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Stop yelling at your meteorologist: Here’s why storms are so hard to track
It’s a three-day weekend, plans are made, and the forecast keeps changing its mind. Here’s why that huge cross-country storm is so frustratingly hard to nail down — and why it’s not anyone’s fault. The setup: a cross-country storm bringing rain, drama and very mixed signals. This is why storms are hard to track A big weather system is crossing the U.S. right now, loaded with Gulf moisture. Southeast : Finally getting rain in drought-stricken areas — but some spots could see

Ric Kearbey
Feb 113 min read


Why this winter storm broke all the rules: historic 2026 winter storm
A massive winter storm is sweeping across the United States with snow, ice, and extreme cold. Learn why the historic winter storm 2026 broke the rules and what makes it so dangerous.

Ric Kearbey
Jan 233 min read


How on Earth does a typhoon hit Alaska?
A typhoon hits Alaska… yes, Alaska. This wild storm didn’t just fade out in the Pacific, it transformed, slammed the Bering Sea, and rewrote the rulebook.

Ric Kearbey
Oct 16, 20253 min read


Three supermoons in a row in 2025! It all starts with tonight’s glowing Harvest Moon
Tonight’s Harvest Moon 2025 supermoon kicks off a stunning trio of lunar shows. Here’s why this glowing October moon looks bigger, brighter, and more magical than usual.

Ric Kearbey
Oct 6, 20252 min read


Goodbye, golden evenings: why do days get shorter in fall (and how ‘fall back’ makes it worse)
Why do days get shorter in fall? Explore how Earth’s tilt shortens our evenings, how ‘fall back’ changes sunsets, and why Chicago and Tampa feel it differently.

Ric Kearbey
Sep 23, 20253 min read


So you thought it was fall? Why is it so hot in September?
September promised crunchy leaves and hoodies. Instead, it’s back to swamp-butt season. Wondering why it’s so hot in September? From jet streams to heat domes, discover why this false fall feels more like July.

Ric Kearbey
Sep 14, 20252 min read


Before that coffee! Morning sunlight benefits prove 10 minutes outside can change your day (and your night).
Discover how a 10-minute morning sunlight session can reset your brain and energy levels, a free boost even better when paired with your favorite coffee ritual.

Ric Kearbey
Aug 27, 20255 min read


Hurricane Erin’s scar: sea surface temperature map reveals storm’s cold wake in a hot Atlantic
Hurricane Erin left behind a visible scar on the Atlantic. See how this cold wake formed, why it matters, and why the rest of the ocean is still a hot tub of storm fuel.

Ric Kearbey
Aug 22, 20252 min read


Outer Banks beach houses: why they keep getting built on shifting sand
uter Banks beach houses keep collapsing into the ocean, yet counties still allow them to be built on shifting sand. With Hurricane Erin stirring up massive waves, the debate over these risky oceanfront homes feels more urgent than ever. Here’s why they keep going up, who owns them, and why sympathy often runs thin when the Atlantic takes them back.

Ric Kearbey
Aug 20, 20253 min read


Achoo! How sunshine can trigger a sneeze attack
Achoo! How sunshine can trigger a sneeze attack.

Ric Kearbey
Aug 13, 20252 min read
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