Weather or Not?

Weather or Not?

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Mango Sex & Generator Safety

This issue falls mostly under the "Or Not" portion of our Title. Mangoes are in need of a little help when producing little mangoes. Stepping in to help is a...weed? Check out this tasty offering. Plus, sometimes more deaths are attributed to generator misuse, than to an actual hurricane. Why? That's all on this episode of Weather or Not.

Lighting Dangers & Wall of Wind

Why are men more likely to get struck by lightning than women? We chat with the National Weather Service on this shocking story. Plus, if you had to wait to test safer construction methods when a hurricane threatens, you may have to wait a while. A huge wall of wind may just help and its here in our own So FL backyard. That's all on this issue of, "Weather or Not?'

Pay for better Hurricane info & we talk beach rescue

Would you pay for better Hurricane Info? What is the most important piece of data for you during a storm threat. We have the answers to a very interesting survey. Plus, you are at the beach and get into dangerous trouble in the surf. It could be a rip current or you're in danger for drowning. There are just a handful of brave men & women who'll jump in to help and the are talking to us. That's on this edition of Weather or Not.

Volcanic threat to Florida ?

A huge volcano exploded in Tonga earlier this year, a country in Oceania. It spewed a huge ash cloud miles into the sky catching everyone by surprise. It caused a sonic boom that made its way around the word twice! Can it happen again, and is Florida in any danger. Plus, we talk about the one machine that has made life possible in the Tropics. The air conditioner. Find out how it was invented and for what use and how it changed our living patterns. One this issue of Weather or Not

New NOAA satellite and we talk Uranus

There's a new satellite in Space designed to improve our forecasts. It may also help NASA forecast Space Weather as well! And how do you pronounce "Uranus"? (Giggles in the crowd). Find out on this week's edition of Weather or Not?.

Rip currents, marine flags and saildrones

Over the fourth of July weekend there were at least three ocean rescues due to Rip Currents. How can you tell if this dangerous condition is present on your trip to the beach? How about if there are jellyfish or other pests present? Flags are used to communicate such threats. We have what they mean. Plus saildrones are making a splash again and this time Florida is the Focus. That's on this issue of Weather or Not?.

The Webb Space telescope with Dr. Phil Plait

The Webb Space telescope is on the verge of sending back its first images. Dr. Phil Plait who appears on the Science Channel's "How the Universe Works", tells us all about it... plus he takes part in out "7 Questions" segment. Find out what keeps him up at night.

Impacts of the rainy season

This is the first week of summer. Last year was a sizzler and it looks like there will be no relief for 2022. We have your seasonal outlook. Plus, how will rainy season impact South Florida? That's on this issue of Weather or Not.

Ron Magil talks Zoo Miami & storms, what's happening to the manatees

Imagine a hurricane racing toward South Florida. How do you insure the safety of thousands of animals at Zoo Miami? Hear from Special Guest Ron Magill as he describes the herculean efforts to protect the wildlife. Plus, hundreds upon hundreds of manatees are dying from eating poisonous algae. Why is it happening and is it too late to rescue them? That's all on this issue of Weather or Not?

Sinkholes

Sinkholes are scary and threaten everyone in the state of Florida. Imagine the floor beneath you suddenly giving way and dropping hundreds of feet. Not only can you lose property but lives as well. What causes them? Can anything be done to detect them earlier? Special Weather or Not Report.
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