Hurricane Melissa’s 241 mph gust could be the strongest hurricane gust ever recorded. See how Hurricane Hunters captured this incredible moment.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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On a quiet afternoon in a South African conservation park, two giraffes, one of them pregnant, were found lying motionless beneath an...