Forecasters say a major rainstorm is expected to hit Los Angeles this week. What consequences could that have in the wake of the LA fires? And what are local officials doing to prepare?

In addition to the immediate devastation, experts are concerned about the long-term effects on the desert ecosystem. Despite the destruction, the flooded areas have become a temporary attraction ...

Recent research has focused on various aspects of thunderstorm wind effects, including the analysis of wind velocities, dynamic responses of structures, and the modeling of transient loads.

(THE CONVERSATION) When an unexpected rainstorm leaves you soaking wet, it is an annoyance. When a drought leads to fires, crop failures and water shortages, the significance of weather becomes ...