Tricky science of forecasting extreme winter storms
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It never used to be possible to attribute individual weather events to climate change and map their full consequences. Thanks to the work of two pioneering climate scientists, it is now
Click the downloadable graphic: What is attribution science? Humans have increased Earth’s temperature, mainly by burning fossil fuels like coal, oil, and methane gas. The resulting heat-trapping pollution has caused global average temperatures to rise ...
As the global climate continues to warm, extreme weather events driven by erratic behavior of jet streams are expected to become more common. Combined with additional moisture that warmer oceans and air masses supply, these events will intensify, producing storms that are more frequent and more destructive to societies and ecosystems.
In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have captured images of extreme weather patterns on a rogue planet, exhibiting atmospheric chaos that surpasses even the turbulent storms of Jupiter. This isolated planet, free from any star’s influence, presents ...
Experts say that while weather influencers can help fill an information gap, social media platforms tend to prioritize likes over accuracy.
Connecticut gets snow in the winter, but that's about it for bad weather.
A damaged house is seen near the Guadalupe River in Hunt, Texas, on July 8, 2025, following severe flash flooding over the July 4 holiday weekend. Extreme weather disasters — made larger, longer, and more intense by climate change — are taking a ...
The announcement comes amid a spate of extreme weather events across Indian cities, highlighting the role of high-resolution forecasting in managing climate risks and supporting sectors ranging from agriculture and aviation to urban planning.