Thundercloud Sunset Over Johnson City: A Stunning Yet Ominous Display
A stunning thundercloud sunset over Johnson City, TN, captures the beauty and danger of severe storms. Scientists explain the science and climate context behind the spectacle.
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Why the Smell of Rain Is a Warning Sign: Petrichor and Storms
Why is the smell of rain becoming a warning sign? Petrichor links to extreme storms, flash floods, and climate change. An in-depth look at nature’s olfactory forecast.
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.
Indiana Tornadoes: A Pattern of Intensifying Spring Storms
Three tornadoes touched down in central Indiana yesterday, injuring 22 and prompting a rare PDS watch. Experts link the outbreak to shifting tornado patterns in the Ohio Valley.
Satellite Reveals Powerful Atmospheric River Targeting West Coast
Latest satellite imagery reveals powerful atmospheric river aimed at US West Coast. Expert analysis on rainfall, flooding risks, and historical context.
Why Mountain Sunrises Are Becoming More Intense—and What It Means for Us
Mountain sunrises are growing more vivid due to wildfire smoke, dust, and climate shifts. A meteorologist and an atmospheric scientist explain the science and what it means for our future.
Travel Vaccines: Your Essential Guide to Safe Trips in 2025
Travel vaccines are crucial for safe trips in 2025. Learn which shots you need, timing, costs, and how climate change raises risks for US, UK, and Canadian travelers.
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.
Wall Cloud Over Kirksville: A Storm Chaser’s Photo Essay
Stunning photos capture a rotating wall cloud over Kirksville and LaPlata, Missouri, on June 10, 2026. Meteorologists explain the storm’s anatomy and human impact.
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.