What is light pollution?
If you live in or near a crowded city and have tried to see the stars or a meteor shower in the night sky, you...
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 the Southeast. It’s all part...
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. Yet, there’s another danger that’s...
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 see tropical systems as often...
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 finding these popular constellations. Do...
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 two-thirds of the country this...
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 To Know A full moon...
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 To Know Wildfire smoke can...
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 a cup of coffee is...
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 the significant rain threat and...