emergency alert system

Heads Up: The Feds Will Conduct A Nationwide Emergency Alert Test On Wednesday

The federal government will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System on Wednesday, August … Heads Up: The Feds Will Conduct A Nationwide Emergency Alert Test On WednesdayRead more

by Dennis Mersereau•August 10, 2021June 22, 2026

Today’s Accidental Tornado Warning Is Exactly Why Officials Test Emergency Alerts So Often

Millions of people received a seemingly real tornado warning on their phones Tuesday morning during annual … Today’s Accidental Tornado Warning Is Exactly Why Officials Test Emergency Alerts So OftenRead more

by Dennis Mersereau•March 2, 2021June 22, 2026

Trump Isn’t ‘Taking Over’ Your Cell Phone and This Conspiracy Theory Could Kill You One Day

Warning people about dangerous weather is a matter of life or death. Meteorologists need all the … Trump Isn’t ‘Taking Over’ Your Cell Phone and This Conspiracy Theory Could Kill You One DayRead more

by Dennis Mersereau•September 17, 2018June 22, 2026

Order The Skies Above today!

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My latest book, The Skies Above, is now available!

Did you know a puffy cloud can weigh millions of pounds? Or that every rainbow you see is unique to you?

Our atmosphere is full of spectacular sights that are always within your reach. Glistening layers of fog, gorgeous sunsets, and brilliant meteors flashing through the sky can light up even the calmest day.

The Skies Above, published by Mountaineers Books, is a celebration of what we overlook when we look up. I was thrilled to work with the editors and illustrators at Indelible Editions to share with you the quotidian beauty of our sky.

Order your copy now and learn about the wonders we take for granted every day.