ExtremeWeather
How the polar vortex and warm ocean are intensifying a major US winter storm
How the polar vortex and warm ocean are intensifying a major US winter storm A severe winter storm is threatening states from Texas to New England with freezing rain, sleet, and snow, causing hazardous travel conditions, dangerous wind chills, and power outages. The storm’s ferocity may be partly due to a warm ocean, which can […]
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Two key ingredients cause extreme storms with destructive flooding – why these downpours are happening more often
Two key ingredients cause extreme storms with destructive flooding – why these downpours are happening more often Extreme storms with destructive flooding are caused by two key ingredients: moisture and atmospheric instability. The amount of moisture in the air depends on its temperature, with higher temperatures allowing for more moisture to be held, leading to […]
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Why some storms brew up to extreme dimensions in the middle of America – and why it’s happening more often
Why some storms brew up to extreme dimensions in the middle of America – and why it’s happening more often Extreme storms like the one that hit the Midwest and Southern states in April 2025 are formed by a combination of two key ingredients: moisture and atmospheric instability. The air needs to contain enough moisture, […]
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