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From storm chasers to a rocket scientist and even an orchestra conductor, find out how the citizens of the lightning capital of the world, Singapore co-exist with nature’s most spectacular light show. About the Show They call themselves the SG Stormtrackers. A daring group of men and women who hunt down lightning strikes during the […]

No matter who or what makes your heart race faster, remember to take a moment today and show some love to our wondrous skies and precious planet. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/g6qrjQLqpo — World Meteorological Organization (@WMO) February 14, 2023

“People don’t truly understand that climate change and global warming is the greatest threat to human beings on planet Earth,” Allen warned Tuesday. Byron Allen considers his stewardship of the Weather Channel, which he acquired nearly three years ago to the surprise of many, a life-saving endeavor. Quite literally, in fact.     “It’s become […]

Introduction Lightning. A natural weather condition is always seen through the gloomy rainy sky however deadly if encountered. Lightning is a brutal and fatal force of nature. In fact, in the United states, the cloud-to-ground lightning strike occurs over 20 to 25 million times per annum and more than 300 people have fallen to its […]

Image source: Scott H. Murray / Media Drum World Bolt From The Blue Lightning strikes are expected during a thunderstorm or simply a usual rainy day, however, that cannot be further from the truth. Though the sky is clear, the threat of a lightning bolt appearing remains relatively high. Albeit any notice, a mega lightning […]

  JOHOR BARU: A Bangladeshi worker was killed after he was hit by lightning while working at a construction site here. Johor Occupational Safety and Health Department (DOSH) director Mohd Rosdee Yaacob said the incident took place at about 3.45pm on Friday (May 28) at Taman Industri Jaya in Skudai. “The 39-year-old man was transferring […]

Getting a picture of a lightning strike is a one-in-a-million opportunity, let alone capturing the perfect moment. However, Johnson Lam successfully did just that – the perfect shot of lightning striking the KL Tower.  “30% intuition, 50% timing, 20% crazy to get this shot. (Many would call it a Lucky Shot) Flew my Mavic Air […]

From January 2020, MetService will be providing weather graphics to Al Jazeera Media Network for their estimated global audience of 566 million households worldwide. A three-year contract has been signed between the Meteorological Service of New Zealand and Al Jazeera Media Network. MetService will provide the award-winning global news organisation with an innovative weather graphics […]

Four months into his role as Malaysian Meteorological Department director-general, Jailan Simon has his hands full dealing with one severe weather condition after another. He tells the New Straits Times about the dangers of climate change and the department’s complex work. Question: What does it take to be a meteorologist? Answer: You need to have […]

Of all weather phenomena, clouds are among the most fascinating. From the silky, high-altitude cirrus to the towering, threatening mass of storm-bearing cumulonimbus, clouds are as varied as the weather itself. Apart from their beauty and interest, clouds can provide a useful indication of what weather conditions may be on the way. By knowing the […]