America is no stranger to sudden, harsh drops in temperature. After all, sitting between the jet stream and two oceans is sure to bring some unusual weather patterns to bear. Today, we’re taking a look back at some of the harshest and most sudden cold snaps in American history. Christmas …
Read MoreAt least two are dead in Southeast Texas due to flooding from Tropical Storm Imelda. The torrential downpour of rain in the region has completely overwhelmed infrastructure, isolated communities and filled countless homes with water. The governor has declared a state of emergency in 13 counties. Why is this Happening? …
Read MoreAstronauts aboard the International Space Station always have the most breathtaking view of natural events occurring on planet Earth. Hurricane Dorian is no exception. This recently released video of the storm from the ISS is truly stunning — and helps bring some perspective into just how large these storms are. …
Read MoreThat headline isn’t some sci-fi writing prompt: NASA recently observed a true fire cloud. An image of the odd meteorological phenomenon was shared by NASA after a pilot reportedly flew into it 30,000 feet over Eastern Washington. So, what, exactly, is a fire cloud, and how do they form? Let’s …
Read MoreIn 1904 travel by train was still something to really appreciate. It was becoming more commonplace and allowed a whole new generation to travel long distances in a relatively short amount of time. Travel by train, rather than a horse, was easier and often safer. Not in this case, however. …
Read More2018 gave California a run for its money. Over 8,500 fires burnt a total of 1,893,913 acres. This is the largest area of burnt land ever recorded in a single fire season, marking it as a serious moment in California’s history and a major natural disaster. Now, as 2019’s fire …
Read MoreThere is no doubt it has been hot this summer. The East Coast experienced a huge heatwave in the middle of July that took power out in some places. Places in Belgium, France, and Germany are all seeing record-breaking temperatures for the second time in two months. It seems that …
Read MoreWhen you think of devastating weather off the coast, hurricanes are the first thing that probably comes to mind. And you’re not wrong – hurricanes are responsible for millions of dollars in damages every year. Tropical storms and tropical depressions seem tiny in comparison. But this tropical storm packed a …
Read MoreIf you were old enough in 1986, you might remember the higher-than-average rate of hurricanes that came out of the Pacific Ocean that year. Hurricane Estelle was the first major hurricane of 1986 in the Pacific, and while it didn’t hit land, it did hit at the perfectly wrong time …
Read MoreIn 2005 a major hurricane hit the Florida coast, causing millions in damage and moving quickly. Dennis is considered to be responsible for 88 total deaths across Cuba and the US, and the Air Force Base at Eglin and Hurlburt reported a staggering half a billion dollars in total damage. …
Read MoreThe beginning of summer, always near the end of June, should be brought in with sunshine and positivity. In 1987 in Detroit, Michigan, it was instead rung in with an EF-1 tornado that killed one and ripped 50 homes apart in the Chateau Estates trailer park. No Warning That Day …
Read MoreOn June 14th, 1903, the deadliest natural disaster in Oregon, and the second deadliest flash flood in the entire United States destroyed a large portion of the town of Heppner, Oregon, claiming upwards of 324 lives and causing over $600,000 in damage. When you account for inflation, that would have …
Read MoreJune 1983 saw some of the worst flooding that Utah has ever seen, with the damage estimated to be over $200 million. When you account for inflation, that equals about $5.1 million today, with roads and railways becoming rivers and towns stuck in the mud. Why Did the Flooding Happen? …
Read MoreOn June 6th, 1944 over 160,000 Allied troops landed along a strip of French coastline to fight against the Nazi regime. It involved more than 5,000 ships and 140,000 aircraft and still remains one of the biggest, most memorable moments in WWII history. Over 9,000 men lost their lives during …
Read MoreThere are few things more intense than being directly under a thunderstorm, feeling the lightning and thunder in your chest as it passes above you. But so many people don’t actually understand what thunder or lightning is, or what causes the intense sound directly after lightning strikes. We’re here to …
Read MoreThe NOAA Air Quality map is updated every day with the air quality conditions around the US. The map gives a level of pollution and smog in each city and assigns areas a ranking number based on how the air quality is that day. But why is air quality important, …
Read MorePeople often say that areas like Arizona and Nevada don’t feel as hot as the temperature would indicate because it is a dry heat. But what does that mean? When people describe the air, heat, or temperature as wet or dry, they are talking about the humidity reading in the …
Read MoreWhether you live in a year-round desert region, a tropical climate, an area known for tornadoes and hurricanes, an unpredictable four-seasons state in the Northeast, or next to piles of snow in the frigid north, you’ve probably experienced fairly extreme weather in your time. But even legendary blizzards and Texas …
Read MoreCould Earth’s inhabitants be in store for more earthquakes in the years to come? Some scientists are floating a theory that the slowing of Earth’s rotation over time could lead to more earthquake activity in the future. Read on to learn more about what researchers have learned about the speed …
Read MoreSince tornado records officially began in 1950, meteorologists have used the Enhanced Fujita Scale (based on the initial Fujita Scale, developed by a University of Chicago scientist, Dr. Ted Fujita, in 1971) to take stock of how severe tornadoes are. Tornadoes are rated on a scale from EF0 to EF5, …
Read MoreIf you suffer from seasonal allergies, you probably already know a bit about what to expect every spring. Itchy eyes, coughing, and a scratchy throat are probably already an unfortunate part of your life every April. Here’s a rundown of when allergy season starts and ends, what to expect from …
Read MoreSpring is here, which means it’s time to enjoy flowers in full bloom and warm sunlight falling over the world. For those who can’t stand the oppressive cold and dismal atmosphere of Winter, this is a delightful time of year. Today we’re looking at some fun facts about Spring to …
Read MoreIf you’ve been outfitting your home with smart technology, you may be wondering, “what’s next?” You’ve got the fancy lighting, the remotely controlled thermostat, the video doorbell, but what else can you do? Well, perhaps it’s time to invest in a smart home weather station or some smart garden devices. …
Read MoreHumidity, when it’s high, it can make hot days feel exponentially hotter. When it’s low, our skin can feel dry and irritated, eyes become itchy and more. But while we hear a lot about absolute and relative humidity on the news, not much is said about how to gauge humidity …
Read MoreWe always hear weather forecasters and meteorologists talking about how changes in barometric pressure affect the forecast. But what is barometric pressure and why is it important? Also often referred to as atmospheric pressure, it is the weight of all the air molecules pushing down on us. A typical square …
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