At around 8:27 pm on Thursday, a suspected tornado struck small communities in Morgan County, East Tennessee, causing severe damage during the winter storm event impact across the eastern US. It's a tragic event, a mother, and a daughter, both died in a family home. Other tornadoes in Febru
Many people were still cleaning up from one winter storm that hit the Northeast, leaving schools and homes covered in ice. It was a new weekend. Another storm was coming. This time it was heading towards a long spot from the Midwest to the East Coast. It was a cold and wintry mix. Why does the
The three dimensional nature of aviation is at odds with the standard tools used to study and predict weather patterns. The advent of 2D and even 3D weather visual maps has not changed the reliance of pilots on weather information conveyed by flat 2D maps. Studies reveal that most airline pilots h
Metro Detroit is bracing for more snow this weekend. It's not here yet. The snow is expected to arrive on Saturday afternoon or evening. The heaviest snow is expected closer to sunset. It will be windy with temperatures making it feel colder. This is not good news for those who hate the cold. This i
First, let's talk about algae. You know, those tiny plants that live in water? People want to use them to make biofuels and proteins. But growing algae on a large scale can be tricky because of changing weather conditions. There is a problem and a solution. New technology called FIPO is a game-chan
Let's dive in to this mess. First of all, it must have been a real shock when 100 million people across 22 states received weather alerts on Thursday. Snow, sleet, and freezing rain are expected to make travel from the midwest to the north-east and mid-Atlantic a nightmare for days. From Nebraska t
Imagine trying to track a hurricane when you're short on staff and facing major cuts. That's the reality for the National Weather Service (NWS). The agency, which helps keep Americans safe during storms, is facing big challenges. The NWS is dealing with low staffing levels. This isn't some
Across Southeast Michigan, folks will be watching temperatures drop starting this week! Let's break it down. A few hours ago Tuesday night, shirts and shorts weren't enough anymore. Coldness came moving in, tipping scales to low teens, Upper teens in Dearborn and similar Metro Detroit area
Heading into Dallas during a sunny afternoon. Suddenly, you hear an uncanny wailing sound. Is it dangerous outside. Minneapolis is equipped with an outdoor warning system. This system is put into action stern weather events to keep people indoors. Generally, it's not clear to novices about the
South Carolina’s Dorchester County School District 4 has made a bold move. They’re shifting plans due to winter weather. The original school day, April 21st, was supposed to be a teacher workday. It is now a regular school day for students. This decision is a direct response to the recent bad weathe
