An astronaut photographed the atmospheric phenomenon, associated with lightning, during a stormy night over North America. Read More…
Weather Blog
Highlights of the environment and weather-related photo stories
Torrential rains from Hurricane Helene swamped communities in the mountainous western part of the state. Read More…
The heavy rains, high winds, and storm surge that devastated land also left a mark on the ocean. Read More…
Once the equivalent of a Category 4 hurricane, the typhoon weakened and stalled off the island’s southwest coast. Read More…
The state faced widespread power outages after winds from Hurricane Helene snapped trees, tore off roofs, and toppled power lines. Read More…
The major storm brought heavy precipitation and destructive flooding to coastal Florida and southeastern states. Read More…
Reflected sunlight highlights the water’s surface and flooded zones near Gee’s Bend. Read More…
A late-season storm covered the mountainous country and nearby provinces of South Africa in a blanket of white. Read More…
Warm water from the Loop Current helped fuel Helene as the storm approached Florida’s Big Bend region. Read More…