That 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 MoreMaking your weekend plans? Don’t leave the house without reading this first! There’s nothing worse than being taken by surprise when the weather changes and ruins your day. Some parts of the US can expect extreme weather and potential flooding in the next two days, while others may see more …
Read MoreMeteorologists warned before the storm that this could be a major hail incident, and they weren’t wrong. On Tuesday, Colorado saw a massive hailstorm that shattered state records. The maximum recorded hailstone that fell this week in Bethune, Colorado was 4.83 inches. The previous record was only 4.5. To give …
Read MoreThe monsoon season runs from June to September in India, China, and Southeast Asia every year. Heavy rains, flooding, and mudslides are all regular occurrences that affect over a third of the world’s population. This year seems especially bad. Over the weekend summer rains hit an all-time high and over …
Read MoreThere are two major systems brewing in the Pacific Ocean: Super Typhoon Lekima, and Typhoon Krosa. Lekima is expected to slam into Taiwan before heading straight for the China coast, while Krosa could hit Japan and spell a lot of flooding for the islands. So much for a peaceful, easy …
Read MoreWhen you think of a monsoon, you might be thinking of a tropical rainforest, weeks of downpour, and exotic animals hiding under giant leaves. But the North American monsoon happens every year during this time and brings with it intense rain, rapidly changing weather patterns, and even major dust storms. …
Read MoreTired of hearing about hurricanes yet? It’s still awfully early in the season to feel that way, but you’re not wrong – despite predictions of a calmer season, it seems we have had quite a few pop up recently that have all been concerning. Erick is just the next. Erick …
Read MoreWhen you think of the end of July, the images that might come to mind are probably long, hot days, flash storms in the heat and weekends spend grilling outside or in the pool. What you may not think about is softball-sized hail from a freak storm, but it has …
Read MoreIt seems crazy to talk about what weather we can expect this time next year because there is literally no way to predict what it is going to be. However it has been coming up a lot in conversation lately, and there is a good reason – if predictions stay …
Read MoreAlmost all of Europe is experiencing intense heat this week as a major heatwave continues to lay waste to the country, resulting in triple-digit weather and record-breaking heat. If this sounds like something you read last month, you’re not wrong – in June and early July Europe saw a similar …
Read MoreThis past weekend was a scorcher, with the whole East Coast and parts of central US hitting record temperatures. Baltimore saw a staggering heat index of 122 degrees on Saturday evening, and they aren’t the only ones in triple digits. While this heatwave had been predicted for a while leading …
Read MoreDo you remember the Oroville Dam disaster of 2017? It caused nearly 190,000 people to be relocated and cost a stagger $1.1 billion in repairs for the state of California. While Oroville may be the first major dam failure we’ve seen recently, if extreme weather trends continue, it won’t be …
Read MoreCalifornia is a hotbed for earthquake activity, and this week was no exception. The state had 6 earthquakes within a 24-hour-period at the beginning of this week. While no one really thinks that the state is going to be removed via earthquake ‘Escape from LA’-style, it’s unnerving to have six …
Read MoreIf you thought the rain and the current heat wasn’t enough for you, get prepared this week – several major cities in the US are expected to be heating up, with record temperatures to be seen in the next few days and into the weekend. So turn up that air …
Read MoreThe state of Louisiana is soaked after being hit by Barry this weekend, the Category 1 hurricane which quickly weakened into a Tropical storm. Barry hit land as a hurricane on Saturday, but lost steam quickly over land, dropping back to a tropical storm, and eventually by Sunday afternoon being …
Read MoreIf you thought the US had a lock on dangerous, life-threatening tornadoes, think again – China just experienced an intense tornado last week that ripped through the province of Liaoning, killing six people and injuring 190. This is only one of many “extreme weather” incidence China has seen this year, …
Read MoreThe city of New Orleans is gearing up for Tropical Storm Barry to turn into a hurricane before it hits the coast this weekend, and parts of the city are already experiencing intense flooding. Multiple counties are under a flash flood warning, and at least one tornado warning has come …
Read MoreA flash flood emergency has been declared in New Orleans Wednesday as heavy rainfall inundated the city. Parts of the French Quarter are already flooded, and city offices are closed. Flooding of city streets forced all streetcars and buses to temporarily suspend service Wednesday morning. The heavy rainfall is associated …
Read MoreFolks in Anchorage, Alaska got a surprise gift on the Fourth of July from Mother Nature – a day that broke the heat records, with temperatures hitting 90 degrees. It was great news for those who wanted to grill out and enjoy some weather, but signs point to bigger issues. …
Read MoreGreat news for Hawaii coming from hurricane trackers! One of the first hurricanes of the season, Hurricane Barbara, has been downgraded from a category 4 storm to a category 2 storm this past week. Barbara is expected to dissipate before hitting the islands, though rain and wind are expected. Hurricane …
Read MoreIf you think the weather has been especially bad in the Midwest this year, you’re not wrong. Spring saw some of the worst tornado seasons in the past ten years with over 300 hitting ground in a two-month span. The skies have opened nearly every day, dumping water on small …
Read MoreMillions of Americans are gearing up to celebrate Independence Day Thursday, prepping fireworks, hot dogs, grills and more. But some Americans may need to watch out for thunderstorms, which are expected to hit a few areas of the country on the holiday. Which areas will be affected? Everyone is asking …
Read MoreOhio is having a rough time lately. Flooding has been a serious issue, and numerous tornados have plowed through the state this past spring. Now, they’re dealing with even more – parts of Northern Ohio have a mayfly invasion that’s so bad, local weather radar is picking it up. If …
Read MoreOn Sunday, the city of Guadalajara in southwestern Mexico experienced a freak hailstorm. The storm dumped up to five feet of ice in some areas of the city. Cars were swept away, some homes were reportedly damaged but luckily there are no reports of any injuries or deaths as a …
Read MoreScientists are getting good at predicting tornados – their spawning, their trajectory, and even the estimated damage. The time has gone up from 3 minutes to 14 when it comes to the creation of one. 14 minutes is enough to get your things and get to the shelter but doesn’t …
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