Tag : Weather Stories

The rise and fall of the land

We’ve all heard of ocean tides, but have you ever heard of Earth tides? Yes, just like the ocean, the…

2 years ago

March was unusually stormy and warm for Central Florida

While extensive rainfall is atypical for Central Florida during the month of March, last month delivered the region much needed…

2 years ago

Frisky storms roll in this weekend

Get ready for storms packing an attitude in Central Florida. We’re set to track storms, potentially bringing us torrential rain,…

2 years ago

Near-record heat on Thursday, followed by the return of rain

Get ready to feel some hot temperatures on Thursday before rain returns to the area. A cold front is eyeing…

2 years ago

Warmer springs lead to longer allergy and mosquito seasons

Temperatures have climbed higher and higher in the spring season for most of the country over the past half-century. While…

2 years ago

Eunice Foote: The climate science pioneer

In the 1800s, it was hard for women to receive recognition for their work in any field, but one woman’s…

2 years ago

March rains put a big dent in the Florida drought

A very active March has led to beneficial rainfall, putting a big dent in the drought and reducing the risk…

2 years ago

A portal to another galaxy? No, it’s a fallstreak hole

It looks like a UFO or some strange portal to another world, but it's actually an unusual phenomenon known as…

2 years ago

Tornado rips through New Orleans and its suburbs, killing 1

ARABI, La. — A tornado tore through parts of New Orleans and its suburbs Tuesday night, flipping cars and ripping…

2 years ago

How the gravity of the moon affects our tides

If you soak in the sun from the same spot on the beach all day, you might notice the water…

2 years ago