Globe’s Warmest April Is 11th Straight Record Month, NOAA And NASA Found
April was Earth’s warmest on record, the latest in a stretch of monthly heat marks going back almost a year, according to newly-released data from four different agencies. New month, another record: In a report released Tuesday, NOAA found April’s globally averaged temperature was 2.38 degrees Fahrenheit above the 20th century average, and about 0.32 degrees warmer than […]
Tornadoes Hit Southern Michigan; Rare Tornado Emergency Declared, FedEx Facility Damaged
A second round of tornadoes in as many days left major damage in parts of Michigan and several other states Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. A FedEx facility in Portage, Michigan, sustained heavy damage with as many as 50 people trapped inside Tuesday night after an EF2 tornado struck the town. It was one of […]
Hurricane Season Is One Month Away. Here’s How Things Look Right Now
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season is only one month away, and signs continue to point to one of the most active seasons on record. Atlantic hot tub: The entire North Atlantic Ocean has been breaking daily warm records for over a year, according to University of Miami tropical scientist Brian McNoldy. In particular, the strip of water […]
Category 6 Sets Its Sights Over the Rainbow
This rainbow appears unusually low in the sky because it has formed early in the afternoon, rather than toward sunset. For a rainbow to form, water droplets must be present in the air in front of an observer and the sun must be shining from behind the observer. Rainbows result from the refraction and reflection […]
What Makes A Storm Severe? There’s Three Criteria You Might Not Know
You might hear about a storm system producing severe weather, but when it comes to thunderstorms, specific criteria must be satisfied for a storm to be deemed “severe”. Here’s a quick rundown of each, though note only one of the three needs to be met: 1. Hail Must Be Quarter-Sized Or Larger That’s about 1 […]
Total solar eclipse wows North America. Clouds part just in time for most
A chilly, midday darkness fell across North America on Monday as a total solar eclipse raced across the continent, thrilling those lucky enough to behold the spectacle through clear skies. Street lights blinked on and the planets came into view, as the moon shrouded the sun for a few minutes across the land. Dogs howled, frogs croaked and some […]
7 Things You Should Never Forget When Tornadoes Strike
Tornadoes can be a year-round threat for many states. Here’s a refresher on what’s most important to remember when tornadoes threaten your home. The tips below were provided by Dr. Greg Forbes, a retired severe weather expert at The Weather Channel, and NOAA’s Storm Prediction Center. 1. Figure out a safe place to ride out the storm […]
Most Active Three Months For Tornadoes In The US Starts In April
Tornadoes can strike certain parts of the U.S. at any time of year, but April, May and June are overwhelmingly the most active when it comes to thunderstorms spawning these destructive forces of nature. Here’s a look at several reasons why these springtime months are such a dangerous time of year for tornadoes. Spring’s tornado […]
How Late Into Spring The Last Snow Of The Season Typically Occurs
Snow has been in short supply for many areas this season, but it may be too early to put away the snow gear. March or April is when the last snowfall of the season occurs for many: The map below shows that for much of the Northeast, Midwest and Plains, the last measurable snow (at least […]
Multi-Day Threat Of Severe Weather, Including Possible Tornadoes, Expected In South
At a Glance Strong to severe storms in the South could produce a few tornadoes, large hail and wind damage into the weekend as an intensifying low-pressure system tracks eastward. Heavy rainfall from the storms might also produce localized flash flooding. This multi-day threat of severe weather begins later Thursday: Severe storms from the next system […]