Nicole forms northeast of the Bahamas
Subtropical Storm Nicole formed in the southwestern Atlantic on the morning of Nov. 7, becoming the fourteenth named storm of the season. What You Need...
A short history of daylight saving time
Twice a year, most of the U.S. adjusts to time moving forward in the spring and back again in the fall. But where did the...
Radar can see more than rain and snow
From rain to snow to hail, even smoke plumes and tornado debris, radar can see a lot. But it can also spot things that aren’t...
Adventuring on one of Alaska’s glaciers
Matanuska Glacier is one of Alaska’s most accessible glaciers. What You Need To Know Matanuska Glacier is the largest glacier in the U.S. that people...
6 times tropical cyclones devastated the U.S. in November
We have finally made it to the last month of the Atlantic hurricane season. Even though activity decreases during November, we have still seen some...
What happens when adverse weather cancels an event?
Many event organizers and business owners use weather insurance to protect their event or business. What You Need To Know Organizers can purchase weather insurance...
Afraid of the weather? These are common weather phobias
A lot of us hate different types of weather. Someone from the south may hate the cold, while someone from up north might hate the...
NASA needs your help identifying electric ‘sprites’
It’s one of the least understood phenomena in earth’s atmosphere, and now NASA is asking for your help to better understand it. They’re called ‘sprites’...
Looking back at Superstorm Sandy
Bright and beautiful conditions are in the forecast for much of the Northeast on Saturday, but that wasn’t the case 10 years ago when one...
Can you trust your car thermometer? Yes and no
Have you ever sat in your car on a sizzling summer day and snapped a picture of the temperature on your dashboard? It’s hard not...