Tag : Massachusetts

Breaking down the Omega block

The Omega block weather pattern may be all Greek to some, but it is actually one of the more popular…

10 months ago

The highs and lows of blocking patterns

Areas of high and low pressure are essentially responsible for creating our weather conditions. The movement and interaction between each…

10 months ago

Heat waves can occur in our oceans

Heat waves don’t just occur over land. They can also happen in our oceans and last for long periods. What…

10 months ago

How heat domes fuel sweltering weather

Summer is here, and the heat is on.  The reason some regions are dealing with scorching temperatures and hot weather…

10 months ago

What is a heat burst?

A heat burst is a rare phenomenon that makes temperatures spike during the evening or nighttime. Along with a dramatic…

10 months ago

Revolutionizing EVs with nickel chemistry

Electric vehicles are becoming more common on our roads today. So efforts are underway to make the EV lithium-ion batteries…

10 months ago

The many shapes and sizes of a hurricane

Tropical cyclones come in all shapes and sizes. Some are big, some are small. Some are strong, and some are…

10 months ago

Home runs and warm air: Weather’s impact on baseball

The crack of a bat, the cheering of a crowd and the vendor guy yelling “hot dogs here, get yer…

10 months ago

Hurricane forecasting is for the birds

Feathered forecasters might be better than people at predicting the hurricane season.  What You Need To Know Veeries are songbirds…

10 months ago

ALERTCalifornia a new tool in natural disaster preparedness

States around the country are using new technology to mitigate natural disasters, from wildfires to flooding. California is expanding a…

10 months ago