Category — Weather
Get Our Independence Day Forecast!
Find out whether the Fourth of July will be sunny or soggy!
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Weather That Changed History
The Salem Witch Trials … Bubonic Plague … Washington crossing the Delaware … Did you know these and other important historical events were influenced by the weather?
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When Should You Hit the Beach in 2013?
Find out when the best days for enjoying the surf and sand this summer will be!
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2013 Hurricane Season Forecast
Hurricane season begins this week. Find out what we’re predicting!
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20 Years Later: The Flood of ’93
Twenty years ago, America’s Midwest was under water. Farmers’ Almanac looks back at this devastating flood.
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Memorial Day Forecast: Sunny or Soggy?
Find out what we’re predicting for your area this Memorial Day weekend!
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Well, Blow Me Down! Inside a Derecho
Derechos don’t happen as often as tornadoes, but when they do, they can be every bit as destructive. Learn more!
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Get Our Summer Forecast!
Will this summer be a scorcher? Find out what we’re predicting for the upcoming summer!
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If you notice a hole in the upper left-hand corner of your Farmers' Almanac, don't return it to the store! That hole isn't a defect; it's a part of history. Starting with the first edition of the Farmers' Almanac in 1818, readers used to nail holes into the corners to hang it up in their homes, barns, and outhouses (to provide both reading material and toilet paper). In 1910, the Almanac's publishers began pre-drilling holes in the corners to make it even easier for readers to keep all of that invaluable information (and paper) handy.
