Introduction to the Saffir-Simpson Intensity Scale
The Saffir-Simpson intensity scale is used to categorize hurricanes based on their intensity. Tropical systems tracked by the National...
Introduction to Tropical Weather
Understanding tropical weather watches, warnings, and the cone is essential for residents in hurricane-prone areas. Knowing when to prepare for an...
Introduction to Storm Intensification
The Role of Warm Tropical Waters
Last October, we meteorologists watched in disbelief as reports came in showing how rapidly Hurricane Milton...
Swiss Glacier Collapse Renews Focus on Risks of Climate Change
Introduction to Glacier Collapse
The landslide that buried most of a Swiss village this week is...
Introduction to Storm Surge and Evacuation
It is a common misunderstanding that if you live in the path of an approaching tropical system, you should...
Introduction to Hurricane Go-Bags
When Hurricane Irma threatened Florida in 2017, nearly 7 million people loaded up everything they could into their cars, trucks, and...
Introduction to Florida's Ban on 'Chemtrails' and 'Geoengineering'
Florida is on the verge of banning "weather modification activities," including the spread of particles into the...
Introduction to the Storms in Pembroke Pines
As Memorial Day Weekend kicks off, strong storms are anticipated on Saturday after winds caused severe damage in...
States and Cities Fear Disasters Full of Unknowns Amid Federal Cuts
Introduction to the Problem
States and cities along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts are heading...