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In 1735, "Poor Richard," aka Ben Franklin, wrote: In 1743, Ben observed that northeast storms begin in the southwest. On horseback, he chased a whirlwind almost a mile to find out why. "Poor Richard" printed some of the first recorded weather forecasts. Clearly, Ben Franklin had weatherwisdom. With "Franklin's Forecast," you can build your own weather station, learn about today's sophisticated weather technologies, and check the weather right now. Don't be otherwise. Be weatherwise! |
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If Ben had been in the tropical Pacific Ocean, he might have noticed El Niño too. Find out about the Hot Air over Hot Water. |
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You can make your own weather station. Simple devices like the barometer and wind direction indicator are all you need to get started as a weather forecaster for your own neighborhood. |
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Wherever you are, whatever the time, you can check the weather right now. Use "Franklin's" shortlist of the best webweather sources to check the forecast for your own hometown or favorite destination. |
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Meteorologists are weatherwatchers. You can be a weatherwatcher, too. Just keep your eyes open for weather events. |
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RADAR revolutionized the field of meteorology. Learn how to read RADAR images and you'll make a better forecast. |
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Lightning strikes are awesome displays of nature's power. They also offer clues for tracking storms. |
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The real weatherwatchers are in outer space. In orbit above planet Earth, weather satellites provide pictures of atmospheric activity. |
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Weather Activities Career Connections |
Weather
Hotlist Curriculum Connections |
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If you are in the Philadelphia area,
these charts of
historical weather data
and this list of Philadelphia Area Weather Connections may interest you.
Get information about conserving water and drought situations. |
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