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Health
Yes, spray sunscreen is as effective as lotion sunscreen, but both must be applied correctly to work best
Weather
Yes, wildfires can create their own storms
The combination of heat and smoke from wildfires can contribute to the formation of clouds, some of which produce storms.
Weather
Yes, extreme heat influenced by climate change is killing sea life
The heat dome in the Pacific Northwest and British Columbia is the latest example of an extreme heat event leading to the deaths of marine animals.
Weather
This hurricane season, don’t get swept away with these viral memes - they’re false
Hurricane season began on June 1 and forecasters predict an “above-normal” season in 2021. Here are some memes that tend to get posted online during extreme weather.
Weather
Yes, aluminum foil can be used over windows to help keep homes cool
Emergency management agencies specifically recommend using aluminum foil-covered cardboard that goes between windows and drapes.
Weather
Yes, your ceiling fan should spin counterclockwise if you want to feel cooler
With summer in full swing, spinning your ceiling fan in the right direction can help you feel cooler and potentially save you money.
Weather
Yes, heat is historically the top weather-related killer in the US
With a historic heat wave in the Pacific Northwest, some people have pointed out how deadly intensifying summer temperatures can be.
Weather
No, a heat wave didn’t cause a wind turbine to melt in Texas
A photo of a “melted” turbine has gone viral online, with some saying the blades melted during a recent heat wave.
Weather
Yes, we’ve seen tropical storms named Ana before because the criteria for retiring names is strict
Ana is used as a name for tropical cyclones in four different regions around the globe, and it’s been retired in none of them.
Weather
Yes, wildfires can create their own storms
The combination of heat and smoke from wildfires can contribute to the formation of clouds, some of which produce storms.
Weather
Yes, extreme heat influenced by climate change is killing sea life
The heat dome in the Pacific Northwest and British Columbia is the latest example of an extreme heat event leading to the deaths of marine animals.
Weather
This hurricane season, don’t get swept away with these viral memes - they’re false
Hurricane season began on June 1 and forecasters predict an “above-normal” season in 2021. Here are some memes that tend to get posted online during extreme weather.
Weather
Yes, aluminum foil can be used over windows to help keep homes cool
Emergency management agencies specifically recommend using aluminum foil-covered cardboard that goes between windows and drapes.
Weather
Yes, your ceiling fan should spin counterclockwise if you want to feel cooler
With summer in full swing, spinning your ceiling fan in the right direction can help you feel cooler and potentially save you money.
Weather
Yes, heat is historically the top weather-related killer in the US
With a historic heat wave in the Pacific Northwest, some people have pointed out how deadly intensifying summer temperatures can be.
Weather
No, a heat wave didn’t cause a wind turbine to melt in Texas
A photo of a “melted” turbine has gone viral online, with some saying the blades melted during a recent heat wave.
Weather
Yes, we’ve seen tropical storms named Ana before because the criteria for retiring names is strict
Ana is used as a name for tropical cyclones in four different regions around the globe, and it’s been retired in none of them.
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