When the weather gets tough, these cities shut down. Find out if your hometown made our list!

“Why is the sky blue?” The reason for the sky’s color is no mystery for the ages. In fact, there is a very simple explanation for it. Learn more!

The ancient Greeks created an elaborate myth to explain heat waves and droughts. Learn more!

In the summer of 1936, temperatures across the U.S. and Southern Canada reached record highs. Learn about this record-breaking heatwave that struck during the Great Depression.

The ancient Greeks believed the Sun traveled across the sky in a flaming chariot pulled by four fiery, winged horses. Learn more!

The Seneca Tribe once believed tornadoes were actually an evil spirit named Dagwanoenyent. Learn more!

The Farmers’ Almanac turns its focus on one of the most devastating floods in United States history.

Ever seen a ghostly ring around the Sun? Read what they're all about and why they form.

In Norse mythology, thunderstorms were believed to be caused by the god Thor riding into battle. Learn more!

Much like a "badger summer"—a period of unseasonable warmth in the middle of autumn—periods of cold snaps during springtime have a name. Learn more about these "Little Winters."