Forecasters now predict 'above normal' 2023 Atlantic hurricane season: Here's why
Forecasters at NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center (CPC) have increased their prediction for the remainder of the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season from a near-normal level of tropical cyclone activity to an above-normal level of activity due to record-warm sea surface temperatures in the Atlantic that are expected to counterbalance the conditions associated with the ongoing El Niño event in the Pacific.
Forecasters at NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center (CPC) have increased their prediction for the remainder of the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season from a near-normal level of tropical cyclone activity to an above-normal level of activity due to record-warm sea surface temperatures in the Atlantic that are expected to counterbalance the conditions associated with the ongoing El Niño event in the Pacific.
Excessive Heat Warning: Orlando, Sanford, Daytona break record for hottest day
Excessive heat warning has been issued through Orlando and Central Florida until 7 p.m. Wednesday.
Excessive heat warning has been issued through Orlando and Central Florida until 7 p.m. Wednesday.
July 2023 was officially Earth's hottest month on record - by a wide margin
The European climate monitoring organization made it official Tuesday: July 2023 was Earth's hottest month on record. And by a wide margin.
The European climate monitoring organization made it official Tuesday: July 2023 was Earth's hottest month on record. And by a wide margin.
Truck totaled during Florida storm after lightning 'blew the windshield out'
A truck was totaled when a lightning bolt punched through the windshield. The homeowner was safe inside his home during a severe thunderstorm on July 31. He heard a loud boom in his driveway and saw his truck on fire.
A truck was totaled when a lightning bolt punched through the windshield. The homeowner was safe inside his home during a severe thunderstorm on July 31. He heard a loud boom in his driveway and saw his truck on fire.
4 girls struck by lightning at popular Oklahoma swimming hole
Police said the girls were in the water at the park near Salina when lightning struck, injuring them.
Police said the girls were in the water at the park near Salina when lightning struck, injuring them.
Plans to fight climate change with trees hampered by seedling shortage, study says
This shortage is occurring as government and private funding is being invested in planting trees to cool cities, reduce air pollution and protect water.
This shortage is occurring as government and private funding is being invested in planting trees to cool cities, reduce air pollution and protect water.
Farmers' Almanac declares ‘The BRRR is Back’ with predicted ‘snowy’ weather in winter outlook
The Farmers' Almanac's annual winter forecast is predicting cool temperatures and snowy weather conditions.
The Farmers' Almanac's annual winter forecast is predicting cool temperatures and snowy weather conditions.
Antarctica gets ‘taste of summer’ as watermelons bloom in coldest place on Earth
August is the coldest winter month at the arctic station Vostok, when temperatures average nearly 92 degrees below zero.
August is the coldest winter month at the arctic station Vostok, when temperatures average nearly 92 degrees below zero.
Soldier continues watch over Tomb of the Unknown Soldier as winds, rain lash DC area
Soldiers from "The Old Guard," stand watch over the Tomb of the Unknown everyday, even in terrible weather.
Soldiers from "The Old Guard," stand watch over the Tomb of the Unknown everyday, even in terrible weather.
Here's how hot and extreme summer 2023 has been, and it's only halfway over
At about its halfway point, the record-breaking hot and extreme summer of 2023 is both unprecedented and unsurprising.
At about its halfway point, the record-breaking hot and extreme summer of 2023 is both unprecedented and unsurprising.
Arizona saguaros are collapsing in this extreme heat, and experts are worried
The cacti usually live about 150 years, and inside their skin, they can reach up to 140 degrees inside. Still, the prolonged dryness and intense heat could be a problem.
The cacti usually live about 150 years, and inside their skin, they can reach up to 140 degrees inside. Still, the prolonged dryness and intense heat could be a problem.
July on track to be Earth's hottest month on record
Another month of record-breaking heat has brought the world into uncharted territory, scientists say.
Another month of record-breaking heat has brought the world into uncharted territory, scientists say.
What does a sizzling US summer mean for fall foliage? Here's a preview
Communities in the West and Alaska could have their best season in years due to the lack of drought.
Communities in the West and Alaska could have their best season in years due to the lack of drought.
More than 35 million Americans expected to see triple-digit temps Sunday as deadly heat wave drags on
More than 46 million Americans from California to Florida are under heat alerts Sunday that will remain in effect until at least the start of the workweek.
More than 46 million Americans from California to Florida are under heat alerts Sunday that will remain in effect until at least the start of the workweek.
Damage from rare mountain tornado found near Colorado's Pike Peak at 9,500 feet
Most of the destruction was at an elevation of 9,500 feet in what is known as Green Mountain Falls.
Most of the destruction was at an elevation of 9,500 feet in what is known as Green Mountain Falls.
Tracking Invest 95L: Possible tropical disturbance forms in the Atlantic
The National Hurricane Center is monitoring Invest 95L, a small area of low pressure, that could become a tropical depression over the next several days.
The National Hurricane Center is monitoring Invest 95L, a small area of low pressure, that could become a tropical depression over the next several days.
Tornado damage at Pfizer plant likely to cause long-term hospital drug shortages
The damaged Pfizer factory makes nearly 25% of all sterile injectable medicines used in U.S. hospitals.
The damaged Pfizer factory makes nearly 25% of all sterile injectable medicines used in U.S. hospitals.
Tropical Storm Don remains consistent with no change in intensity
The National Hurricane Center released more information about Tropical Storm Don.
The National Hurricane Center released more information about Tropical Storm Don.
Tornado damages Pfizer plant in North Carolina as scorching heat, floods hit parts of US
Pfizer reported no serious injuries but authorities said medicine was damaged after a tornado damaged the plant near Rocky Mount, North Carolina.
Pfizer reported no serious injuries but authorities said medicine was damaged after a tornado damaged the plant near Rocky Mount, North Carolina.
A look at how the desert city of Phoenix copes with summer heat
The country's preeminent desert city has long sweltered through brutal heat. And there are lessons to be learned from people who live in a city so hot it's named after the mythical bird that was born from flames.
The country's preeminent desert city has long sweltered through brutal heat. And there are lessons to be learned from people who live in a city so hot it's named after the mythical bird that was born from flames.