Weather

A man scouring Google Earth found a mysterious scar in the Australian outback. And now scientists know what caused it

High-energy electrons released by storms on Earth can threaten satellites and spacecraft

Every Atlantic hurricane that formed this year had higher wind speeds because of climate change. Two likely would have remained tropical storms without its influence

A major windstorm and an atmospheric river are set to unleash a “firehose” of precipitation from California to British Columbia

At dusk and dawn, the sky dances with three phases of in-between light

Observations from a retrofitted spy plane hint at a connection between powerful gamma-ray flashes and a thunderstorm’s lightning

Never-before-seen rainfall, record-breaking tornado outbreaks and wild wind acceleration defined Hurricane Milton

As Hurricane Milton barreled across Florida, it triggered dozens of tornadoes. Here’s how that process occurs

Without more funding, FEMA may be forced to restrict spending and suspend rebuilding projects

As Hurricane Milton approaches Florida, people in recently storm-stricken areas grapple with the physical and mental health tolls of evacuating and seeking shelter

Hurricane Milton hit Florida as a major storm, bringing devastating storm surge and rainfall to the state

Florida is scrambling to clear storm-damaged areas before Hurricane Milton makes landfall