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Today's Weather Outlook

A few parts of the country will continue to see unsettled weather to round out May.

Downpours Help Drought in South, Southeast; Drying Persists in the West

A highly variable weather pattern brought wide temperature and precipitation swings to much of the U.S.

Tianjin, China as seen from above. Image by 畅苏 from Pixabay.

The Urban Heat Island Effect

Urban areas do interesting things to our atmosphere, the most noteworthy of which is the urban heat island effect.

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.

Warmer Temperatures? Time For Heat Safety!

As we get closer to the start of summer, temperatures will be rising.

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Plant Care: What to Do When Frosts and Freezes Occur

Even with the lower chances of frosts and freezes, plants will still need to be protected from any abnormally cold temperatures.

Warmer Temperatures? Time For Heat Safety!

As we get closer to the start of summer, temperatures will be rising.

Plant Care: What to Do When Frosts and Freezes Occur

Even with the lower chances of frosts and freezes, plants will still need to be protected from any abnormally cold temperatures.

View of Earth taken during ISS Expedition 54. (Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, JSC Gateway to Astronaut Photography of Earth)

Atlantic and Eastern Pacific Hurricane Climatology

The end of spring and the beginning of summer is rapidly approaching.

Heavy rain produces flooding on Sunset Boulevard in Fort Walton Beach, Fla., in early February 2016.

What Is A Flash Flood Watch and Warning?

When are flash flood watches and warnings issued?

Allergy Treatments

Allergy symptoms can be controlled by medicine. Here is how?

Below-Normal 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season Predicted

The upcoming season is expected to feature below-normal tropical activity as El Niño develops.

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

Below-Normal 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season Predicted

The upcoming season is expected to feature below-normal tropical activity as El Niño develops.

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

Today's Weather Outlook

Downpours Help Drought in South, Southeast; Drying Persists in the West

The Urban Heat Island Effect

Safety Tips For Playing In The Summer Sun

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Warmer Temperatures? Time For Heat Safety!

Plant Care: What to Do When Frosts and Freezes Occur

Warmer Temperatures? Time For Heat Safety!

Plant Care: What to Do When Frosts and Freezes Occur

Atlantic and Eastern Pacific Hurricane Climatology

What Is A Flash Flood Watch and Warning?

Allergy Treatments

Below-Normal 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season Predicted

Weather vs. Climate: What Is The Difference?

Below-Normal 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season Predicted

Weather vs. Climate: What Is The Difference?

What Is The U.S. Drought Monitor?

What is the Air Quality Index?

Asthma and the Weather