Western U.S. Faces ‘Extreme’ Wildfire Risk Now and Later
Wildfire season is off to a fast start in the Southwest, and dry summer anticipated may bring above average fire activity.… Read More
The Joplin Tornado, One Year Later: Where Does it Rank?
On the anniversary of the devastating Joplin tornado, a look back at some of the other deadly tornadoes in U.S. history.… Read More
Climate Science Education Graduates to the Next Level
Educators are lifting climate out of its narrow unit in middle school science – an effort, they hope, that will improve science literacy overall. … Read More
Australasia Has Hottest 60 Years in a Millennium
Study of tree rings, corals and ice cores finds unnatural spike in temperatures that lines up with manmade climate change.… Read More
Weather Channel Expert Tabbed to Lead Hurricane Center
Rick Knabb, currently a Weather Channel on-air expert, has been chosen to lead NOAA's National Hurricane Center.… Read More
Major New Project Targets Mystery of Thunderstorms
On the ground and in the skies above the Central states, scientists are seeking answers to weather and climate mysteries.… Read More
A Tour of Drought as it Unfolds Across the U.S.
The latest drought information provides reason for concern in the West, while Texas gets more relief compared to 2011.… Read More
Hurricane Irene Ranked Most Costly Category 1 Storm
New figures show Hurricane Irene, which caused severe flooding in New England, was costliest Category 1 storm on record.… Read More
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