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Severe Weather Takes Aim At High Plains to Ohio Valley

The ongoing outbreak of severe storms continues today, shifting southward into the central Plains and Lower Ohio Valley.

U.S. Southern Tier Heatwave Persists

A wave of humid heat returns today across the south-central U.S. and southeastern coastline.

Both Atlantic and Pacific Aflutter With Tropical Activity

Hurricane season has picked up in a hurry.

Thursday's Weather Outlook

A soggy Thursday is in store for many across the country, as showers and storms leave little room for clear skies.

Hit-or-Miss Heavy Rain, Storms Led to Mixed Drought Results

Summertime thunderstorms were found throughout much of the central and eastern U.S.

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.

Hit-or-Miss Heavy Rain, Storms Led to Mixed Drought Results

Summertime thunderstorms were found throughout much of the central and eastern U.S.

Heat Stroke: A Deadly Consequence of Too Much Sun

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

The Cathedral Group in the Teton Range soars above Grand Teton National Park on April 26, 2005. (U.S. National Park Service/Wikimedia Commons)

Vacation Week: Best National Parks To Visit in Summer

The U.S. is full of national parks perfect for family getaways this summer.

The Waldo Canyon fire as it approaches the Mountain Shadows neighborhood on the west side of Colorado Springs, taken at 4:37 pm on Tuesday, 26-June-2012 from a distance of apx. 8 miles. (Ttcosprings via Wikimedia Commons)

Staying Safe During and After a Wildfire

Wildfires are unplanned fires that burn in natural areas like forests, grasslands or prairies.

Arial view of coastal rip current. (Elena Arrigo via Shutterstock)

At The Beach: Protecting Yourself From Rip Currents!

There are certain actions you should take at the beach to protect against rip currents.

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

Flooding: Turn Around, Don't Drown!

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

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.

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Severe Weather Takes Aim At High Plains to Ohio Valley

U.S. Southern Tier Heatwave Persists

Both Atlantic and Pacific Aflutter With Tropical Activity

Thursday's Weather Outlook

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Hit-or-Miss Heavy Rain, Storms Led to Mixed Drought Results

Heat Stroke: A Deadly Consequence of Too Much Sun

Hit-or-Miss Heavy Rain, Storms Led to Mixed Drought Results

Heat Stroke: A Deadly Consequence of Too Much Sun

Vacation Week: Best National Parks To Visit in Summer

Staying Safe During and After a Wildfire

At The Beach: Protecting Yourself From Rip Currents!

Flooding: Turn Around, Don't Drown!

Weather vs. Climate: What Is The Difference?

Flooding: Turn Around, Don't Drown!

Weather vs. Climate: What Is The Difference?

What Is The U.S. Drought Monitor?

What is the Air Quality Index?

Asthma and the Weather