A 6.5-foot Mars sand ridge called Hazyview reveals how strong, steady winds once shaped the planet’s surface and soil chemistry.

Straight-line winds are any thunderstorm winds not associated with rotation, according to the National Severe Storms ...

In 1743, Benjamin Franklin's observation of a storm that contradicted surface wind direction led to the realization that ...

Mars may look calm and barren from afar, but beneath its quiet, dusty red surface lies a surprisingly dynamic atmosphere. Despite having an atmosphere less than 1% as dense as Earth's, the winds on ...

Mars is cold, parched, and extremely dusty. Powerful gusts of wind kick up literal tons of reddish dust that often takes the form of whorls known as dust devils. These winds also shroud the planet in ...

“Dropsondes are small cylindrical devices that are used by organizations like NOAA to collect valuable information during extreme weather events like hurricanes or atmospheric rivers," an NSF NCAR ...

A strong cold front passes later Friday into early Saturday, which will bring some showers this evening and colder air for the weekend. It will also bring very gusty winds across North Carolina. Let's ...