Lake Anna Weather
With Local Weather Expert Michael Eckert
Barometric Tides, Explained
For those who track the air pressure on a home barometer, have you ever noticed that twice each day the…
Article By Michael Eckert

Red Sky in the Morning, Sailors Warning
Weather folklore, like any folklore, is deeply rooted in patterns that were observed by individuals many years ago. Hundreds to…
Article By Michael Eckert

Beautiful and Bizarre Optical Wonders of the Sky
Almost every day, as we look into the atmosphere, we can see some beautiful—and sometimes unusual—optical sights. These occur due…
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After a Cold Winter: Spring Lawn Care at Lake Anna
After one of the coldest winters in several years, we can finally enjoy the spring season and turn our attention…
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Lake Anna’s Microclimate: Warm Water Influence
Amicroclimate is defined as atmospheric conditions that are slightly different from the larger areal climate conditions. Some of these can…
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Weather in Space
Thunderstorms, tornadoes, blizzards and heat waves are of no concern to the forecasters at the Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC)…