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Midwest tornadoes possible today, flash floods across Gulf?
Tornadoes, large hail and damaging winds are expected in the U.S. Midwest on Wednesday, while a tropical system could bring flash floods across the Gulf Coast.
June 17, 2026
Noctilucent clouds are back: Look for them now!
Noctilucent clouds are back. The season is underway! Learn about these stunning night-shining clouds and how to see them. Plus, see a gallery of them here.
June 17, 2026
Dinosaur-killing asteroid created an abode for life
Scientists have new evidence that the dinosaur-killing asteroid that struck Earth created a hydrothermal habitat that lasted for 8 million years.
June 16, 2026
Glowworms turn cave ceilings into underground starscapes
Glowworms turn dark New Zealand caves into beautiful starscapes all year round. They use their elegant but deadly displays to trap their prey.
June 15, 2026
Kilauea spawns a volcanic tornado, or volnado! See it here
On June 14, 2026, the Kilauea volcano in Hawaii produced a volnado, or volcanic-generated tornado. See videos of it here and check out the live cam.
June 15, 2026
El Niño is officially here! How strong will it get?
NOAA's National Weather Service said on June 11, 2026, that El Niño has arrived. It's likely to strengthen and could become a super El Niño.
June 11, 2026
Severe weather threat upgraded today for Midwest
Severe weather is expected Thursday across the Midwest and Great Lakes region. Tornadoes, destructive wind and large hail are possible.
June 11, 2026
What is airglow? This glowing light is not an aurora
Airglow is a light that occurs high in Earth's atmosphere. It's usually too dim to see with the eye, but photographers can capture glorious photographs of it.
June 11, 2026
California faults under record stress, study finds
A new model of 1,000 years of earthquake history along 2 California faults has revealed that these faults are under record levels of stress.
June 9, 2026
Celebrate World Oceans Day today, June 8, 2026
World Oceans Day is a day to honor our connection to Earth’s oceans and to learn what we can do to protect ocean habitats. Celebrate World Oceans Day on June 8.
June 7, 2026
