How to grow a giant pumpkin, with help from science
WAPPINGERS FALLS, N.Y. — The pumpkin in Tony Scott’s backyard weighs almost as much as a small car. He’s been tending to it for months, feeding it fertilizer and covering it with a blanket at night to keep it at a stable temperature. A roll of measuring tape wrapped around the pumpkin gives him a […]
How to help manage storm anxiety
Thunder making you a little jumpy? It’s a familiar feeling among South Floridians, especially this time of year. And according to the American Meteorological Society, it’s common. About eight in 10 people have experienced some form of fear related to weather. Yet children and young adults are often even more susceptible to this phenomenon. The […]
How to protect yourself from the bad air caused by wildfires
WASHINGTON — When wildfires burn, the smoke can travel long distances and degrade air quality far away, which presents risks for those breathing it. Fires burning in one state can make air worse several states away, and wildfires in Canada can send smoke into U.S. cities. In Utah, the Monroe Canyon Fire in Sevier County […]
Why they’re so dangerous and how to stay safe
This is the time of year people flock to the beach. But with the right conditions dangerous rip currents can form. Here is how to spot a rip current. There are some simple things to remember if you’re heading to the coast. If you can’t swim or are an inexperienced swimmer, think, when the waves […]
The cost of loneliness can be death. Here’s how to find good friends
AUSTIN, Texas — After working from home all day, your takeout order arrives and you start binge-watching your favorite show alone. Sounds ideal, right? Except doing this routinely could shorten your life. And that’s not because of the nutritional content of your dinner. It’s because having strong, positive relationships is one of the best ways […]
Experts explain how to best prepare with a busy hurricane season in the forecast
HOUSTON (AP) — Hurricane season can be stressful for millions of Americans living in coastal areas, as powerful winds and heavy rain can cause widespread damage, cut power for days or weeks and otherwise upend people’s lives. Forecasters are expecting another unusually busy season for the Atlantic, with predictions calling for six to 10 hurricanes, […]
2025 hurricane season guide: Here’s how to prepare
Storm Season 2025 FOX 13 wants to help you prepare for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season. TAMPA, Fla. – After the 2024 storms, few Floridians want to think about hunkering down and preparing for the 2025 season, but it is that time of year again. The 2025 hurricane season begins on Sunday, June 1 and […]
How to weather sharemarket turbulence – Mary Holm
Because of their volatility, those funds are suitable only for money you don’t plan to spend for ten years or more. But they are also the funds most likely to grow fastest over long periods – considerably faster than term deposits. So, when are you going to switch back? By the time you’re sure the […]
How to plan your day
HOUSTON – Your weather team is tracking a strong front that is bringing the chance for severe weather today -thunderstorms, hail and even gusty winds of 50 mph are a possibility. Right now, the Houston metro area is a 2 out of 5 for severe weather. Our team will bring you coverage of the storms […]
How to survive snow and bitter cold that’s reached all the way to the Gulf Coast
ATLANTA (AP) — Protecting homes, cars, people and pets from snow, ice and bitterly cold temperatures just isn’t something many people are accustomed to in the Deep South. But northerners build certain tips into their everyday lives, from dressing in layers to trying not to panic if your car begins to slide. When approaching a […]