University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources
Coverage of University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources in the Nexus archive.
- Meteorologists warn week ahead in US will have dangerous temps: 'Heat is not to be played with'
A large, strong, and long-lasting heat dome will cause dangerous temperatures across most of the US Lower 48 states, with temperatures 15–25°F above normal for at least a week. The event threatens health risks, worsens wildfire conditions, and may break over 90 temperature records, including overnight highs. Meteorologists warn that prolonged heat without nighttime relief is particularly hazardous.
- Meteorologists warn week ahead in US will have dangerous temps: 'Heat is not to be played with'
A large, long-lasting heat dome will cause dangerously high temperatures across most of the US Lower 48 states, with nighttime heat posing significant health risks and wildfire threats. Meteorologists warn of record-breaking triple-digit highs and prolonged heat exposure affecting millions.
- El Nino powers up as forecasters predict historic strength and a rainier winter for the US South
NOAA predicts the current El Niño is likely to become one of the strongest on record, with an 81% chance of reaching 'very strong' levels by fall. The phenomenon is expected to bring increased rainfall to the U.S. South and warmer winters to northern regions, while also impacting global weather patterns and Atlantic hurricane activity.
- El Nino powers up as forecasters predict historic strength and a rainier winter for the US South
NOAA predicts a historic-strength El Niño with an 81% chance of reaching 'very strong' levels by fall, likely bringing a rainier winter to the U.S. South, drier conditions in Indonesia, and a weaker Atlantic hurricane season. The event, already surpassing the 'weak' stage, is fueled by human-caused climate change and could rival or exceed the 1997-1998 El Niño in intensity.
- America’s Go-To Climate Scientist
Daniel Swain, a climatologist at the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources, is known for explaining how global climate change affects local weather in accessible language. His 2025 research paper on 'hydro-climate whiplash' highlighted increased extreme weather swings, which coincided with devastating fires in Los Angeles.