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Weather FX The CNNI Weather Team is on call every hour of every day to make sure viewers have all the weather information they need when they need it. Weather Effects goes beyond the possibilities of the average weather segment for an in-depth look at what causes weather phenomena around the world. From hurricanes, cyclones and typhoons to devastating droughts and sandstorms, weather affects all of our lives. Weather Effects is an exchange of ideas involving the viewer through I-reports and Viewer Q&A.
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Show HighlightsFloods come in many forms. From storm surge and river overflow to dam and levy failures, floods pose a substantial threat to many areas around the world. Floods can wash away people, buildings, bridges, cars and livestock. They can also contaminate food and water supplies. How do governments around the world cope with being in flood prone areas? What technology can help prevent flood disasters? And on a smaller scale, how can you keep yourself and your family safe? Find out on June's Weather FX.
#2: Drought This month's Weather Effects is all about drought. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in the U.S., drought is the most damaging weather phenomenon on Earth. Water shortages can lead crop loss, famine and eventual starvation. What events collide to cause a drought? Can it be predicted? Can it be prevented? How long does it take to recover from a severe lack of rainfall? We'll uncover the science behind drought on Weather FX.
#1: El Nino March is Weather Effect's inaugural show and it's all about El Nino and La Nina-- Spanish for 'the boy' and 'the girl.' Their names don't pack a lot of punch, but their effects are felt worldwide. We'll also take a tour of the CNN World Weather Center. From satellite images to the blue wall, see how the latest weather information gets on the air. Join CNN Weather Team the as they show you how the world is connected by the effects of weather.
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