Tag: Extreme weather

California plan to ban most plants within 5 feet of homes for wildfire safety overlooks some important truths about flammability

California plan to ban most plants within 5 feet of homes for wildfire safety overlooks some important truths about flammability

Hurricane season is here, but FEMA’s policy change could leave low-income areas less protected

Hurricane season is here, but FEMA’s policy change could leave low-income areas less protected

For many island species, the next tropical cyclone may be their last

For many island species, the next tropical cyclone may be their last

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

NOAA’s 2025 hurricane forecast warns of a busy season – a storm scientist explains why and what meteorologists are watching

NOAA’s 2025 hurricane forecast warns of a busy season – a storm scientist explains why and what meteorologists are watching

Unprecedented cuts to the National Science Foundation endanger research that improves economic growth, national security and your life

Unprecedented cuts to the National Science Foundation endanger research that improves economic growth, national security and your life

As US ramps up fossil fuels, communities will have to adapt to the consequences − yet climate adaptation funding is on the chopping block

As US ramps up fossil fuels, communities will have to adapt to the consequences − yet climate adaptation funding is on the chopping block

Worsening allergies aren’t your imagination − windy days create the perfect pollen storm

Worsening allergies aren’t your imagination − windy days create the perfect pollen storm

What is a downburst? These winds can be as destructive as tornadoes − we recreate them to test building designs

What is a downburst? These winds can be as destructive as tornadoes − we recreate them to test building designs

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

What causes the powerful winds that fuel dust storms, wildfires and blizzards? A weather scientist explains

What causes the powerful winds that fuel dust storms, wildfires and blizzards? A weather scientist explains

Carolina wildfires followed months of weather whiplash, from drought to hurricane-fueled floods and back to drought

Carolina wildfires followed months of weather whiplash, from drought to hurricane-fueled floods and back to drought