Ash clouds are made of tiny particles that were lofted into the atmosphere from a volcanic eruption and can have a huge impact, even thousands of miles from the eruption.

Anagallis arvensis, commonly known as scarlet pimpernel, is a common European plant that can now be found in many parts of ...

Growing degree days determine how much heat a plant needs before harvesting. However, growing degree days can extend beyond ...

Senior writer Chris DeWeese edits Morning Brief, The Weather Channel’s weekday newsletter.

Have you spent time at the beach and noticed that right on que the storms fire up around mid afternoon, forcing you to run for cover? Only to then pass by and the sun returns. If so, then you have ...

As spring planting gets underway, from the smallest household vegetable gardens to the large-scale farms, growing degree days matter. Growing degree days (GDD) measure heat accumulation over time ...

With unseasonable heat building, Meteorologist Zack Webster reminds people to turn their ceiling fans to their summer settings. Very warm air well into the 80s has returned and will likely ...

Call it what you want: climate change or intensifying extreme weather. It is happening. Areas such as western Kentucky and ...

The good weather won't last forever, though, so many are getting out and enjoying the clear skies while they last. If you are heading out, it is good to be armed with some appropriate Scots words.