Stratospheric polar vortex changes still trigger brutal U.S. winter cold snaps and extreme weather despite a warming climate.

The mechanism involves atmospheric waves that bounce between the upper atmosphere and ground level, amplifying weather patterns and making them more extreme. Scientists call this “stratospheric wave ...

Do these above-average temperatures have you missing Florida's rare cold weather? You're not alone, here's when the state is ...

Some places received several inches of rain, others nearby not so much. Shower chances persist through the weekend.

While Texas may feel far from the Northeast, the lessons from the Texas Hill Country disaster matter here, too, particularly ...

Even with advances in technology, it’s difficult to pinpoint exactly where and when some of the most severe weather will ...

Rows of cots, towels and blankets at the Warren E. Thornton Youth Center for a winter respite on Nov. 7, 2024. Sacramento County will use the space as a cooling center for homeless residents on ...

July 3, 2025 (~1:18 p.m. CDT): A Flood Watch was issued for south-central Texas, including Kerr County, based on radar and ...

A slow-moving cold front will push toward the region on Tuesday, which will bring scattered thunderstorms and showers.

The UV Index provides a measure of the sun's ultraviolet radiation, a short wavelength of light invisible to humans, that can cause sunburns. Sunburns are a factor that can lead to deadly health ...

Forecasters see a fair chance this month will be hotter than June. The Climate Prediction Center calls for a 55% chance of above-average temperatures this month and just an 11% chance of below average ...

We’ll be wrestling with this for years to come,” said one local leader as the state continues to rebuild nearly $1 billion in ...