As more than half of the United States braces for a powerful winter storm, some meteorologists are warning on social media that “exploding trees” are possible.

Every time arctic air drops south, and temperatures plummet well below zero, social media lights up with a scary (and slightly cinematic) rumor called "exploding trees." ...

WTOL 11 meteorologist John Burchfield explains the science behind 'exploding trees' and lets you know if they are really worth all the hype.