Hurricane Milton had a quick, intense life over the past few days as it roared across the Gulf of Mexico and slammed into Florida late Wednesday. Born out of a typically uninspiring cluster of thunderstorms late last week in the…
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‘Lifesaver’: How iPhone’s satellite mode helped during Hurricane Helene
A satellite mode or “satellite SOS” feature has been introduced on many newer mobile phone models. The feature allows users to text when cellular or WiFi coverage is unavailable, like in remote areas or during natural disasters. Tap below to read the…
Age of Tropicana Field roof played role in Hurricane Milton damage, stadium engineer says
In the days before Hurricane Milton, top officials at one of the firms that built Tropicana Field grew “concerned” that the stadium’s roofing might not hold up against the historic winds forecasted for the Tampa Bay area. Tap below to…
Where is La Niña? Why the climate troublemaker is making a late arrival for 2024
The long-promised La Niña climate pattern hasn’t yet formed, but is still expected to within the next month or so, federal scientists announced Thursday. Specifically, the Climate Prediction Center said there is a 60% chance that La Niña conditions will emerge by the end…
Aurora Alert: Severe geomagnetic storm could spark Northern Lights surge tonight
A recent coronal mass ejection (CME) from the sun arrived at Earth just before lunchtime today, sparking severe G4-level geomagnetic storm conditions. This sets the stage for what could be a powerful surge in Northern Lights activity tonight over a…