Zachary Handlos

Atmospheric Science Educator, Georgia Institute of Technology

Zachary Handlos

More than half of Georgia’s counties are under a state of emergency, as several agencies battle the flames to protect homes with helicopters in the air and firefighters on the ground. Photo for representation.

Why southeastern US is burning — extreme drought is only part of the reason

Zachary Handlos

24 Apr 2026

2 min read

Satellite data shows Hurricane Milton on Oct. 7, 2024, as it gained strength quickly over the Gulf of Mexico.

Natural Disasters

Hurricane Milton explodes into a powerful Category 5 storm as it heads for Florida — here’s how rapid intensification works

Zachary Handlos

08 Oct 2024

4 min read

Hurricane Idalia neared the Florida coast at the same time Hurricane Franklin, with a clearer eye wall, churned in the Atlantic on Aug. 29, 2023. Photo: NASA via Wikimedia

What is wind shear? An atmospheric scientist explains how it can tear down hurricanes

Zachary Handlos

22 May 2024

3 min read

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