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 ...

A strong pressure gradient off the Southeast coast is bringing strong winds, stormy weather and the threat of rip currents. Cities from Jacksonville to Atlantic City could see wind gusts up to 20 mph ...

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 ...

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 ...

The effects of ocean warming are profound and well-documented. But sometimes changes in the patterns of winds and ocean currents cause seawater to suddenly cool, instead. Surface temperatures can ...

A NASA study suggests changing winds and currents in the Indian Ocean during the 1990s contributed to the observed warming of the ocean during that period. The findings, published in a recent issue of ...

Although Imelda and Humberto won't come close to making landfall, the two will play a significant role on boating, surfing and coastal weather this week. There are a number of alerts that are in ...