by Wessel Wessels | Mar 25, 2019 | General
The Storm Glass – What It Is And How It Was Used To Forecast The Weather The Storm Glass – What It Is And How It Was Used To Forecast The Weather A few weather enthusiasts may have heard of a meteorological instrument called a storm glass, also known as a weather...
by Wessel Wessels | Mar 22, 2019 | General
In today’s connected world, we have almost unlimited access to weather forecasts across different platforms. But by simply observing cloud formations, we can make our own short-term weather forecast. And it is exactly this challenge we will be addressing in this...
by Wessel Wessels | Mar 18, 2019 | General
We often briefly glance at the skies in the morning to see how cloudy it is before heading off to work, school, or college. However, different cloud types can tell us more about the weather than we may think.Some types of cloud systems can look almost identical to the...
by Wessel Wessels | Mar 14, 2019 | General
Many readers will be familiar with the different ways of collecting meteorological data, but some don’t always realize the importance of using radar technology. We take a closer look at the weather radar.A weather radar is defined as a meteorological device,...
by Wessel Wessels | Mar 11, 2019 | General
While watching a weather forecast, you often see a map covered with symbols, lines, and colors being used. Meteorologists use these synoptic weather maps to illustrate current and future conditions.But what do all those lines, symbols, and colors mean? And how does...
