During extreme cold events, you may hear a loud boom and feel like you have experienced an earthquake. However, as AccuWeather reports, this event was more likely a cryoseism, also known as an ice quake or a frost quake, and they’re nothing new. In fact, they were observed in the United States as early as […]
The coldest and most persistent outbreak of Arctic air in a couple of years will have the intensity and staying power to trigger feet of lake-effect snow and whiteouts in some areas of the Upper Midwest and the interior Northeast, AccuWeather meteorologists warn. However, there is the risk of a ground-covering snow squall reaching as far as coastal areas of the […]
Hard-core scientists aboard specially equipped National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) aircraft play an integral role in hurricane forecasting. Data collected from these high-flying and high-tech meteorological stations in the midst of a storm help forecasters make more accurate predictions during a powerful hurricane while researchers gain a better understanding of how storms evolve, which […]
The new year brings a fresh slate of exciting astronomical events in the night sky, and one that will take place in the middle of the day that, for many, will be a once-in-a-lifetime spectacle. As AccuWeather reports, from planetary alignments to a “Super Harvest Moon Eclipse,” here are the top astronomy events to mark […]
As a year of record-breaking weather comes to a close, AccuWeather took a look back at the most intense moments. From powerful hurricanes and tornadoes to drought-busting storms and the deadliest wildfire in the United States in more than a century, here is their list of the most unforgettable weather events of 2023. Record-breaking January […]
There are not many days left before 2023 comes to an end, but there is still one more major astronomical event that is about to put on a dazzling display in the night sky — and folks who miss the show may have to wait until the spring for the next chance to see another […]
Earth’s temperature was off the charts this year, and scientists just confirmed what much of planet already felt coming: 2023 will officially be the hottest year on record. As CNN reports, the analysis from the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service found this year’s global temperature will be more than 1.4 degrees Celsius warmer than […]
At least six people died Saturday after tornadoes tore through parts of Tennessee, officials said. As the sun rose across the state early Sunday morning, residents – and crews who spent a tough night digging through wreckage in search of survivors – were getting their first look at the destruction in daylight. Homes were destroyed, […]
The 2023 astronomical calendar has been packed with a variety of captivating celestial sights, and the year will conclude with a slate of events that includes a highly-anticipated meteor shower. As Accuweather reports, December’s longer nights present more time for stargazing, including the chance to see the return of the famous constellation Orion. Early morning stargazers have […]
As a fire hose of rain, known as an atmospheric river, continues in western Washington and Oregon, small streams and rivers have become raging torrents, posing significant threats to lives and property throughout the week. The atmospheric river turned deadly near Portland, Oregon, Monday when a man was swept away along Johnson Creek. A second death was […]