The reason it looks yellow outside is often due to weather conditions such as severe thunderstorms, which can cause the sky to take on a yellow or green- yellow hue. This happens because storm clouds scatter the sunlight differently, blocking some parts of the visible light spectrum and allowing yellow light to scatter more, making it more visible to the human eye. The yellow color can also result from poor air quality, wildfires, or pollution particles in the atmosphere, which alter how sunlight is filtered and scattered. This is a natural but somewhat rare atmospheric phenomenon and does not necessarily signal danger like an imminent tornado, though it can be associated with storm activity nearby.
In summary:
- Severe thunderstorms and passing storms can create yellow-tinted skies.
- Wildfires, dust, pollution, and air quality issues can also cause the sky to appear yellow.
- The yellow appearance comes from how clouds or particles scatter and filter sunlight.
- It is usually not a sign of severe weather like a tornado but can indicate storm conditions.
