Jet Stream vs. Gulf Stream: What’s the Difference?
The Deep South of the United States was hit with a rare snowstorm, the result of a collision of air pressure systems moved by ...
Transatlantic flights flew over 800 mph after freezing weather juiced the jet stream
At least two flights briefly traveled faster than the speed of sound as the jet stream sped up, but there would not have been ...
Polar vortex maps show where arctic blast is set to freeze the U.S. as far as the Deep South
A polar vortex dipping down from Siberia is bringing a cold front with frigid temperatures to millions Americans. See maps of ...
Jet stream helping planes slingshot across Atlantic Ocean at 800 mph
When Virgin Atlantic Flight 10 took off from New York’s JFK International Airport this week, it was running 1 hour 13 minutes ...
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Another polar vortex is coming in January 2025: What causes this weather phenomenon
NORFOLK, Va. — Have you ever wondered why some winters are mild while others bring freezing temperatures and snowstorms? One of the key players in these dramatic shifts is something called the ...
Storm Eowyn’s severe winds cause British Airways flight to approach subsonic speeds
Storm Eowyn has resulted in jet stream winds in excess of 260mph over the east coast of the US, meaning records could be ...
Nice weekend ahead, warm and spring-like next week
After a front has moved through the area, we’re seeing chilly temperatures for this morning. Readings will start in the 40s today but will climb through the 50s and 60s, getting to near 70 ...