How the 2023 hurricane season stacks up so far
We’ve passed the statistical peak of the hurricane season in the Atlantic, but the 2023 season was far from quiet- even with an emerging El...
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...
Tracking Lee
Tropical Storm Lee formed in the central Atlantic on Tuesday, becoming the twelfth named storm of the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season. What You Need To...
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...
True colors: Ocean hues are changing
Blue is the hallmark color of the sea. After all, many of the world’s most pristine bodies of water are famous for their alluring blue...
Rare comet to pass Earth for first time in 50,000 years
Later this month, Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) could be visible to the naked eye in dark night skies. It has an orbital period of roughly...
Ian will make landfall in South Carolina on Friday
Hurricane Ian made landfall in southwest Florida on Wednesday afternoon, the first hurricane to make landfall in the continental U.S. this year. Its first landfall...
Using artificial intelligence to predict lightning strikes
The saying goes, “you never know when lightning will strike.” That may no longer be true thanks to computer learning and a space-based lightning monitoring...
Hurricane Elsa racing through the eastern Caribbean
Elsa became a hurricane this morning and continues to race through the eastern Caribbean. Maximum sustained winds remain at 85 mph. What You Need To Know...
Why is Tuesday night’s Supermoon so special?
So many of us look up and watch the moon, and tonight’s moon is giving us a special show! It will be the second, and...