
At the Peak of Hurricane Season, the Atlantic Is Quiet. Here’s Why
Hurricane activity in the Atlantic basin is historically at its peak on September 10—but not this year

At the Peak of Hurricane Season, the Atlantic Is Quiet. Here’s Why
Hurricane activity in the Atlantic basin is historically at its peak on September 10—but not this year

Kids from Marginalized Communities Are Learning in the Hottest Classrooms
The first national study of its kind shows that children from marginalized communities are more exposed to extreme heat events


How to Read Hurricane Maps and Avoid Common Mistakes
Hurricane forecast maps are more complex than they appear. Understanding them could change how you prepare for the next storm.

20 Years after Katrina, Major Hurricane Forecasting Advances Could Erode
Hurricane forecasts have made huge leaps since Katrina hit 20 years ago, but that progress is threatened by Trump administration cuts to research

How to Decode a Hurricane Forecast
Hurricane forecasts feature a “cone of uncertainty,” but what is it actually showing? Scientific American breaks it down for you

Hurricane Science Has a Lot of Jargon—Here’s What It All Means
Everything you need to know about hurricanes explained

Why Hurricanes like Erin Trigger Rip Currents Hundreds of Miles Away
From Miami to Maine, the East Coast is under moderate or high rip current risk advisories because of Hurricane Erin

A Meteorologist in Congress Fights for Climate Science
Representative Eric Sorensen of Illinois shares how his meteorology roots drive his fight to protect climate science and push back against political interference.

Wildfire Smoke from Canada Blankets the U.S. Midwest in Haze of Bad Air Quality
Winds from the northwest are blowing cool, dry air—but also wildfire smoke—into the U.S. Midwest from Canada

515-Mile-Long Lightning Megaflash Sets New World Record
A lighting flash that spanned from East Texas to an area near Kansas City in 2017 is officially the longest lightning strike ever measured, according to the World Meteorological Organization

This Summer’s Extreme Weather Explained: Flash Floods and Corn Sweat
Extreme weather is front-page news. But what are the phenomena behind the headlines?

Hurricane Forecasters Keep Crucial Satellite Data Online after Threatened Cuts
Microwave satellite data that are key to capturing changes in a hurricane’s strength will not be taken from meteorologists as originally planned