The right mix of hot, humid, rising air can produce some of the most powerful weather phenomena on the planet.

Understanding how storms form helps explain why forecasters watch ocean temperatures and wind patterns so closely.

Hurricanes can be thought of as a large spinning mass of thunderstorms. Thunderstorms grow into tall parts of the atmosphere, ...

Imagine driving down a desert highway on a bright summer afternoon when suddenly, the horizon disappears behind a towering wall of dust. Then, within minutes, the sky darkens, visibility drops to zero ...

This year has been quieter than expected for tropical systems in the Atlantic, making some wonder: Where are all the ...

As Hurricane Humberto rapidly gains strength over the Atlantic, have you ever wondered how tropical storms acquire their ...