Sea level rise and winter storms could enhance California flooding
A coastally trapped wave of warm water is creeping toward California, pushing sea levels higher. The real danger comes when winter storms arrive.
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Hurricane season maps tracker: cones, water temps and more
We have the maps you need to monitor the tropics, including tracks, current weather and other areas to watch.
How lightning fertilizes your garden: the chemistry explained
Lightning heats air to 30,000 Kelvin which is hot enough to crack nitrogen apart and send it down in the rain as natural fertilizer. Here's the chemistry.
Days of flooding continue for Midwest and Central Plains, including Chicago
A frontal boundary is stalled out across the Midwest and Central Plains, leading to a multi-day flood threat. Cities like Chicago need to be prepared.
The Gulf Stream is speeding up. Scientists say that's a big deal
NOAA satellite data shows the Gulf Stream intensified sharply from 2014 to 2023. Here's what's driving it and what that could mean for you.
