In the latest bout of winter weather, a bomb cyclone could bring blizzard conditions to the Carolinas while freezing temperatures reach all the way to Florida

(Reuters) - A dangerous weather phenomenon called a bomb cyclone that occurs in mid-latitudes - between Earth's tropics and the polar regions - can bring strong and damaging winds, torrential rains, heavy snowfall, flooding and frigid temperatures.

They are responsible for producing heavy rain and snow, especially when pushed up against mountain ranges like the Cascades and Sierra Nevada. A well-known type of atmospheric river is called a "Pineapple Express" because it flows from the Hawaiian Islands.

In this file photo, a satellite image shows Hurricane Ian’s well-defined eye in September 2022 after the storm system cleared Cuba and moved toward the Florida coastline. National Hurricane Center In the peak of Atlantic hurricane season, words matter.

You don’t have to be a professional meteorologist to know how to spot an emerging tropical cyclone. Understanding how hurricanes form can help, though. To get you caught up, here are some basic signs to watch for that can indicate a greater threat of a ...

Australia has always had heat waves. But this week's heat wave in southeastern Australia is something else. Temperatures in some inland towns in South Australia, New South Wales and Victoria were up to 20°C above average for the time of year,