Bettye Hays

Bettye Hays

Weather

📍 chicago  |  Since 2026

About Bettye Hays

Meteorologist and columnist specializing in weather and climate reporting. She has contributed to several national newspapers and provides accurate forecasts and analysis on seasonal changes, rainfall patterns, and environmental issues.

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9

Articles Published

2026

Joined Year

chicago

Location

Connect

Articles by Bettye Hays

Climate Change Threatens Thousands of Plant Species Weather

Climate Change Threatens Thousands of Plant Species

Scientists warn climate change could wipe out tens of thousands of plant species...

08 May 2026
Georgia Wildfire Grows Rapidly, Destroys Dozens of Homes Weather

Georgia Wildfire Grows Rapidly, Destroys Dozens of Homes

Fast-moving wildfire in Georgia destroys homes and spreads rapidly.

27 April 2026
Tornado Hits Enid, Oklahoma, Causing Major Damage Weather

Tornado Hits Enid, Oklahoma, Causing Major Damage

A powerful tornado caused widespread damage in Enid but left no fatalities.

24 April 2026
Wildfires Surge in Eastern US Amid Climate Shift Weather

Wildfires Surge in Eastern US Amid Climate Shift

A Georgia wildfire signals rising wildfire threats across the eastern United Sta...

24 April 2026
Northeast Weather Swings Threaten Crops Weather

Northeast Weather Swings Threaten Crops

Sudden temperature swings across the Northeast are damaging crops and disrupting...

21 April 2026
Record US Drought Raises Wildfire, Food Concerns Weather

Record US Drought Raises Wildfire, Food Concerns

A record-breaking drought across the US threatens water supplies, farming, and w...

21 April 2026
Deadly Storms, Flooding Sweep Across US Midwest Weather

Deadly Storms, Flooding Sweep Across US Midwest

Severe storms across the U.S. Midwest bring flooding, tornadoes, and a lightning...

17 April 2026
Wisconsin Flooding Traps Drivers After Storms Weather

Wisconsin Flooding Traps Drivers After Storms

Heavy rains cause flooding and storm damage in Midwest.

16 April 2026
California Snowstorm Extends Ski Season Weather

California Snowstorm Extends Ski Season

Spring storm revives ski season and raises drought concerns.

14 April 2026