This rapid transition between wet and dry weather conditions is a hallmark of climate change, and it’s also an accelerating climate threat. This phenomenon is called “precipitation whiplashes,” and ...

About two-thirds of the U.S. is in some stage of drought in late spring 2026, yet at the same time the country has been ...

Strong precipitation may cause natural disasters, such as floodings or landslides. Global climate models are required to forecast the frequency of these extreme events, which is expected to change as ...

This study committee will consider approaches for estimating probable maximum precipitation (PMP) in a changing climate, with the goal of recommending an updated approach, appropriate for ...

There are four main precipitation types, and the Philadelphia area can and does receive all types, sometimes all within a single storm. The four types of precipitation are rain, snow, sleet and ...

Attribution researches the influence of climate change on local weather and impacts. We issues alerts in many instances when the Climate Shift Index identifies a notable extreme weather event around ...

The Houston metro area gets frequent visits from severe thunderstorms, usually triggered by cold fronts conflicting with the ever-present humid tropical air from the Gulf of Mexico, and the occasional ...