weather-science

Heat Dome Science: The Complete Guide | What They Are, How They Form, and Why They’re Getting Worse

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Aerial view of a sprawling city skyline shimmering under intense heat haze during a heat dome event

Heat domes are among the most dangerous weather patterns on Earth, capable of killing more people in a single week than hurricanes and tornadoes combined. In June 2026, one parked over the United States and subjected 170 million Americans to triple-digit temperatures. Another settled over Europe, pushing thermometers past 40°C across Spain and France. And … Read more

Dying Thunderstorms Can Spike Temperatures 30°F in Minutes — The Science of Heat Bursts

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A heat burst is a rare weather event where the temperature suddenly spikes 20 to 30°F in minutes, almost always at night, and almost always when a thunderstorm is dying. You expect storms to cool things down. A heat burst does the opposite. In simple terms: When a thunderstorm collapses, rain evaporates in a dry … Read more