Severe Weather
Tornadoes, hurricanes, floods, wildfires and extreme weather — with the science behind every event.
Europe's May Heat Dome: Record-Breaking Early Summer Heatwave Explained
A historic heat dome is parking over Western Europe, sending temperatures 12-16°C above normal for late May. We break down the science behind this extreme early-season heatwave.
Europe Faces Record-Challenging Heat Dome as Late-May Temperatures Soar
A powerful heat dome is set to bring record-challenging temperatures to western Europe, with highs up to 15°C above average. Learn how this weather phenomenon works and what to expect.
Europe's Deep Trough Brings Unseasonable Cold and Severe Storms to the Mediterranean
A deep upper-level trough is plunging cold air into Europe, colliding with warm Mediterranean moisture to trigger supercells, hail, and flooding from Italy to the Balkans through mid-May.
Super El Niño Set to Reshape 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season: What Storm Chasers Need to Know
A powerful El Niño is developing in 2026, which historically suppresses Atlantic hurricanes but can steer storms toward the U.S. Gulf Coast. Here's the science.
Your Guide to Storm Tracking: Using the SWE Real-Time Weather Interface
Learn to navigate the SWE weather interface for real-time satellite, radar, and lightning data. Perfect for storm chasers and weather enthusiasts.