Weather gadgets at a glance:
Rain gauges, from glass tubes costing $9.99 to remotely read, electronic models, $29.99
Indoor-outdoor thermometer, $19.99 to $49.99. The more expensive models provide humidity readings and weather trends based on barometric pressure, and also have larger-sized display screens
Rain gauge-indoor-outdoor thermometer, $49.99
Weather radios, $24.99 to $59.99. Extra features include portability, battery or solar backup; hand-cranking capacity; programming specificity; blocking features; AM/FM radio. Emergency response experts recommend weather radios with programming specific technology (SAME), blocking features and a silent/alarm mode. Look for NOAA seal of approval.
Rooftop weather vanes, $39.99
Lightning detectors, $49.99
Oregon scientific weather station, $349.99. Measures rain, wind speed, direction, indoor/outdoor humidity and temperature, barometric pressure, heat index, dew point, wind chill factor. Wireless and data can be tracked via computer
Source: Cabela’s
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