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...
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...
A lesser known factor for storm surge
Storm surge is one of the primary threats when hurricanes make landfall, and there are a lot of factors involved in how high the surge...
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...
Miami-Dade County saw its first ever Excessive Heat Warning
This past weekend, the National Weather Service issued its first ever Excessive Heat Warning for Miami-Dade County. South Florida always feels brutal heat and humidity...
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 temperature increase, it’s also associated...
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 weak. No two are exactly...
The history of forecasting hurricanes
Since the modern satellite era began in the 1960s, advancements in weather observations and forecasting have become exponential. Today, NASA’s satellites can take high-resolution images...
The science behind contrails
If you look up in the sky during a sunny day, you might see long, skinny looking clouds coming from behind planes. Those are contrails,...
Making public tornado shelters more accessible
Meteorologists often harp on tornado safety and knowing where your safe place is during severe weather. Any time you turn on the news during tornado...