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The Atmosphere Is Like A Fluid That Can Form Waves
March 23, 2025, 11:08 pm EDT
Kelvin-Helmholtz clouds look like waves but in the atmosphere, and they are quite beautiful. Here’s how they form.
See A Rare, Full Circle Rainbow And Learn How It Formed
March 23, 2025, 11:08 pm EDT
You can’t search for a pot of gold at the end of this rainbow, because it goes full circle. Watch this video to see this rare and stunning display and learn what causes it.
You May Want To Slow Your Roll With These Weather Conditions
March 23, 2025, 10:41 pm EDT
There are certain types of weather you may not think are that dangerous, but account for numerous accidents and can actually be hazardous under the right conditions.
The Weather Wonder That Made A Castle ‘Float’ On Clouds
March 23, 2025, 10:34 pm EDT
Stunning video captured a dreamy scene in eastern France, as a huge medieval castle seemed to be lofted by dense clouds. Watch this video to find out what created the striking illusion.
What Is Wind Chill? And Why Does It Matter?
March 23, 2025, 10:33 pm EDT
Wind makes cold weather feel even colder… but it also turns up the threat level of hypothermia and frost bite. Here’s why:
Storm Cut Off From The Jet Stream Known As DANA Floods Spain
March 22, 2025, 12:55 am EDT
Severe flooding hit parts of Spain in late October. Some have called the cause of the flooding “Storm DANA,” but that’s actually not a name. Here’s what DANA actually is.
What Is An Alberta Clipper?
March 22, 2025, 12:43 am EDT
Alberta Clippers can bring big impacts to the northern tier of the country. Watch this video to see how they form and what weather conditions they bring.
Rare, Large Ice Circle Swirls Atop Russian River
March 22, 2025, 12:43 am EDT
Winter in Russia is responsible for this cool video of a rare weather phenomenon. Watch and learn how ice circles, or ice disks, are formed.
Neat Winter Phenomena Meteorologists Watch For In Winter
March 22, 2025, 12:32 am EDT
Check out some of the interesting phenomena our meteorologists watch out for in the colder months of the year.
Midwest Corn Sweat Makes It Feel Even Hotter
March 22, 2025, 12:22 am EDT
Midwest heat has been made even worse by a phenomenon called corn sweat. Here’s what it is.

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