CLIMATE TRENDS

May 29 2026WEATHER

What to expect this hurricane season and why you shouldn't ignore the warnings

Experts predict fewer storms this year, but history shows even quiet seasons can bring devastating hurricanes. The National Weather Service, AccuWeather, and Colorado State University all agree: the 2026 Atlantic and Gulf hurricane season, which runs from June 1 to November, will likely see below-av

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Jul 12 2025WEATHER

When the North Gets a Chill: The Stratosphere's Role in US Winter Woes

The US has been experiencing some serious cold snaps lately, even as winters warm up overall. Scientists have been digging into why this happens and found some interesting connections to the stratosphere, the layer of the atmosphere above where planes fly. Two key patterns have been identified. The

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Nov 05 2024WEATHER

Baton Rouge Beats Heat Records Again

Baton Rouge's Metro Airport has done something quite unusual—it's broken the record for the latest 90-degree temperature yet again. Just a week ago, the airport set a new record for the latest date to reach 90 degrees, which was October 27. This date was previously set in 1907. Since October 26, the

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