How the ‘northern lights’ happen
Shimmering curtains of green, purple and red… the northern lights, or aurora borealis, seem almost magical. We know how these light shows happen, but they’re...
What it’s like covering an erupting volcano Mauna Loa
The eruption of the Mauna Loa volcano on Hawaii’s Big Island captivated the nation and world. The volcano erupted on Nov. 27. It is the first time...
Deicing is a necessary procedure to ensure a safe flight
Last call for boarding! Air travel maybe stressful for some and eventful for others, no matter what time of the year it is. Although the...
A Christmas week storm brings rain, snow, wind and cold
As millions prepare for the Christmas holiday weekend, we are tracking a winter storm that will disrupt travel plans from the Plains to the Midwest...
Who might see a white Christmas this year?
Christmas is just a week away, and who may have snow on the ground for the holiday is becoming clearer. What You Need To Know Relatively...
The Geminid meteor shower faces a still-bright moon
The Geminid meteor shower is often one of the better shows of the year, but this go-around may not be as promising thanks to last...
Weather system creates blizzard conditions and severe storms
A large storm system will bring everything from blizzard conditions to severe thunderstorms as it trudges across the country this week. What You Need To...
Stay lit all season with these safety tips
Decking the halls indoors can be done comfortably in either rain or shine, but that’s not exactly true for those decorating outdoors. While the weather...
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...
Top tropical cyclones outside of Atlantic hurricane season
The Atlantic hurricane season has ended, but that doesn’t mean we can’t see storms form. What You Need To Know 60 tropical storms and hurricanes...