June did not deliver as much rain to Central Florida
It’s rainy season in Florida, and we are pretty accustomed to the daily deluge of downpours and storms across the peninsula each afternoon. While there...
Forecasting just got supercharged
The future of weather forecasting just got an enormous boost. Last week, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) introduced two new supercomputers with the goal...
Florida’s tricky fireworks forecast
Every July Fourth, eyes turn to the skies to see if the rain and storms will clear in time for the local fireworks. But forecasting...
Crossover storms: Same storm, different ocean
How often do tropical storms cross from one ocean basin to another, and do they keep the same name? What You Need To Know Tropical...
Tropical Storm Colin spins up off the Carolinas
A weak area of low pressure just off the Southeast coast suddenly became better organized Friday night. It was enough to become Tropical Storm Colin...
Tropical Storm Bonnie forms in the southwestern Caribbean
Potential Tropical Storm Two has finally become Tropical Storm Bonnie, the second named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season. What You Need To Know Bonnie...
Understanding Upward Lightning
While upward lightning isn’t extremely rare, it’s a beautiful sight and tough to capture on camera. What You Need To Know It occurs when there...
Where July hurricanes typically develop
We are going into the second month of hurricane season, which means conditions overall become more favorable for tropical development. What You Need To Know...
Which tasty treat can withstand the summer heat?
One of the best things to do on a hot summer afternoon is to grab a cold treat from the local ice cream shop or...
Who GOES there? GOES-18 begins testing phase
On March 1, NASA launched a new Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite, GOES-18. This satellite will eventually cover the Western United States and Eastern Pacific Ocean...