The right mix of hot, humid, rising air can produce some of the most powerful weather phenomena on the planet.

Thunder is one of nature’s most dramatic sounds, accompanying brilliant flashes of lightning during a storm. But what causes this rumbling roar in the sky? To understand thunder, we must first explore ...

This video explains how microbursts develop during severe thunderstorms. Straight-line winds are common during severe thunderstorms in North Carolina and can cause damage to homes and property from ...

SOUTH MISSISSIPPI (WLOX) - During the hot summer months, it may seem like afternoon showers and storms become a daily occurrence. What exactly causes this pattern to restart each morning? There is a ...

Because severe wildfires generate large amounts of energy in the form of heat, they can create their own weather. When wildfires are intense, air tends to move much more violently and produce strong ...