Environment What’s Causing the Wild Weather in the Midwest? So-called "big weather" events in the central U.S. all have their roots in the area's geography. Russ Schumacher
Key Takeaways News in Brief The U.S. Is Bracing for Another Big Storm—and More Flooding The storm will affect communities across several regions that are still struggling to recover from March's bomb cyclone. Leah Dunlevy
News in Brief Viewfinder Viewfinder: Flooding in the Midwest Following a bomb cyclone that dumped rain and melted snow across the Midwest, many sates, including Iowa, have experienced flooding. Pacific Standard Staff
Environment What Happens When a Cyclone Becomes a ‘Bomb’? Americans in the storm's path can expect major travel disruptions, potential power outages, and risks to livestock. Russ Schumacher
News in Brief Viewfinder: Looking Down at a Frigid New York City Visitors to the One World Observatory look out at a snow covered Manhattan on January 8th, 2018, in New York City. Pacific Standard Staff