When large jets depart from Sint Maarten, they power up their engines at the Maho Beach-end of the runway, creating a loud, windy (and sometimes sandy) jet blast. If you want to view it ...

The beginning of the runway is just 50m (160ft) from the fence on Maho beach, and about the same distance to the waterline. What is a jet engine air blast like? There are prominent warning signs ...

The 'arctic express' is set to blast the Eastern US with another round of frigid air this week, sending temperatures plummeting 10 to 20 degrees F below average. The jetstream will carry a blast ...