Weather

A circular rainbow? See the stunning spectacle caught on camera in Hawaii

February 13, 2023 11:28am EST

According to EarthSky, a circular rainbow is a very rare sight, requiring sky conditions to be “just right.”

Has there ever been a tropical storm in February? It happened once, 71 years ago, off East Coast

February 7, 2023 7:22pm EST

The only known tropical storm to ever roam the Atlantic Basin in February began its initial stages of development on Groundhog Day 1952.

Unfathomable cold from polar vortex: New Hampshire sets coldest US wind chill record at -108 degrees

February 4, 2023 4:09pm EST

The National Weather Service in Portland/Gray, Maine, said an unusual phenomenon was responsible for the cold temperatures.

How a suspected Chinese spy balloon is different than America’s classic weather balloon

February 4, 2023 12:43pm EST

Hundreds of balloons cruise through the atmosphere daily, though none garner the attention that the Chinese vessel has.

How to prevent pipes from freezing in bitterly cold temperatures

February 3, 2023 7:31pm EST

Common causes of frozen pipes are a sudden drop in temperature, poor insulation or an incorrectly programmed thermostat.

Unfathomable cold from polar vortex: Mt. Washington, New Hampshire, hits -100 degrees wind chill

February 3, 2023 6:24pm EST

The NWS in Portland/Gray, Maine, said an unusual phenomenon for its area of responsibility is possible Friday night as the tropopause could dip below the peak of Mount Washington, the highest summit in the northeastern U.S.

Missing elderly couple, dog found after 2 days trapped in snow

February 3, 2023 4:28pm EST

After their granddaughter reported them missing, search and rescue teams worked 87 hours and searched 1,300 miles of roads.