Here’s What to Expect From Hurricane Hermine
The storm is Florida’s first hurricane in nearly 11 years, and forecasts are looking dire for the Northeast…
Browsing Tag
Weather
74 posts
The United States Is Facing Four Simultaneous Tropical Threats
In a year of record temperatures, the U.S. has a surplus of storms heading its way — and Hawaii might…
How Changing Predictions Affect Our Decision-Making
A 30 percent chance of rain—or climate change disaster, or sports win—means different things to people if it’s…
The Knicks Won. Let’s Gamble!
Researchers link risky choices to unexpectedly positive circumstances, like sports wins and sunny days.
What Did the Hottest Year on Record Mean for the Midwest?
The Midwest’s warm and soggy winter weather.
Hello, El Niño: The Pacific Ocean Is Looking a Lot Like It Did in 1997
Forecasters say we have a 95 percent chance of having an El Niño event this winter, but predicting its local effects is iffier.
Ten Years After Hurricane Katrina, Is New Orleans Undergoing a Revival?
The New Orleans economy, in large part thanks to record tourism, is outperforming that of many other areas.
The Devastating Effect Hurricane Katrina Had on Education
Students are still trying to make up for lost time.
