Warnings of Extreme Heat Aren’t a Matter of Wimpiness—It’s All About What You’re Used To
The true great American pastime is putting down people from other parts of the country. Those southerners eat so unhealthily. Northerners are so rude. People in California are so snobby. These rivalries thrive when it comes to the weather. Summertime…
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The United States’ New Weather Satellite Isn’t Quite as Broken as We Thought
Are you ready for some preliminary, non-operational good news? Sure you are! It’s about time we had something positive. GOES-17, the shiny new satellite the United States launched into orbit a couple of months ago, isn’t quite as broken as we…
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Hurricane Lane Poses the Greatest Storm Threat to Hawaii in a Generation
Hurricane Lane is on course to pose the greatest tropical threat to Hawaii since Hurricane Iniki made landfall on Kauai nearly 26 years ago. While the powerful category four storm is not currently forecast to make a direct landfall on any of the main…
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How Thunderstorms Near Madison, Wisconsin, Produced a Foot of Rain in a Few Hours
A significant flash flood event unfolded just west of Madison, Wisconsin, on Monday evening, after thunderstorms dropped more than a foot of rain in just a couple of hours. The resulting flash floods inundated streets and neighborhoods, washing away cars…
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Hurricane Lane May Pose a Threat to the Hawaiian Islands Later This Week
Hurricane Lane is a powerful category four storm this afternoon as it slowly makes its way in the direction of Hawaii. The storm is forecast to take a path that brings it uncomfortably close to the Hawaiian Islands later this week, though exactly how…
Read MoreHurricane Lane May Pose a Threat to the Hawaiian Islands Later This Week
Hurricane Lane is a powerful category four storm this afternoon as it slowly makes its way in the direction of Hawaii. The storm is forecast to take a path that brings it uncomfortably close to the Hawaiian Islands later this week, though exactly how…
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Benevolent Low-Pressure System Set to Bring Sweet, Merciful Taste of Fall
A brief hint of fall will wash over parts of the central and eastern United States over the next couple of days as a low-pressure system forces Canada to share some of that sweet autumn air with its less-deserving neighbors. Dry air will allow…
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Another Weak Storm Forms in Oceanic Boondocks As Peak of Hurricane Season Nears
Subtropical Storm Ernesto formed in the northern Atlantic Ocean on Wednesday, posing a threat to nothing but some fish and ships. The cyclone may strengthen a tiny bit over the next day or two as it accelerates northeast toward a less favorable…
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Here Are the Best Ways You Can Get Emergency Weather Alerts
I think I’ve written the phrase “keep an eye out for warnings” in every post I’ve ever written about thunderstorms. Urging folks to listen up for weather alerts is a mainstay of daily weather forecasts. Most bad storms are warned…
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Major Hurricane Hector Will Likely Pass South of Hawaii This Week
Hurricane Hector is a powerful category four storm with sustained winds of 140 MPH as it entered the central Pacific basin on Sunday night. The hurricane will likely remain south of Hawaii as it makes its closest approach this weekend, but a small…
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