Inside the United States’ Billion-Dollar Blind Spot: Hail
Hail causes $16 billion in US losses annually, yet scientists can’t predict it. Meet the storm chasers using drones and radars to unlock the mystery of hailstones.
July 2026
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I Wanted an Eco-Garden. Nature Had Other Plans
One writer’s honest attempt at a native plant garden reveals surprising challenges—climate change, weed pressure, and the gap between ideals and reality.
Freaky Clouds Overhead Yesterday? Here’s What They Really Were
What were those freaky clouds yesterday? Meteorologist breaks down mammatus, shelf clouds, and asperitas that dazzled the US and UK — and what they predict for coming heat and storms.
Record-Breaking Heat Dome Poised to Scorch US Next Week
Forecasters warn of a potentially historic heat dome next week, with temperatures threatening records across the central and eastern US. Learn what to expect and how to prepare.
New Jersey Heat Death Toll May Be 29: A Silent Crisis
New Jersey’s heat death toll may be as high as 29 this summer, more than double the annual average. NYC ERs see record heat-related visits. A silent crisis unfolding.
25 Years Ago: The Day a Tornado Rolled Ashore in Myrtle Beach
Twenty-five years ago, an F2 tornado rolled ashore in Myrtle Beach, SC, killing two and surprising thousands. A look at the storm, its legacy, and what it means for beachgoers today.
Super El Niño Is Here — And It’s Worse Than We Thought
The 2023-2024 Super El Niño is already surpassing 1997-1998 records. Sea surface temperatures hit +2.4°C. Experts warn of worse-than-expected global impacts.
When’s the Last Time Earth Saw Conditions Like This?
Earth’s climate is spinning off the charts. Record ocean heat, super typhoons, and floods have scientists asking: when was the last time the planet saw conditions like this? The answer is staggering.
Northern Illinois Drenched: July 2–4 Rainfall Totals Shatter Records
Northern Illinois saw record rainfall from July 2-4, 2024, with totals exceeding 7 inches in some areas. Here’s the data, expert analysis, and what it means for the future.
Super Typhoon Bavi Slams Rota with 290 km/h Winds
Super Typhoon Bavi slams US Pacific island of Rota with 290 km/h sustained winds and 350 km/h gusts. Catastrophic damage expected, evacuations underway.
NOAA and JTWC Forecast Graphic Archives: Where Did They Go?
The NHC and JTWC forecast graphics archives have vanished from official sites, disrupting research and public access to historical hurricane forecast tracks, spaghetti models, and intensity plots.
Bavi (09W) Takes Shape Near Eastern Micronesia — Here’s the Data
Tropical Storm Bavi (09W) forms near Eastern Micronesia in late March — a rare early-season storm. Track, intensity forecast, and safety tips for Chuuk and Yap.