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 Color of Your Vehicle Impacts Resale – Here are Colors That Hold Their Value Longer
When considering your next ride, factor color into the equation - it may put thousands of dollars back in your pocket when you go to sell.
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.
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.
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.
Study: 100-Year Floods Increasing in Frequency – Check Flood Risk for Your Property
The potential for serious flash flooding has been underestimated by FEMA, and more properties than we thought across the Northland are vulnerable to increasingly heavy rain
This Northland Town is One of the Top 100 Affordable Family Destinations in the US
One Northland town cracked the top 100 towns in the USA for affordable family vacations.
What is a “Flash Drought” and Why Are They Becoming More Frequent?
In a warming world "flash droughts" are coming on faster, with less warning and less time to prepare.