Ask a Scientist: Why Do Tornadoes Form?
National Weather Service (NWS) Science Operations Officer Paul Schlatter explains why tornados form.
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Kindergarten - 2nd
Ask a Scientist: What are Atmospheric Rivers?
NOAA’s Physical Sciences Laboratory (PSL) Scientist George Kiladis explains what atmospheric rivers are – where they can be found and where they go.
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Ask a Scientist: What are Weather Models?
NOAA’s Global Systems Laboratory (GSL) Scientist Terra Ladwig explains how weather models are created and how they are used.
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Ask a Scientist: Why is it so Cold in Winter?
NOAA’s Chemical Sciences Laboratory (CSL) Scientist Amy Butler explains why it can get so cold in the winter. You’ll learn about the jet stream and the polar vortex.
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Ask a Scientist: What Causes Wind?
National Weather Service (NWS) Science Operations Officer Paul Schlatter explains to kids what causes wind.
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Forecasting Story Map
We feel weather every day. We talk about it. We make plans around it. But how do forecasters know about weather in the future? Learn about forecasting tools in this Story Map.
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Leon the Lightning Lion PSA
Wise words from Leon the Lightning Lion at NWS
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Kindergartener’s PSA
Elena, age 6, delivers her version of a public service announcement for the National Weather Service.
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Extreme Weather Story Map
The NOAA Boulder Bobcat just loves weather. Maybe you do too? Severe weather can be fun to look at, like a storm with a lot of lightning, or a tornado. But severe weather can also be dangerous. Learn more about weather and how to be safe with Snowy.
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Owlie Skywarn: Help Build a Weather Ready Nation!
Help Build a Weather-Ready Nation!
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