10 Interesting Facts about the Jetstream
The jetstream is a powerful and enigmatic force of nature that plays a crucial role in shaping the weather patterns around the globe. This high-altitude, fast-moving air current is a key player in the [...]
Why Does the Wind Gust?
Wind is a natural phenomenon that affects our daily lives in various ways. From gentle breezes to powerful gusts, the movement of air has fascinated humans for centuries. In particular, wind gusts have both [...]
Winds of the World
You may have thought that wind was just wind - it might be here in the UK, but around the world many nations have given some great names to their prevailing ones. Enjoy: [...]
Windchill Tables – New and Old Definitions
The term "wind chill" goes back to the Antarctic explorer Paul Siple, who coined it a 1939 dissertation, "Adaptation of the Explorer to the Climate of Antarctica." During the 1940s, Siple and Charles [...]
The Beaufort Scale
The scale was created in 1805 by Sir Francis Beaufort, a British naval officer and hydrographer. At that time naval officers made regular weather observations, but there was no scale and so they [...]