Daylight Saving Time Has Ended: How the Time Change Affects Your Health, Sleep and Daily Routine
Daylight saving time has come to an end, bringing earlier sunrises, earlier sunsets and a noticeable shift in our daily routines. But changing our clocks is about more than gaining an extra hour of sleep. The changing amount of daylight can influence our body's internal clock, sleep patterns, mood and overall health. As a meteorologist, I find the science behind these seasonal changes fascinating. From Earth's 23.5-degree tilt to the benefits of morning sunlight, there's more to daylight saving time than meets the eye. So, what happens to our bodies when the clocks change, and how can we make the most of the shorter days ahead? Let's take a closer look.
Why is Extreme Flooding Happening More Often?
What exactly is a “100-year flood”—and does it really mean a flood that happens only once every 100 years? In this post, I break down what the term actually means, how flood probabilities are calculated, and what the catastrophic Texas and Grand Canyon flooding can teach us about extreme rainfall, flood risk, and climate change.