Temperature

State of the Climate in 2024: Takeaways from the Arctic

State of the Climate in 2024: Takeaways from the Arctic

August 14, 2025

We speak with “State of the Climate in 2024” Arctic chapter co-editors about Arctic climates in 2024, including ice loss, tundra greening, and Arctic warming.

Gulf Coast Environmental Health and Justice Day at AMS 2025
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Gulf Coast Environmental Health and Justice Day at AMS 2025

January 10, 2025

A Program Spotlight for the 16th Conference on Environment and Health On Monday of the AMS 105th Annual Meeting, the...

The U.S. Just Experienced Its Warmest Meteorological Fall on Record

The U.S. Just Experienced Its Warmest Meteorological Fall on Record

December 12, 2024

By Amber Liggett Think back to your childhood memories playing outside in the fall. What were you wearing? Pants and...

Key Takeaways from the “State of the Climate in 2023”

Key Takeaways from the “State of the Climate in 2023”

August 22, 2024

Earth hit record highs in global temps, greenhouse gases, sea level, and more last year. By AMS Staff Last year,...

A Few Takeaways from the “State of the Climate in 2022”
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A Few Takeaways from the “State of the Climate in 2022”

September 6, 2023

Record-high greenhouse gases, sea levels, monsoons, and droughts—and a volcanic vapor injection By Michael Alexander, Lead, Atmosphere Ocean Processes and...

Kids in Hot Cars: Tragic Misconceptions

Kids in Hot Cars: Tragic Misconceptions

June 28, 2018

Two tragedies last week were reminders of a continuing and underrated weather hazard: people continue to leave children in their...

How does it feel?

How does it feel?

February 7, 2012

Sunday was supposed to be National Weatherperson’s Day. Did you receive flowers? Did distant relatives call to congratulate you? Did...

Overheating in Cars

October 1, 2010

The September Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society features an article with a new table showing how fast the inside...

A Slow Start, but Gaining Fast

A Slow Start, but Gaining Fast

September 22, 2010

Tropical Storm Lisa became the 12th named storm in the Atlantic Basin this week in what has suddenly become the...

Harsh Cold Wave Slowly Retreating

Harsh Cold Wave Slowly Retreating

January 11, 2010

Well, the big winter cold snap that has been gripping much of the United States since December is nearing its...