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Read more about current weather topics, use cases, and the functionality of Visual Crossing Weather in our many articles.
Mississippi Valley Weather- Severe Weather Threats
Mississippi has a humid subtropical climate, with long, hot summers, mild winters, and somewhat consistent rainfall throughout the year. However,…Visual Crossing / December 2, 2022
What is a kWhth, kWhe or kilowatt-hour (thermal)?
What Do kWhth and kWhe Mean? When discussing heating energy usage, you may see the term “kWhth.” The kilowatt-hour measures…Visual Crossing / November 29, 2022
Aftermath Of Sunday’s Buffalo, New York Great Lakes Snowstorm
Western New York State is the subject of a unique weather statement from the National Weather Service. Due to a…Visual Crossing / November 28, 2022
Monitoring Winter Heating Costs Due to Russia’s Ukraine War
One of the most closely watched consequence of the war in Ukraine is the increased cost of winter heating for…Visual Crossing / November 4, 2022
Replacing the Google Weather API
Although Google disabled their weather API years ago (except on their Android platform), many users and developers continue to struggle…Sam Helwig / October 5, 2022
Severe Convection Weather in the Midwest United States
Convective storms, and their products, thunder, lightning, heavy rains, hail, and tornadoes cause up to $17 billion dollars of damage…Visual Crossing / June 29, 2022
Does weather affect the results of the London Marathon?
Every year runners descend on London, England for the annual London Marathon. Can weather change the race? In this blog…Andrew Wigmore / June 28, 2022
How to replace the Dark Sky API using the Visual Crossing Weather API
Since the Dark Sky API was officially discontinued in 2023, many developers have been searching for a reliable replacement. The…Visual Crossing / June 17, 2022
Calculating chill hours for fruit plants and trees
While cold weather may seem dangerous for fruit trees, freezing temperatures are important for high-quality fruit production. A fruit or…Visual Crossing / March 23, 2022
Prepare your Business for Upcoming Freezing Temperatures
Does your business depend upon knowing when freezing temperatures may occur? Shipping temperatures sensitive items, water pipes/pumps, pouring concrete or…Visual Crossing / February 15, 2022
Weather Workbook – Legacy Version
For those of you familiar with the original Weather Workbook, this is the original mode of operation for users to…Sean McCafferty / February 3, 2022
Hurricane Ida Rainfall – Science or Media Exaggeration?
Hurricane Ida intensified late in August and made landfall west of New Orleans as a category 4 hurricane with sustained…Sean McCafferty / September 28, 2021