Category: Weather

Moving in Retirement? Here’s How to Minimize Regrets.

When retirees relocate, they think life will be cheaper, easier, sunnier — only to find some big disappointments. Here’s how to minimize mistakes.
Rain Anxiety Follows a Summer of Tragic Flash Floods

After a summer of tragic flash floods, a once-cozy or inconvenient weather event is causing anxiety and dread for some.
In Norway, Are ‘Coolcations’ Taking a Toll?

As heat and wildfires plague many parts of Europe, the desire for cooler climes is driving tourists to Nordic countries, prompting as much concern as celebration.
Couples Are Hiring Shamans to Keep Their Destination Weddings Rain-Free

For high-end destination weddings, couples are increasingly hiring rain-stoppers to keep precipitation away.
Arizona Governor Seeks Investigation of Federal Handling of Grand Canyon Fire

Gov. Katie Hobbs questioned why the U.S. government decided to manage the Dragon Bravo fire, which started with a lightning strike, as a “controlled burn” during the height of the summer.
The Future of Weather Prediction Is Here. Maybe.

Thanks to A.I., companies like WindBorne hope to usher in a golden age of forecasting. But they rely in part on government data — and the agency that provides it is in turmoil.
How to Stay Cool While Traveling in Paris, Italy, Spain and Parts of Europe

As Europe buckles under a punishing heat wave, residents and summer travelers are struggling to find relief. Here’s how and where to look for respite.
How to Avoid Flight Cancellations and Delays

Planning to fly during the busy summer months? Here are some tips to help keep you on schedule.
What to Know if You’re Visiting the Blue Ridge Parkway This Summer

The 469-mile route known as “America’s favorite drive” has mostly reopened nine months after Hurricane Helene, but there are still detours and closures to watch out for.
Oil Companies Are Sued Over Death of Woman in 2021 Heat Wave

Experts said it is the first wrongful death case targeting fossil fuel companies over their role in global warming.
Memorial Day Storms Cause Delays for Holiday Travelers

Thunderstorms in the south and central United States caused flight delays during Memorial Day weekend, the beginning of the summer travel season.
A Reporter Gets a Buzz From Thousands of Bees

The plight of American honeybees drew a journalist away from his usual beat covering energy.