Weather
Will Climate Change Create Deadlier Tropical Storms?
New research suggests that, due to global warming, storm-related deaths in developing nations could increase by as much as 52 percent.
Cyclone Fani Hits India (in Photos)
The cyclone could be one of the strongest storms to hit the Indian subcontinent in decades.
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.
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.
Unseasonal Warmth and Wildfires in the U.K. (in Photos)
People took advantage of the warmth, but along with the mild weather came the eruption of multiple wildfires.
Why Does Trump Keep Mixing Up Weather and Climate?
Trump is citing the polar vortex descending on the Midwest as evidence against climate change. Why is this faulty logic so common?
How Wild Animals Cope With Icy Winter Temperatures
When the mercury plummets, are wildlife suffering or just going with the icy flow?
Viewfinder: Riding Through the Rain in Hanoi
A young boy rides his electric scooter in the rain in Hanoi, Vietnam, on January 7th, 2019.
Viewfinder: Massive Waves Descend on Northern California Beaches
A surfer rides a wave at the famous Mavericks surf break on December 17th, 2018, in Half Moon Bay, California. A giant swell brought waves of up to 50 feet high to Northern California.
Hot, Dry Weather Disrupts Countries Across the Globe (in Photos)
Record-high temperatures continue to exacerbate fire, drought, and other negative weather patterns around the world.
Why This Winter's El Niño Will Not Bring More Rain to California
A conversation with Jan Null, a weather forecaster who explains why expectations of a wet winter are misplaced.
Dispatches: Facing Down a Hurricane
News and notes from Pacific Standard staff and contributors.
Viewfinder: Sudden and Heavy Rain in New York
People take cover from the rain in Midtown New York on July 17th, 2018.
India's New Reality: More Frequent and Severe Dust Storms
Scientists point to rising global temperatures as the cause of more intense weather across the region.
Scenes From India's Deadly Dust Storm
A vicious dust storm ripped through northern India, causing chaos in the streets.
Viewfinder: A Rainy Reflection in Moscow
Women are reflected in a puddle as they walk across the Red Square in Moscow on April 26th, 2018.
Seattle Prepares for a Thousand-Year Storm
The city is starting to take steps to ready itself for an increased onslaught of rain as a result of climate change and historic weather patterns.
What Makes a Reliable Forecast for Big Storms?
It's all about which model you look at, European or American.
What Is the 'Climate Control' Conspiracy?
A D.C. city council member posted a video claiming that a recent East Coast snowfall is the result of wealthy families controlling the weather.
How Abortion Providers Cope When Natural Disasters Strike
After natural disasters, access to reproductive services can be slow to return. Across the country, many abortion providers are working to fix that problem.
Viewfinder: A View of January's Super Blue Blood Moon From London
A supermoon rises behind St. Paul's Cathedral and skyscrapers on January 31st, 2018, in London, United Kingdom.
The Week in Photos: An Eruption in Manila and Parades in New Delhi
A round-up of images from Viewfinder, Pacific Standard's daily photo feature.
Viewfinder: Amber Weather Warning In Place In Northern Ireland
Two wild horses stand together on Black Mountain as heavy snow falls on January 16th, 2018, in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
After an Epic Fire, Southern California Is Now Facing an Epic Flood
Mudslides, waterspouts, and flash flooding are expected in already hard-hit areas.