Funding to Allow Better US Hurricane Prediction Following Sandy By Vickie Frantz published 30 May 13 Congress approved $23.7 million in funding for the National Weather Service to improve forecasting computers.
Downpours, Thunder Possible for the Kentucky Derby By Vickie Frantz published 3 May 13 Spectators for the race may want to bring umbrellas as rain is possible on Saturday.
Migrating Monarchs Face Hazardous Travel By Vickie Frantz published 15 April 13 The increased use of herbicides to kill weeds both on farm crops and along roads has reduced the amount of Milkweed available for the butterflies to lay their eggs on.
Life-Saving Advances in Tornado Detection Since 1974 Outbreak By Vickie Frantz published 3 April 13 Today marks the anniversary of the devastating 1974 tornado outbreak that claimed 315 lives.
Sandy-Damaged Statue of Liberty to Reopen in July By Vickie Frantz published 20 March 13 The statue and island structures were damaged as Sandy devastated coastal areas of the Northeast.
Plenty of Snow in Time for Iditarod Race By Vickie Frantz published 28 February 13 Early Iditarod qualifying races were canceled in late December and early January due to poor snow cover.
Roses, Wine or Chocolate: Weather Controls it All By Vickie Frantz published 13 February 13 From roses to chocolate and wine, weather plays an important role in production.
Queensland Flooding Forces 20 Swift Water Rescues, Evacuations Underway By Vickie Frantz published 28 January 13 People are urged to use extreme caution and avoid approaching swift flowing rivers.
Chicago to Break Record for Latest Measurable Snow By Vickie Frantz published 17 December 12 It has been close to 300 days since the last flakes fell.
NYC Thanksgiving Parade Balloons Survive Sandy, Parade to Go On By Vickie Frantz published 19 November 12 Neighborhoods hit hardest by Sandy to get special seating.
Latest News: States Prepare for Dangerous Sandy By Vickie Frantz published 27 October 12 States are preparing as Sandy moves along the East Coast of the U.S.
Polar Bear Scientist Cleared of Misconduct By Vickie Frantz published 1 October 12 The two-year investigation ends.
Abundance of Spiders Weaving Scores of Webs By Vickie Frantz published 25 September 12 Above average temperatures across the nation led to more insects.
Tropical Storm Debby Forces Oil and Gas Production Shutdowns By Vickie Frantz published 25 June 12 Oil and natural gas companies have shut down production and evacuated offshore deep sea drilling platforms due to the intensifying weather caused by Tropical Storm Debby in the Gulf of Mexico.
