Archive for the 'weather' Category

Rough Weather Sailing – BT Global Challenge 2000

Footage from the BT Global Challenge 2000/01 – round the world yacht race
Duration : 0:4:4

How does the weather influence boat traffic on rivers?

Are parameters like temperature, humidity, wind, rain and snowfall important for boats and ships (large and small ones) that travel on rivers? In which way are the ships or the crew affected, and to what extent is the weather important?
Most weather has limited or no impact. However, fog or haze reduce visibility, slowing things [...]

How does weather affect birds and birds singing?

Do they sing less or more in certain weather situations? If the weather is very hot like in the desert, do they sing a lot? If the weather is very cold most of the year, are only few birds singing? Wind and rain?
Research has found that birds sing more in colder weather and rainy weather. [...]

Wedding Proposal On The Weather Channel

Could it get any cuter?
All rights goes to The Weather Channel.
Duration : 0:0:50

What is the weather like in south of France and Monaco in the middle of April?

I saw an average temperature of 16 celsius, but I had thought it would be a bit warmer than that. What kind of clothing would you need – would it be open toe/ bare legs and arms type of clothes or clothes for cooler weather?
Thanks for any advice.
At the moment Monaco is enjoying a [...]

Weather Report (with Jaco)

Here is a video ca. 1978 of Weather Report performing Black Market and Scarlet Woman
Duration : 0:19:27

Does Ireland have better weather during the fall or spring semester?

I’m planning to study abroad in Ireland (Dublin) next school year but I’m not sure which semester would be a better time weather-wise to go. I’m wondering if anyone can tell me when does Dublin generally experience better weather: in the fall or the spring?
I’m going to be there in from late August – end [...]

What are different ways weather can affect a story’s plot?

I am just wondering how weather can affect a story’s plot and what types of weather create which types of mood, setting, etc.
Thanks!
Storms give a very gloomy or fearful mood, and can really effect people i.e ruining houses (tornado) wipe out cities (hurricane).
Sun gives a happy-go-lucky mood
Rain gives an idea of bordom
These are just a [...]

The Almost – “Southern Weather”

From the album, “Southern Weather,” in stores and online now on Tooth & Nail / Virgin Records.
Duration : 0:3:48

New GMTV april fools weather report

Weather with Steve Carell. Hollywood star in hilarious form on GMTV.
Duration : 0:1:20