California’s Central Valley is a crucial farming region. It benefits from fertile soils, sunny days, and an extensive irrigation system. However, as climate change progresses, droughts worsen, and water restrictions increase, farmers face reduced water supply. Many growers receive less water for crops and new limits on groundwater pumping may force abandonment of large acreage […]
El Niño has arrived in California, bringing the potential for a wet winter season. Oceanic conditions have evolved rapidly, giving scientists confidence in a strong or very strong El Niño this coming winter. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center has indicated a 97% probability of El Niño being strong or very strong […]
Southern California is experiencing two severe weather threats this week: a dangerous heat wave and hazardous high waves along the coast. High pressure moving in from the east, coupled with the unusual path of Tropical Storm Elida, is responsible for these conditions. Heat Wave Impacts The high heat began on Tuesday and is expected to […]
A tropical depression has emerged in the Gulf amid the peak of the Atlantic hurricane season. Forecasters are advising residents in four states to keep a vigilant eye on its progress. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) announced Sunday that a low-pressure area is intensifying, bringing concentrated showers and thunderstorms near its core. NHC Deputy Director […]
Smoke from wildfires in Ontario and Minnesota is affecting the Midwest and Northeast regions. On Sunday, forecasters predicted the worst air quality in the Great Lakes area. Acrid smoke has been spreading from these Canadian wildfires into the Midwest and further into the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic areas. The smoke’s movement may change throughout the day, […]
Mike Russell, co-owner of J&M Dog Walking, monitors the weather closely due to its impact on dog walking sessions. When he saw the air quality advisory on Thursday morning, Russell instructed his walkers to limit outdoor time for the dogs and instead spend more time indoors. He quickly realized the pollution was more significant when […]
The interaction between wildfires, smoke, and shifting weather patterns is creating uncertainty in forecasts for the coming days. Understanding the Challenges Forecasting wildfire smoke behavior is difficult. Even advanced weather models struggle to provide clear predictions when conditions change rapidly. Meteorologists rely on multiple factors, including ground fires, atmospheric winds, and thunderstorms, which can disrupt […]
Recent changes to regulations are set to alter the Endangered Species Act by requiring the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to factor in the economic impact of habitat protection. This shift reflects a rethinking of the Act’s implementation. As of July 17, 2026, authorities are considering listing species such as pygmy rabbits and Florida manatees […]
For many years, researchers had limited knowledge about native bees in Alaska. On a recent warm July afternoon close to Fairbanks, a volunteer from the Alaska Bee Atlas engaged with nature. They carefully used a net to catch bees around a cluster of fireweed flowers. This small bumblebee capture is part of a larger mission. […]
On July 17, 2026, President Donald Trump declared his intention to hold Canada accountable for the escalating costs related to unhealthy air quality in the U.S. This air quality issue stems from smoke originating from wildfires in Canada. In a statement on Truth Social, Trump emphasized the substantial financial burden these conditions impose on the […]