“This discovery is like finding a new switch in Earth's climate.”
— Balaji Senapati of the University of Reading, on research he led that for the first time successfully simulated a “new El Niño” in the southwestern subtropical Pacific Ocean.

Brandon Katz, executive vice president, strategy, at KatRisk in Austin, Texas, on one experience that sparked the passion for his career. For more, listen to the Clear Skies Ahead podcast at https://blubrry.com/clear_skies_ahead/, with new episodes released every month.

I photographed the sunset sky on a sunny day. Everyone looked up at the sky with smiles and exclaimed, ``It's beautiful!'' It gave me a very warm feeling.

After Hurricane Helene hit North Carolina, Rod Scott and five others were stranded at a remote B&B in the Pisgah National Forest, cut off by landslides and power outages. After five days, they hiked 2.5 miles through deep mud and fallen trees to reach safety.

1.33 milliseconds per century—The amount of time since 2000 that days are getting longer because of rapidly melting ice at Earth’s poles, according to research recently published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

Kim Klockow McClain, UCAR senior social scientist supporting the National Weather Service in Norman, Oklahoma, on the expanding opportunities for people coming into the social sciences. For more, listen to the Clear Skies Ahead podcast (https://blubrry.com/clear_skies_ahead/).
 

I was raised in a family that valued education, discipline, and the empowerment of women, ensuring I received an education despite societal barriers. My mother, the first woman in our Srinagar community to earn a college degree in the 1930s, paved the way for her sisters and became my role model.

Hear from Jonathan E. Martin, Sean Potter, and Jim Fleming as they explore the lives and groundbreaking work of meteorology pioneers Joanne Simpson, Cleveland Abbe, and Reginald Sutcliffe. 

Air pollution information for North America is now available at unprecedented detail with the recent release of data from the Tropospheric Emissions: Monitoring of Pollution (TEMPO) mission.

“We’re not talking about intensification out in the middle of the ocean. We’re talking about it happening right at the coastline, where it matters most.”
—Karthik Balaguru of the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), on new research he led that shows a recent significant increase in the intensification of hurricanes near coastal areas.

I managed to capture multiple photos of iridescent clouds (fire rainbows), and I’m pleased to share these

Tropical Storm Helene hit Florida on Thursday. Watch for a recorded live webinar with Josh Wurman and Karen Kosiba from their Doppler on Wheels, moderated by Jen Walton of Girls Who Chase, as they track the storm in real time.

Curious about meteorology or storm chasing but not sure where to start? Watch our webinar for a conversation with weather experts like Ginger Zee, Elizabeth Leitman, Melanie Metz, and Karen Kosiba!

Many streams and rivers in remote Alaskan locations are turning orange, possibly from thawing permafrost releasing metal ores into the water. By combining remote sensing, field work, and crowdsourced observations of nearly 600 miles of northern Alaska’s Brooks Range, researchers discovered that the discoloration has occurred in 75 locations over the last 10 years, when the region experienced rapidly warming temperatures.

Do you want to start your own weather company?  Doing so can be one of the most rewarding things you’ll do during your career.  

Early fall may offer perfect beach conditions, but offshore storms can create dangerous rip currents and large waves just as lifeguard coverage decreases. Beach safety expert Bruckner Chase will share tips for staying safe this season, updated NOAA safety messaging, and insights into 2024 drowning statistics in an important webinar for weather communicators and beachgoers.

“What value to decision- making is a map that is red everywhere all of the time?”
—Justin Mankin of Dartmouth College, on a recent finding that the U.S. Drought Monitor may not be keeping up with actual drought conditions across the country.

Bill Sjoberg, consultant with Leverage Information Technology in Lanham, Maryland, with advice for job-seekers looking to establish a career. For more, listen to the Clear Skies Ahead (https://blubrry.com/clear_skies_ahead/), with new episodes released every month.

Bob Henson provides tips for discussing climate change in everyday conversations, focusing on clear, relatable communication without overwhelming others with facts. He emphasizes addressing common misconceptions and maintaining a hopeful tone to encourage constructive dialogue.

Dr. Lourdes B. Avilés shares her journey from casually admiring atmospheric optics like rainbows to a deeper interest in rare phenomena such as antisolar halos, which are caused by sunlight reflecting and refracting through ice crystals on the opposite side of the sun. After years of searching, she finally experienced the thrill of spotting these elusive halos during a flight, capturing a quick glimpse that deepened her passion for understanding these unique atmospheric effects.

Hear from space weather experts about the May 2024 aurora event. They discuss space weather forecasts, their accuracy, and challenges communicating the science. 

Aboard the South African icebreaker S.A. Agulhas II on the Southern Ocean near Antarctica, researchers were conducting a study of rogue waves in a region where oceanic conditions are among the most extreme on Earth.

I have been chasing storms during the Arizona monsoon season with my camera for the past ten years or so, and on August 11, 2022 I found myself southeast of Tucson with some promising indications of activity appearing on radar.