NORFOLK, Va. — The movement of tropical systems, from depressions, to storms and larger hurricanes is dependent on the wind currents they encounter. But how do we know what winds will move these ...

What is wind? Where does it come from, and why does it blow? Why are storm winds so strong? Are winds on other planets like they are on Earth? Read on for answers to these "blue-sky" questions and ...

After a long trek through a landscape of steel, concrete and glass on an early summer day last year, Matthias Ratheiser found his way to the banks of the Main River, where the panorama of Frankfurt’s ...

In order to understand currents, tides and other ocean dynamics, scientists need to accurately capture sea surface height, or a snapshot of the ocean's surface, including peaks and valleys due to ...

Jet streams are often referred to as the "motor" of global weather: High-altitude wind currents steer areas of high and low pressure, playing a crucial role in shaping our weather. However, how these ...

The National Hurricane Center is tracking two hurricanes and a system expected to become the season's next tropical depression, according to the latest advisory. Hurricane Lee lost a little strength ...

The simplest definition of wind is air in motion. Wind is generated by uneven pressure in the atmosphere, which is caused by uneven heating by the Sun, land, and oceans. The air closest to the ground ...