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See What Hurricane Florence Looks Like From Space

“Watch out, America!” warns astronaut Alexander Gerst.

Simple Steps to Keep Your Pets Safe Following a Natural Disaster

These could save your pet's life.

A Solar Storm Could Make the Northern Lights Visible Over Parts of the U.S. Tonight

Catch the spectacle without taking a trip to the Arctic.

NOAA Legacy Photo ERL/WPL, Flickr // CC BY 2.0

What Are Microbursts?

Although they cover only a tiny area, the destruction can be severe.

Could a Massive Volcanic Eruption Have Led to Napoleon's Loss at Waterloo?

New research hints that a volcano may have rained all over Napoleon's parade in 1815.

How Much Hotter Your Town Is Going to Get by the End of the Century

Try not to weep.

6 Ways Humans Influence the Weather

Our everyday activities really are able to indirectly influence the weather in ways that go far beyond our addiction to greenhouse gases.

The Hottest Day in Each State

A map of the U.S. showing the warmest day of the year by location was created using climate data from the National Centers for Environmental Information.

Northern U.S. States Might Get a Glimpse of the Aurora Borealis Tonight

Look up, Minnesota!

Britain Is in the Midst of a Rare ‘Wind Drought’

Last month, turbines were producing less than 2 percent of Britain’s electricity—the lowest rate in two years.

Drought Reveals Ancient Sites in Scotland That Can Only Be Spotted From the Air

Surveyors are taking advantage of the uncharacteristic weather.

Heatwaves Can Affect Your Ability to Think Clearly and Make Decisions

High temperatures really do make your brain feel fried.

The Weather Channel Used VR to Simulate a Shockingly Realistic Tornado

It's not quite 'Twister,' but it's close.

Days Inn's New LED Umbrella Makes Gloomy Days Sunnier

Bring a patch of sunshine with you wherever you go.

Why Does the Sky Look Green Before a Tornado?

And does an emerald hue always mean it's time to run inside?

Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano Is Causing Another Explosive Problem: Laze

You don't want to come into contact with even the slightest wisp of it.

Watch a Tree Release a Massive "Pollen Bomb" Into the Air

Our eyes are itching just looking at it.

The Best Homemade Remedy for Sunburn, According to a Dermatologist

Here's one way to feel better after being baked.

New Contest Will Give Kids the Chance to Become Weather Channel Meteorologists for a Day

The weather report is about to get a whole lot cuter.

Why Does It Rain?

With clouds, gravity pulls the water droplets out of the sky, and then they fall as rain. Here's why it rains.

The Self-Deploying Flood Barrier That Could Keep Cities Dry Without Sandbags

The Water-Gate creates a flood barrier when the waters rise.

Palm Trees in Canada? It Could Happen, Thanks to Climate Change

The tropical flora could one day be a common sight at higher latitudes.

Thanks to Winter Storms, a New Jersey Beach’s Famous ‘Ghost Tracks’ Have Reappeared

Strong storms and shifting sands brought a rare chance to see the deteriorating railroad.

Glove Story: The Freezy Freakies Phenomenon of the 1980s

The $13 gloves used thermochromic ink to make images "appear" when the temperature dropped below 40 degrees.