Earth Gauge: Lightning Know-How
Alabama experienced an average of 853,644 cloud-to-ground lightning flashes per year between 1996 and 2005!

Climate Fact: Prolonged Dry Episodes
Is it possible for droughts to become more common even if annual rainfall amounts increase?

Earth Gauge: Cool It!
As the outdoor temperature rises, keep it cool inside with simple, no- or low-cost home improvements.

Climate Fact: AMO and THC
How the Atlantic Multidecadal Oscillation controls much of the climatic variability in the Northern Hemisphere.

Climate Fact: Tanganyika Troubles
One of the most important sources of animal protein in East Africa is being threatened by rising temperatures.

Earth Gauge: Beneficial Biking
Choosing alternative transportation can save a typical work commuter about 600 dollars and 1200 miles on their car each year.

Earth Gauge: Recovering Rainwater
When rain water hits the lawn or pavement, much of it runs off of your property and into the storm drain.

World Asthma Day
May is Asthma Awareness Month!

Earth Gauge: Slow the Flow
Each year, an estimated four billion tons of precious topsoil are lost from America's croplands.

Earth Gauge: Water Well
Save money and water by switching your irrigation system off when there is rain in the forecast.

What Is a Mesoscale Convective System?
Sometimes a meteorologist refers to a Mesoscale Convective System or MCS during a weather broadcast.

Earth Gauge: Just Passing Through
Migratory birds have amazing adaptations that help them find their way from their wintering grounds in Mexico, Central, and South America, to the U.S. and Canada.

Freeze Warning
A Freeze WARNING is in effect for part of the CBS 42 viewing area.

Earth Gauge: Drink Up
Americans fill-up one billion water glasses from the tap each day...

Earth Gauge: Severe Storm Prep
Did you know that a typical thunderstorm lasts about 20 to 30 minutes and has a diameter of fifteen miles?

Climate Fact: Strengthening Upwelling Patterns
Ocean currents transport heat from the Equator to the higher latitudes, as well as nutrient rich water from the depths of the ocean to the surface.

DROUGHT INFORMATION FOR CENTRAL ALABAMA
The need of rain continues for central Alabama.

Earth Gauge: Allergies and Weather
Tree pollens are typically the first allergens to show-up in the spring, causing problems for up to 40 million Americans that suffer from seasonal allergies.

MOST TORNADO-PRONE CITIES DURING APRIL
As the spring severe weather season rolls on, what cities are most likely to be hit by a tornado?

Pollen Forecast: March 27
Pollen levels in the air remain extremely high.

Climate Fact: Ringed Seals and Warm Winters
Over the last 150 years, the average temperature of the Baltic Sea Basin has been rising.

POLLEN COUNT FORECAST FOR TUESDAY.
The Pollen Count Remains High on Tuesday.

Climate Fact: Timing is Everything
Winter Moth caterpillars respond to warmer temperatures.

Earth Gauge: Somethin’ in the Soil
Thinking about spring planting? Early spring is a great time to test your soil.

Freeze Warning Cancelled for Sunday Night
The Freeze Warning for Sunday night has been cancelled.

National Flood Safety Awareness Week - Friday: Flood Safety
FRIDAY: FLOOD SAFETY These simple tips can help your viewers prepare for a flood, and take appropriate actions during and after a flooding event occurs.

National Flood Safety Awareness Week - Thursday
This week (March 17-21) is National Flood Safety Awareness Week, designed to highlight important flood-related topics and tips. THURSDAY: FLOOD INSURANCE

National Flood Safety Awareness Week
This week (March 17-21) is National Flood Safety Awareness Week, designed to highlight important flood-related topics and tips.

National Groundwater Awareness Week.
This week - March 9-15 - is National Groundwater Awareness Week.