Cirrus” (pronounced see-ruhs) is derived from a Latin word meaning “a curling lock of hair,” and sure enough, cirrus clouds ...

Aircraft with parachutes are used in situations when a safe landing is not possible. Know at least 5 of these aircraft.

The National Hurricane Center is keeping an eye on the Gulf of Mexico for future tropical development while several other systems spin across the Atlantic Ocean.

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We're compiling a running list of school closures and schedule changes as Helene makes its way toward the coast.