Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a weather forecaster on a local television station? Go behind the scenes with TV weather reporter Nick Hausen, WSIL TV 3, as he shares a day in the life of a meteorologist. Video by Illinois Extension in...
Severe weather events can be scary, but knowing what to do in these situations can help to keep you and your family safe. TV Meteorologist Nick Hausen talks about what you should do and where you should go to be prepared during severe weather watches and warnings to stay safe. Video by Illinois...
Illinois Extension 4-H Educator Melissa Wilson explores how to stay safe in the sun while playing outdoors. Learn about different types of UV rays, what SPF means, and how to protect yourself from a sunburn. This video includes a hands-on learning activity you can do at home by purchasing UV...
It is important to prepare in advance for a severe storm or natural disaster. Gathering emergency kit items, having a communication plan in place and knowing when, how and where to take shelter saves lives. It is easy to be complacent about storms or think that they won’t strike close to home....
As the sun heats the air, energy is created with air movement, and lightning typically comes from towering storm clouds. Fortunately, accidents involving lightning are very avoidable. Safe Electricity has the following suggestions to stay safe from the dangers of lightning:
In All About Clouds, see various types of clouds, including unique clouds only seen in a few locations and what weather is expected with each variety. The Everyday Environment online webinar series, presented by University of Illinois Extension energy and environmental experts, helps individuals...
A rare but destructive wind can move over much of the United States during certain times. Watch this video to find out what a Derecho is.
Temperature near Earth’s surface usually decreases the higher you go from the surface, but not always. Learn why there are times when temperature gets warmer at higher elevations.
The rain shadow effect is the reason why areas on opposite sides of a mountain can have drastically different climates.
Humans see just a small fraction of all the energy the sun produces. Watch this video to learn about how energy travels in waves and how the size of those waves are visible and invisible, and what actually is received on Earth.