A U. S. representative recently made waves by announcing plans to introduce a bill that would ban weather modification and geoengineering. This move comes as heavy rains and flooding have caused chaos in Texas, leaving many people stranded. The bill would make it a serious crime to release any substances into the atmosphere to mess with weather, temperature, or sunli...
Texas faced a terrible flood on July 4th. Over 100 people lost their lives. Many were at Camp Mystic near the Guadalupe River. People say they didn't get alerts or didn't understand them. The National Weather Service (NWS) sent 22 warnings. They told people to move to higher ground. But local governments didn't send any alerts. They relied only on the NWS. The NWS ...
The Balkans have been hit hard by extreme weather recently. First, there was a heatwave. Temperatures soared to 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit). This made conditions very dangerous. Then, sudden storms brought relief but also caused damage. In Croatia, a powerful storm hit the city of Split. Strong winds and hail damaged buildings, including the Poljud soccer st...
In the wake of devastating floods in Texas, some politicians have floated bizarre ideas about weather control. Senator Ted Cruz, a Republican from Texas, quickly shut down these claims. He stated that there is no proof to support the idea that anyone can manipulate the weather. Cruz also pointed out that the internet is full of wild theories. These comments came aft...
Texas recently experienced a tragic flood event. Many people lost their lives in Kerr County. What led to this disaster? It was not just one thing. Several factors came together to create this outcome. First, let's talk about the weather. A storm that had lost its tropical status moved into the area. It brought with it a lot of moisture. This moisture mixed with uns...
Orange County faced serious problems due to heavy rain from Tropical Depression Chantal. The rain led to flash floods, forcing people to leave their homes and closing many roads. Chapel Hill, a town in Orange County, warned residents about the floods. By 9 p. m. , first responders started evacuating people from Camelot Village, a neighborhood near Bolin Creek. This ...
Boston and much of New England are in for a scorcher, with a heat advisory stretching into Monday evening. The humidity might be bearable today, but things will get sticky tomorrow and Tuesday, with dew points climbing into the low to mid-70s. The mix of high heat and humidity will make it feel like it's near 100 degrees. That's the kind of heat that can lead to hea...
In central Texas, a sudden and severe flash flood has left at least 70 people dead, including 21 children. The disaster has raised serious questions about preparedness and early warnings. Rescue teams are still searching for 11 campers and one counselor from Camp Mystic, an all-girls Christian summer camp located along the Guadalupe River. The floodwaters have been d...
Texas recently experienced a devastating flood. It was a perfect storm of bad luck and poor planning. The Guadalupe River in Texas' Hill Country saw a massive flood. It was like getting four months of rain in just a few hours. The water rose so fast that many people couldn't get to safety in time. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued warnings about the flood. T...
South Carolina saw a brief encounter with Tropical Depression Chantal on Sunday. The storm, which had been a tropical storm, weakened as it moved inland. It brought some wind and rain but did not cause significant issues. Chantal made landfall near Litchfield Beach early Sunday morning. By midday, it had already moved into North Carolina. The storm's winds were arou...