Columbus, OH

As we move through autumn and winter, we can expect to see more windlings about. That’s because a windling is “a branch blown down off its tree by the wind.” It reminds one of starling, of course, and makes the dead, broken branch almost seem like its own living entity.

Weather Words: 'Windling'

Severe storms take aim at parts of the Plains and Midwest again on Thursday. This system will bring the threat of hail, damaging winds and a few tornadoes. Stay weather-aware.

Wind, Hail Threat For Plains, Midwest Thursday

Join us as we celebrate Smokey Bear’s 80th birthday with a few of his closest friends, and take a look at our favorite forest friend through the years. And remember to click on smokeybear.com/ for more information on how you can help prevent wildfires.

A Look Back At Smokey Bear’s 80 Years

San Francisco International Airport, the second worst U.S. airport for weather delays, boasts the world’s first therapy pig along with bunny Alex the Great and other furry friends. Florida’s Orlando International airport and many others around the country have similar programs. The animals are available at certain times for travelers to interact with, easing travel stress and anxiety over flying.

Meet The Cutest Airport Therapy Animals

COVID-19 cases are climbing both in the U.S. and abroad. With updated vaccines not available until fall, experts are reminding people of the benefits of wearing a mask in public.

Should You Mask Again While Traveling?

The National Hurricane Center is watching two areas in the Atlantic for possible tropical development. We’re tracking the one approaching the Caribbean next week. Here’s the latest.

Tropical Atlantic: Will We Have Francine Soon?

Researchers have found a way to make clothes cooling to the body. It’s one of many efforts to make clothing a tool against extreme heat, which is intensifying due to climate change. This Cloth Reduces Body Temperatures Up To 8 Degrees This Substance Can Cool The Body By 8 Degrees.

This Cloth Reduces Body Temperatures Up To 8 Degrees

The Atlantic is beginning to awaken with a disturbance approaching the Caribbean over the next week. It will have to fight dry air and possibly some terrain in order to develop further.

Atlantic Awakening? Formation Possible

Today’s weather words may sound like the law firm of your worst nightmares (or just from a Roald Dahl book), but they are actually just synonymous terms with one key difference. The National Weather Service uses all three to describe winds blowing at a sustained speed between 15-25 miles per hour. The key difference is that “breezy” is used in times of mild weather, while “brisk” or “blustery” get used in times of cold weather. Now you know!

Weather Words: 'Breezy, Brisk and Blustery'

People bracing for the arrival of Typhoon Shanshan were hit by a suspected tornado before the storm’s heavy rain. Watch this video to see the damage done to multiple homes that will no longer be able to protect residents from the cyclone.

Tornado In Japan Just Before Typhoon Shanshan?

Seattle, WA

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So the big holiday weekend is here and the weather forecast is fantastic. If you haven’t already decided what you’re going to do, there’s plenty to choose from. Of course, there are some big events that we look forward to all year, but if huge crowds aren’t your thing, there are smaller happenings all over the region.

Big Events and Other Things To Do for Labor Day Weekend

The popular tourist port in Volos, Greece has been recently repelling visitors because of a stinky problem: millions of dead fish. Not only is it scaring off tourists and hurting local businesses, but there’s a huge worry about pollution and the threat to marine life. Watch the video to learn how one of the worst storms in Greece’s history caused this problem.

What’s Behind Millions Of Dead Fish at Greek Port?

Florida State

Adult manatees in Florida are rebounding after a years-long mass die-off in the Indian River Lagoon, where they starved due to a lack of seagrass to eat. But records show record numbers of dead manatee calves in the region this year. We asked two experts why. Spoiler alert: It’s not necessarily all bad news.

Record Baby Manatees Found Dead In Florida

We already knew mosquitoes were fierce hunters. Now, new research sheds light on how they target humans, even when wind and other factors get in the way of their senses. The study’s authors hope the findings will help develop new ways to combat mosquitoes and diseases they carry, including west nile virus, encephalitis and malaria. They say this is especially important as the range of mosquitoes spreads in a warming world.

Mosquitoes Use Infrared To Hunt Humans

Baltimore, MD

Record heat and severe storms will plague Washington, D.C., and Baltimore on Wednesday. This system will bring the threat of damaging winds and hail, but also a cooldown. Time it out here.

DC, Baltimore: Record Heat, Storms Wednesday

Typhoon Shanshan is slowly moving toward Japan but its heavy rain has already triggered a devastating landslide. Watch this video for the full story and what’s to come with this cyclone.

Typhoon Triggers Landslide, Buries Family In Japan

Vision Pet Care

Ever wondered if your feline friend truly loves you? Cats, those enigmatic furballs, have a knack for hiding their affections in the most subtle ways. Let’s dive into the clandestine world of kitty love and uncover how your cat secretly shows its love for you.

How Your Cat Secretly Shows Its Love for You

Denver, CO

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Birds Ignite Wildfire Near Denver

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We hope you’re ready because as the celestial energies begin to shift and realign today, certain zodiac signs find themselves in tune with profound cosmic messages. Currently, they are experiencing heightened cosmic communication that can truly offer guidance as well as a little extra insight into their lives. If you belong to one of these signs, this just might be your time to receive intuitive nudges or unexpected signs from the universe. Here’s how the cosmos is speaking to these three signs right now and how they can embrace these messages.

3 Zodiac Signs Receiving Signs From the Cosmos Right Now | August 28, 2024

Dropsondes are part of a whole arsenal of tools that meteorologists use to study and forecast hurricanes. They are basically small tubes that are released by NOAA, NASA, and Air Force Reserve aircraft into and around hurricanes to learn more about temperature, moisture content, atmospheric pressure, wind speed and direction.

September Brings Lunar Eclipse, Harvest Moon

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