How to beat the urban heat
As cities expand, the fast path to growth and urbanization usually means replacing natural land with new roads, more pavement and buildings. The problem? Unshaded...
Why cities always seem windier
Wind gusts reaching up to and over 20 mph may constitute as a “breezy day” for some. But that wind forecast gets turbo-charged for those...
A long-term problem with a short list of solutions
It’s a disaster that lasts for years and can cost billions. Droughts can become tough to get out of, and the amount of rain needed...
How the Pacific Ocean regulates our climate
New research from earth scientists shows that the Pacific Ocean plays a significant role in our climate regulation, lowering greenhouse gases. What You Need To Know...
Strong geomagnetic storm Sunday night
NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center says that a strong geomagnetic storm is underway, meaning the northern lights, or aurora borealis, could be visible for much of...
What happens when Doppler radar goes dark
You’re at home on a hot summer day and you made plans to have your child’s birthday party at the park this afternoon. Suddenly, you...
How monster movies are born out of monster storms
Stormy weather and the attempted control of it has been at the heart of monster movies since their inception. What You Need To Know Godzilla was...
NASA says climate change will make air travel more dangerous
A NASA report reveals that air travel could face a bumpy future due to climate change, but a new invention could help. What You Need...
What you can do today
Hurricane season, just knowing a destructive storm could make its way to your area anytime within these six months can bring feelings of fear and...
The making of a weather model
Whether you’re familiar with them or not, we’ve all seen data from weather models. You see them in temperatures or rain chances on a weather app, or...