Hurricane Beryl hitting the southeast Caribbean and Jamaica

Hurricane Beryl, a Category 5 storm, made landfall in the southeast Caribbean, causing at least four deaths. It is expected to hit Jamaica with life-threatening winds and storm surge. Jamaican officials are warning residents to be prepared for evacuation.

Hurricane Season Forecast

NOAA predicts record number of hurricanes this season.

2024 Hurricane Season Forecast

NOAA predicts an above-average hurricane season for 2024, with 17 to 25 named storms, 8 to 13 hurricanes, and 4 to 7 major hurricanes. Several factors, including high ocean temperatures and La Niña, contribute to the forecast.

Summer Weather Forecast for 2024 in the United States

NOAA's Climate Prediction Center predicts a hotter-than-normal summer for almost every U.S. state, with the West and Northeast facing the highest chances of above-average temperatures. Drier conditions are also expected, potentially leading to drought in the West. A La Niña pattern by late summer may exacerbate these conditions.

Solar Storm and Flare

A solar storm and flare, the largest in over a decade, was observed recently, causing disruptions to Earth's systems but posing no direct threat. The event was captured in a timelapse photo over Hansville, Washington, and was followed by days of severe solar activity.

Solar Flare Causes Blackouts in the U.S.

A powerful solar flare, classified as an X8.8, caused blackouts over the U.S. The flare, originating from sunspot AR 3664, is the strongest in the current solar cycle which began in 2017.

Potential Solar Storm Threat to Earth

A rare and powerful solar storm may occur in outer space today, potentially wreaking havoc on Earth with severe geomagnetic storm conditions. Officials have issued warnings as at least five streams of plasma are heading towards Earth, prompting concerns about disruptions to electronic devices and power grids.

Solar Storm Alert for Earth

A powerful solar storm is expected to hit Earth on Friday, causing potential infrastructure problems. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued a Severe (G4) Geomagnetic Solar Storm Watch due to multiple earth-directed coronal mass ejections.

Potential Severe Solar Storm Warning by NOAA

NOAA has issued a Severe (G4) Geomagnetic Storm Watch due to an uncommonly powerful solar storm that may disrupt electronic devices and power grids, while also creating a spectacular aurora. The last such alert was in 2005. The storm could impact infrastructure, wipe out the internet, and trigger auroras as far south as Alabama and Northern California.

Rare Solar Storm Warning

A rare solar storm warning issued by NOAA could disrupt Earth's power supplies, knock out the internet, and cause auroras in the northern hemisphere.

Gray Whale Population Recovery on West Coast

The gray whale population along the West Coast is showing signs of recovery after a mass mortality event. The increase in population numbers comes after the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association determined the event has ended.

Climate Change and Wildfire Risk in the United States

The United States is expected to experience warmer-than-average temperatures this spring, leading to concerns about wildfires in the West. Climate change intensifies the warming trend, with low water levels expected on the Mississippi River this summer.