Quiet season hurricanes can still be impactful
Evidence of an emerging El Niño is leading forecasters to predict a less active hurricane season in the Atlantic this year. But that doesn’t mean that...
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...
5 simple ways to run your A/C less this summer
Help your air conditioner help you stay cool this summer. Check out these things that you can do today to take some pressure off your...
Increasing U.S. temperatures have led to more mosquito days
The warm weather months are a time of outdoor fun, from hiking to water activities. But there’s one thing that can make it dreadful –...
Learn about the greenhouse gases
We often associate the rise of greenhouse gases with climate change. But exactly how do greenhouse gases affect our atmosphere? What You Need To Know...
The innovative career of Dr. Roger Wakimoto
It may seem like an unbelievable problem, but thunderstorms used to send planes mysteriously crashing to the ground, with tragic consequences. From just 1975 to...
Is there a weather and pain connection?
May is the time for recognizing and spreading awareness about a widespread disease that impacts millions. I’m talking about arthritis, and you might wonder if there...
Difference in hurricanes, typhoons and cyclones
You probably know what a hurricane is, but what about a typhoon? Or a cyclone? Basically, if you know what hurricanes are, you know what...
Average date of the first tropical storm and hurricane
The Atlantic hurricane season often starts off relatively quiet, for reasons ranging from strong winds aloft to dry, dusty air coming off the coast of Africa....
Ellison Onizuka: First Asian American Astronaut
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Ellison Onizuka’s may not be the first name you think of when you hear about space exploration. But he forged...