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 DevelopmentT​his 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 […]

Vermont governor seeks major disaster declaration from White House as state braces for more storms – as it happened

Vermont governor formally submits request to President Biden for major disaster declarationDays after devastating rainfall deluged Vermont and with more severe storms on the way, Phil Scott, the state’s governor, said he is seeking an additional major disaster declaration from the White House. If approved, the declaration could open up the state to receive additional […]

Why Nighttime Temperatures Are Also Dangerous And Deadly During Heat Waves

During a heat wave, many might think they’ll get some relief as the sun goes down, but unfortunately that is not always the case. Why are overnight lows concerning? Warm nighttime temperatures, especially 80 degrees or warmer, do not allow people to recover from daytime heat. When warm low temperatures are combined with high humidity, […]