Birth of a hurricane: What meteorologists look for as they hunt for early signs of a tropical cyclone forming
Forecasters are closely watching a storm headed for the Caribbean that’s likely to become Ernesto. New techniques are helping them spot potentially dangerous storms earlier than ever.
Aug. 12, 2024 • ~6 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
Tropical Storm Debby creeps 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
Heat risk isn’t just about the highs: Large daily temperature swings can harm human health – maps show who is affected most
Mapping daily temperature variations across the US revealed stark differences between wealthy and poor neighborhoods, and large differences by race.
Aug. 7, 2024 • ~8 min
Tropical Storm Debby loiters 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
Wildfires can create their own weather, including tornado-like fire whirls − an atmospheric scientist explains how
Fire-produced thunderstorms and tornado-like fire whirls are more common than anyone realized, as high-resolution satellite images and data now show.
Aug. 1, 2024 • ~7 min
Wildfires can create their own weather, further spreading the flames − an atmospheric scientist explains how
Fire-produced thunderstorms and tornado-like fire whirls are more common than anyone realized, as high-resolution satellite images and data now show.
Aug. 1, 2024 • ~7 min
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