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Weather Gone Wild
Where the atmosphere totally loses its mind.
From record-breaking storms to lightning that strikes out of nowhere, this is Mother Nature's unfiltered highlight reel. Buckle up, it gets wild.


Hurricane Melissa just unleashed a 252 mph gust...and it could rewrite the record books
Hurricane Melissa’s 241 mph gust could be the strongest hurricane gust ever recorded. See how Hurricane Hunters captured this incredible moment.

Ric Kearbey
Oct 273 min read


Tropical Storm Jerry forms, but hurricane free season could make U.S. history
Tropical storm Jerry hurricane free season could make U.S. history. The Atlantic has stayed surprisingly calm, and if that trend holds, 2025 could mark the first hurricane free year in a decade — a rare quiet chapter in an otherwise wild Atlantic story.

Ric Kearbey
Oct 72 min read


Hurricane Erin waves: Towering surf and Outer Banks impact
Hurricane Erin waves are reaching 70 feet — taller than a 7-story building. From Florida to the Outer Banks, dangerous surf and rip currents are the real threat.

Ric Kearbey
Aug 192 min read


High school football practice heat in Central Illinois is hotter than Death Valley
Central Illinois football players are battling practice conditions hotter than Death Valley. Helmets trap 120° heat, humidity makes 92° feel like 110°, and players can lose up to five pounds of water in a single workout. See how coaches keep kids safe and why the weather might be their toughest opponent.

Ric Kearbey
Aug 182 min read


Russia earthquake tsunami: Could this monster quake rival 2004?
A rare and powerful tsunami shook the Pacific, sending massive waves crashing into coastal towns. Learn what caused it, why warnings came so fast, and how these ocean monsters form—and what it means for future risks.

Ric Kearbey
Jul 294 min read


The 600 Mile Supercell Tornado That Shocked the Nation
On May 15–16, 2025, a deadly tornado outbreak ripped through the Midwest and Southeast, spawning 29 tornadoes, issuing 7 tornado emergencies, and claiming 28 lives. From Kentucky to St. Louis, the skies turned savage — but what caused this explosion of storms? Weather Nerdy breaks down the science behind the chaos in our signature style.

Ric Kearbey
May 185 min read


What exactly is an atmospheric river, and why is it aiming for Florida now?
A rare “atmospheric river” is soaking Florida this weekend, but what exactly is it—and why are we hearing about them more often? From sky rivers to climate change, we break down what’s happening and why it matters.

Ric Kearbey
May 103 min read


The gator under the car: How Florida heat drives wildlife (and people) to desperate places
The gator under the car: How Florida heat drives wildlife (and people) to desperate places

Ric Kearbey
Apr 213 min read


It started as a wildfire. Then it made its own thunderstorm. Then...a tornado!
This photo provided by Katelynn & Jordan Hewlett In August 2020, California was deep in wildfire season. Flames had already swallowed...

Ric Kearbey
Apr 113 min read


Weather gone wild: When lightning struck the tallest animal on Earth
On a quiet afternoon in a South African conservation park, two giraffes, one of them pregnant, were found lying motionless beneath an...

Ric Kearbey
Apr 103 min read


The day it snowed orange
On a cold March day in 2018, people across parts of Russia, Bulgaria, Ukraine, and Romania stepped outside expecting the usual winter...

Ric Kearbey
Apr 82 min read
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