The first operational computer-generated forecasts were issued on the afternoon of May 6, 1955.
These unusual cloud formations are usually found near islands, volcanoes and mountains. They're known as von Kármán vortices, but how do they form?
Those tasked with preventing and battling wildfires could soon have a new tool to add to their arsenal: artificial intelligence. And space.
As much as 90% of the central and western United States is currently experiencing drought conditions with little relief expected in the near future.
For lovers of live music, little can compare to the experience of a major music festival. Weather always comes into play when you have plans o…
This fun and informative episode answers some of the questions you might have about the recent recreational marijuana revolution.
Drought-prone cities in the U.S. West are mapping snow by plane to refine their water forecasts. It's one way water managers are adjusting as climate change disrupts weather patterns and makes forecasting trickier. Western states for decades primarily measured snow through remote sensing sites that were generally at elevations of around 9,000 feet. That helped them estimate how much water would later fill reservoirs. In mid-April, a plane equipped with lasers, sensors and cameras flew over the Colorado River’s headwaters to measure the area's snow by air for the first time. The measurements could give local officials more confidence in water forecasts.
It's only the start of May and we've already had an active tornado season in various parts of the country. That makes this week's topic of the Across the Sky podcast even more timely.
AccuWeather's Paul Pastelok puts together our annual winter forecast in the fall. He says one of the big factors this winter was the influence…
Extreme Meteorologist Reed Timmer captured this stunning shot of the Kansas tornado on April 29. Incredibly, no lives were lost by this EF3 tornado.
The tornado that damaged more than more than 1,000 buildings in south-central Kansas generated winds up to 165 mph and carved a path of destruction nearly 13 miles long. The National Weather Service said the tornado that caused extensive damage Friday mostly in the Wichita suburb of Andover and injured several people rated an EF3 on the Enhanced Fujita scale it uses to assess tornadoes. Andover Fire Chief Chad Russell said that at least 300 to 400 buildings were destroyed by the storm as part of a total of 1,074 buildings that were damaged. The Weather Service said the tornado was on the ground for 21 minutes Friday evening.
One of three water intakes is now high and dry. The city depends on the lake for 90% of its water. Get the latest on the West's epic megadrought here.
A twister raged though southeast Wichita and Andover on Friday night, damaging 50 to 100 buildings. Officials were still assessing the scene Saturday morning.
Pollen counts are on the rise and spring allergy season is here, which makes now the perfect time to tackle the subject.
A powerful tornado tore through the Wichita area Friday night, leveling dozens of structures in the city of Andover, according to officials.
A tornado that barreled through parts of Kansas has damaged multiple buildings, injured several people and left more than 6,500 people without…
Dozens of buildings throughout Andover were damaged when a tornado, witnessed from miles around, spun through the city on the evening of April 29.
Storm chasers pursuing the tornado that wreaked havoc near Wichita, Kansas, captured its destructive power on April 29.
Extreme Meteorologist Reed Timmer captured this video as a tornado struck the town of Andover, just outside of Wichita, Kansas, on the evening…
Measuring the time it takes for a radio wave to leave radar and return tells us how far away a storm is.
A return of low temperatures could mean a fast transition to summer later into May.
Is there a better conversation starter than talking about the weather?
Need something to listen to this week? Check out some recent episodes from various podcasts from around the country.
Montana is known for its bitter winters and the occasional searing summer. View extreme temperatures in the state's history, according to data…