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‘High Risk’ Flood Outlooks Are Rare And Dangerous
April 3, 2025, 11:25 am EDT
It is rare that a high risk flood outlook is issued. When it is, this is why you should pay attention.
Warming Spring Temperatures Brings First 70s And 80s Soon
April 2, 2025, 12:00 pm EDT
Spring is here and warmer temperatures will soon follow. From Texas to North Dakota, temperatures will rise dramatically over the next couple of months. Here’s when you’ll see temperatures in the 70s and 80s.
St. Patrick's Day Mystery Solved: What's At A Rainbow's End?
March 30, 2025, 12:00 pm EDT
Every St. Patrick’s Day, the legend of a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow sparks our imaginations, but science reveals what’s actually at a rainbow’s end, and why chasing one might not lead to treasure.
Listen: Frozen Montana Lake Sounds Like An Arcade Game
March 25, 2025, 12:00 pm EDT
A Montana man who says he lives in “the middle of nowhere” captured a captivating phenomenon on a frozen lake near his home. You’ll want to turn up the volume on this one so you can hear the natural symphony that will sound like a throwback to Star Wars or your favorite arcade game.
What Is The Polar Vortex?
March 23, 2025, 11:26 pm EDT
Meteorologist Ari Sarsalari explains what a Polar Vortex is.
Several Feet Of Rime Ice Covers Mt. Washington Observatory
March 23, 2025, 11:23 pm EDT
Mount Washington, New Hampshire, was covered in several feet of rime ice. Watch to see what rime ice is and how it forms.
The Science Behind How Santa Ana Winds Form
March 23, 2025, 11:23 pm EDT
Ever wondered how the extremely dangerous Santa Ana winds form? We break it down here.
Expect The Longest Night As The Winter Solstice Arrives
March 23, 2025, 11:15 pm EDT
The winter solstice arrives in late December for the Northern Hemisphere, so expect your longest night ahead. Here are the details.
Crunch! The Science Behind Snow's Satisfying Sound
March 23, 2025, 11:14 pm EDT
Snow crunch - it’s not something you add milk to, like a breakfast cereal. It’s the iconic sound snow makes when you step on it. Check out the science behind the sound, no spoon required.
Tropical Terms You Need To Know From Around The World
March 23, 2025, 11:09 pm EDT
These are the meteorological terms you need to know when it comes to tropical weather.

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