Weather Explainer Archives | Page 10 of 12 | The Cool Down

A dramatic depiction of Earth partially engulfed in flames against a backdrop of stars.

Tech

Ancient Earth experienced abrupt climate swings without polar ice, study finds

An empty stadium with banners for FIFA World Cup 2026 in New York, New Jersey.

Tech

Players urge FIFA to act on predicted unsafe heat during 5 World Cup matches

Strong winds sway palm trees near a flooded shoreline during a severe storm.

Tech

Forecasters track Pacific system with 80% chance of development as Atlantic remains quiet

Two tall power transmission towers stand against a cloudy sky at sunset, with electrical cables running between them.

Tech

America's aging power grid may not be ready for longer, more erratic storm seasons

Green grass shoots emerging from cracked, dry soil.

Tech

May storms bring relief to the Southern Plains, but a $1B crisis is far from over

A heavy rainstorm blurs a view of suburban houses and tropical greenery.

Outdoors

Florida braces for drought-busting tropical soaking as flash flood threat grows before hurricane season

A wildfire in a forest.

Tech

Wildfires may be poisoning drinking water long after the flames are out

Light shining on water.

Outdoors

Scientists say they've finally solved the sea level rise mystery as oceans climb nearly twice as fast

A fire truck drives through a charred landscape, with smoke rising from the affected area.

Tech

Scientists uncover a troubling wildfire paradox as fewer fires torch far more land

Tall palm trees swaying during a hurricane under a cloudy sky.

Tech

NOAA predicts a quieter 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, but still warns it only takes one storm

A dramatic shelf cloud looms over a highway at sunset.

Tech

Massive shelf cloud formation serves as dramatic warning before approaching thunderstorm

Dry, cracked soil.

Tech

Scientists trace 'super El Niño' to Earth's deadliest die-off as new event threatens record heat