Sand enthusiasts and water intermediaries are agitated over the potential for Hurricane Earl to dampen their Labor Day weekend. But those who own a board have different sentiments.
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Four Deadly Storms That Initially Looked Just Like Hurricane Earl
It’s been awhile since the entire seaboard has been preoccupied with preparing for one weather system to make landfall.
Hurricane Earl Poised to Gain Major Strength
The Category 2 hurricane is picking up speed over the Atlantic Ocean, causing warnings in the U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and surrounding areas.
Fire Tornadoes Do Exist, and They are Terrifying
Like something out of an old N64 video game, a tornado made of fire popped up in a draught-ridden part of Brazil, caused by a combination of brush fires and heavy winds. Head over to The Weather Channel to watch the video, and …
Video: Stunning Views of the “Solar Tsunami”
Though only northern territories could see it, the “solar tsunami” had quite the dramatic effect on the skies last night.
Heating Up: Last Month the Warmest June on Record
Crank up the air conditioner — according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, last June was the hottest on record worldwide.
Mother Nature Takes Pity on Northeast, Ends Heat Wave
You can get out of the kiddie pool now – temperatures in the Northeast are calming down after a record heat wave. Don’t get too hopeful, though: it’s still really, really humid out there.
It’s a Scorcher: Northeast Melts Under Massive Heat Wave
Live in the Northeast? Think twice before going outside today.
Weathering Hurricane Alex: A Deadly Tale of Winds, Waves and Oil
Category 2 Hurricane Alex crashed ashore early this morning, with initial reports of damange and deaths. And despite heading in the opposite direction of the primary oil spill region in the Gulf, the storm is causing plenty of …
Hurricane Alex Spotlights Delicacy of the Oil Spill Operation
The storm may be moving west of the oil spill in the Gulf, but the momentary panic revealed just how fragile a situation the ongoing recovery remains.
The Oil Spill Hurricane? All Eyes Monitor Possible Tropical Storm
Out in the Caribbean Sea, forecasters are already watching a vast stretch of unstable weather – weather that now has a 40 percent chance of a coalescing into a tropical cyclone by Friday. (via NOAA)
World Cup Fans May Be Treated to Snowfall
With all the heat generated by the excitement of the World Cup games in South Africa, it’s easy to forget the sporting event’s wild card: cold weather
