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Rain Day

04:04 | Released 2008

When it comes to Pennsylvania weather folklore, late July is not nearly as famous as early February. But the folks in Waynesburg, Greene county, have their own weather legend to celebrate each July 29 with "Rain Day."

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Vicious Winds

03:57 | Released 2008

Tornadoes and large hail peak in May in the U.S., but damaging wind reports peak in July - this is true in Pennsylvania too. These damaging winds often come in bunches associated with thunderstorm clusters called derechos.

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Wild Wind

03:42 | Released 2007

Even in April, winter holds fast in the mountains of New England. One peak in particular is known worldwide for a day in mid-April more than 70 years ago. This is the story of the world record wind speed set atop Mount Washington, New Hampshire.

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Freezing Mystery

03:33 | Released 2008

Lake Erie is as far south as any Great Lake, but it's the most likely to freeze over during winter. Explore the science of how bodies of water freeze and the precautions taken to keep Erie's ice from causing problems downstream.

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Superstorm '93

03:52 | Released 2007

It's been 15 years since the March 1993 Superstorm roared up the East Coast, bringing life to a standstill from Alabama to Maine. Here's a look at the legacy of this "Storm of the Century."

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Spring Forecast

06:01 | Released 2008

In this Weather World segment, analog forecasting is used to predict possible significant weather events or trends in the new few months. The results of past predictions are also reviewed.

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Weather Extremes

03:36 | Released 2007

A tour of snow and rain extremes last month, from the two largest cities in the U.S. to the most populous country on earth.

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Groundhog Day

03:15 | Released 2007

A look at the folklore (and science) surrounding February 2, Groundhog Day, including a visit with Punxsutawney Phil.

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Snow Forecast

05:58 | Released 2008

Meteorologist Paul Knight details the current snow cover around the world and presents an extensive snow forecast for the region.

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Snow Crystals

03:36 | Released 2008

A closer look at snow crystals under the microscope, to explore the notion that "no two snowflakes are alike."

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