Tropical Cyclones, Hurricanes, Typhoons to Possibly Hit New York, Boston More Intensely Due To Climate Change

Medicine & Technology Jan 06, 2022

New York, Boston, Beijing, and Tokyo will experience extreme storms over the next few decades due to climate change.

Deforestation Linked to Increased Storm Frequency in Fast-Growing African Coastal Cities, Doubling Thunderstorms in 30 Years

Jan 05, 2022

A new study examining the late-stage deforestation in Africa that started in 1900 showed that the frequency of afternoon storms has doubled in deforested patches, including coastal areas.

It Rained Fish in Texas! Rare 'Animal Rain' Forms A Storm From Waterspouts

Jan 03, 2022

The City of Texarkana in Texas has experienced a rare phenomenon when dead fish littered on the ground after a storm dissipated in what they call an "animal rain."

3 Dead, 500 Stung as Egyptian Storms Wash Scorpions Into Homes

Nov 15, 2021

Three individuals have died as a result of scorpion bites after heavy rain and flooding in Egypt's southern region. More than 500 people have been hospitalized.

NOAA and Saildrone Captures Video Inside Eye of Category 4 Storm for the First Time

Oct 04, 2021

NOAA partnered with Saildrone to gather the first-ever video capture of the eye of a storm in the middle of Atlantic Ocean's hurricane season.

Icy Plumes Mystery Finally Solved, Mechanism May Predict Upcoming Deadly Supercell Storms Bringing Tornadoes, Hailstones

Sep 12, 2021

Stanford scientists finally explained the physical mechanisms behind why icy plumes appear, acting as a warning sign before a devastating supercell storm.

Ida Hitting Louisiana on Hurricane Katrina’s 16th Anniversary; Storm to Bring Heavy Rains and Could Turn Into an Extremely Dangerous Category

Aug 28, 2021

Tropical storm Ida is hitting Louisiana and it is expected to turn into a strong hurricane with a dangerous Category 3 level. It is expected to bring heavy rains, according to the NHC.

Four Storms, Wildfires Over North American Continent Captured Via Satellite Imaging

Aug 20, 2021

A new satellite imaging from NOAA captured four different storms over the North American continent in a single imaging.

Why Did Neptune's Dark Vortex Change Its Direction?

Dec 17, 2020

Scientists discovered that Neptune's dark vortex is reversing its direction back to the polar region after migrating to its equator.

A New Study Finds That Tropical Cyclones Have Started Moving Faster

Oct 20, 2020

Tropical cyclones - either known as hurricanes or typhoons depending on the region - have been moving faster over ocean basins since 1982, a new study reveals.

New Research Allows Early Detection of Megastorms

Aug 18, 2020

A new scientific study could help detect megastorms—very large and complex storm systems that remain unpredictable—and help communities around the world better protect themselves.

Magnificent Red Jellyfish Sprite Photographed During A Storm in Mount Locke

Aug 17, 2020

Stephen Hummel, a dark-skies specialist at the McDonald Observatory, photographed the magnificent red jellyfish sprite in the sky during a storm in Mount Locke. Thir rare phenomenon happens one-tenth of a second, so taking a photo of it could be tricky.

The Aftermath of the Deadliest Storm Surge in Six Years Leaves 30 Deads and Thousands Without Power

Apr 13, 2020

The biggest storm in six years to hit America has left the South shaken. Thousands are left without power as they start cleaning up the remnants from the storm. 30 were reported dead after violent winds lashed the region. Despite the horrific storm, many are still thankful that they made it through and now ready to move forward with their lives. Read on to find out more.

Intensified Weather: Can Life On Earth Survive?

Oct 04, 2019

With the extreme weather conditions, plants and animals are striving to catch up and a new study shows a model that will help predict if an unprecedented change in the weather and an environment could drive an entire species into extinction.

NASA Releases Image of Brewing Tropical Storm Mario

Sep 27, 2019

The space agency NASA recently released a photo of the Tropical Storm Mario and it looks like it has been gathering strength, so people can only expect a heavier rainfall.