Abnormally hot weather is just around the corner, as a long-awaited wave of abnormally high heat is expected to build across much of the United States. Widespread extreme temperatures coupled with stifling humidity is expected, particularly in the majority of the central and eastern states. The National Weather Service Climate …
Read MoreMore signs of global warming… The South Pole has been warming at over three times the global average during the past 30 years – events that could affect marine life, ice sheets, and rising sea levels, a new study finds. South Pole warming at alarming rate The rate at which …
Read MoreA new study has found that the risk of flooding to US homes is 50% higher than previously estimated; plus, at least 8 states are at risk of flash flooding today through Wednesday, and flooding leaves thousands without power. Flood risks to U.S. homes 50% higher than previously estimated, study …
Read MoreA new study shows that hurricanes, typhoons, and tropical cyclones are becoming stronger and potentially more deadly — thanks to global warming due to the climate crisis. Researchers at the University of Wisconsin Madison and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released the study on Monday. New Research Looks …
Read MoreSevere storms span half the nation today and could bring dangerous weather in the evening and overnight hours, while record-setting heat is possible over the weekend, a dust cloud arrives, and Western fire weather. Massive severe storms stretch from Colorado to New York An expansive line of strong thunderstorms will …
Read MoreDisastrous weather seems to be all around, a tornado in the South, an earthquake in California, and more on the way – flood warnings in 3 states today and the largest dust storm approaching the US since the 1970s. Flood watch for 3 states along the Gulf There’s a potential …
Read MoreThere is a hot debate occurring right now among scientists and physicists driven by a new controversial theory that claims forests can generate their own wind and it’s part of an already proven theory that forests can create their own rain. As if you didn’t have enough weather conditions to …
Read MoreMost of us have heard a variety of popular weather sayings that humans have been repeating for centuries. Did you ever wonder what makes them true? Here is some of the science that turns these sayings into facts. 1. “Red sky at night” The full saying goes something like this: …
Read MoreSiberia has been experiencing a prolonged period of unusually warm weather — with record-breaking winter and spring temperatures. Climate change scientists are calling it an alarming sign. It illustrates the most notable effects of global climate change as the world warms. Record-Breaking Warmer Temperatures in Siberia In May, surface temperatures …
Read MoreHow to stop smoking fires that weren’t there before? Out of nowhere, satellites captured spontaneous eruptions of so-called zombie fires north of the Arctic Circle amid a record six-month heat wave. What are zombie fires? Before we explain zombie fires, let’s look at the most common causes of wildfires. According …
Read MoreAs the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season got an early start, and with forecasters predicting a hyperactive season, a large cloud of dust coming from the African Sahara is bringing a major break in calming US weather. Later in the article, we will also talk about some of the health concerns …
Read MoreHuman-caused destruction of nature and human-influenced climate change are the factors in causing diseases to leap from wildlife to humans, according to leaders at the UN, WHO and WWF International. As natural habitats destroyed, diseases jump from wildlife to humans It’s a simple concept. As humans encroach farther and farther …
Read MoreThere’s a little bit of everything in the forecast today: Snow in the Northern Rockies, severe thunderstorms over the upper Midwest, a flood threat in the Southeast, plus, fire and red flag warnings in the West and Southwest. Snow in the northern Rockies, winter storm watch A wintry mix will …
Read MoreDid you know you can determine the temperature by counting cricket chirps? Plus, dust from the Sahara travels across Atlantic to Texas and limits tropical activity and a Caribbean volcano gets active and prompts yellow level warning. You can tell the temperature by counting cricket chirps Tell the temperature by …
Read MoreResidents in an area near Tucson, Arizona, were told to evacuate as a raging wildfire continues to grow. The Bighorn Fire, which is threatening nearly a thousand homes in the Catalina Foothills, was sparked by lightning in hot, dry conditions. As of Friday, June 12, the Bighorn Fire on the …
Read MoreA new type of weather phenomenon is falling out of the atmosphere: Plastic rain. A study found at least 1,000 metric tons are falling on America’s parks and wilderness areas every year, and that’s only 6% of the US – which means the total amount falling on all the land …
Read MoreMedical experts have learned that, despite earlier reports to the contrary, coronavirus spreads just as easily in hot weather, so they advise continuing to wear masks, but offer tips for ways to make it more comfortable. Answers to common questions about wearing face masks Here are a few answers given …
Read MoreThe Storm Prediction Center is giving a 4 on a scale of 5 risk level for severe weather to parts of Michigan today, as the severe thunderstorm risk will span a vast area of the upper Midwest, Ohio Valley, mid-Atlantic and Northeast on Wednesday. High threat of severe weather in …
Read MoreMother Nature appears to be celebrating #TakeMeBackTuesday by doing a winter rewind by dumping snow across the West two weeks before summer. Almost summer or still winter? In some parts of West, you couldn’t tell by the weather that the official start date of summer is only eleven days away …
Read MoreCristobal may have weakened from a tropical storm to a depression but it is still packing a punch with fierce winds, flooding rain, and could spin up tornadoes. Cristobal is to strengthen into an extratropical low on Tuesday. Gusty conditions and heavy rain, tornadoes possible On Monday, Cristobal was positioned …
Read MoreTropical Depression Cristobal is currently spinning over eastern Mexico. The system is expected to head toward the Gulf Coast of the United States this weekend, bringing flooding rain, coastal flooding, high surf, and strong winds. Cristobal became the earliest third (‘C’) Atlantic storm of a given season — a record …
Read MoreWhile many places across the US had an extremely warm start to June, this weekend is going to bring a wintry mix to several states starting Saturday and even snow to at least 3 states by Sunday. Weekend low-temperature forecast Temperatures are going to plummet in parts of the West, …
Read MoreTropical Depression Three, which formed in the Gulf of Mexico on Monday, became Tropical Storm Cristobal on Tuesday, setting a record and is expected to reach the US by Sunday or Monday. Cristobal becomes 3rd Atlantic Storm, expected to reach US Sunday or Monday The 2020 Atlantic hurricane season kicked …
Read MoreTropical Depression Three, which formed in the Gulf of Mexico on Monday, is forecast to intensify into a tropical storm in the coming hours, setting a record and could reach the US by next week. Tropical depression 3 in Gulf could become tropical storm in coming hours, setting a record …
Read MoreMonday, June 1, marks the “official” start of the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season and forecasters expect a hyperactive one, as a third storm has a 70% chance of developing this week, while states are already battling coronavirus and rioters. And soon, it will also be wildfire season in the West …
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