Friday, June 25, 2010

Fun And Practical Wind And Weather Gadgets

As a society, we're consumed with the weather. Our personal, business, and economic well being can often depend upon wind and weather conditions. Travel, shopping, and social decisions are often dependent on the weather, and it's a well known fact that most conversations begin and end with comments about wind and weather.

What's even more interesting about weather and wind is not only their impact on our daily lives, but that forecasting weather and wind have become one of today's hottest hobbies, no pun intended! Wind and weather gadgets and related instruments are now a large part of attractive home decor. Items such as portable weather stations, wind gauges, specialty thermometers, and wind and weather home forecasters serve practical and decorative purposes for the well designed home.

Let's take a look at some of today's latest weather and wind gadgets, with a description of what they do. Each of these are applicable for home use and add a fun, practical element to your home decor.

Weather Stations: These desktop weather centers are designed for those who are most interested in optimal conditions in their living area or garden. Weather stations typically display temperature and humidity levels for multiple locations, and 12-24 hour advanced forecasts. Usually, a desktop weather station shows forecasts, at a glance, for rainy, sunny, snowy, cloudy, and partly cloudy.

Wireless Rain Gauges: Designed for the gardener or hobbyist, wireless rain gauges normally have a 100' tracking range and display rainfall history tracking data. Most wireless rain gauges also track current temperature and temperature trends at a glance. In most cases, these handy units can be placed on a desktop or wall mounted.

Wind Resistant and Lighted Umbrellas: Even umbrellas have gone high tech. If you've ever had your umbrella turned inside out due to high winds, you should know that wind resistant umbrellas are designed to avoid that unpleasant problem. Further, lighted umbrellas are a unique rain protection device where the shaft is made of clear acrylic which lights up in dark conditions and doesn't require bulb replacement.

Hygrometers: Hygrometers are designed to measure and display every environmental factor imaginable. Recently, hygrometers have trended toward hand held models, designed for outdoors enthusiasts. These units display current conditions in digital format, and trends both past and upcoming.

"Family Friendly" Weather Forecasters: The latest fun weather gadgets are designed for youngsters. Animated weather forecasters show all the relevant wind and weather factors, including temperature, humidity, precipitation, and upcoming trends. The unique and fun aspect of an animated weather forecaster is a built in "weather boy" who wears an outfit appropriate for the day's weather. Geared toward children, animated weather forecasters help guide children to dress appropriately for upcoming weather.

Learning and understanding weather is no longer the cut and dried forecast in the local paper or the news channel. These fun and practical weather gadgets are part of a growing hobby appropriate for all ages.

Jim Hofman

Monday, April 24, 2006

24th April 2006 - A foggy start, then gradually turning brighter

A foggy start here in Bucks then gradually turning brighter.
Max temperature of 13C-14C from a low of 7C.

Misty and grey this morning - 7.45AM

Sunday, April 23, 2006

A damp, grey day here in Bucks.

A damp, grey day here in Bucks.
Rain in the morning.
Max temperature of 13C from a low of 8C.


Grey scenes in the early afternoon

Saturday, April 22, 2006

22nd April 2006 - A very pleasant. mostly sunny day

I spent the afternoon in London today.
Feeling very pleasant in warm sunshine.
Max temperature of 18C from a low of 5C.

Blossom in Chelsea this afternoon

Friday, April 21, 2006

21st April 2006 - Bright spells

A day of bright spells here in Bucks. Feeling pleasant.
Max temperature of 16C from a low of 9C.


New leaves on the trees

Thursday, April 20, 2006

20th April 2006 - A mainly cloudy day with some showers

A mainly cloudy day here in Bucks with a few showers.
Maximum temperatures of 12C - 13C from a low of 9C.

Cloudy Scenes at 5.30PM

Wednesday, April 19, 2006

19th April 2006 - A mostly cloudy day with the odd shower

A mostly cloudy day here in Bucks (a few bright spells). The odd light shower.
High of 13C-14C from a low of 6C.



This time of year again when the leaves start to come out :-D