Weather Nerd

 Extreme heat is a killer and its impact is becoming far, far deadlier as the human-caused climate crisis supercharges temperatures, according to a new study, which estimates global warming tripled the number of deaths in the recent European heat wave. As AccuWeather and CNN Weather report, for more than a week, temperatures in many parts of […]

Despite rising sea surface temperatures across the globe, the emergence of an Atlantic Niña has brought cooler waters to portions of the Atlantic. However, as The Cool Down (TCD) reports, experts believe that its potential effects may be short-lived. What is Atlantic Niña, and What Does it Do? An Atlantic Niña, characterized by persistent cool […]

From Texas clear to Georgia, from the Gulf Coast on up to the Canadian border, a mass of dangerous heat has started spreading like an atmospheric plague. In the days and perhaps even weeks ahead, a high-pressure system, known as a heat dome, will drive temperatures over 100 degrees Fahrenheit in some places, impacting some 160 […]

As much of the U.S. copes with blistering heat, air conditioners have been humming, aiding comfort as well as survival. But what’s the best temperature setting during a heat wave? Experts say the answer is a balancing act between energy savings, comfort and safety. As Yahoo Life reports, the U.S. Department of Energy recommends setting the temperature to what you […]

On July 4, a shark attack occurred off the coast of Long Island, already marking the third unprovoked U.S. attack for 2025. Luckily, the incident only resulted in minor injuries to the 20-year-old victim. She was wading in waist deep waters at Jones Beach State Park just after 4pm when something bit her lower leg. […]

Recent volcanic eruptions in Iceland, Hawaii and Japan have once again brought the worry of the possible destruction to nearby villages and cities back into focus. Now, as scientists have cautioned in a study, melting of glaciers due to the climate crisis could make volcanic eruptions more catastrophic than before. As AccuWeather reports, the loss […]