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The US Leads the World in Weather Catastrophes. Here’s Why

The United States is Earth’s punching bag for nasty weather. Blame geography for the U.S. getting hit by stronger, costlier, more varied and frequent extreme weather than anywhere on the planet, several experts said. Two oceans, the Gulf of Mexico, …

New System for Aircraft Forecasts Potential Storm Hazards Over Oceans

The National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) has developed a prototype system to help flights avoid major storms as they travel over remote ocean regions. The eight hour forecasts of potentially dangerous atmospheric conditions are designed for pilots, air traffic …