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Can You Stop A Tornado? Atmospheric Scientists Reveal the Truth About the Biggest Plot Point in ‘Twisters’

Twisters is just the latest fictional exploration at how we might control clouds. Two weather experts reveal what's true and what's just Hollywood.

Inverse

Sun blasts out 2nd X-class flare this week, triggers more radio blackouts (video)

Sunspot region AR 3738 fired off an X1.9 flare as it exited the sun's western limb on July 16, 2024 and caused radio blackouts over much of Africa, Europe, and parts of North and South America.

Space

Hurricane Beryl sets multiple records as 1st major storm of 2024 Atlantic season (video)

What started as a tropical wave off the coast of Africa has now set multiple records and claimed the spot as the first hurricane to develop during the 2024 Atlantic season.

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Insurers hike rates as extreme storms like Beryl proliferate, bringing forecasts for fatter profits

Destructive storms like Hurricane Beryl that knocked out power to 3 million homes and businesses in Texas are growing more frequent and intense, and insurers are jacking up rates in response

The Independent UK

Solar maximum is in sight but when will it arrive (and when will we know)?

We explore the latest solar maximum predictions and look into why it could be a couple of years before we can confidently state when solar maximum occurred.

Space

Saharan dust outbreak lingers across some US states this week

A large plume of Saharan dust settled across the Gulf states this week after an epic journey from Africa.

Space

NOAA's upcoming GeoXO satellites could be 'weather-monitoring platform of the future'

NASA has awarded Lockheed Martin a $2.27 billion contract to build NOAA's next generation GeoXO weather satellite constellation.

Space

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Are there more solar flares than expected during this solar cycle?

We explore why comparing the number of solar flares between solar cycles is more complicated than you may think and why many have got it wrong.

Space

Beryl Portends a Harsh Hurricane Season: Are You Ready?

Hurricane Beryl is breaking records as the first hurricane of the season. Do you have the insurance you need?

Kiplinger

Hurricane Beryl makes landfall as Category 1 hurricane along eastern Texas (video)

The strongest hurricane to occur this early in the year makes landfall in Matagorda, Texas, as a Category 1 early Monday (July 8) morning.

Space

Beryl regains strength as it heads to Texas; it could reach the state as a hurricane

Officials told people they should prepare for flooding, heavy rain and wind as the path of the storm continues to form

Latin Times

Insurance Stocks Do Just Fine Amid Harsh Weather

The property and casualty insurance industry picks up much of the tab for these catastrophes. As a result, the sector recorded a total of $50 billion in underwriting losses — that is, the gap between claims and premiums — in 2022 and 2023.

Kiplinger

NOAA Aircraft Flies Into Hurricane Beryl, Captures Stunning Images

NOAA's 'Miss Piggy' aircraft braved Hurricane Beryl to gather vital data for improved forecasting and warnings.

Top News

X labeled AccuWeather’s Hurricane Beryl map as misinformation. Meteorologists worry it could cost lives

The forecasting company relies on a team of 100 meteorologists who use weather data from NOAA, NASA and other national sources

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Hurricane Beryl is a sign that this year's hurricane season could be anything but normal

The NOAA is forecasting a range of 17 to 25 total named storms for 2024; eight to 13 of those are expected to become hurricanes

The Conversation

Hail the size of golf balls and even grapefruit? The science of how tiny ice crystals grow dangerously large

Hail the size of grapefruit shattered car windows in Johnson City, Texas. In June, 2024, a storm chaser found a hailstone almost as big as a pineapple. Even larger hailstones have been documented in South Dakota, Kansas and Nebraska. Hail has damaged airplanes and even crashed through the roofs of…

Space

Watch GOES-U weather satellite float above a brightly shining Earth in stunning video from space

Watch as SpaceX's Falcon Heavy second stage deploys the powerful new GOES-U satellite into space as Earth glows in the background.

Space

Powerful GOES-U weather satellite launches to orbit atop SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket (video)

NOAA's advanced GOES-U weather satellite launched today (June 25) on the 10th-ever liftoff of SpaceX's powerful Falcon Heavy rocket.

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SpaceX rolls Falcon Heavy rocket out to pad for GOES-U weather satellite launch (photos)

SpaceX rolled its Falcon Heavy rocket out to the pad on Monday (June 24) ahead of its 10th-ever launch, which is scheduled for Tuesday (June 25).

Space

Powerful GOES-U weather satellite cleared for launch today on SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket

NOAA's GOES-U weather satellite has been cleared for its planned liftoff today (June 25) atop a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket.

The Independent UK

Things to know about dangerous rip currents and how swimmers caught in one can escape

Stinging jellyfish, rays with their whip-like tails and sharks on the hunt are some ocean hazards that might typically worry beachgoers

Roll Call

As heat waves intensify, so does criticism of government support - Roll Call

A relentless heat wave has focused attention on the inadequacy of government efforts to address heat-related deaths.

Space

How the GOES U satellite will change Earth and space weather forecasts forever

GOES-U will complete NOAA's GOES-R weather satellite constellation, adding to the capabilities of its siblings and bringing a bigger focus on space weather.

Space

How to watch SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket launch NOAA's GOES-U satellite on June 25

A SpaceX Falcon Heavy is scheduled to launch NOAA's GOES-U weather satellite on June 25. Here's how to watch live.

Space

GOES-U satellite launch this month will bring a solar activity monitor to space

Just like with other tools, the more a coronagraph ages, the less reliable it gets. So, next month, NOAA's GOES-U will take to space a brand-new coronagraph which will provide clearer images of the sun's activity.

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