The worst June tropical systems in recorded history
It’s the first official month of hurricane season. In June, most tropical systems only form into depressions or storms because we don’t have the right...
NHC director urges people to be ready for hurricane season
With hurricane season underway, the National Hurricane Center is reinforcing its message for people and families to stay vigilant and prepared for whatever occurs now...
Over nine years since last EF-5 tornado in the United States
Joplin, Mo.; Moore, Okla.; Greensburg, Kan.; these areas are synonymous with EF-5 tornadoes that decimated the cities and killed several of its residents. An EF-5...
Tau Herculids meteor shower will be ‘all or nothing’
Meteor showers are harder to predict than rain showers, and that’s especially true for the one potentially coming up Monday night into early Tuesday morning....
More than rain can affect race day
Even people who aren’t fans of car racing know that rain means trouble, but that’s not the only weather that makes racing teams scramble to...
Remnants of Agatha have a low chance of redeveloping
The National Hurricane Center is monitoring a low chance of tropical development in the Gulf of Mexico within the next five days. In this case,...
How to avoid social media hype this hurricane season
Hurricane season begins on June 1, and it does not take long for “weather enthusiasts” to start posting misleading information when it comes to the...
Finding his way among the stars
We are celebrating Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month with a look at innovative Native Hawaiian master navigator, Nainoa Thompson. Thompson is...
From high heat to bitter cold, birds can handle it all
You may be surprised to learn that our backyard birds are quite hardy animals when it comes to enduring very hot and very cold conditions....
NOAA forecasters predict an above-average hurricane season
Just like Colorado State’s forecast from early April, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is calling for another above-normal number of storms this hurricane...