North Carolina's Natural Hurricane Defenses Are Disappearing
Development and sea level rise are chipping away at the barrier islands that help shield the mainland
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Extreme Flooding from Florence Likely, Due to a Convergence of Threats
Compound flooding can exacerbate the impacts from storm surge and rain
Enormous Iceberg Pirouettes after Splitting from Ice Shelf
The Delaware-size chunk of ice has been snagging on rises on the ocean floor
Sometimes Mosquitoes Are Just Thirsty
Mosquitoes want your blood for its proteins...or simply to hydrate on a hot, dry day.
World's First Wind-Mapping Satellite Set to Launch
Data from the long-awaited Aeolus mission will address a major gap in the global forecasting system
Sweltering Summers Linked to Rapidly Warming Arctic
Rising polar temperatures may be changing summer weather patterns
Scientists Want to Fly an Armored Warplane into Hailstorms
Hail causes most thunderstorm-related damage and could become more common with warming
The 5+ Effects of Oppressive Heat Waves
This year has seen record breaking temperatures across the globe. What is at risk in this increased heat?
Photo Gallery: How Kilauea—and Other Volcanoes—Produce Amazing and Frightful Weather
Volcanic tornadoes, choking fog, “laze,” lightning, hail, waterspouts and even frost are created above hot eruptions
How to Survive Hot Weather at Work--and Not Fall Out with Colleagues
The idea of a perfect office temperature is something of a red herring. Ultimately, people just want to have a level of control over their environments
CO2 Can Directly Impact Extreme Weather, Research Suggests
Some experts are calling for a cap on CO2 emissions in addition to warming limits
Hurricanes Slow Their Roll around the World
Storms' slowdown means more rain, and potentially more damage, for populated areas
Some Trees Beat Heat with Sweat
During extreme heat waves, a species of eucalyptus copes by releasing water and taking advantage of evaporative cooling. Other trees may do the same.
The Arctic Is Breaking Climate Records, Altering Weather Worldwide
The Arctic climate is shattering record after record, altering weather worldwide
Slow-Motion Ocean: Atlantic's Circulation Is Weakest in 1,600 Years
If hemisphere-spanning currents are slowing, greater flooding and extreme weather could be at hand
U.S. Flu Spread Counts On Southern Cold Snaps
A multifactorial analysis finds that the ignition of a flu epidemic stems from a blast of colder weather striking an otherwise warm, humid, urban environment, and driving people indoors into close quarters.
Atmospheric River Could Trigger Big California Mudslides
The hills of southern California, stripped bare by massive wildfires, could liquefy under relentless rains
Arctic Heat Waves Linked to Snowpocalypse-Like Storms
An analysis of more than six decades of daily temperature and snowfall data linked warmer arctic temperatures to cold snaps at lower latitudes. Christopher Intagliata reports.
Latest U.S. Weather Satellite Highlights Forecasting Challenges
Researchers begin to tackle the technical obstacles to incorporate observations from space into weather models
Fluctuating Rainfall Could Hurt Grazing Regions
Greater swings in dry and wet spells makes grass growth difficult, a challenge for pasturelands around the world