Snowplows clear 42nd Street during a winter storm on February 1, 2021 in New York City. – A powerful … [+] winter storm is set to dump feet of snow along a stretch of the US east coast including New York City on February 1, 2021, after blanketing the nation’s capital. The National Weather Service …
Businesses and municipalities need to keep an eye on the forecast this winter as El Niño may be a … [+] bit of a wild card for this winter season. DTN In a year where we’ve already seen our fair share of weather extremes, all eyes are on the weather as we head into winter, …
Topline The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has increased the probability of an above-average Atlantic hurricane season from 30% to 60%. This change is due to the warming ocean temperatures and the ongoing El Niño weather pattern, which are both contributing to the greater likelihood of strong storms. This news comes at a time …
A helicopter drops water as teams conduct extinguishing works by land and air to control wildfires … [+] in Palaiochori near Athens, Greece on July 20, 2023. Anadolu Agency via Getty Images July 2023 is shaping up to be the hottest month ever recorded, highlighting the significant impact of human activities, particularly the burning of …
Global temperatures on July 4th, 2023 ClimateReanalyzer.org, University of Maine, NOAA Instead of writing numerous articles about temperature records, I have refrained from doing so because in an era of climate warming, it becomes predictable like a game of “whack-a-mole.” With the continuous rise in temperatures, the headlines of “warmest this” or “hottest that” will …
Understanding the wet bulb globe temperature (WBGT) is crucial for assessing and managing potential heat risks, as it reflects the body’s natural cooling process through sweating. Getty Images Despite being mid-June, the United States and other parts of the world are already experiencing dangerous heatwaves. The return of El Niño will likely lead to more …
In light of recent discussions about climate change, a question was raised on social media about what caused climate change before humans existed. This question, however, misses the mark, as climate has always changed naturally with or without human existence. That being said, current anthropogenic activities are amplifying climate change now more than ever. In …
Tropical Storm Arlene (June 2023) NOAA/CIRA The 2023 Atlantic hurricane season officially began on June 1st. Over the course of any given season, a non-trivial portion of my writing is devoted to tropical systems. They are newsworthy, impact lives, and the impetus for some of my early interests in meteorology as a child. Only a …