Wild Misconceptions About Weather
From the color of snow to the shape of rainbows, weather breeds a lot of misconceptions.
From the color of snow to the shape of rainbows, weather breeds a lot of misconceptions.
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?
The effects of weather disturbances and resulting turbulence can be widespread. Airplane passengers might want to pay more attention to that fasten-seatbelt sign.
Americans have no lack of idioms for snow and other features of winter weather. Here are 15 regional terms you should know.
Planning a holiday vacation retreat? Here are the top winter destinations to hit up, regardless of whether you prefer warm or cold weather.
Northern states, such as Alaska and Minnesota, will likely see snow on Christmas.
Choosing the wrong time to hit the road can make your Thanksgiving a traffic nightmare. Here’s how to avoid it.
Here's how to tell frostbite symptoms from hypothermia symptoms.
Tsunamis and tidal waves may look similar, but they differ in crucial ways.
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.
Is your puffer jacket looking a little lifeless? It may just need a good wash.
Zillow is making the home-buying process a little simpler for those concerned about floods, wildfires, and more.
This feature may come in handy in an emergency situation.
Beryl, Helene, Milton—recent hurricane monikers aren’t exactly the most popular girls’ and boys’ names.
Good news for anyone who hates raking their lawn: You don’t have to.
Scientists just observed a powerful solar storm that could carry the northern lights over the lower 48 in the near future.
Wind isn’t the only danger a hurricane can bring to coastal communities. Storm surges are often more destructive.
Can't wait for fall? Start planning the ultimate leaf-peeping expedition now with this interactive map showing peak foliage predictions for 2024.
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’ve ever said “it’s not the heat, it’s the humidity,” you already understand what goes into calculating wet bulb temperature.
Yes, they‘re often bullet holes. No, that‘s not the only explanation.
Tornadoes can (and do) happen anywhere. Here are 10 of the most terrible twisters to ever take a turn on Earth.
Filming the inside of a tornado is tricky for obvious reasons.
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.