2022 Florida Lightning Capital
Florida has often claimed the title of “Lightning Capital of the United States.” According to a new annual report released by Vaisala, 2022 was no...
The coldest temperature in every state
In late December, an Arctic blast brought a bitter chill across the U.S. that led to new daily record low temperatures leading up to Christmas....
How the ‘northern lights’ happen
Shimmering curtains of green, purple and red… the northern lights, or aurora borealis, seem almost magical. We know how these light shows happen, but they’re...
What it’s like covering an erupting volcano Mauna Loa
The eruption of the Mauna Loa volcano on Hawaii’s Big Island captivated the nation and world. The volcano erupted on Nov. 27. It is the first time...
A Christmas week storm brings rain, snow, wind and cold
As millions prepare for the Christmas holiday weekend, we are tracking a winter storm that will disrupt travel plans from the Plains to the Midwest...
The Geminid meteor shower faces a still-bright moon
The Geminid meteor shower is often one of the better shows of the year, but this go-around may not be as promising thanks to last...
Stay lit all season with these safety tips
Decking the halls indoors can be done comfortably in either rain or shine, but that’s not exactly true for those decorating outdoors. While the weather...
The full ‘Cold Moon’ makes Mars disappear on Dec. 7
December’s full moon happens the night of Wednesday, Dec. 7, and it’ll perform a disappearing act with Mars for many North America skywatchers. What You...
Deadline for NOAA’s 2023 Urban Heat Island program nears
If it felt hotter for you this summer than normal, you’re not wrong. The period of June to Aug. 2022 was the second-hottest meteorological summer...
Gift ideas for weather geeks
The holiday season is here, and you might know somebody who would appreciate a weather-related gift, but you don’t know where to start. After all,...