Want to know more about the moon craters discussed during today's Artemis II flyby, and the new names proposed by the crew? Read more here: www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...

Artemis launch from Haulover Canal

Cherry trees in DC are likely to hit "peak bloom" today. They've hit this point before April 3 in 16 of the last 20 years. www.usatoday.com/story/news/g...

Spring doesn’t just bring flowers. It brings risks that sneak up on people — often before we’re ready. A few important climate & weather stories you may have missed over the past week or so. 🧵👇

We looked at landfalls in the Caribbean & talked to @franklinjamesl.bsky.social who compared tracks around Cuba to other hurricane-prone locations. The conclusion?Cuba is in an active hurricane location. www.usatoday.com/story/news/w...

As a Gulf Coast native, I've experienced red tide & harmful algal blooms my entire life. Interesting talking to scientists about their search for solutions and the challenges to reducing the scope of the toxic blooms. @cmarinescience.bsky.social @whoi.edu www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...

Earliest ever EF-3 tornado on record documented in Michigan, along with more than a dozen other tornadoes and eight deaths from last week's tornadoes. www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...

Melissa is retired as a hurricane name after its disastrous trek through the Caribbean. Thanks to @bmcnoldy.bsky.social for the brilliant trivia on hurricane names. His blog post is here: bmcnoldy.blogspot.com/2026/03/100t... www.usatoday.com/story/news/w...

The high winds in Hurricane Melissa before it made landfall were even higher than originally calculated, and it's now tied for strongest winds in an Atlantic storm, the National Hurricane Center finds in final report. www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...

I could talk to David Robinson, New Jersey state climatologist, about snow for hours. It's a fascinating topic, and timely for the #WinterOlympics www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...

The reported discovery of poison from an Ecuadorian dart frog, either actual or artificially created, in analyses taken from the body of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny raises more questions, experts told USA TODAY. Its use would be unprecedented in humans. www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will remove the wood stork from its endangered species list, saying it has recovered to the point it no longer qualifies. www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...

Icy weather highlights open questions about climate change and cold weather. Spoiler: Climate change does not mean winter is going away, at least not anytime soon. www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...

Extreme cold likely for hundreds of millions across US. Snow and ice also warned. See the maps and pay attention to these weather warnings this week. Check in with neighbors and family. If you have to travel, use caution! Keep warm gear in your car. www.usatoday.com/story/news/n... via @usatoday

A flurry of reports came out today on 2025 temperatures and where the year fell in rankings. See what @BerkeleyEarth @CopernicusECMWF @NOAA and @NOAASatellites had to say about 2025. Spoiler: More of the same expected in 2026. www.usatoday.com/story/news/n... @usa-today.bsky.social

President Trump doubles down on his dislike of 'windmills' while meeting with oil execs. www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...

#Florida citrus in crisis as invasive predator spreads disease across groves. www.usatoday.com/story/news/n... via @dinahvp.bsky.social

While meeting with oil industry executives about Venezuela, Trump reaffirms dislike for wind energy, saying "I'm not much of a windmill person." www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...

Trump withdraws US from dozens of international and @UN entities, including the IPCC and UN climate change @UNFCCC, a treaty signed by Pres. George HW Bush in 1992. www.usatoday.com/story/news/n... via @usatoday

The struggling Florida citrus industry is winning skirmishes in its battle against cirus greening and it's giving some in the industry new hope. www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...

Breaking news from a USA TODAY colleague this evening: "A comprehensive review is underway and any vital activities such as weather research will be moved to another entity or location," said Russ Vought, director of the Office of Management and Budget. Thoughts? www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...

FEMA review council meeting canceled abruptly because White House hadn't been "fully briefed" on recommendations, which the council was scheduled to vote on. www.usatoday.com/story/news/p... via @usatoday

Trump administration's drilling program emerges to widespread opposition, but some groups voicing support. www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...

After nine years of collecting moisture drops from the blow of North Atlantic right whales, scientists say they have a new tool for checking the health of these massive endangered animals. @whalesorg.bsky.social @sr3sealife.bsky.social @whoi.edu usatoday.com/story/news/n...

Greenhouse gas data is finally rolling in again, and my dashboard is back up-to-date. Unfortunately, the story hasn’t changed... 📈 More climate change indicator graphics at zacklabe.com/climate-chan...

Such a fun photo gallery of football games played in bad weather. www.usatoday.com/picture-gall...

The federal shut down meant a missed opportunity for research into Hurricane Melissa: www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...

A colleague is looking for a couple of folks for a story she's working on: @sarahdwire.bsky.social

Slurs, stereotypes and prejudice have long plagued members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and other minority religions in the U.S. as well. www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...

Eight houses collapse over 3 days as hurricanes roar off East Coast and waves hit North Carolina's Outer Banks www.usatoday.com/story/news/n... via @usatoday

The total is up to 7 now. The Atlantic Ocean has swept away 7 homes on North Carolina's Outer Banks. www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...

More houses collapsing on the Outer Banks. www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...

My daughter in law just texted side by side photos of my grandson's kindergarten graduation and his senior photo and now I'm a teary-eyed wreck. Our sweet little boy can't be this old, and neither can I!!!

While states grumble about FEMA, more than a half dozen state and local elected officials told @usatoday.com that taking on FEMA's responsibilities is not something they are prepared to do www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...

A look back at the weather extremes along Helene's path from Florida to Indiana, with the National Hurricane Center report: www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...

Trump pans climate change, touts his energy agenda in UN speech www.usatoday.com/story/news/n... via @usatoday

In addition to @jimmykimmel.com, at least 100 people across the U.S. have come under scrutiny for their remarks or social media posts since the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk. www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...

Hurricane forecasters rapidly adjust outlook for distant system in the Atlantic Ocean. www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...

Museum Resource 🌻🐛 Better Together Browse the 50 most common native wildflowers and butterflies in Florida to see what plants might best support local pollinator populations this #Butterfriday! Florida's Wildflowers & Butterflies: www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/wildflowers/...

20 years after Hurricane Katrina, Americans still support FEMA, USA TODAY/Ipsos poll shows: www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...

U.S. Representative Jerry Nadler tells the New York Times he won't seek reelection, calling for generational change among Democrats. www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...

So much fun to do a fun animal story every once in a while and I really enjoyed this one. How Jaws helped inspire generations of marine biologists and how much we've learned! Thanks to @floridamuseum.bsky.social @newenglandaquarium.bsky.social @usatoday.com www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...

Thanks to the USAToday for the interview about #HurricaneErin and the important collaboration between weather and ocean experts to keep mariners safe in navigating open oceans to steer clear from the hazards produced by tropical cyclones. Story: www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...

Erin strengthens, becoming the first hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic Season. This hi-res view shows several lightning flashes within an intensifying storm.

This was a fascinating story to write, about an exciting advance in discovering the culprit behind sea start wasting disease, as well as an intriguing look at how the scientific progress moved forward even during the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. @hakai.org www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...

Is it possible to calculate how much the temperature in a specific area could increase if a section was paved or a building was erected versus it remaining undeveloped in a park like setting?

The region off the Southeast coast has been an overachiever this season with two tropical storms and potentially a third in the hopper. Fun with Shakespeare! #tropicalwx www.usatoday.com/story/news/w...

The National Weather Service is increasingly concerned about the potential for heavy rain this afternoon and tonight in the Northeast. #turnarounddontdrown @usa-today.bsky.social www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...