Weather

Has there ever been a tropical storm in February? It happened once, 71 years ago, off East Coast

The only known tropical storm to ever roam the Atlantic Basin in February began its initial stages of development on Groundhog Day 1952.

February 7, 2023 7:22pm EST

Wreckage, rescue and hope in Turkey's earthquake epicenter

Crowds gathered at wreckage sites throughout Turkey, vapor showing the air as people breathed in and out in anticipation of reaching more survivors of Monday's magnitude-7.8 earthquake.

February 7, 2023 5:16pm EST

Here’s a look at the world’s deadliest earthquakes since 2000

A devastating earthquake that impacted Turkey and Syria and killed thousands is the latest to wreak havoc globally. One of the worst since 2000 was an earthquake in Haiti, which left more than 300,000 people dead in 2010.

February 7, 2023 10:13am EST

Video: Crystal clear ice forms on Lake Superior

Lake Superior froze over last week, creating an incredible phenomenon where the lake was completely clear - and several inches thick, making it possible to see to the bottom of the Great Lake.

February 6, 2023 12:03pm EST

Unfathomable cold from polar vortex: New Hampshire sets coldest US wind chill record at -108 degrees

The National Weather Service in Portland/Gray, Maine, said an unusual phenomenon was responsible for the cold temperatures.

February 4, 2023 4:09pm EST

How a suspected Chinese spy balloon is different than America’s classic weather balloon

Hundreds of balloons cruise through the atmosphere daily, though none garner the attention that the Chinese vessel has.

February 4, 2023 12:43pm EST

How to prevent pipes from freezing in bitterly cold temperatures

Common causes of frozen pipes are a sudden drop in temperature, poor insulation or an incorrectly programmed thermostat.

February 3, 2023 7:31pm EST