Storms rip through Oklahoma as even more intense weather is possible

The National Weather Service in Norman, Okla., planned to send out a damage survey crew Friday to see whether Thursday night’s storms were confirmed tornadoes, meteorologist Ryan Bunker said. “As of ...

Satellite study of 2.2 million thunderstorms shows how to predict their formation

People may be frustrated by the lack of detail when weather forecasters say, "There will be thunderstorms popping up, but we ...

Kentucky residents urged to prep for tornado season

Peak tornado season is here, and after a devastating round of tornadoes in southern Kentucky last spring, the National Weather Service is urging Kentuckians to prepare now for what could come our way ...

Mother Nature Forces Mt. Ashland, Oregon To Close Indefinitely, Again

IMAX CEO Richard Gelfond says the theater giant is leveraging AI for back-office efficiency, not to replace directors or ...

Nearly 100 Dogs, Puppies Included, Saved from Dangerously Cold Winter Conditions in 2 Heroic Rescues

Animal Rescue Corps executed two large-scale animal rescues in severe winter temperatures in 2026, including rescuing new mom dogs and their puppies from the freezing cold ...

The real winter warriors: CDOT vs. Mother Nature

Thanks to the teams of plow operators and salters who worked night and day reopening Connecticut's interstates as quickly as ...
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Treetops Emit Ultraviolet Sparkles During Thunderstorms. Researchers Just Filmed It in Nature for the First Time

In the summer of 2024, the researchers hit the road, chasing storms from Florida to Pennsylvania. Finally, they got lucky: While camped out during a thunderstorm in Pembroke, North Carolina, they ...