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ASK ANTHONY: Why is wind direction identified as where it is coming from?
Read full article: ASK ANTHONY: Why is wind direction identified as where it is coming from?Did you know weather vanes have been keeping us in the know about wind direction for more than 2,000 years? The first known weather vane was installed in 48 BC on top of the Tower of the Winds in Athens, Greece. Fast forward to the Middle Ages, and weather vanes started popping up on churches across Europe. The most popular design? The good old rooster. Here’s the cool part: the arrow on a weather vane points to the direction the wind is coming from. So, if it’s pointing north, the wind is blowing from the north. That’s why we call it a “north wind”! Simple, but brilliant.
Warm, humid conditions return to Houston
Read full article: Warm, humid conditions return to HoustonYou can put that umbrella away today - SE Texas is getting a break from rain chances. Expect sunshine and highs reaching the low to mid-80s. You’ll also notice an increase in humidity by the afternoon.