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Florida Oct 10

Why tornadoes during Hurricane Milton were not your typical tropical twisters

NBC6 Meteorologist Chelsea Ambriz explains what made the tornadoes that broke out during Hurricane Milton different from the tropical tornadoes that usually touch down during hurricanes.

Science Oct 2

Earth just got a second moon, but not for long. Here's why
Weather Sep 18

What causes sunny day flooding?

Hurricane season Sep 17

What forecasting hurricanes for 20 years has taught Meteorologist Ryan Phillips

NBC6 Meteorologist Ryan Phillips looks back at the hurricanes that impacted his career the most in the last 20 years.
first alert weather Sep 13

Why John Morales will never forget these 5 hurricanes

Hurricane specialist John Morales talks about which hurricanes were most pivotal to him. He says these 5 hurricanes were the most impactful in his 30 plus career.
EXTREME HEAT Sep 6

Fort Lauderdale, Phoenix, Europe and the planet experienced hottest summer on record

This summer was the hottest on record for Fort Lauderdale, Phoenix, Europe (where we just had the Olympics), and for the entire planet.
Hurricane season Aug 16

How did Florida get 4 hurricanes in 6 weeks in 2004?

In 2004, four hurricanes battered Florida in a span of 6 weeks. Meteorologist Ryan Phillips and Hurricane specialist John Morales discuss the phenomenon.

Hurricane season Aug 5

Why do tropical storms tend to bring more rain than hurricanes?

A slow-moving tropical storm will almost always produce more rainfall than a fast-moving major hurricane
EXTREME HEAT Jul 23

July 21, 2024 was the world's hottest day on record

The hottest day ever recorded on the planet happened this past Sunday, July 21, coming in at 62.76 degrees Fahrenheit (17.09 degrees Celsius).
Weather Jul 12

What is a downburst? NBC6 meteorologist explains how it's different than tornados

Video shows strong winds whipping southwest Miami-Dade on Wednesday, leading many to believe it was a tornado — but it wasn’t. NBC6 Meteorologist Steve MacLaughlin explains what a “downburst” is and how it forms.
Hurricane season Jul 2

‘Hurricane Beryl holds more than one record': John Morales explains the monster storm's rapid growth

Hurricane expert John Morales explains the record-breaking intensity of Hurricane Beryl and the factors that are contributing to the rapid strengthening of storms.
Florida Jun 25

How does Saharan Dust impact the tropics and South Florida weather

What is Saharan Dust and what impact does it have on hurricanes in the Atlantic Ocean? Meteorologist Adam Berg explains.
news Jun 20

What happens during the summer solstice?

Thursday marked the first day of summer, with the summer solstice happening at 4:51 p.m. Meteorologist Steve MacLaughlin explains how it works.
first alert weather Jun 12

What's behind the rain hitting South Florida? John Morales explains

Flash flood and severe thunderstorm warnings were issued for portions of Miami-Dade and Broward Tuesday as a flood watch remained in effect for South Florida with expected total rainfall in the double digits in some areas by the end of the week. NBC6 Hurricane Specialist John Morales explains the system causing all the horrible weather in South Flo...
May 29

A parade of planets will be visible in the sky in South Florida. When and where to look
Apr 4

Solar eclipse 2024: Things to know and what to watch for

NBC6 reporter Sophia Hernandez sits down with T51’s Ariel Rodriguez to talk about what to expect and prepare for ahead of the total eclipse on April 8.
John Morales Mar 15

‘Be courageous': John Morales on forecasters talking openly about climate change

NBC6 Hurricane Specialist John Morales was part of a discussion at the Aspen Ideas: Climate conference Wednesday. He talked about meteorologists becoming climate communicators and teaching climate change to the public.
Climate change Mar 12

‘Existential threat to our planet': Al Roker talks about shift in climate change reporting

NBC News’ Al Roker talked to Meteorologist Steve MacLaughlin about the shift in climate change reporting. Roker was the keynote speaker at the third annual “Aspen Ideas” summit in Miami Beach this week. The summit focuses on climate change and how we can respond to protect our communities.
Florida Mar 7

What to know about the solar eclipse coming in April

NBC6 Meteorologist Steve MacLaughlin shares what we need to know about the 2024 total solar eclipse.
South Florida Mar 12

The state of Climate Gentrification in South Florida

NBC6 Meteorologist Steve MacLaughlin talks to Climate Reporter Chase Cain about climate gentrification and other impacts in South Florida.

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