Category: Weather Nerd

Dangerous Rip Currents from Hurricane Ernesto to Impact US Atlantic Beaches and Debby Still Soaks the East as Summer Comes to an End

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Tropical storm ocean waves against Atlantic Coast

The summer vacation season hasn’t ended yet for everyone, with many seeking the less crowded days of the middle to late part of August to enjoy some time at the beach. However, Tropical Storm-turned-Hurricane Ernesto may cause trouble off the Atlantic coastline, and Debby is still causing trouble in some areas, AccuWeather meteorologists warn. Seas and Surf Will Build […]

NOAA Updates its 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season, and it’s Looking Bleak

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Electronic Hurricane warning sign along a roadside

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) revised its 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Forecast last week, and this “extremely active” Atlantic hurricane season could rank among the busiest on record. As USA Today reports, the updated seasonal outlook now calls for 17 to 24 named storms to form, of which 8 to 13 will spin up […]

Tropical Storm Ernesto is Racing Towards Leeward Islands, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands

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Puerto Rico flag smashed up against tree after hurricane

Tropical Storm Ernesto has formed in the Atlantic and is racing toward the Caribbean and Puerto Rico with heavy rainfall, gusty winds and dangerous seas as a predicted hyperactive hurricane season ramps up. As CNN reports, the center of the storm is located a few hundred miles east of the eastern Caribbean’s Leeward Islands Monday evening, the […]

August Will Be one of the Best Months for Stargazing in 2024

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Perseid meteor shower in the night sky

Astronomers are saying that August will be one of the best months for stargazing in 2024, as it will offer the perfect blend of comfortable summer nights and enticing astronomical sights for people of all ages. From a rare blue moon to stunning sights of Saturn, here are the three astronomy events you won’t want […]

We’re not the Only Ones Feeling the Heat: Astonishing’ Antarctica Heat Wave sends Temps to 50 degrees Above Normal

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People in a boat near the base of an Antarctic glacier

A record-breaking heat wave unfolding at what should be the coldest time in Earth’s coldest place has scientists concerned about what it could mean for the future health of the Antarctic continent, and the consequences it could inflict for millions of people across the globe. As CNN Weather reports, temperatures since mid-July have climbed up […]

Hurricane Debby Crawls Across Southeast, Flooding Everything in Her Wake as she Slowly Makes Her Way North

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First Tropical Storm Debby wreaked havoc on Florida on Monday, then drenched coastal cities in Georgia and South Carolina, stirred up tornadoes and submerged streets with waist-high floodwaters Tuesday, just the beginning of a prolonged storm that could dump staggering rain totals of up to 25 inches (64 centimeters). As AP News reports, Charleston and Savannah, […]

Needles dethrones Phoenix as hottest U.S. city in July

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A town of 5,200 just inside the California border along Route 66 now boasts a scorching new record — the hottest monthly average temperature in the country. As the Los Angeles Times reports, Needles averaged 103.2 degrees in July, surpassing Phoenix’s highest average temperature last July of 102.7 degrees, according to the Arizona State Climate […]

On a path to hit Florida, Tropical Storm Debby forms in Gulf of Mexico

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Tropical storm ocean waves against Atlantic Coast

Tropical Storm Debby – the fourth named storm of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season – formed Saturday in the Gulf of Mexico, according to the National Hurricane Center. The storm follows Tropical Storms Alberto and Chris, and deadly and destructive Hurricane Beryl, which wreaked havoc across the U.S. in July. As USA Today reports, Debby is expected to […]

NOAA teams up with United Airlines to measure Greenhouse Gases during Domestic Flights

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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is teaming up with United Airlines to measure greenhouse gases and pollutants in the sky during domestic flights. As UPI reports, the multi-year agreement, announced last week, will equip a Boeing 737 with an instrument package to improve monitoring of carbon dioxide, methane and other greenhouse gases. The equipment […]