Players have been injured by lightning during games, and a strike to the stands could hurt a lot of fans.
- Meteorologist and Research Program Manager, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Don’t blame the weatherman. A meteorologist explains where your local weather forecasts really come from, and what storm scientists are doing to bring them closer to home.
The Defense Meteorological Satellite Program has been particularly important for understanding when a hurricane is about to rapidly intensify, a dangerous situation for coastal communities.
A meteorologist explains three essential components of NOAA hurricane data collection that forecasters everywhere rely on yet are being targeted for federal cuts.
What really happens when lightning strikes cars, what to do if you’re out in the open or on a beach, and other tips.
A new study shows how often lightning strikes and how it behaves, often hitting the ground with multiple strikes from the same flash.
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