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05/31/2026
On May 31, 2013, one of the largest hailstones ever recorded in the U.S. fell in El Reno, Oklahoma—measuring nearly 8 inches in diameter.
Hail forms when powerful updrafts carry raindrops high into freezing air, growing layer by layer.
Ask your students:
What conditions do you think are needed to grow hail that large?
05/30/2026
Glaciers are like frozen time capsules.
They store about 69% of the world’s freshwater, and layers of ice can trap air, dust, and particles from thousands of years ago.
Scientists study them to understand Earth’s past climate.
Ask your students:
What could we learn from ice that’s thousands of years old?
05/29/2026
Flooding can happen faster than you think.
Just 6 inches of moving water can knock a person off their feet—and 12 inches can move a car.
That’s why meteorologists say: Turn Around, Don’t Drown.
Ask your students:
Why is moving water more dangerous than it looks?
05/28/2026
Must Have Book! Educate and Entertain at the same time!
What if one simple book could help your child understand heat, weather, and how to stay safe—without fear?
Too Hot To Drop! turns real science into a fun, engaging story kids actually remember.
Buy it today: https://a.co/d/07zlgTkf
Perfect for parents and grandparents who want learning that sticks.
Give them a story they’ll love—and knowledge they’ll use.
05/27/2026
Teacher’s Corner: Quick Classroom Experiment
Test how surfaces affect water runoff.
Pour water on grass, soil, and pavement—and observe what happens.
Students will see how absorption vs runoff impacts flooding and water movement.
Ask your students:
Which surface caused the most runoff—and why?
05/26/2026
Meteorologists are part scientist, part detective.
They use satellites, radar, weather balloons, and computer models to track patterns and predict what’s coming next.
Every forecast is built from data, experience, and constant observation.
Ask your students:
What skills do you think a meteorologist needs?
05/25/2026
Storm chasers don’t chase storms for danger—they chase data.
Many storm chasers work with scientists, using tools like mobile radar and sensors to collect real-time data that helps improve tornado warnings and save lives.
Ask your students:
Would you chase a storm for science—and what tools would you bring?
05/25/2026
Today, we pause to remember the brave men and women who gave everything for our freedom.
Their courage, sacrifice, and service will never be forgotten.
As we spend time with family, may we also take a moment to honor those who made it possible.
We remember. We honor. We are grateful.
05/24/2026
Humidity isn’t just about comfort—it plays a key role in weather.
Higher humidity means more moisture in the air, which can fuel clouds, storms, and precipitation.
That’s why warm, humid days often feel heavier—and can lead to afternoon storms.
Ask your students:
How does humidity change how the air feels outside?
05/23/2026
On May 23, 1960, the massive 1960 Valdivia Earthquake—the strongest ever recorded—triggered a Pacific-wide tsunami.
The waves traveled across the ocean, impacting areas as far as Hawaii and Japan.
This event helped improve global tsunami warning systems.
Ask your students:
How can an event in one part of the world impact places thousands of miles away?
