Mike Wankum
WCVB-TV Boston
Boston, MA, United States
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Forecasting our Future: Hurricane Ian teaching valuable flood insurance lessons to New England residents
Powered by a warmer-than-average Gulf of Mexico, Hurricane Ian sent a 12-foot storm surge up Florida's west coast and dropped 20 inches of rain inland. The damage created an insurance nightmare for the Sunshine State. → Read More
Favorite Massachusetts tree varieties in trouble as climate warms
As temperatures warm, certain species of trees, such as the sugar maples, are dying, and local arborists have seen the trend accelerate during the past decade. → Read More
Climate change putting beloved New England lighthouses at risk
Historic lighthouses now are in danger as sea levels rise steadily — a result of our changing climate. → Read More
When will the snow be heaviest during Saturday's storm?
StormTeam 5 meteorologist Mike Wankum identifies the times of greatest impact during Saturday's winter storm. → Read More
30th anniversary of 'Perfect Storm' that hit New England coast
The massive nor'easter, which is also known as the "No-Name Storm," left 13 people dead — including six Massachusetts fishermen whose story was told in a book and resulting movie. → Read More
Mike Wankum details Massachusetts tornadoes seen in videos
StormTeam 5's Mike Wankum analyzes videos shared that show the tornadoes that briefly touched down across central Massachusetts on Monday. → Read More
Rare astronomical event will occur Monday for first time since 1623
The planets are actually 456-million miles apart but when viewed from Earth they look like the Christmas Star. → Read More
Boston company's sensors revolutionizing wildfire fight: Cutting Edge
DataRobot, a Boston based leader in Artificial Intelligence, is using AI to help spot a fire earlier, allowing crews to get it under control faster. → Read More
Local company's cutting edge way to make working with robots safer
As robots become more and more common, they often interact with people, and in manufacturing that can be dangerous. → Read More
Boston holds annual Children's Winterfest in Boston Common
There may have been no snow on the ground for the annual event, but there was plenty of cold air for kids to enjoy. → Read More
Free Children's Winter Festival being held on Boston Common
Boston's annual Children's Winter Festival takes place Thursday. → Read More
Mass. company making light without electricity: Cutting Edge
When disaster strikes, lights are one of the first things to go out. Stumbling through the darkness or finding an escape route in a blackout can be terrifying. → Read More
These cutting edge industrial robots bring a softer touch
In the world of robots, much of the discussion is usually about strength and precision. But what happens when a soft touch is required? → Read More
Cutting Edge: Local university testing new rust-free materials
Automakers are constantly battling to stop corrosion, but when you mix different metals together and combine it with road salt you can actually speed up rusting. → Read More
Local lab uses cutting edge technology to cause damage, learn from it
They experiment with the damaged caused by natural disasters, to learn how to prevent future losses. → Read More
How 'dark stores' are changing future of grocery shopping
These "dark stores" are stocked with groceries and as part of a growing trend, customers are never allowed inside. → Read More
Video: Threat of rain coming with midweek warm up
There will be a chilly end to the weekend and cool start to the work week. → Read More
Video: Cool air moving in ahead of mid-week warm up
We'll have another sunny day to close out the weekend, but it won't be nearly as warm as it was Saturday. → Read More
Video: Find out if incoming rain will interrupt your weekend plans
It will be a mostly beautiful weekend, but there will be some wet weather arriving. → Read More
'Lab in a box' provides new learning experience for students
A Massachusetts company has developed a hands-on way for kids to study molecular biology. → Read More