Linda Paige and the science of Weather

Winter - First Flake To The Last

Anyone living in West Michigan knows that winter can be very long and snowy, but just how much time do we spend looking at the

Space, Sky, Color & Clouds - The Brilliance Of Blue

What makes the sky blue? Blue skies are a thing of wonder. Many wonder what makes the sky blue . . . but wonder

The Sun And The Sneeze

Why does glancing at the sun trigger a sneeze? Sneezing is something that we've all done at one time or another and for some people simple

Tropical Storms - Simultaneous Storms

How many hurricanes have occurred in the Atlantic at one time? Hurricanes travel across the Atlantic Ocean every summer and into the fall. 1998 was

Tropical Storms - The Tropical Recipe

Why do hurricanes happen in the fall? I think that creating a hurricane is a lot like creating a cinnamon rollY you need to have all

Tropical Storms - Atmospheric Electricity and Tropical Cyclones

Why is there no lightning in a hurricane? We typically think of hurricanes as monster wind and rain machines but not creators of lightning. Typical thunderstorms can

Tropical Storms - The Eye of the Storm

When did we start calling the center of a hurricane the "eye"? Here's a riddle for you, what's round with a hole in the middle?

Thunderstorms - Lightning Twists and Turns

What would cause lightning to spiral down a tree? Lightning will always seek out the path of least resistance when attempting to make contact with the

Space, Sky, Color & Clouds - The Brilliance Of Blue

What makes the sky blue?

Blue skies are a thing of wonder. Many wonder what makes the sky blue . . . but wonder no longer.

Tornadoes - Windows Open or Windows Closed

Should you open your windows when a tornado approaches? When you hear that a tornado is headed your way anyone over the age of 20 probably

Space, Sky, Color & Clouds - You Have To See It To Believe It

Is it possible to see the lights of Milwaukee from the West Michigan shoreline clearly? On an average, ordinary, plain old day the farthest that you

Thunderstorms - Lightning As A Fertilizer

My current question deals with lightning, not the hazards but rather the help that it provides. Does lightning make the grass green?

Thunderstorms - Lightning Liveliness

How much energy is in a lightning bolt? Somewhere on our planet, every minute of every day, lightning flashes across the sky. We've all

Thunderstorms - Lightning And Time

How do you determine your distance from lightning using thunder? This time of the year in West Michigan, you frequently see and hear

Space, Sky, Color & Clouds - The Sun Loving Dogs

What is the bright multi-colored spot near the sun? If I say the word sundog, mans best friend basking in the sunlight is probably the image

Tornadoes - Chickens And Tornadoes

My current question deals with two seeming unrelated items ? chickens and tornadoes. Have chickens ever had their feathers plucked off by a tornado?

Wierd Weather Topics - Mile High Homers

Other Weather Topics - Do baseballs fly farther in Denver? We're all familiar with the weather putting a halt to baseball games. The

Mother and Father Feud

I was recently asked to settle a very friendly feud between a husband and wife. They wanted to know which holiday has the nicest

Overnight Tornadoes In West Michigan

The tornado near Plainwell earlier this week is a reminder to all of us that we need to stay prepared for bad weather.

Thunderstorms - The Bolt with Blazing Speed

How fast does lightning travel? You've probably heard or even used the phrase lightning fast, but have you ever wondered just how fast lightning is? A bolt

Thunderstorms - Rumble... Rumble... Rumble

What makes thunder rumble? Sometimes the noise of thunder can seem to last long after the lightning flash has faded. When lightning flashes through the sky,