Hurricane season maps tracker: cones, water temperatures and more
We have the maps you need to monitor the tropics, including hurricanes Nolo and Rachel and another area to watch in the Gulf.
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How your city may slurp up rain like a sponge instead of flooding
Your city may be fighting back against excessive runoff into storm drains. These "sponge cities" are a potential game changer.
Polo's remnants brought record rain, flooding to Plains, Southwest
Deep tropical moisture, including a former hurricane, smashed rainfall records from New Mexico and Texas to Nebraska.
Why Hurricane Nolo could become a typhoon this weekend
Hurricane Nolo could cross the International Date Line this weekend, triggering a switch to Typhoon Nolo. Here's how storms go from hurricanes to typhoons.
What jacket to buy to actually keep yourself warm this winter
Warmth isn't about puffiness or price. Learn the three physics principles — trapped air, wind block and breathability — behind a truly warm winter jacket.
