Fog is considered dense when visibility is reduced to a quarter of a mile or less. Freezing fog is fog that forms when the temperature at the surface is at or below the freezing mark (32 degrees ...

For centuries, the ethereal glow of a full moon hung high in the night sky has inspired wild and unusual tales, folklore and supernatural legends around the world. From the howling transformations of ...

The final month of 2025 will bring a mix of celestial light shows and long winter nights, including one of the most highly anticipated meteor showers of the year. Here are the top events to mark on ...

"If you are hiking a mountain and a storm approaches for example, hiking downhill while you can is helpful," he said. NOAA recommends that when heading out for an activity when thunderstorms will be ...

Weekend winter storm to blanket Chicago, St. Louis, Detroit in inches of snow A high-impact storm that will stretch from the Rockies to the Great Lakes this weekend, bringing heavy snow, a wintry mix ...

Being struck by lightning can potentially kill or injure someone, resulting in cardiac arrest or damage to the neurological system, but the way someone is struck may also impact the kind of injuries ...

Leading up to the event, make sure all cellphones and other weather notification devices, like a NOAA weather radio, are fully charged and that your shelter is stocked with food, water, blankets, ...

2nd bomb cyclone, atmospheric river in three days to blast US West Coast Yet another bomb cyclone and atmospheric river are taking aim at portions of the Pacific Coast states to end this week ahead of ...

How cold you feel, or not, during the winter depends a great deal on where the air surrounding you originated from. Year round, there are several primary source regions of air that determine the ...

If you’ve ever wondered why it can sometimes feel stiflingly hot as your clothes quickly dampen on a summer afternoon, humidity is the likely culprit. Because of humidity, which is a measure of the ...

Thanksgiving morning began with a strong earthquake in Alaska — the biggest to strike near Anchorage in more than four years. The magnitude 6.0 earthquake occurred at 8:11 a.m. AKST on Thursday, with ...

When a severe storm erupts and spawns tornadoes, proper shelter is key to staying alive. Whether riding out a storm in a basement, bathroom or designed storm shelter, it is crucial to keep that space ...