WEATHER

Don't believe everything you've been told about lightning.

Wild Misconceptions About Weather

From the color of snow to the shape of rainbows, weather breeds a lot of misconceptions.

Jack Frost pops up in a number of wintery tales.

Who Is Jack Frost?

Most iterations of Jack Frost see him clad in icy blue and white, and as well as being responsible for nose-nipping, he’s also credited with creating frost. But where exactly did this mythical cold-weather figure originate?

Please remain seated with your seatbelt fastened.

Thunderstorms Can Cause Air Turbulence Up to 55 Miles Away from the Source

The effects of weather disturbances and resulting turbulence can be widespread. Airplane passengers might want to pay more attention to that fasten-seatbelt sign.

15 Regional Words for Wintry Weather

Americans have no lack of idioms for snow and other features of winter weather. Here are 15 regional terms you should know.

The Big Apple draws a big crowd every time the winter season hits.

The 20 Most Popular Winter Holiday Destinations

Planning a holiday vacation retreat? Here are the top winter destinations to hit up, regardless of whether you prefer warm or cold weather.

The 25 U.S. Cities Most Likely to Have a White Christmas

Northern states, such as Alaska and Minnesota, will likely see snow on Christmas.

Don’t let sitting in traffic become your holiday experience.

Traveling for Thanksgiving? Avoid Driving on These Days, According to AAA

Choosing the wrong time to hit the road can make your Thanksgiving a traffic nightmare. Here’s how to avoid it.

Members of Robert Falcon Scott's 1910-1913 expedition to reach the South Pole.

Frostbite vs. Hypothermia: What’s the Difference?

Here's how to tell frostbite symptoms from hypothermia symptoms.

They are several differences between the two.

Tsunami vs. Tidal Wave: What’s the Difference?

Tsunamis and tidal waves may look similar, but they differ in crucial ways.

11 Chilling Facts About the 1972 Andes Plane Crash

Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571 crashed in a remote location in Chile’s Andes Mountains on October 13, 1972—and those who made it through the crash would need to resort to desperate measures to survive.

Maintaining your puffer jacket is essential for making it look nice.

How to Re-Puff Your Puffer Coat

Is your puffer jacket looking a little lifeless? It may just need a good wash.

A new feature from Zillow should put home buyers at ease.

Zillow Is Adding a “Climate Risk Threat Score” to Listings

Zillow is making the home-buying process a little simpler for those concerned about floods, wildfires, and more.

iOS 18 offers several new features, including the ability to communicate via satellite.

How to Turn Your iPhone Into a Satellite Phone If You Lose Coverage

This feature may come in handy in an emergency situation.

How Do Hurricanes Get Their Names?

Beryl, Helene, Milton—recent hurricane monikers aren’t exactly the most popular girls’ and boys’ names.

Raking leaves is annoying—and totally unnecessary.

Leave the Leaves: Why Nature Experts Say You Shouldn’t Rake Your Yard This Fall

Good news for anyone who hates raking their lawn: You don’t have to.

A coronal mass ejection shoots out from the sun.

“Severe” Solar Storm Might Bring Northern Lights to the Deep South

Scientists just observed a powerful solar storm that could carry the northern lights over the lower 48 in the near future.

Tropical Storm Debby came with a storm surge warning in Florida's Big Bend region in 2024.

7 Things to Know About Storm Surges

Wind isn’t the only danger a hurricane can bring to coastal communities. Storm surges are often more destructive.

Pinpoint the perfect weekend for leaf-peeping.

Get Excited for Fall With the 2024 Peak Foliage Map

Can't wait for fall? Start planning the ultimate leaf-peeping expedition now with this interactive map showing peak foliage predictions for 2024.

Astronomically speaking, fall doesn’t start until late September.

What You Should Know About the 2024 Fall Equinox

The fall equinox lands on Sunday, September 22 this year. Here’s what you need to know about the first day of autumn.

If you’re only measuring air temp, you’re only getting half the picture.

What Is “Wet Bulb Temperature”?

If you’ve ever said “it’s not the heat, it’s the humidity,” you already understand what goes into calculating wet bulb temperature.

Why Do Some Road Signs Have Holes in Them?

Yes, they‘re often bullet holes. No, that‘s not the only explanation.

A tornado south of Cheyenne, Oklahoma, touched down on April 15, 2012.

10 of the Most Terrifying Tornadoes in History

Tornadoes can (and do) happen anywhere. Here are 10 of the most terrible twisters to ever take a turn on Earth.

Here’s What the Inside of a Tornado Looks Like

Filming the inside of a tornado is tricky for obvious reasons.

The 25 States Most Likely to Lose Power This Summer

Discover which U.S. states have an elevated risk of losing power this summer, plus how to prepare for a power outage ahead of time.