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Strong Storms Pepper The Upper Midwest, East Coast

The sizzling summer heat will provide enough fuel for robust thunderstorms across the U.S.

Sizzling Heat Turns Up Across Southeast, Central U.S.

Intense heat and high humidity will persist throughout much of the Midwest and the Southeast this weekend.

Sunday's Weather Outlook

Peppy storms will torment the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic as the Midwest and Plains see strong storms of their own.

A close up of the back of a child's head with their hand holding a yellow bubble wand (Image by M W from Pixabay)

Safety Tips For Playing In The Summer Sun

Here are tips to keep your kids safe when playing outside in hot weather.

Dry Weather, Worsening Drought Persists in the West

Mother Nature had no plans of changing up the weather pattern this past week.

What Is Heat Index And Staying Cool

With summer in full swing, you may have heard the term "heat index."

Dry Weather, Worsening Drought Persists in the West

Mother Nature had no plans of changing up the weather pattern this past week.

What Is Heat Index And Staying Cool

With summer in full swing, you may have heard the term "heat index."

An underpass crossing the B42 road in Oestrich, Germany. (DXR via Wikimedia Commons)

Stay Out Of Floodwaters - The Hidden Dangers

After a flood, water can pose many threats, such as being contaminated and hiding objects.

Flooding in Black Duck Creek, 2022. (16 April 2022, Kerry Raymond)

Flood Watches and Warnings: What Do They Mean

Flooding occurs when an abnormal amount of water engulfs normally dry land. It is the deadliest severe weather event and there are several types of flooding that can occur.

Fire at sea Lightning Storm (Shane Ocean via Shutterstock).

Lightning Safety When You're Stuck Outdoors

There is little you can do to substantially reduce your risk if you are outside during lightning.

Home owner boarding up windows with steel storm shutters for hurricane protection of residential house. (Bilanol via Shutterstock)

Hurricane Disaster Kit Preparation Recommendations

California was affected by a historic drought from 2011-2016. When faced with a water shortage, agricultural land in California’s Central Valley that remains unplanted, or “fallow,” tends to increase markedly because farmers are unable to fully irrigate their crops. (NASA Goddard Photo and Video)

Weather vs. Climate: What Is The Difference?

While weather and climate are both changes in the atmosphere, the difference between them is a measure of time

Hurricane Disaster Kit Preparation Recommendations

Weather vs. Climate: What Is The Difference?

While weather and climate are both changes in the atmosphere, the difference between them is a measure of time

The U.S. Drought Monitor showing widespread drought conditions in the western and central U.S. on October 4, 2022

What Is The U.S. Drought Monitor?

The drought monitor is the go-to product used by many meteorologists, but what exactly is the weekly map showing?

A blanket of smog lays over Los Angeles in September 2011. Source: Temeku, Wikimedia Commons

What is the Air Quality Index?

What is the Air Quality Index and how can pollutants impact your health?

Asthma and the Weather

During an asthma attack, the airways in and out of your lungs narrow and your body makes extra mucus, both of which make it hard for you to breathe.

Top News Stories

Strong Storms Pepper The Upper Midwest, East Coast

Sizzling Heat Turns Up Across Southeast, Central U.S.

Sunday's Weather Outlook

Safety Tips For Playing In The Summer Sun

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Dry Weather, Worsening Drought Persists in the West

What Is Heat Index And Staying Cool

Dry Weather, Worsening Drought Persists in the West

What Is Heat Index And Staying Cool

Stay Out Of Floodwaters - The Hidden Dangers

Flood Watches and Warnings: What Do They Mean

Lightning Safety When You're Stuck Outdoors

Hurricane Disaster Kit Preparation Recommendations

Weather vs. Climate: What Is The Difference?

Hurricane Disaster Kit Preparation Recommendations

Weather vs. Climate: What Is The Difference?

What Is The U.S. Drought Monitor?

What is the Air Quality Index?

Asthma and the Weather