The Northeast is plunging into a deep freeze. Here’s what scientists know, and don’t know, about the role of rapid Arctic warming. Average temperature forecast for Feb. 3-5 95°F -50°F 32°F The polar ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — If you’ve been keeping a tab on winter forecasts, you’ve likely heard the term “polar vortex” and the potential impact it may have on the upcoming season. But exactly what is the ...

Central Texas witnessed one of its worst flood events on record during a busy holiday weekend. The combination of heavy rainfall and the hilly terrain led to the extreme rise in rivers and a Flash ...

The polar vortex has only recently entered the popular lexicon as something to fear or shiver at each winter: But what is it? Is it a storm that's heading south from the Arctic or perhaps a new ...