The wettest day in every state
We’ve all heard the saying “April showers bring May flowers,” but when do we see the biggest deluges and downpours? It’s not April. The warmer...
Fiona and Ian retired from the list of Atlantic names
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) Hurricane Committee has retired Fiona and Ian from the rotating list of Atlantic tropical cyclone names. What You Need To...
the first American woman in space
When it comes to pioneers of space exploration, the conversation has to include Sally Ride. The physicist and southern California native was the first American...
Prescribed burns: Fighting fire with fire
Have you ever heard the expression “fighting fire with fire?” In its most literal sense, it can describe the practice of igniting prescribed fires to...
Derecho to bring widespread severe potential Sunday evening
A significant storm system is expected to move through the southern Plains beginning Sunday evening and overnight, bringing the potential for damaging winds, embedded tornadoes,...
What they are and how to fix them
Radar is one of the most important tools that meteorologists, or those interested in the weather, use on a day-to-day basis. Not only does radar...
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...
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....
The highs and lows of the Mississippi River
The “Mighty Mississippi” is the second-longest, most powerful river in North America. Its turbulent history involves devastating floods and blistering droughts. What You Need To...
Afraid of the weather? These are common weather phobias
A lot of us hate different types of weather. Someone from the south may hate the cold, while someone from up north might hate the...