Weather Whys

This year’s heat by the numbers

The severe storm maps explained

How tornadoes form and common tornado misconceptions

Torrential rain, landslides, wildfires, strong wind: weather headlines from around the globe

Harmful UV rays and what SPF sunscreen you really need

More Weather Whys Headlines

Did you know it’s easy for North Dakota to be hotter than Florida?

Sunday is the anniversary of North Dakota’s deadliest tornado

Weather Whys: How hail forms

An Atlantic hurricane season preview

Why the 30s in late spring may be harmful

What it takes for a thunderstorm to develop

Weather headlines from around the world

Why our new normal matters

How to tell whether a cloud is dangerous or harmless

How one Senator changed how we see the environment