Weather

Scientists have made major strides in recent years in understanding why storms rapidly intensify

Some 84,000 homes are at risk from the major storm, one analytics firm projects

Development and sea level rise are chipping away at the barrier islands that help shield the mainland

Compound flooding can exacerbate the impacts from storm surge and rain

The Delaware-size chunk of ice has been snagging on rises on the ocean floor

Mosquitoes want your blood for its proteins...or simply to hydrate on a hot, dry day.    

Data from the long-awaited Aeolus mission will address a major gap in the global forecasting system 

Rising polar temperatures may be changing summer weather patterns

Hail causes most thunderstorm-related damage and could become more common with warming

This year has seen record breaking temperatures across the globe. What is at risk in this increased heat?

Volcanic tornadoes, choking fog, “laze,” lightning, hail, waterspouts and even frost are created above hot eruptions

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