Forecast is cool No storms brewing as Parcells weathers this slumpRon Borges, Globe Staff
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Storms reach out — sometimes as far as 2,000 miles — to suck in water vapor from large areas of the sky, including the skies above oceans, where water vapor has increased by four percent in just the last 30 years. (Scientists often compare this phenomenon to what happens in a bathtub...
funnel clouds bring along fear and danger. These clouds are in the shape of a cone that protrudes out of storms but doesn’t reach the ground. As with any other cloud, funnel clouds are made of droplets of water that are condensed together. If you ...
Even attacking a fledgling tropical storm before it becomes a hurricane wouldn't work—onlyabout 5% of tropical storms become hurricanesand we can't know which ones will graduate—and even if we knew and started attacking a storm that is 10% as powerful as a hurricane, that's stillwaymore...
Tropical storms also contribute to flooding along the coast in the Northeast. In the desert Southwest, a lot of flooding events happen during monsoon season. Since the ground is dry, it’s tough for the ground to soak up water that falls at a high rate....
Here in Havana, like wherever you are, we’re on the same horrible ride—but different. And while not fun by any stretch, we always felt that flicker of hope. Even on the worst days standing in line for five hours under a blazing tropical sun to buy ketchup or toilet paper if we we...
For those wary of hurricanes, rest assured that direct hits are rare.If a storm does occur during your visit, you’ll likely only need to prepare for heavy rain and wind. However, if you prefer to play it safe and dodge any potential storms while still enjoying warm weather, plan your ...
The University of Maryland, in its zany new uniforms -- players looked like pieces from a board game -- kicked a field goal to take a 26-24 lead over Miami with the clock nearly expired. The Tropical Storms (the Miami program has been downgraded from Hurricanes) reached midfield with 48...