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What are Indoor Thunderstorms?

Hello bloggers,  I was doing some light reading today,  The Handy Weather Answer Book by Walter A. Lyons, when I came across that very question on page 301.  What are Indoor Thunderstorms?   The answer; They may crackle rather than rumble, but those electrical discharges jumping from your fingertips on a cold winter's day inside your home are actually small-scale lightning discharges.  They are a sign of very dry air.  A sure sign your indoor relatively humidity is too low.  Those discharges are static electricity after you cross the carpet.  How do you get rid of that static electricity?  A few pints of water evaporated each day into the home's ventilation system will end indoor thunderstorms.  KC Live is coming to an end.  Tomorrow, I'll tell you what that means for me and meteorology, plus I'm taking the plunge again next month.  The Polar Bear Plunge and I am looking for donations.  I'll update all that on tomorrow's blog.

Have a great day,

Brett

   

Published Wednesday, January 09, 2008 8:21 AM by wxman5

Comments

 

Andrew_Stafford said:

Again I bring it up, but on this blog this time.

The Tornadoes were not because of Global Warming, which is not real.

Sad to see KCL go away. :( I'd rather see the 4th hour of Today be gone.  ************* Andrew, I too am sad about KCL but at the same time excited.  I'll go more into that tomorrow.  As for Global Warming, read Bob Henson's "Guide to Climate Change"  He is a friend of Gary's and I found his book to be the most unbiased look at this controversial topic.  As for personal opinions, something is going on.  Just look at how animals are adapting, Armadillos are migrating farther and farther north, birds return sooner in the spring.  But are we to blame? Somewhat, but not entirely!  Do we have enough data to answer affirmatively?  120 years of records hardly seems enough.  I am skeptical sometimes because it is such a highly politicized topic. Sometimes I wonder if money and funding of research doesn't drive the quest to find it.  I better stop and get ready for one of the last KCLs.  Brett

January 9, 2008 9:01 AM
 

Andrew_Stafford said:

Yes, I know. But I believe that it's just a natural cycle that happens. The Ice Caps won't melt. I believe to get accurate temp. Averages we would have to go back to right after Noah's Flood, and take measurements. Which We can't. But I continue to study GW keeping in mind this: 1 Thessalonians 5:21: “But examine everything carefully; hold fast to that which is good” (NASB)  I read articles from answersingenesis.com, Billy Grahams website, etc.******** Good points, still if you get a chance check out Henson's book. Brett
January 9, 2008 10:59 AM
 

marlina10 said:

Andrew - I'm not sure if a religious Web site is the best place to get unbiased information on global warming....
January 9, 2008 11:35 AM
 

Andrew_Stafford said:

Marlina,

I try learn science from a Biblical POV (point-of-view) , I try to apply everything in the world to the Bible. I am a Christian, and believe that even science goes together with the Word of God.
January 9, 2008 9:26 PM
 

lezakEF5 said:

I my opinion global warming now is caused mainly by us...Scientists know that the earth goes through cycling warming and cooling trends, but this warming trend has been going on since the industrial revolution and is not ending anytime soon...It is a proven fact that the polar caps are melting and breaking of at an astounding rate along with the worlds glaciers which are retreating rapidly...Birds are changing their migration routes, and some aren't even flying as far south as they used to...The polar bears are dying off quickly b/c the ice is diminishing and they cant catch their food the seal pups which are under the snow and ice...The ice reflected the suns rays back up and now that the ice is dissappearing, the dark color of the oceans is absorbing that heat and thats why they see like a 3 degree average temp. rise...We are finally taking responsibility for our actions but is it too late?...Decide for yourself. ******** Thanks for the great post! Great and valid points.  Brett
January 9, 2008 10:18 PM
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