The Perseid meteor shower peaks this weekend
One of the best meteor showers of the year peaks this weekend. And, unlike last year, we won’t have a full moon making the sky...
Coriolis effect storms winds ocean currents
One of the most important topics we learn in weather, the Coriolis effect, isn’t talked about enough. What You Need To Know Earth’s rotation causes...
New hurricane forecast model rolls out ahead of peak season
Better weather models should lead better forecasts and that’s the projected outcome for NOAA’s new hurricane forecast model, the Hurricane Analysis and Forecast System (HAFS)....
Gulf of Mexico ‘dead zone’ smaller than average this summer
Every year, water pollution from throughout the Mississippi River basin finds its way into the Gulf of Mexico, creating a “dead zone” in the summer....
How to get the best sunrise & sunset shot
Some of my favorite nature photos are those taken at sunrise and sunset. But how does one capture such vivid colors during these times? I...
Death Valley’s heat doesn’t keep away the visitors
Death Valley is one of the hottest places on Earth, but that doesn’t stop people from visiting. What You Need To Know Death Valley received...
Predicting landslides through artificial intelligence
Landslides cause massive destruction and happen all over the world. However, a team of scientists and engineers at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)...
Dangerous heat set to scorch much of the U.S. this week
Heat will remain hot in the headlines across much of the nation this week. The large heat dome affecting much of the southern U.S. will...
Here’s the ‘T’ on Rex blocks
Weather patterns flow when high and low pressure systems work in tangent. As one concedes its power, the other gains dominance for a time before...
The lows of blocking high weather patterns
High pressure systems typically bring blue skies, sunshine and a light breeze- all the most desired conditions. Its positive connotations make it more favorable than...