Tag: Weather patterns
Hurricane Milton: Fastest-Forming Category 5 Storm – The New Normal?
Hurricane Milton recently struck Florida's west coast, causing widespread destruction and leaving a trail of devastation in its wake. The storm intensified rapidly, going from a tropical depression to a Category 5 hurricane in...
2024 Hurricane Season: High Winds and Drastic Downpours Explained
The 2024 hurricane season has been a tumultuous one, with powerful storms wreaking havoc across the southeastern United States. Hurricane Helene, a Category 4 storm, caused widespread destruction in Florida, Georgia, North and South...
Predicting Hurricane Growth: The Key to Accurate Storm Forecasting
Meteorologists are constantly on the lookout for signs that a storm could develop into a dangerous hurricane. By using new techniques and advanced technology, forecasters are now able to detect these early warning signs...
Antarctic Polar Vortex Split: What It Means for Climate
Antarctica is experiencing a rare event as its polar vortex is showing signs of splitting, a phenomenon not seen since 2002. This split in the southern vortex could result in a sudden warming of...
Understanding Squall Line Tornadoes: Forecast Challenges and Dangers
Meteorologist Thea Sandmael was on a mission to track down a specific type of tornado known as a squall line tornado. Unlike the more common supercell tornadoes, squall line tornadoes develop along long rows...