Hurricane Dora Taking Unusually Long Pacific Voyage As ‘Ghost Of Eugene’ Brings Shower Chance To L.A.
While the Atlantic Basin continues its hurricane season slumber, a pair of Pacific systems, Hurricane Dora and the remnants of Tropical Storm Eugene, are interesting in several aspects. An abundance of dry, sinking air is currently keeping the lid on development in the tropical Atlantic Basin, despite record warm ocean water for this time of […]
Two supermoons in August mean double the stargazing fun
Catch the first show Tuesday evening as the full moon rises in the southeast, appearing slightly brighter and bigger than normal. The cosmos is offering up a double feature in August: a pair of supermoons culminating in a rare blue moon. Catch the first show Tuesday evening as the full moon rises in the southeast, […]
Atlantic Disturbance Could Become A Tropical Depression Before Reaching Caribbean
A disturbance tracking through the central Atlantic could form into a tropical depression over the next several days as it marches closer to the Caribbean. The disturbance, which rolled off the coast of Africa on Monday, will make its long voyage westward across the open Atlantic over the next week. Possible NHC DevelopmentThis system has […]
Major Fire Near Athens Contained But Europe’s Heat Wave Keeps Authorities On Alert
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece’s Fire Service intensified water drops west of Athens where a huge blaze was contained overnight, as authorities braced Thursday for a new round of extreme weather. Seven firefighting planes and nine helicopters were operating in the area, including four planes sent from Italy and France as part of a European […]
Why Have Some South Carolina Beaches Had Such Beautiful Blue Water Lately?
The waters along South Carolina’s Grand Strand have been a gorgeous blue as of late, prompting some visitors to make comparisons to the Caribbean. It’s called the blue water phenomenon — waters are clearer due to a lack of storms. Water temperatures play a role in the water’s color as well. Oceans Are Changing Colors, […]
Smarter: Should Your Window Fan Face In or Out?
For the first eight years I lived in New York City, I managed to do the near impossible: I hardly turned my AC on in the summer. Part of it was practicality. I was barely making enough money in the first few years, and I wanted to keep my electricity costs low. Second and perhaps […]
History-making heat set to spread after weekend of triple-digit temperatures
The center of the heat wave is expected to move eastward Monday, with extreme temperatures continuing through at least next weekend. A history-making heat wave that baked Southern U.S. communities with triple-digit temperatures over the weekend will offer little relief this week and could spread dangerous conditions farther across the Sun Belt. About a third […]
Earthquake Off The Alaska Coast Triggers Brief Tsunami Advisory, Sending Some Residents to Shelters
The earthquake was felt widely throughout the Aleutian Islands, the Alaskan Peninsula and Cook Inlet regions, according to the Alaska Earthquake Center. In Kodiak, Alaska, sirens warned of a possible tsunami and sent people driving to shelters late at night, according to video posted to social media. The United States Geological Survey wrote in a […]
The year of wildfire smoke: Why the U.S. faces a brutal season
Wildfire season hasn’t officially started in the U.S., but a Stanford analysis found it already qualifies as the worst on record by smoke exposure per person. It’s the summer of smoke with no end in sight. Canadian wildfires sent so much smoke into U.S. cities in June that this season already qualifies as the worst […]
NOAA Launches New, More Accurate Hurricane Forecast Model
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) launched a new model for hurricane forecasts this season called the Hurricane Analysis and Forecast System (HAFS). According to a press release, HAFS is as good at forecasting storm intensity as existing NOAA models but is better at predicting rapid intensification. The model is also 10%-15% better at […]