Dangerous, scorching heat across the West and across the US is poised to break hundreds of all-time records. The heatwave will be prompting heat alerts from the West to the upper Midwest and triggering red flag warnings from Arizona to Montana. Record-Setting Heat for the West Two hundred temperature records …
Read MoreDangerous weather from coast-to-coast: The West is under excessive heat warnings amid record-setting temps, while the Gulf Coast is under a tropical threat alert, hurricane season underway as tropical storm Bill forms. Dangerous heat for the West throughout the week If you live in the West, you’re in for a …
Read MoreAdd one more name to the list of the world’s oceans. In addition to the Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, and Arctic oceans, there is a new name for the body of water that encircles Antarctica: The Southern Ocean. National Geographic Officially Recognizes World’s Fifth Ocean The National Geographic Society has been …
Read MoreA rare “ring of fire” an annular solar eclipse happens this week on June 10. Find out where to watch to get the best views of this spectacle, as well as how to do so safely. “Ring of Fire” Solar Eclipse This Week In the morning skies of Thursday, June …
Read MoreThe heat is on as millions of Americans are under heat advisories across the contiguous 48 states. Meanwhile, thunderstorms will span much of the nation over the next three days, bringing the threat of severe weather and flash flooding. Millions Under Heat Advisories Across US The Northeast will be the …
Read MoreWith La Niña officially coming to an end, regions along the southern corridor of the US could see some relief from drought, but ENSO-neutral conditions could also have an effect on enhancing the Atlantic hurricane season. La Niña Over, Precipitation Could Ease Drought The NOAA has called an official end …
Read MoreA few days ago, the sun woke up from a years-long slumber, triggering the strongest geomagnetic storm observed in years. It’s the start of a new 11-year cycle that continues through 2030 and poses a huge threat to the Earth. Solar cycles, also called solar magnetic activity cycles, occur in …
Read MoreAre you ready for summer 2021? Here’s a preview of what weather conditions forecasters are predicting for the summer months in various regions of the country. Here’s a look at what you can expect this summer from around the country according to the latest predictions by the forecasters from AccuWeather …
Read MoreDepending on where you live, you will either experience a summerlike Memorial Day weekend or deal with soaking rain that could put a damper on your outdoor and barbecue plans. Here’s the weekend weather outlook. Memorial Day weekend is the fourth-busiest travel day of the year. Weather conditions could make …
Read MorePresident Joe Biden is doubling the amount of FEMA’s budget, investing $1 billion to help states prepare for extreme weather in advance of the 2021 hurricane season and a NASA initiative to capture better climate data. Biden Administration Invest $1 Billion for Extreme Weather Preparedness The Biden administration announced it …
Read MoreThe second and last supermoon of 2021 occurs on Wednesday, May 26. It coincides with a total lunar eclipse in some areas. Here’s what you need to know about this flower and blood moon and how to catch the best view. Flower Moon, Supermoon: Best Viewing Tips Those hoping to …
Read MoreThe Atlantic hurricane season begins on June 1 and forecasters predict an above-average year of tropical activity. Get prepared by becoming familiar with the meteorological terms relating to hurricanes we all should know. Get Ready for a Busy Hurricane Season The official start for the Atlantic hurricane season is June …
Read MoreStorms rolling through the central US and Gulf states Monday into Tuesday dumped as much as 18 inches in some areas leading to flash flooding and a state of emergency with more storms and rain coming the next 2 days. Parts of the Gulf Coast and the south-central US have …
Read MoreThe Weather Company released its latest predictions for the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season that foresees 2 more storms than those made by CSU’s meteorologists, as the official season start is only 2 weeks away. Another Hyperactive Atlantic Hurricane Season While all of the predictions from various meteorologists this year don’t …
Read MoreA report released last week has found that China’s greenhouse gas emissions were higher than the entirety of the rest of the developed world–combined. China’s CO2 Emissions Out of Control? A report published and released last week by the Rhodium Group–a top independent research organization specializing in matters involving China, …
Read MoreThe NCEI, part of the NOAA, released its latest set of 30-year Climate Normals, revealing a “new” normal that shows most of the United States is getting hotter, the West is getting drier, and the East is getting wetter. New normal shows the US getting warmer The National Centers for …
Read MoreTropical cyclones that strike the United States in the North Atlantic are remaining stronger after making landfall, new research has found, suggesting these storms could cause greater destruction in areas farther from the coast. A troubling trend in hurricanes making landfall in the US, new research finds New research has …
Read MoreNearly all of the world’s glaciers, about 220,000, are melting at an accelerated pace, far faster than scientists have previously anticipated or measured, as a new study finds melt has “doubled over the past decades.” The World’s Glaciers Are Melting Twice as Fast as Scientists Predicted A study published this …
Read MoreBaseball- to softball-sized hail from a trio of separate hailstorms on Wednesday punched holes through roofs in Texas and Oklahoma, leaving what insurance experts predict will certainly exceed $1 billion in damages. Three Separate Hailstorms Devastate Texas and Oklahoma Late Wednesday afternoon, a trio of hailstorms rolled across the border …
Read MoreThe month of May can be one of the most turbulent months for weather conditions, not only bringing the highest risk of tornadoes of the year but can bring severe weather, tropical storms, hot or cold, and even snow. May Brings Highest Risk of the Year for Tornadoes The highest …
Read MoreCould AI save lives? That’s what meteorologists hope as they bet big on artificial intelligence tools. The National Science Foundation has invested $20 million to launch a new AI inititiate. They hope to create trustworthy forecasting using sophisticated AI that will revolutionizing weather predictions. The NSF Funds Creation of New …
Read MoreSpeaking before 40 world leaders in a virtual climate summit on Thursday, President Biden said that the US will commit to cutting its greenhouse gas emissions by 50-52% by 2030 and “net-zero emissions…no later than 2050.” US to cut carbon emissions by 50-52% by 2030 The United States is hosting …
Read MoreMany municipalities are phasing out the use of outdoor weather sirens, also called tornado sirens. But is this wise? Is it even legal to do this? In this article, we’ll look at the legalities, as well as the reasons behind the move. Are tornado sirens outdated? Will tornado sirens soon …
Read MoreThe original forecast called for a warmer spring, but the latest 6-10-day outlook from the National Weather Service shows chilly weather setting in and that means more snow and fewer tornadoes. Colder April weather pattern to bring more snow and fewer tornadoes Colder air will be settling in over the …
Read MoreForecasters are warning that the Western US could be facing what scientists are calling a megadrought. It could be the most severe in modern history–and the region may be on the precipice of suffering permanent drought. US could be entering the most severe drought on record In 2000, the western …
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