What causes the powerful winds that fuel dust storms, wildfires and blizzards? A weather scientist explains
One long line of powerful winds can whip up dust storms, spread wildfires, spin up tornadoes and fuel blizzards – all at the same time across different states.
March 20, 2025 • ~8 min
Climate, migration and conflict mix to create ‘deadly’ intense tropical storms like Chido
The ongoing conflict and terrorist violence, coupled with cyclones like Kenneth in 2019, has caused repeated evacuations and worsening living conditions.
Dec. 20, 2024 • ~7 min
When an atmospheric river meets a bomb cyclone, it’s like a fire hose flailing out of control along the West Coast
A powerful storm hitting the West Coast combines these phenomena for a wet week of erratic weather, as a meteorologist explains.
Nov. 20, 2024 • ~8 min
Atmospheric river meets bomb cyclone: The result is like a fire hose flailing out of control
A powerful storm hitting the West Coast combines these weather phenomena for a wet week in many areas. But forecasting exactly which areas will get hit hardest is tough, as a meteorologist explains.
Nov. 20, 2024 • ~8 min
Extreme weather has already cost vulnerable island nations US$141 billion – and 38% is attributable to climate change
We have tracked the rising costs of climate-induced extreme weather in vulnerable island nations.
Nov. 6, 2024 • ~7 min
Tropical Storm Debby’s stalling brought days of heavy rain and flooding – a climate scientist explains what happened
With Debby’s storm track, much of the East Coast is forecast to get soaked. Climate change also plays a role in the downpours.
Aug. 7, 2024 • ~6 min
Tropical Storm Debby stalls along the Carolinas, bringing days of heavy rain and flooding – a climate scientist explains why
With Debby’s storm track, much of the East Coast is forecast to get soaked. Climate change also plays a role in the downpours.
Aug. 7, 2024 • ~6 min
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