Tag : Hawaii

What is light pollution?

If you live in or near a crowded city and have tried to see the stars or a meteor shower…

8 months ago

Tornado field campaign wraps up research

Over the last two years, meteorologists with the NOAA’s National Severe Storms Laboratory (NSSL) have studied tornadoes up close in…

8 months ago

Why tropical cyclones increase the threat of tornadoes

Tropical cyclones come with a handful of impacts- powerful winds, heavy rainfall and numerous coastal hazards being the most notable.…

8 months ago

The most destructive hurricanes to hit the Northeast U.S.

When you think of destructive hurricanes, you rarely think of the Northeast. Even though that part of the U.S. doesn’t…

8 months ago

Find these popular constellations

Stargazing is a fun activity you can do year-round. To make it more fun, try mapping out the sky and…

8 months ago

Record-breaking heat takes hold for parts of the U.S.

Even though Sept. 1 marked the start of meteorological fall, temperatures will say otherwise as record-breaking heat scorches the eastern…

8 months ago

Wednesday’s Blue Supermoon is joined by a few planets

We get a bonus full moon this month, and it’s the last “blue moon” until May 2026. What You Need…

8 months ago

The ways wildfire smoke affects your health

Wildfires do a great deal of damage not only to the environment but also to our health. What You Need…

8 months ago

Why weather in the ‘Coffee Belt’ is so important

Whether it’s first thing in the morning, a mid-afternoon pick-me-up or your dessert at night, it’s safe to say that…

8 months ago

The correlation between storms and earthquakes

Millions across Southern California and the Southwest hunkered down prior to Tropical Storm Hilary’s arrival. While alerts warned the public about…

8 months ago