The feedback loops of the atmosphere can seem cruel, favoring areas recently struck by natural disaster for further destruction. One example we’ve been writing about often is how extreme heat …

A potent summertime pattern will bring a plethora of hazardous weather to the central US today, with risks that include widespread severe thunderstorms and potentially significant flooding. A belt of …

As a named system, Elsa has been getting the lion’s share of attention this week as it made landfall in the Big Bend of Florida yesterday and continues to crawl …

The sun dawns this morning on Elsa, over the warm waters of the Gulf, making a valiant effort at intensification with an impressive burst of convection. Link As we discussed …

Good morning all, and happy 4th of July weekend! The holiday typically brings to mind swimming pools and barbecues, corn hole and fireworks. For many, tomorrow will see the type …

In a bit of a surprise move, Elsa has become a hurricane as of this morning. Link If you’ll watch the cloud tops loop a few times, you’ll notice a …

The northeast has been baking under a heatwave of their own over the past few days with temperatures approaching/at 100 degrees and oppressive humidity reaching tropical levels with dew points …

I have long been fascinated by extreme atmospheric anomalies, the ‘perfect storms’ that defy climatology and set unfathomable records. Today, as the broiler finally eases on the Seattle/Portland/Vancouver corridor, it …

One of the most anomalous temperature events I’ve ever seen over the United States is currently roaring to life over the Northwest. In this blog, I’ll answer some questions you …