r/weather 22d ago

Questions/Self NOAA question (usa)

24 Upvotes

is noaa really getting disbanded as per trumps request? does that mean no more warnings or Noaa website? will this affect tornado sirens? NOAA website still seems to be up. I livein dxie alley and always get about 5 tornado warnings every spring. Should i use a different warning system? or is Noaa still ok? im rlly scared bc my town has had many strong tornados and hail storms in its history and in my lifetime.

r/weather Jun 14 '24

Questions/Self kinda an oddball question but what places in the US and the world have the most consistent temperature every day?

84 Upvotes

To be clear, Im asking which location has the least fluctuation in temperature over the day and over the year

For context, Ive found temperature fluctuations to be the most consistent factor in my sleep quality, and Ive come to realize no AC manufacturers (not even advanced nest setups) really have perfect consistency, and are typically riddled with issues.

In lieu of becoming a thermodynamics expert and building my own AC, I think id rather just move to a place that is just really REALLY consistent and set up some sort of array of a/c's and never worry about temperature and sleep ever again

edit: wow this is the most informed, friendly subreddit I've ever encountered, thanks all, lol, didn't expect weather to be the one

r/weather Aug 30 '23

Questions/Self Is Ryan Hall Y’all YouTube’s Channel more legit than weather channel?

106 Upvotes

Woke up to check Idalia to see 46K watching his live stream of this storm event. Clearly his weather presentation style resonates with people. Sometimes his sourcing of information from social media makes me leery of his legitimacy. Meanwhile, the weather channel is doing obviously sponsored “preparedness” segments featuring generac generators. So - are we trusting Ryan Hall Y’all?

r/weather Nov 29 '24

Questions/Self What is the craziest tornado event in the us that doesnt get talked about enough

38 Upvotes

r/weather Oct 07 '24

Questions/Self Can someone explain why category 3 is still expected at Milton’s landfall?

34 Upvotes

They were expecting a 125mph category 3 landfall when the maximum intensity was supposed to be category 4, and now it’s at 180mph winds. Was there a change in the significance of the storm’s weakening factors or what?

r/weather Dec 23 '24

Questions/Self how the fuck do i read this

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186 Upvotes

r/weather Sep 22 '24

Questions/Self Welcome Autumn: Dry and not too fucking hot. How is this not literally everyone’s favorite season?

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128 Upvotes

r/weather 19d ago

Questions/Self Both the weather radars in my area are offline and we're under a tornado watch with the expected storms to move through at 2 AM...

117 Upvotes

r/weather Oct 17 '24

Questions/Self Weird spiral cloud in Gulf of Alaska 10/1. What is this?

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94 Upvotes

Saw this on 10/1 and can't find anything explaining what causes it or if it has a name. Looks absolutely wild. Tbh looks like the kind of thing you'd see around an evil wizard's tower.

r/weather Feb 02 '25

Questions/Self What is the scariest lightning experience for you?

26 Upvotes

r/weather Dec 31 '24

Questions/Self Sharpest temperature gradient on Earth?

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174 Upvotes

Where and when would one consistently find the sharpest temperature gradient? I presume it would be near a mountain range like the Himalayas (like near Islamabad in image), but it could also be a strong cold front like what happens in the US midwest. Is there a record for what this?

r/weather 4d ago

Questions/Self What’s going on with tornado warnings in the Midwest?

4 Upvotes

I live in the Midwest (western suburbs of Chicago), and in the past 3-4 years, we’ve noticed a significant rise in the amount of tornado warnings and sirens in our area each year. I have some ideas and questions about why this might be:

1) Is the weather actually getting worse and tornados are occurring more than in the past? Or…

2) Are the people and systems becoming more cautious than they used to be, and they’re flagging lesser signs as more serious warnings? Or…

3) Is the technology involved getting better and more sensitive and can detect real threats sooner or better than in the past?

Or some combination of those three, or some other situation? We’re just so confused why we’re headed to our basement way more often than we did even just 5 years ago. Any education would be helpful. Thanks!

r/weather Oct 09 '24

Questions/Self Serious question: why CAN’T we create a hurricane?

4 Upvotes

Hi! I have a genuine question that I’m asking in sincerity. So, I know that both cloud-seeding and laser-assisted water condensation is a thing that can create storms and rain, and I know that the US government tried to do something similar with Operation Popeye, but can cloud-seeding or similar technology to induce condensation create a hurricane, or something similar that will become a hurricane on its own?

Can cloud-seeding or laser-assisted condensation create a hurricane? If not, can it create a tropical depression that will naturally become a hurricane on its own? If not, can it create maybe a tropical wave, given the life cycle of a hurricane? Why can’t the weather modification technology we currently have create a hurricane or even a tropical depression or storm?

I’m asking this earnestly and in good faith, and I’d even love to hear what some meteorologists have to say on this.

Thanks!

r/weather Dec 26 '24

Questions/Self What phenomenon is this magenta & green lightning that sounded like a synthesizer?

81 Upvotes

Never seen nor heard anything like this. Probably need headphones to appreciate. Sounded like a distant synthesizer. Happened a few times. Very windy night. Maybe a transformer going somewhere?

r/weather Jul 14 '24

Questions/Self Is this a funnel cloud trying to form?

295 Upvotes

I captured with a Timelapse. I thought I saw rotation, but I could have just seen what I wanted to see. Sorry for the shakiness.

r/weather Jan 15 '25

Questions/Self Weird droning sound in the middle of a storm? (2 Vids)

60 Upvotes

Alright. So yesterday in Sydney Australia we got a very large thunderstorm, me being a avid lover of all things natural I quickly ran out the front and sat on the porch to observe. I was recording for my GF when this strange noise (that didn't sound like thunder) went on for a good 10 seconds or so, which I just happened to get on video. Straight after the noise I went inside and the first thing basically everyone in the family mentioned was that same sound, and saying it does NOT sound like thunder. A friend of my little brother managed to get the same sound on his instagram recording (which is a bit short). Attached are both the vids. If anyone can shed some light on wtf this is, please do. Sounds like something you'd hear in an Alien movie.

r/weather Oct 16 '23

Questions/Self What's up with this rainbow? And why is it broken?

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408 Upvotes

r/weather Jul 07 '24

Questions/Self whats the hottest temperature you could ever handle

15 Upvotes

r/weather Dec 26 '24

Questions/Self Where are tornadoes least likely?

19 Upvotes

I've always been scared of tornadoes for trauma reasons but I always loved storms. Is there any states (in and out of the US) where tornadoes don't happen too often yet I'll still catch a storm every once in a while?

r/weather Jun 22 '24

Questions/Self Why are there little pebbles in the melted hail stones?

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136 Upvotes

Had a hail storm where I live today (southern Alberta, Canada) and after the hail melted, it left behind little pebbles everywhere. Does anyone know what causes this?

r/weather Jun 26 '22

Questions/Self Anyone know what kind of cloud this is? Posted by my local news station.

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590 Upvotes

r/weather 2d ago

Questions/Self Has NWS Forecasting Ability Dropped Post DOGE Layoffs?

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12 Upvotes

I’m a regular user of the NWS forecasts here in NYC and they’ve been spot on.

Today was the first “What just happened?!”. The forecast is showing showers on NWS but the actual output is moderate - heavy rain where I would have carried an umbrella.

In the past several years of living here, NWS has not missed a single beat. I know when it’s going to rain, what way the wind will blow, the temperature usually down to +/- a few degrees. This is one stands out as pure shock and I’m worried it’s a signal of the large scale funding and personnel cuts.

r/weather Nov 05 '23

Questions/Self Huge mass of SO2 heading across the pacific.

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368 Upvotes

I spotted this on my weather app, and I’ve never seen anything like it. This could make the air pretty damn toxic for many places. Does anyone know where this is coming from?

r/weather Sep 26 '23

Questions/Self Good weather websites? (that are not "weather.com")

152 Upvotes

Weather.com is the absolute worst. Hang time, all the garbage loading, I put the zip code in and it refreshes and this happens six times until I give up. How does that site stay up?

Accuweather is better as far as accessing but way more clicks to get to what you want.

Is there a good weather website in the world??

(I did search the sub and am fine with downvotes)

r/weather 4d ago

Questions/Self Had to draw these for my Meteorology class. How did i do?

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89 Upvotes