weather

A Beginner’s Guide to Tornado Safety

Was “Twisters” (2024) a decent movie? Maybe. Out of the three movies about tornadoes that I can think of, it’s not nearly as good as the original “Twister” (1996), and nobody can beat out the truly incredible cinematic feat that was “Sharknado” (2013).

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What you need to know about this weekend’s major winter storm

Bitter cold and snow are expected in St. Louis this weekend as a winter storm moves in Friday night. The harsh weather is expected to last through Monday, with the most impactful weather expected from Friday night through Sunday morning.

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WashU campus and surrounding areas sustain tornado damage

WashU’s Danforth Campus and surrounding areas were in the direct path of a tornado which touched down early in the afternoon of May 16. Radar from The Weather Channel confirmed the tornado struck the suburb of Clayton, where the Danforth Campus is located. 

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Major Storm to Clock St. Louis Region with Heavy, Wet Snow

The string of busted snow chances this winter will likely finally come to an end Tuesday night into Wednesday. This article will help explain the setup and “ingredients” for the storm, known aspects and unusually large uncertainties remaining in this forecast, timing, snowfall amounts, potential impacts, and what lays ahead after this storm.

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What you need to know for this week’s winter storm

This article explores the setup and “ingredients” of the storm, what we know and what is still uncertain.

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I didn’t fall in love with fall

As a girl from Florida, a place where autumn does not exist, my expectations for St. Louis’ fall were high. Little did I know that autumn also does not exist in St. Louis. We skip straight over it into winter.

Adrianna Linn | Contributing Writer

Staff editorial: How to take advantage of spring weather

On the off chance that you have some free time, here are some tips for ways to enjoy the spring weather from our Editorial Board.

The dark side of the Underpass

In a rush, you might just cut through the trash can gap without even thinking about the level of risk you have accepted. Because your backpack just hit the wall as you were turning, it leaves you with a scarlet letter—newsflash, that paint is never coming off—a permanent mark of humiliation, a reminder that, once again, you have been claimed by the power of the Underpass.

Thomas Humphrey | Staff Writer

For commuters, in class was ‘snow’ place to be on Monday

While we would have loved to spend a day at home in our pajamas too, we believe Wash. U. needs to do a better job of considering the safety of professors and workers who live farther away from Wash. U. and must navigate slick, snowy roads.

Fashion for confused weather

Any Washington University student knows that St. Louis weather can be…difficult. Here are a few key pieces that will ease you through this climatic identity crisis.

Maisie Heine | Contributing Writer

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