Former Hurricane Debby Stalls, Causing Heavy Rains and Flooding along East Coast
Some parts of the southeastern U.S. have seen more than a foot of rain from Tropical Storm Debby, and rain will keep moving up the coast in the coming days
The Hidden Ways Extreme Heat Disrupts Infrastructure
Scorching temperatures are further burdening an already-troubled infrastructure system across much of the U.S. in ways people are still learning to recognize
How Much Water Should You Drink to Stay Hydrated?
The amount of water and electrolytes needed for proper hydration vary from person to person
Heat Is More Than Just Temperature—Here’s How We Measure It
When heat hits, we talk about the heat index, the dew point and heat risk. But what do all these measures mean?
Auroras, solar flares and space weather peak at the solar maximum
Activity on the sun heats up as the solar cycle progresses
Tornado Scientists Love Twister and Twisters. Here’s Why
Weather experts talk about why the film Twister is often such a favorite among tornado researchers and what they think of its new stand-alone sequel, Twisters
How Student Athletes Can Avoid Heatstroke
An athletic trainer explains why bodies need time to acclimatize to extreme heat and what risks to watch out for to avoid heat illness in student athletes
It’s Going to Hit 90 Degrees in Alaska This Week
Temperatures in Fairbanks, Alaska, are predicted to reach a record-tying 90 degrees Fahrenheit because of a prolonged, unusually late heat wave
Watch Tornado Science at the Movies and the Perseids in the Sky
Windows devices go down, Twisters brings tornadoes to the big screen and COVID’s summer surge in this week’s news roundup.
Between Twister and Twisters, Tornado Science Has Improved a Lot in Three Decades
Three decades of tornado science research is now at play in the new summer flick Twisters
Meet the Real-Life Storm Chaser behind Twisters
Sean Waugh, a professional storm chaser and meteorologist, talks about his role in advising Hollywood on tornado science and the awe-inspiring experience of chasing twisters
Astronauts Can Drink More Recycled Pee Than Ever, and You Can Still Catch the Plague
It’s been 55 years since the Apollo 11 mission, innovative “stillsuits” designed to recycle astronaut pee could enhance spacewalks, and a surprising case of the plague has occurred in Colorado.