2021 set records for greenhouse gases
A new report shows that methane, the second-most potent greenhouse gas, set records in 2021. What You Need To Know Methane is 25 times as...
What to expect in the peak of Florida’s brush fire season
The calendar is quickly turning to late April, which means we are heading into the peak of Florida’s brush fire season. What You Need To...
‘Plogging’ the fitness craze to clean up the environment
We have celebrated Earth Day every April 22 since its inception in 1970. The holiday is a reminder that people should take care of the enviroment...
What is the shape of a raindrop
If I asked you to draw a raindrop, you would likely produce something similar to those pictured above. What You Need To Know Raindrops are...
A closer look at severe weather outlooks
You’ve seen the Spectrum News meteorologists talk about severe weather outlooks when stormy weather is in the forecast. They are issued by the Storm Prediction...
A helium and hydrogen shortage is impacting weather data
A helium and hydrogen shortage is causing some National Weather Service (NWS) offices to launch one weather balloon per day instead of two. What You...
Wildfires becoming more intense at night
Wildfires are a force of destruction, but a new study highlights fires are burning more intensely at night. After the sun sets, firefighters would usually...
Orlando embraces a new weather pattern
After several weeks of active weather, Orlando will finally see drier and calmer conditions return over the next stretch of days. What You Need To...
How do tornadoes form?
A tornado is a dramatic sight, and they happen more in the U.S. than anywhere else in the world–more than 1,000 in a typical year....
Colorado State forecasts another above-average season
Colorado State University released its first outlook for the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season on Thursday, April 7. Their researchers predict above-normal activity again. What You...