How to beat the urban heat
As cities expand, the fast path to growth and urbanization usually means replacing natural land with new roads, more pavement and buildings. The problem? Unshaded...
Why cities always seem windier
Wind gusts reaching up to and over 20 mph may constitute as a “breezy day” for some. But that wind forecast gets turbo-charged for those...
A long-term problem with a short list of solutions
It’s a disaster that lasts for years and can cost billions. Droughts can become tough to get out of, and the amount of rain needed...
How the Pacific Ocean regulates our climate
New research from earth scientists shows that the Pacific Ocean plays a significant role in our climate regulation, lowering greenhouse gases. What You Need To Know...
Are there more tornadoes now than there used to be?
2023 got off to a fast start for severe weather, especially for tornadoes. The number of known tornadoes in recent years is higher than it...
Strong geomagnetic storm Sunday night
NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center says that a strong geomagnetic storm is underway, meaning the northern lights, or aurora borealis, could be visible for much of...
The Lyrid meteor shower peaks Saturday night
The annual Lyrid meteor shower peaks this weekend. What You Need To Know You may see 10 to 15 meteors per hour in ideal conditions...
What happens when Doppler radar goes dark
You’re at home on a hot summer day and you made plans to have your child’s birthday party at the park this afternoon. Suddenly, you...
How monster movies are born out of monster storms
Stormy weather and the attempted control of it has been at the heart of monster movies since their inception. What You Need To Know Godzilla was...
Plant zones are shifting as winters warm
Plants in gardens and fields survive and thrive based on the weather where they grow. But as the coldest temperatures of winter gradually warm, those...