Weather

An eddy in the Gulf of Mexico and some heavy vapor played key roles

Theresa and Donald Dardar lived their whole lives in coastal Louisiana. They knew the “big one” might come someday. It did, and now everything is uncertain.

Rising temperatures are increasing the hurricane risks to New Orleans and other coastal area

Tropical cyclones are wandering farther north and maintaining high intensity

The moon, wind direction, atmospheric pressure and seafloor shape all help determine how high a surge will be

Global warming is setting free carbon from life buried long ago in the Arctic’s frozen soils, but its impact on the climate crisis is unclear

Hotter Asia, drier Alps, stormier U.S., saltier island nations

Evidence suggests severe storms can send vapor and pollutants into the stratosphere, upsetting its chemistry

A landmark assessment from the Intergovernmental Panel for Climate Change says greenhouse gases are unequivocally driving extreme weather, but nations can still prevent the worst impacts

The first assessment from the Intergovernmental Panel for Climate Change in eight years will sound the alarm on soaring temperatures and other effects of unchecked carbon pollution

Satellite tracking of water vapor, critical for accurate forecasts, may be foiled by cellphone tower transmissions

Dry conditions have drawn down reservoirs, fueled massive wildfires and stunted crops