Quad-State Tornado Outbreak: A Night of Unprecedented Fury
Explore the devastating December 2021 Quad-State tornado outbreak, including the 165-mile path, meteorological setup, and impacts on Kentucky and surrounding states.
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‘Never Seen Lightning Like This’: York, PA Struck by 1,200 Strikes in 2 Hours
York, PA experienced 1,200 lightning strikes in 2 hours on April 15, 2025—a rare supercell event with positive flashes and crawler lightning. Expert analysis and safety tips inside.
Netherlands Braces for Historic Storm Surge and Coastal Flooding
Storm Ciarán brings 137 km/h winds and a 2.9-meter storm surge to the Netherlands. Code red warnings issued for Zeeland and South Holland as Maeslantkering barrier closes.
Global Heatwave Shatters Records: June 6-13
From 130°F in Death Valley to 53.2°C in Iraq, the week of June 6-13 shattered global temperature records. Meteorologists analyze the causes and warn of more heat to come.
2024 on Pace to Rank Among Hottest Years on Record Globally
2024 is on track to become the hottest year ever recorded, with global ocean and land surface temperatures breaking monthly records. Learn what this means for hurricanes, wildfires, and extreme heat.
Knicks Watch Party Draws 10,000 Fans Amid Thunderstorm Threat
10,000 Knicks fans evacuated from a watch party in NYC as a severe thunderstorm hit. Learn about the storm data, safety protocols, and what it means for future outdoor events.
Tokyo Suburb Rocked by 85mph Downburst: 12 Injured, Infrastructure Damaged
85mph downburst hits Machida, Tokyo: 12 injured, 8,000 homes without power, train lines suspended. JMA confirms 3-mile-wide damage path in suburban Japan.
Chicago Tornado Warning: Timelapse Reveals Rapid Cloud Rotation
Timelapse footage from Chicago’s June 11, 2026 tornado warning captures rapid cloud rotation and mesocyclone evolution, offering new insights for urban severe weather detection.
The Invisible Wall of Wind: Unraveling the Derecho Mystery
Learn what a derecho is, how it forms, and why this straight-line wind storm can be as destructive as a tornado. Data and examples from 2024 and historic events.
Shelf Cloud Over Chantilly: 40-Mile Gust Front Delivers 70 MPH Winds
A 40-mile shelf cloud over Chantilly, Virginia brought 71 mph winds, downed trees, and a dramatic temperature drop. Meteorologist Sarah Mitchell breaks down the science and impacts.
Claudia Doumit: Storm Chaser Turned Climate Data Analyst
Claudia Doumit, former storm chaser turned climate data analyst, uses machine learning to improve tornado and flood warnings. Her transition from field to data center is reshaping severe weather forecasting.
Shelf Cloud Sweeps Wisconsin Ahead of Severe Storms
A dramatic shelf cloud swept across Wisconsin on May 17, 2024, ahead of severe storms that produced damaging winds, hail, and tornadoes. Meteorologists explain the science.