Heat waves do more than dry out vegetation that can easily burn. They also play a role in lightning strikes, particularly dry lightning.
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El Niño can trigger intense periods of extreme ocean warming known as marine heat waves that can devastate marine life.
The competition invites photographers from around the globe to submit striking images that capture the power, beauty and impact of weather.
By Brian Fitzgerald, Special to the Conway Daily Sun
"The science is clear: El Niño is arriving on our doorstep in the coming months with 90% certainty."
The meteorologist looks back on his career, including his marathon broadcast during Hurricane Andrew in 1992.
A hurricane scientist explains the technology forecasters rely on to keep people safe and help communities all along the Atlantic coast know when to evacuate.
The 25-foot swells left Captain Johanthan Hillstrand's legs 'shaking.'
The Dry River in the 27,000-acre Dry River Wilderness drains the southern side of Mount Washington from Oakes Gulf to the Saco River through a…
Twin cyclones helped trigger massive ocean warming in the Pacific. But whether that leads to a strong El Niño is still uncertain. Here’s what you need to know.