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The Staggering Cost of U.S. Hurricanes Since 2016: Over $800 Billion in Damages
Storms Are Hitting Harder—and Costing More Since 2016, hurricanes have left a staggering financial footprint across the United States, with damages surpassing $800 billion. From
The Mystery of the Glowing Ocean Solved—And It’s Tied to Weather and Climate
A Strange Phenomenon, Hundreds of Years in the Making For centuries, sailors have reported eerie, glowing seas stretching for miles across the open ocean. These
Not All Tornado Warnings Are the Same—Here’s What You Should Know
Every Warning Means Danger, But Some Mean Immediate Action When a tornado warning is issued, it’s easy to assume they all carry the same level
Tropical Forests Under Pressure: New Study Shows They’re Struggling to Keep Pace with Climate Change
A Critical Ecosystem at Risk Tropical forests are often referred to as the lungs of the planet, playing a vital role in absorbing carbon dioxide,
What We Learned from Hurricane Helene: The Most Surprising Revelations in the Final Report
A Storm That Defied Expectations When Hurricane Helene formed in the Atlantic, early forecasts suggested it would be a relatively routine storm. But as it
Why a Longer Growing Season Means a Longer Allergy Season in 172 Cities
How Climate Change Is Extending Allergy Season For millions of allergy sufferers, the arrival of spring no longer just signals a short period of sneezing
The Ozone Comeback: How Global Action Is Healing Our Atmosphere
What Is the Ozone Hole? The ozone layer is a protective shield in Earth’s stratosphere that absorbs harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun. In
Spring Tornado Season: What to Expect in 2025
Tornado Season Begins to Intensify As winter fades and spring storms begin to develop, the annual increase in tornado activity across the United States is
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Spring Forecast: Warmer Temperatures in the South While the North Remains Stubbornly Cool
A Divided Spring OutlookAs the seasons shift, the spring forecast for the United States paints a picture of contrasting temperatures. While much of the South is expected to see above-average
Snow Squalls: The Winter Weather Hazard You Shouldn’t Ignore
As winter weather intensifies, one of the most dangerous and unpredictable hazards drivers may encounter is a snow squall. These sudden, intense bursts of snow can quickly reduce visibility to
Understanding the Fall Equinox in 2024: Key Facts and Seasonal Insights
As we transition into autumn, it’s important to understand the key aspects of the fall equinox, which marks the official start of the fall season. This year, the autumnal equinox
The UV Index: Your Skin’s Best Friend for Staying Safe in the Sun
What the UV Index Tells You When you check the weather forecast, you might spot a number labeled as the UV Index—but what exactly does
Think You’re Safe from Lightning Indoors? Not Always—Here’s How to Stay Protected
Indoors Doesn’t Always Mean Out of Danger When a thunderstorm rolls in, the first piece of safety advice you’ll hear is, “Get inside.” And that’s
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The Mystery of the Glowing Ocean Solved—And It’s Tied to Weather and Climate
A Strange Phenomenon, Hundreds of Years in the Making For centuries, sailors have reported eerie, glowing seas stretching for miles across the open ocean. These
How Meteorologists Describe Hail Sizes—From Peas to DVDs
Why Hail Size Matters in Weather Forecasts Hail might seem like just another form of frozen precipitation, but the size of hailstones can tell you
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The Speed of Tornadoes: From Racing Down Highways to Crawling Like a Snail
Why Tornado Speeds Vary So Much Tornadoes are among nature’s most unpredictable forces, and their speed can range from rapid and destructive to slow and meandering. While some twisters tear
The Staggering Cost of U.S. Hurricanes Since 2016: Over $800 Billion in Damages
Storms Are Hitting Harder—and Costing More Since 2016, hurricanes have left a staggering financial footprint across the United States, with damages surpassing $800 billion. From Harvey to Ian, these storms
How Meteorologists Describe Hail Sizes—From Peas to DVDs
Why Hail Size Matters in Weather Forecasts Hail might seem like just another form of frozen precipitation, but the size of hailstones can tell you a lot about the severity