Across the United States, winter weather alerts start popping up the moment snow begins to gather in the mountains or cold air locks into place. You’ve seen them on your…
When you live in a country that gets visited by nearly 20 tropical cyclones a year, you learn to read the clouds, listen for that change in the wind, and…
The Florida hurricane season isn’t just a summer story. It’s long, hot, and edged with unpredictability. Officially it stretches from June 1 to November 30, but for Floridians who’ve lived…
When storm Melissa began brewing in the Atlantic, few could predict just how violent and fast it would evolve. But by the time it slammed into Jamaica as a Category…
When it comes to hurricanes, cyclones, or severe storms, there’s one truth every emergency planner agrees on: Don’t wait for the first warning to get ready. By the time an…
Have you ever wondered how meteorologists figure out just how bad a hurricane might be? That’s where the Hurricane Wind Scale, officially known as the Saffir–Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale, comes…
Ever heard the weather forecaster casually mention a "tropical wave" and wondered what exactly that means? You're not alone! A tropical wave is like the starting line for many hurricanes…
Have you ever wondered why the same weather phenomenon has three different names—cyclone, hurricane, and typhoon? It might seem confusing, but the explanation is simpler than you think. These three…