Buckle up, West Coast! A storm's been wreaking havoc from California to Washington. Washington's taken the brunt of it, with trees toppling and two lives lost. Schools shut down, and power's out in many places. Oregon and Northern California aren't spared either; travel's delayed, and roads are clos
Ever heard of a 'bomb cyclone'? It's a scary-sounding weather term that's in the news again. The West Coast is bracing for a big storm, and this rapid weather change is called bombogenesis by meteorologists. When a cold air mass meets a warm one, often over water, a storm can quickly intensify. This
Caribbean Sea is facing more trouble as Tropical Storm Rafael gets stronger. Forecasters are worried it might become a hurricane on Wednesday, bringing high winds and rainfall. Florida Keys could be hit first, but don't worry, it's predicted to weaken before reaching the US Gulf Coast. This storm co
This coming weekend, something unusual is happening in the US. A tropical storm named Rafael is expected to turn into a hurricane as it approaches the Gulf of Mexico. Let's break down what's going on. First off, meteorologists are keeping a close eye on Rafael. It's forecast to gain strength as it
Hey there! By Monday, forecasters expect a new tropical storm to form in the Caribbean. They're predicting it'll hit Jamaica and the Cayman Islands with heavy rain first. Then, it could strengthen into a hurricane and head towards Cuba. From there, it might bring more rain to the US Gulf coast, espe
A tough storm named Kong-rey hit Taiwan's east coast last Thursday, sadly taking one life. Moving from the northern Philippines, the storm brought strong winds and floods, causing plenty of trouble. About 8, 600 people had to find shelter, and both flights and train services were stopped. The storm
Imagine an island coming to a halt. That’s what happened when Typhoon Kong-rey swooped in on Taiwan’s east coast. The storm, one of the biggest in almost three decades, shut down financial markets, grounded hundreds of flights, and reduced train services. Nearly half a million households lost power.
Have you ever imagined giant waves crashing on the shore? Well, that's exactly what's happening along a big stretch of Oregon's coastline right now! Meteorologists have issued a high surf advisory, warning beachgoers to stay safe and dry. The waves are massive, some even reaching up to 26 feet! That
Bostonians welcomed a chilly start to the day with the first frosts and freezes of the season. But fret not, as warmer days are just around the corner! A big area of high pressure is staying put over the eastern U. S. , bringing us sunny days and cool nights this weekend and into next week. Even th
Elon Musk's SpaceX has filed a lawsuit against the California Coastal Commission, claiming the regulator blocked more rocket launches due to Musk's political views. The commission, which oversees coastal development, voted against increasing launches at Vandenberg Space Force Base. SpaceX alleges th
