When does a hurricane make landfall?
Hurricane landfall, as with real estate, is all about location, location, location. However, the definition of “landfall” can be more technical than practical. What You...
The storm that can produce green skies
Most people have heard the saying “red sky at night, sailors’ delight, red sky at morning, sailors take warning.” But what about when the sky...
Seville, Spain has started naming heat waves
We are all familiar with naming hurricanes and ranking them by category, but now there’s a push to do the same with heat waves. What...
Your body’s own air conditioning system
While much of the nation is sweltering under the summer’s intense heat, have you ever wondered how we humans and other animals stay cool when...
When the first hurricane normally forms in the Atlantic
July has been relatively quiet in the tropics thanks to strong winds aloft and dry, dusty air coming off the coast of Africa. Strong winds...
Summer heat continues, but not everywhere
While the extreme heat across parts of Europe and the Central U.S. remains big in the headlines, other parts of the planet continue to see...
Stay cool as summer heat takes over
This week is a scorcher as high temperatures stay above the average for this time of the year. What You Need To Know Many cities...
What do you consider hot? It depends where you live
Have you ever seen an alert on your phone for a Heat Advisory or Excessive Heat Warning? Chances are you have, but how often you...
Hot weather may be causing you sleepless nights
Hot weather could be preventing you from getting a good night’s sleep. Scientists in Denmark found that increases in nighttime temperatures have a harmful effect...
This is where you can always find a ‘Hurricane’ in the U.S.
Two cities in the United States have the name “Hurricane,” and if you think they’re on the coast… think again. What You Need To Know...