Think You’re Safe from Lightning Indoors? Not Always—Here’s How to Stay Protected
Indoors Doesn’t Always Mean Out of Danger When a thunderstorm rolls in, the first piece of safety advice you’ll hear is, “Get inside.” And that’s absolutely right—being indoors is far safer than being out in the open. But what many people don’t realize is that lightning can still pose a threat even after you’ve taken […]
Why Allergy Seasons Are Getting Longer—and Sneezier
Climate Change Is Turning a Seasonal Problem Into a Year-Round Struggle If you feel like your seasonal allergies are hitting earlier, lasting longer, and becoming harder to manage, you’re not imagining things. Changing temperatures brought on by climate change are directly affecting the length and severity of allergy seasons. In many parts of the country, […]
Flash Flood Emergencies: 4 Things to Know About This Rare but Life-Threatening Warning
Not Your Average Flood Warning Flood alerts are issued fairly often, but a Flash Flood Emergency is something entirely different. This rare and extreme warning signals a life-threatening situation where severe, often catastrophic flooding is either happening or about to happen. While standard flood warnings give people time to prepare, a flash flood emergency means […]
Not All Tornado Warnings Are the Same—Here’s What You Should Know
Every Warning Means Danger, But Some Mean Immediate Action When a tornado warning is issued, it’s easy to assume they all carry the same level of urgency. But not all tornado warnings are created equal. While every tornado warning should be taken seriously, some come with added language or classifications that indicate a higher level […]
How Meteorologists Describe Hail Sizes—From Peas to DVDs
Why Hail Size Matters in Weather Forecasts Hail might seem like just another form of frozen precipitation, but the size of hailstones can tell you a lot about the severity of a storm. That’s why meteorologists use everyday objects to describe hail sizes in terms we all understand. From tiny pellets to baseballs and even […]
Tropical Forests Under Pressure: New Study Shows They’re Struggling to Keep Pace with Climate Change
A Critical Ecosystem at Risk Tropical forests are often referred to as the lungs of the planet, playing a vital role in absorbing carbon dioxide, regulating temperatures, and supporting incredible biodiversity. But according to a new study, these ecosystems are increasingly struggling to keep up with the pace of climate change. While tropical forests have […]
What We Learned from Hurricane Helene: The Most Surprising Revelations in the Final Report
A Storm That Defied Expectations When Hurricane Helene formed in the Atlantic, early forecasts suggested it would be a relatively routine storm. But as it developed, Helene proved to be anything but predictable. Now, with the release of its final report, meteorologists and emergency officials are taking a closer look at just how unusual this […]
The Speed of Tornadoes: From Racing Down Highways to Crawling Like a Snail
Why Tornado Speeds Vary So Much Tornadoes are among nature’s most unpredictable forces, and their speed can range from rapid and destructive to slow and meandering. While some twisters tear across the landscape at highway speeds, others move at a much slower pace, causing destruction over a prolonged period. The speed of a tornado depends […]
How Climate Change Is Making Space More Crowded for Satellites
How Climate Change Is Making Space More Crowded for Satellites Why Satellites Are Losing Orbital Space Climate change is often associated with rising temperatures, extreme weather, and melting ice caps, but its effects extend beyond Earth’s surface. Scientists have discovered that changes in the atmosphere are also impacting the space environment, making it harder for […]
Why a Longer Growing Season Means a Longer Allergy Season in 172 Cities
How Climate Change Is Extending Allergy Season For millions of allergy sufferers, the arrival of spring no longer just signals a short period of sneezing and congestion—it marks the beginning of an allergy season that now lasts longer than ever. Climate change is causing warmer temperatures and shifting weather patterns, leading to an extended growing […]