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Ask a met: Why do clouds appear in so many colors?
August 29, 2026, 7:05 am EDT
Our meteorologist answers all of your deepest weather questions.
Noctilucent clouds are the Earth's highest. Here's where and when to see them.
August 27, 2026, 7:24 am EDT
They're only seen in certain places, times of year and times of night. Here's how these clouds form and what they mean.
2026 Hurricane Season's Start: Where Atlantic Storms Form In June
August 27, 2026, 7:09 am EDT
The Atlantic Hurricane Season starts June 1. While June is historically a light month, we do see some storms.
A massive plume of dust from the Sahara Desert is coming to the US
August 27, 2026, 7:09 am EDT
The Saharan Air Layer could also affect the 2026 hurricane season.
The bizarre 'ice bombs' that drop from a clear blue sky
August 24, 2026, 6:39 am EDT
Scientists have long argued where these megacryometeors come from.
Ask a met: Can lightning strike or travel through glass?
August 22, 2026, 7:27 am EDT
Our meteorologist answers all of your deepest weather questions.
Does it really always rain on the weekend?
August 22, 2026, 7:20 am EDT
Here's what pollution, the jet stream and a little confirmation bias have to do with your washed-out Saturday plans.
A 30 percent chance of rain doesn't mean what you think
August 21, 2026, 6:11 am EDT
It's not a yes-or-no answer. Breaking down the forecast number that confuses nearly everyone.
How cities are creating their own floods
August 18, 2026, 4:17 pm EDT
Urban heat is fueling rain that aging infrastructure can't handle — creating a coastal cities crisis.
Ask a met: Are there any differences between fog and a cloud?
August 15, 2026, 8:02 am EDT
Our meteorologist answers all of your deepest weather questions.

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