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Today's Severe Weather Outlook

Hail Filled Storms to Pummel North-Central U.S.

Severe thunderstorms with plenty of hail will target eastern North Dakota, northwestern Minnesota this afternoon and evening.

Rainfall Forecast Through Saturday

Soakers Over Eastern Carolinas

Heavy rain will continue to drench the eastern Carolinas into this weekend.

Friday's Weather Outlook

Today's Weather Outlook

The workweek comes to a close with soggy, stormy weather for portions of the Southeast, Great Plains, and Upper Midwest, while monsoonal moisture continues to spark storms out in the West.

Weekend Weather Preview

Weekend Weather Preview

This weekend, our active weather pattern will remain in place, with multiple disturbances impacting much of the country.

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Drought Monitor for July 23, 2026

Drought Weakens in South, East Coast as Plains Deteriorate

An active weather pattern has lessened drought impacts in the South and East Coast this past week, but mixed results were noted for the western U.S., with general drought degradation in the north-central U.S.

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The Sun and Weather Can Damage Your Skin

Over time, the sun and the weather can really damage your skin, causing anything from premature aging to wrinkles - and even skin cancer.

Drought Monitor for July 23, 2026

Drought Weakens in South, East Coast as Plains Deteriorate

An active weather pattern has lessened drought impacts in the South and East Coast this past week, but mixed results were noted for the western U.S., with general drought degradation in the north-central U.S.

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The Sun and Weather Can Damage Your Skin

Over time, the sun and the weather can really damage your skin, causing anything from premature aging to wrinkles - and even skin cancer.

Young bearded man using electric fan at home. (EugeneEdge via Shutterstock)

How to Stay Cool When There's No A.C.

There are ways to endure the heat when there's no A.C.

UV Index

All About the UV Index

All About the UV Index and How It Effects You

A U.S. soldier drinks water to beat the heat. (Wikimedia commons)

Heat Stroke: A Deadly Consequence of Too Much Sun

Heat stroke and heat exhaustion are avoidable if you are prepared.

Edmund, Okla., June 15, 2010 -- A car lies in a ditch where flood waters forced it off Hefner Rd in Edmund, OK after the area experienced rain fall of almost 10 inches in six hours. (Patsy Lynch/FEMA Photo Library)

Flooding: Turn Around, Don't Drown!

Flooding affects every region differently, but it poses a threat to every state in the nation.

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

Edmund, Okla., June 15, 2010 -- A car lies in a ditch where flood waters forced it off Hefner Rd in Edmund, OK after the area experienced rain fall of almost 10 inches in six hours. (Patsy Lynch/FEMA Photo Library)

Flooding: Turn Around, Don't Drown!

Flooding affects every region differently, but it poses a threat to every state in the nation.

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

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?

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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.