Paul Douglas has 45 years of television and radio experience, the vast majority of that time spent tracking weather in Minnesota. A serial entrepreneur, Douglas has launched 7 weather-tech businesses and written 4 books about weather and climate change. A member of the Minnesota Broadcast Hall of Fame, Douglas was featured in NOVA’s “Decoding the Weather Machine” and had a role in Steven Spielberg's movies "Jurassic Park" and "Twister". Paul has been married for nearly 40 years, with two sons and a grandson, Jordan.
Paul Douglas
The Moon IS Bigger and Brighter – What You Need to Know About Tonight’s Supermoon
No, it's not your imagination, tonight's "supermoon" is bigger and brighter - one of two jumbo moons visible in August.
Here’s How the “30-30 Rule” May Save Your Life During a Northland Thunderstorm Season
Just because it's not raining doesn't mean the lightning threat is over - the 30-30 Rule could, in reality, save your life.
Hiccups, Hangovers and Food Poisoning. Natural Cures That Actually Work
Sometimes the old ways are the best ways, and people have shared cures for hiccups, hangovers and food poisoning that sounds a little crazy at first glance, but they work.
101F Water Temperature? 5 Troubling Signs We May Be Nearing a Climate Tipping Point
Over a thousand fires are still raging across Canada, but other signs of a rapidly warming climate are showing up, including record ocean warmth and longer, stronger heatwaves across the planet. Here are the 5 trends that may show a climate tipping point.
Enormous Tennis Ball Size Hail Wednesday North of Deer River – How Does This Happen?
Hailstones that hit Little Jessie Lake Wednesday were as large as tennis balls, hitting the ground at over 100 mph, capable of very significant damage.
5 Severe Weather Myths That May Get You in Big Trouble
For 50 years I've been tracking weather, and otherwise smart adults consistently get these weather facts wrong - here's a list of the biggest severe weather myths.
Heat Index of 152F – Water Temperature of 98F? Crazy Symptoms of an Overheating Planet
Meteorologists are seeing things they never thought they would see, like water temperatures approaching 100 degrees and heat indices over 150 degrees - all symptoms of a warming climate
Rip Currents: Deadlier than Hurricanes & Tornadoes – Staying Safe on Lake Superior
Drowning in a rip current is the third leading cause of weather-related death, claiming more US lives than hurricanes and tornadoes, but there are steps you can take to lower the risk
Record 24 Air Quality Alert Days in Minnesota So Far in 2023 – Here are Tools to Stay Safer
Minnesota has already set a record for the number of days with poor air quality, and persistent wildfires over Canada will mean episodes of thick smoke the rest of the summer.
Record 24 Air Quality Alert Days in Minnesota So Far in 2023 – Here are Tools to Stay Safer
Minnesota has already set a record for the number of days with poor air quality, and persistent wildfires over Canada will mean episodes of thick smoke the rest of the summer.