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El Niño: How It Affects The Atlantic Hurricane Season
1 hour ago
An El Niño, even potentially a “Super El Niño,” is becoming more likely this hurricane season. How does it impact the Atlantic Basin? Meteorologist Rob Shackelford breaks it all down and gives some examples of hurricane seasons with El Niños in the past and how they turned out.
After The Storm: The Science Behind Tornado Damage Surveys
3 hours ago
After severe weather moves out, a different kind of investigation begins as trained tornado survey teams head into damaged communities to determine exactly what happened. By analyzing official damage indicators, studying how trees and buildings fell, and even reviewing radar data afterward, meteorologists can tell whether a tornado struck or if powerful straight-line winds caused destruction that is just as intense.
April, May and June Are The Most Active Tornado Months
18 hours ago
April, May and June are the three most active tornado months in the U.S. And the secret is linked to the jet stream. Meteorologist Rob Shackelford breaks down why and where the greatest chances of tornadoes are each month.
The Hail Scale: Determining How Much Damage You Could See
18 hours ago
From pea-sized pellets to grapefruit-sized chunks of ice, the hail size scale helps determine whether you’ll see minor shingle wear or smashed windshields and holes in your roof. Meteorologist Caitlin Kaiser explains what size hail is the most dangerous and why measuring hail accurately can make all the difference during severe weather.
Everything You Need To Know About Tornado Alley
1 day ago
Tornado Alley has long centered on Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas, but the nation’s tornado hotspot may be shifting toward the Deep South, raising concerns about increasing tornado outbreaks from Mississippi to Alabama along the Gulf Coast. Driven by a volatile mix of Arctic cold fronts, Gulf moisture and even the Rocky Mountains, the United States remains the tornado capital of the world.
First Blooms and Leaves: How Does Weather Affect Them?
2 days ago
Some parts of the country are seeing earlier than average blooms and leaves on trees, and the weather has a part to play in this. The Southwest and Southeast, in particular, have seen large impacts. Meteorologist Rob Shackelford breaks down what is the main factor in what makes leaves and blooms earlier than normal and what may make them later.
Ask A Met: Can Weather Make Pollen Worse?
2 days ago
Each week, our meteorologists answer a question from readers.
Why March Can Be The Most Frustrating Month In Weather
3 days ago
As we head into the first month of meteorological spring, the weather can get confused as to what it’s supposed to be doing. From temperature swings to tornadoes to flooding, March has a little bit of it all. Meteorologist Caitlin Kaiser breaks down what changes to expect this month and why the jet stream holds the key to it all.
El Niño: How It Affects The Atlantic Hurricane Season
3 days ago
An El Niño, even potentially a “Super El Niño,” is becoming more likely this hurricane season. How does it impact the Atlantic Basin? Meteorologist Rob Shackelford breaks it all down and gives some examples of hurricane seasons with El Niños in the past and how they turned out.
The Setup Behind This Week’s Severe Weather Threat
3 days ago
With severe weather looming across parts of the Midwest and Ohio Valley on Thursday, we will explain what ingredients are at play to trigger strong storms. Large hail and tornadoes are possible, so we will walk you through the science behind these threats. Watch meteorologist Jennifer Gray break it down.

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