Tag: Extreme storms

In 2025, Tornado Alley has become almost everything east of the Rockies − and it’s been a violent year

In 2025, Tornado Alley has become almost everything east of the Rockies − and it’s been a violent year

Why some storms brew up to extreme dimensions in the middle of America – and why it’s happening more often

Why some storms brew up to extreme dimensions in the middle of America – and why it’s happening more often

NOAA’s vast public weather data powers the local forecasts on your phone and TV – a private company alone couldn’t match it

NOAA’s vast public weather data powers the local forecasts on your phone and TV – a private company alone couldn’t match it

People displaced by hurricanes face anxiety and a long road to recovery, US census surveys show − smarter, targeted policies could help

People displaced by hurricanes face anxiety and a long road to recovery, US census surveys show − smarter, targeted policies could help

Atmospheric rivers are shifting poleward, reshaping global weather patterns

Atmospheric rivers are shifting poleward, reshaping global weather patterns

Two tornado scientists reveal their methods and tools for studying twisters

Two tornado scientists reveal their methods and tools for studying twisters

Two tornado scientists reveal their methods and tools for studying twisters

What do storm chasers really do? Two tornado scientists take us inside the chase and tools for studying twisters

Here’s why more tropical storms are exploding in strength

Here’s why more tropical storms are exploding in strength

2024’s violent tornado season has been one of the most active on record − a meteorologist explains the weather behind the outbreaks

2024’s violent tornado season has been one of the most active on record − a meteorologist explains the weather behind the outbreaks

Where does lightning strike? New maps pinpoint 36.8 million yearly ground strike points in unprecedented detail

Where does lightning strike? New maps pinpoint 36.8 million yearly ground strike points in unprecedented detail

2023’s billion-dollar disasters list shattered the US record for weather and climate disasters amid Earth’s hottest year on record

2023’s billion-dollar disasters list shattered the US record for weather and climate disasters amid Earth’s hottest year on record

2023’s billion-dollar disasters list shattered the US record for weather and climate disasters amid Earth’s hottest year on record

2023’s billion-dollar disasters list shattered the US record with 28 weather and climate disasters amid Earth’s hottest year on record