Heat Stress

AMS Science Preview: High-Res Global Forecasting, Tornado Emergencies

AMS Science Preview: High-Res Global Forecasting, Tornado Emergencies

September 16, 2026

Recent research in AMS journals spotlights tornado emergencies, kilometer-scale global weather forecasting, a new normal for polar sea ice, links between Tibetan snow cover and intense tropical cyclones, and more.

How 2026 World Cup Venues Handle the Heat (and Humidity, and Storms…)

How 2026 World Cup Venues Handle the Heat (and Humidity, and Storms…)

June 29, 2026

Meteorologists discuss how cities are keeping fans safe from dangerous weather during the World Cup--and what fans can do to prepare.

AMS Science Preview: “Ornamental twilight,” heat deaths, hurricane eyes

AMS Science Preview: “Ornamental twilight,” heat deaths, hurricane eyes

May 14, 2026

The latest research from AMS journals discusses heat deaths and warning thresholds, forecasting "flaming clouds", hurricane reconnaissance, increased U.S. precipitation volatility, and more.

AMS Science Preview: AI Forecast Limits, Unpredictable Hurricanes, Mountain-Climbing Storms

AMS Science Preview: AI Forecast Limits, Unpredictable Hurricanes, Mountain-Climbing Storms

April 15, 2026

New research published in AMS journals suggests that hurricane trends may become less predictable, discusses the limits of machine-learning weather forecasts, outlines a new process for calculating heat index, and more.