Where does your weather forecast come from?
(text.npr.org)
Millions of Americans rely on weather forecasts every day.
Millions of Americans rely on weather forecasts every day.
Why does the Beetham Tower hum?
(trevorcox.me)
With storms predicted over much of England tonight, I wonder if the Beetham Tower in Manchester will put on another howling performance?
With storms predicted over much of England tonight, I wonder if the Beetham Tower in Manchester will put on another howling performance?
Tornado warnings delayed because of DOGE cuts
(mesoscalenews.com)
At least 27 people are dead, with more still missing, across Missouri and Kentucky.
At least 27 people are dead, with more still missing, across Missouri and Kentucky.
Weather Report from Saturn's Moon Titan
(sci.news)
Using data from the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope and the Keck II telescope, astronomers found evidence of cloud convection in the northern hemisphere of Titan.
Using data from the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope and the Keck II telescope, astronomers found evidence of cloud convection in the northern hemisphere of Titan.
Petrichor
(wikipedia.org)
Petrichor (/ˈpɛtrɪkɔːr/ PET-rih-kor)[1] is the earthy scent produced when rain falls on dry soil.
Petrichor (/ˈpɛtrɪkɔːr/ PET-rih-kor)[1] is the earthy scent produced when rain falls on dry soil.
Six Days in the Dark
(tonyyo11.github.io)
On Tuesday, April 29th, 2025, a major storm system rolled through the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania region and beyond, leaving widespread damage—and six powerless days for my family.
On Tuesday, April 29th, 2025, a major storm system rolled through the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania region and beyond, leaving widespread damage—and six powerless days for my family.
Dreariness Index (2015)
(blogspot.com)
How do you define dreary weather? Is it the amount of rain/snow? How about the frequency of precipitation? Many people feel that cloudy weather is dreary. Of course dreary does not have a scientific definition so some arbitrary measure must be developed.
How do you define dreary weather? Is it the amount of rain/snow? How about the frequency of precipitation? Many people feel that cloudy weather is dreary. Of course dreary does not have a scientific definition so some arbitrary measure must be developed.
Why are there no thunderstorms in the UK?
(onepotscience.com)
This question has been going around my head for a while. I’ve been living in England for a year and I rarely saw a flash of lightning once. In Spain, you can see many thunderstorms, especially in summer. So, why are these so unusual in this part of the world?
This question has been going around my head for a while. I’ve been living in England for a year and I rarely saw a flash of lightning once. In Spain, you can see many thunderstorms, especially in summer. So, why are these so unusual in this part of the world?
El Paso Is Having Its Dustiest Year Since the Actual Dust Bowl
(gizmodo.com)
If you live in El Paso, Las Cruces, or Ciudad Juárez and feel like you’ve been inhaling the Chihuahuan Desert lately, you’re not imagining things. The Borderplex region is experiencing its dustiest season since the Dust Bowl, the period of devastating dust storms that hit North America a century ago.
If you live in El Paso, Las Cruces, or Ciudad Juárez and feel like you’ve been inhaling the Chihuahuan Desert lately, you’re not imagining things. The Borderplex region is experiencing its dustiest season since the Dust Bowl, the period of devastating dust storms that hit North America a century ago.
What is storm-watching and where should you try it?
(nationalgeographic.com)
Tofino's towering waves have pinned storm-watching tourism to the map, transforming the activity from an off-season secret into a year-round adventure for those drawn to nature's wildest moods.
Tofino's towering waves have pinned storm-watching tourism to the map, transforming the activity from an off-season secret into a year-round adventure for those drawn to nature's wildest moods.
Weather Landscape on E-Ink with ESP32 – now rewritten in Rust
(github.com/martinohmann)
This is a rewrite of the awesome weather_landscape project. If you're confused what all this here is about, I highly recommend to check out the original project. It has a lot of great imagery describing the encoding principles, too.
This is a rewrite of the awesome weather_landscape project. If you're confused what all this here is about, I highly recommend to check out the original project. It has a lot of great imagery describing the encoding principles, too.
Teru teru bōzu (shine, shine monk)
(wikipedia.org)
A teru teru bōzu (Japanese: てるてる坊主 or 照る照る坊主, lit. 'shine, shine monk') is a small traditional handmade doll hung outside doors and windows in Japan in hope of sunny weather.
A teru teru bōzu (Japanese: てるてる坊主 or 照る照る坊主, lit. 'shine, shine monk') is a small traditional handmade doll hung outside doors and windows in Japan in hope of sunny weather.
Europe's hottest year signals deepening climate crisis
(eumetsat.int)
Europe’s hottest year signals deepening climate crisis
Europe’s hottest year signals deepening climate crisis
National Weather Service no longer translating products for non-English speakers
(apnews.com)
Trump is trying to reshape the global economy. It seems in open rebellion against his tariffs
Trump is trying to reshape the global economy. It seems in open rebellion against his tariffs
For the first time in 25 years, California has a snowpack trifecta
(latimes.com)
For the first time in 25 years, California has a snowpack trifecta
For the first time in 25 years, California has a snowpack trifecta
18 train cars tip in Ohio during overnight weather
(wtol.com)
Crews are working to clear railroad tracks in Hancock County Thursday following an early morning train derailment caused by severe weather.
Crews are working to clear railroad tracks in Hancock County Thursday following an early morning train derailment caused by severe weather.
Train and Weather Tracker with Raspberry Pi and E-Ink
(sambroner.com)
I finally built a Raspberry Pi project my wife loves: an e-ink train and weather tracker! If you want to build one yourself, the Github & instructions are here.
I finally built a Raspberry Pi project my wife loves: an e-ink train and weather tracker! If you want to build one yourself, the Github & instructions are here.
The Situation at Columbia II
(math.columbia.edu)
To update the situation at Columbia, first of all, the weather is sunny and nice and the campus is very quiet.
To update the situation at Columbia, first of all, the weather is sunny and nice and the campus is very quiet.
Unveiling the mysterious 'red sprite' lightning strikes over the Himalayas
(phys.org)
Have you ever heard of—or even seen—red lightning? These are not animated characters but real atmospheric phenomena known as electrical discharges that occur high above thunderstorms. Scientists refer to them as "red sprites," named for their jellyfish-like appearance and vivid red flashes. Now, imagine witnessing these mesmerizing displays over the world's highest mountain range—the Himalayas.
Have you ever heard of—or even seen—red lightning? These are not animated characters but real atmospheric phenomena known as electrical discharges that occur high above thunderstorms. Scientists refer to them as "red sprites," named for their jellyfish-like appearance and vivid red flashes. Now, imagine witnessing these mesmerizing displays over the world's highest mountain range—the Himalayas.
The polar vortex is hitting the brakes
(climate.gov)
For much of this winter season, the polar vortex winds at 60°N have been racing around the stratospheric polar region.
For much of this winter season, the polar vortex winds at 60°N have been racing around the stratospheric polar region.
AI-driven weather prediction breakthrough reported
(theguardian.com)
A single researcher with a desktop computer will be able to deliver accurate weather forecasts using a new AI weather prediction approach that is tens of times faster and uses thousands of times less computing power than conventional systems.
A single researcher with a desktop computer will be able to deliver accurate weather forecasts using a new AI weather prediction approach that is tens of times faster and uses thousands of times less computing power than conventional systems.