With the summer season now in full gear, people are now heading outside to enjoy the warm weather; however, with the warmer weather comes the danger of lightning. So far in 2015, 17 people have died from lightning strikes. While that might not sound like a lot, in reality it is a major spike from what we’ve seen in recent years. … [Read more...]
This Airport Lets You Experience Your Destination’s Weather Before Leaving the Ground
Headed out on vacation and can’t wait to get there? Would you like the weather to come to you? Stockholm Arlanda Airport has a solution: A world class weather simulator. … [Read more...]
Flash Flooding Inundates Missouri, Kentucky
Flooding rainfall from Indiana to Texas set records and washed out roads for a nearly thousand-mile stretch on Tuesday, and more rain is possible for some of the hardest-hit areas. … [Read more...]
One of the Worst Heat Waves in History of Portland – Relief in Sight?
Portland, Oregon has been suffering through one of the worst heat waves in it’s recorded history. The official reporting station, at Portland International Airport, has recorded high temperatures, at or above average, every day since June 3rd. … [Read more...]
Episcopal Church Votes To Withdraw Investments In Fossil Fuels
Leaders of the Episcopal Church voted to divest its holdings from fossil fuels on Friday, citing the fact that fossil fuel burning causes catastrophic climate change. Calling it a “moral issue,” leaders of the 2 million member Christian denomination said fossil fuel investments would be purged from the church’s holdings, which total approximately $380 million. … [Read more...]
South Florida Suffers Drastic Rain Deficits in June
South Florida is known for its beaches, palm trees and yes, its afternoon thunderstorms. Lately, however, those afternoon thunderstorms haven’t been developing as they typically do. … [Read more...]
Tornadoes Touch Down in Kansas City
Tornadoes touched down in parts of the Kansas City, Missouri metropolitan area on Wednesday evening, causing damage in nearby Lee’s Summit. … [Read more...]
The West Is Literally On Fire, Impacts Will Be Widespread
As expected, the 2015 wildfire season has meant more bad news for drought-stricken Western states. As of June 30, 45 wildfires large active wildfires burned from Alaska down to Arizona and as far west as Colorado. Wildfires in Southern California had driven thousands from their homes, while fires in Alaska have burned more than one million acres this year. … [Read more...]