The weekend is shaping up to be a mix of heat and storms. The first heat advisory of 2025 has been issued, covering areas from Baton Rouge to New Orleans. This advisory is in effect from 10 a. m. until 7 p. m. on Sunday. The heat will be intense, with temperatures reaching the low to mid-90s. However, it will feel much hotter due to high humidity, with feels-like te...
California's weather forecasting system is in trouble. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the National Weather Service (NWS) are facing deep cuts. These cuts could make it harder to predict and respond to dangerous weather events, like fires and floods. The cuts are part of a broader plan to reduce the workforce by about 15%. This means fe...
The Atlantic hurricane season is underway, and experts are sounding the alarm. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecasted 13 to 19 storms from June 1 to November 30. This is above the typical average of 14 storms per year. The reason? Warmer ocean temperatures are fueling more storms. Hurricanes are not just a coastal problem. Storms can ...
Hurricanes are brewing in the Atlantic. June 1 marks the beginning of a six-month window. This period can unleash some of the most damaging natural events on the US coast. The season can be scary, but knowing what to expect can help keep you safe. The experts are talking. They think this year might be tougher than usual. On average, there are 14 named storms in a se...
The Atlantic hurricane season is approaching, and the National Weather Service is in a tough spot. The agency, which keeps the public safe from storms, is dealing with a big problem: not enough staff. This issue started when the government decided to cut jobs to save money. Since January, about 1, 000 workers have left the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrat...
Summer is just around the corner. But did you know that for scientists, it starts a bit earlier? Meteorologists mark the beginning of summer on June 1st. This might seem odd, but there's a good reason behind it. The summer solstice, which is when the Northern Hemisphere is tilted closest to the sun, happens around June 20th. This is what most people think of as the ...
The Florida Panthers have secured their spot in the Stanley Cup Final for the third consecutive year. The team is no stranger to this stage, having faced the Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference final twice in the last three seasons. This time, they emerged victorious, winning the series 4-1. The Panthers will now face the winner of the Western final between Dalla...
The world is in for a rough ride over the next few years. Top weather experts have a grim forecast: get ready for more intense heat waves and stronger storms. The chance of breaking annual temperature records is high. There is an 80% likelihood that the world will shatter another temperature record in the next five years. The world is also likely to surpass the inter...
The world is in for a scorching few years, according to leading weather experts. There is a significant chance that the next five years will see record-breaking temperatures. This means that the planet will experience more intense and frequent extreme weather events. Scientists have been crunching the numbers and the results are clear: the world is heating up. The g...
Kathleen Blanco made history as the first and only woman to be elected as Louisiana's governor. Her time in office was marked by significant challenges, particularly the catastrophic Hurricane Katrina. This storm became a defining moment of her governorship, earning her the nickname "Katrina governor. " She worked closely with then-President George Bush to manage the...