WEATHER

Jan 30 2025WEATHER

South Carolina's Weather Rollercoaster: Rain and Sunshine Await

Imagine waking up to mild temperatures and partly cloudy skies. Sunlight is peeking into the room. It is time to put on the favorite hoodie. It's pleasant outside, but there is a twist for the weekend. The weather will change from Friday afternoon. A cold front is traveling through the Southea

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Jan 30 2025WEATHER

Typhoons and Taiwan: When Track Errors Don't Matter

Did you know that the rainfall in Taiwan during typhoons is largely influenced by where the storm goes? Usually, the better a model predicts the storm's path, the better it can forecast how much rain will fall. But a recent study found that for typhoons moving in a specific way—from the southwest—th

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Jan 30 2025HEALTH

The Silent Threat: Weather and Kids' Health in Cuiabá

Have you ever wondered how the weather affects your health? In the vibrant city of Cuiabá, Brazil, a recent study uncovered a surprising connection between kids' health and the weather. Researchers dug through data from 2016 to 2018, using information from DATASUS, INMET, and a smart calculation met

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Jan 29 2025WEATHER

Winter's Big Snow Day Coming to Minnesota and Wisconsin

After a relatively mild start to the winter season, Minnesota and Wisconsin might finally be in for some heavy snowfall. Weather analysts are predicting a significant change in weather for the first week of February. A recent forecast from a popular Midwest Weather page on Facebook has sparked some

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Jan 29 2025TECHNOLOGY

Pixel Weather App: Missing Settings and Always-On Features

Ever since Wednesday, January 22, users of the Pixel Weather app have noticed some key settings have vanished. These settings include toggles for immersive vibrations and AI-powered weather reports, weather units, and app themes. Despite their disappearance, these features seem to be working non-sto

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Jan 28 2025WEATHER

Windy Day Ahead: Chicago Braces for Gusts and Warmth

It's going to be a wild day in Chicago! The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for several counties, including Cook, DeKalb, Ogle, Winnebago, Kane, Lake, and McHenry. They're predicting strong southwest winds, blowing between 25 to 35 mph, with gusts that could reach a whopping 55 m

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Jan 28 2025HEALTH

How Weather and Holidays Influence Orthopedic ER Visits

You might think that the emergency room (ER) is always buzzing with activity, no matter what the weather is like. But let's look at a specific type of ER visit—orthopedic injuries—in a big European hospital. Researchers there wanted to find out if weather conditions and holidays could affect the num

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Jan 28 2025WEATHER

Spring-Like Day, Winter Splash for Northern Minnesota

It might feel like spring for Central Minnesota on Tuesday, with temperatures touching the lower 40s. However, folks up north, specifically in Cook and Lake counties, will be dealing with a different story. The National Weather Service has sounded an alert for these regions, warning of a Winter Weat

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Jan 28 2025WEATHER

Snow Alert in Arizona: Where and When to Expect it?

Arizona is getting ready for some snow! The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued warnings for certain areas. These include the Western Mogollon Rim, Yavapai County Mountains, and Grand Canyon Country. They're expecting snow to hit the highest points, like Flagstaff and the South Rim. Drivers sh

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Jan 27 2025WEATHER

Wet Relief Arrives for Drought-Stricken Southwest

After enduring a dry spell that fueled deadly wildfires, Southern California and the Southwest are finally welcoming some much-needed rain. A slow-moving low-pressure system is spreading showers across the region, including Los Angeles and Las Vegas. This system could bring the first significant rai

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