warning can become confusing.  But knowing the difference between the two could help save your life. It doesn’t take…

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Weather Explained: Your car’s temperature reading

Weather Explained: Your car’s temperature reading

May 1, 2024June 11, 2024 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

It’s one of the first things you check when you get in your car: the temperature reading. However, it might not be the most accurate, especially during the…

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Weather Explained: Earth Day

Weather Explained: Earth Day

April 22, 2024April 23, 2024 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

Earth Day marks the birth of the modern environment movement in 1970. It falls on the same calendar day each year, April 22. Its popularity has grown around…

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Weather Explained: Why spring allergies have us sneezing

Weather Explained: Why spring allergies have us sneezing

March 15, 2024March 21, 2024 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

Allergies are the sixth leading cause of chronic illness in the United States, according to American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. Nearly 10% of the U.S. population…

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Weather Explained: Lightning safety

Weather Explained: Lightning safety

March 1, 2024March 22, 2024 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

By Spectrum News Weather Staff Nationwide PUBLISHED 10:00 AM ET Mar. 01, 2024 PUBLISHED 10:00 AM EST Mar. 01, 2024 Spectrum News Weather Staff Source link

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Weather Explained: Groundhog Day

Weather Explained: Groundhog Day

February 2, 2024March 7, 2024 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

Groundhog Day is arguably the biggest weather holiday of the year. On Feb. 2 each year, Punxsutawney Phil emerges from his burrow at Gobbler’s Knob in Pennsylvania. Thousands…

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Weather Explained: Understanding the wind chill

Weather Explained: Understanding the wind chill

January 12, 2024April 11, 2024 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

Learn how wind can affect the outside temperature. Spectrum News Weather Staff Source link

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Weather Explained: Why bridges freeze before roads

Weather Explained: Why bridges freeze before roads

January 5, 2024April 18, 2024 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

It all has to do with the flow of cold air. Spectrum News Weather Staff Source link

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Weather Explained: Increasing your odds of having a white Christmas

Weather Explained: Increasing your odds of having a white Christmas

December 22, 2023May 17, 2024 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

So, you’re dreaming of a white Christmas? In some cities, a white Christmas is quite a treat! In 2004, a freak storm delivered a white Christmas to the…

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