
Storm Surge
Storm Surge terms described and defined in the Storm Surge infographic by Weather Underground.
El Niño
To understand the science behind El Niño, and the associated precipitation, checkout this infographic by Weather Underground.
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Severe Storms Spawn Tornadoes in South; 5 Hurt in AlabamaBy Sean BreslinApril 24, 2018 The storms damaged homes, tossed vehicles and injured several people. Here's the latest. |
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Some Severe Storms, Flash Flooding Possible in the Southeast Through Tuesday After Sunday's Gulf Coast TornadoesBy Brian DoneganApril 23, 2018 It's a muted severe threat by April standards but could still be dangerous. |
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Four Things We Find Interesting About the Weather This WeekBy Jon ErdmanApril 23, 2018 Here is a look at this week's weather. |
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Bizarre Arctic Sea Ice Circles Spotted During NASA MissionBy Sean BreslinApril 23, 2018 One scientist said he'd never seen anything like it. |
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Atlanta Rainout Breaks Record for Most Weather-Related Major League Baseball Postponements Through AprilBy Brian DoneganApril 23, 2018 More than two-dozen games have already succumbed to weather in the first month of the season. |
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It Only Takes One: Why You Should Be Prepared Every Year For Hurricanes and TornadoesBy Chris DolceApril 23, 2018 Here's why you should prepare equally for any weather event. |
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Hundreds of Top Scientists Have a Message for Trump: Please Take Science SeriouslyBy Bob HensonApril 23, 2018 Here's what they had to say to Donald Trump more than a year into his presidency. |
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Severe Weather to Remain Quiet During a Notoriously Terrible WeekBy Brian DoneganApril 22, 2018 2018 has been a slow year for tornadoes, and this trend is expected to continue in the near-term. |
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Latest on Deadly Plains Wildfires: Arson Investigated In Oklahoma Blaze That Killed OneBy Alex Blumer, Sean Breslin and Pam WrightApril 21, 2018 Here's the latest on the deadly wildfires that have spread rapidly in the Plains. |
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Midwest and Northeast Residents: Finally Warmth at the End of This Cold, Snowy AprilBy Linda LamApril 21, 2018 After a record-cold and snowy April in many locations, spring warmth is finally arriving. |
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Good Riddance, Winter! Satellite Imagery Reveals Mid-April Snow Cover Rapidly Retreating in the MidwestBy Jon ErdmanApril 20, 2018 Here's what had meteorologists buzzing Thursday. |
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Late Spring and Early Summer Temperatures Could Remain Below Average in Midwest as Heat Expands in WestBy Chris DolceApril 20, 2018 An east versus west temperature dichotomy could set up as we head into summer. |
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Earth Day 2018: The 10 Most Pressing Environmental Concerns Facing Our Planet – And Rays of Hope for EachBy Pam WrightApril 20, 2018 As more than 1 billion people worldwide come together Sunday for Earth Day 2018, weather.com takes a look at the state of the planet. |
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Kauai Flooding Eases But Damage Is Worse Than Expected, Aerial Survey ShowsBy Ada CarrApril 20, 2018 Residents were forced to flee into shelters as flooding and mudslides washed away homes on Kauai. |
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Most Hurricane Harvey Drowning Deaths Occurred Outside Flood Zones, Study FindsBy Pam WrightApril 20, 2018 Of the Harris County deaths, eight occurred in the 100-year floodplain, 10 died within the larger 500-year floodplain, and 19 were killed outside the 100- and 500-year zones. |
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Montana Flooding Update: Passing Driver Saves Trapped Woman in Dramatic Rescue; Gov. Steve Bullock Declares EmergencyBy Associated PressApril 20, 2018 Residents were told to be ready to move their livestock and leave if the floods worsened. |
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Near-Average 2018 Atlantic Hurricane Season Expected, According to The Weather Company OutlookBy Jonathan BellesApril 20, 2018 The Weather Company has released its first hurricane season outlook for 2018. |
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One Year Ago, Tropical Storm Arlene Became Only the Second April Atlantic Tropical Storm in the Satellite EraApril 20, 2018In case you needed a reminder that the hurricane season is approaching, consider April 2017. |
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No Tornadoes Have Been Reported in Oklahoma in 2018, Nearing a Record WaitBy Linda LamApril 19, 2018 The Plains have been quieter than usual regarding tornado activity so far this year. |
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Major League Baseball Postponements Tie an April Record; Is April Baseball a Good Idea in the North?By Brian DoneganApril 19, 2018 More than two-dozen games have already succumbed to weather only three weeks into the season. |