weather-and-climate

The Camp Mystic flood resulted from a combination of intense rainfall, vulnerable site characteristics, and delayed response that allowed water to rise quickly in low‑lying ar...

This article provides a durable overview of tornado events in and around Joplin, Missouri, with a focus on impacts, verified details, and long-term lessons for preparedness and...

Hurricane Irma occurred mainly during late August and early September 2in the North Atlantic. It formed from a tropical wave on August 30, intensified into a major hurricane ove...

The Great Storm of 1987 was a severe extratropical cyclone that struck southern England and northern France on the night of 15–16 October 1987. It was notable for its rapid in...

Lightning is far more common in some U.S. states than others, and the differences are driven by geography, storm type, and seasonal climate patterns. The states with the most li...

On May 22, 2011, a violent tornado struck Joplin, Missouri, causing widespread damage and significant loss of life. This EF5 tornado traveled roughly 6 miles with a path width n...

The polar vortex is a large area of low pressure and cold air surrounding Earth's North and South Poles, present year-round but occasionally weakening and allowing frigid air to...

A hot dog tornado is a colloquial term for a relatively weak, short-lived tornado that often appears thin, sometimes described as rope-like or narrow, resembling a hot dog in sh...

Hail storms in Guadalajara are severe convective events in which ice pellets, sometimes golf ball–size or larger, fall from intense thunderstorms and can damage roofs, vehicle...