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Severe Storms Erupt Across Northern Plains

Another round of strong to severe thunderstorms will form across parts of the northern Plains this afternoon and tonight.

Today's Weather Outlook

Scattered thunderstorms and flash flooding will threaten parts of the Upper Midwest and East today.

Stormy, Soggy Summertime Leads to Widespread Drought Improvements

An active, summertime weather pattern delivered heavy rain and severe thunderstorms to most areas.

This house is flooded by the Cross Lake near Shreveport, La. Submitted by WeatherBug user Mary Nash on March 9, 2016.

Flood Safety Tips

Flash flooding is one of the biggest killers in the U.S. and it happens everywhere.

Dry and cracking mud (Wikimedia Commons)

How Drought Affects Your Home And Garden

There are many measures that can be taken to minimize drought's effects on your garden.

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.

How Drought Affects Your Home And Garden

There are many measures that can be taken to minimize drought's effects on your garden.

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

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

Extreme Heat: Who’s Most At-Risk?

A few select groups are more at-risk for heat illnesses such as heat stroke and heat exhaustion.

All About the UV Index

All About the UV Index and How It Effects You

Packing a car for camping can sometimes require some interesting packing. (Lee Haywood via Wikimedia commons)

Vacation Week: Road Trip Supplies

Check out our list of road trip supplies.

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.

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

Heat Stroke: A Deadly Consequence of Too Much Sun

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

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

Severe Storms Erupt Across Northern Plains

Today's Weather Outlook

Stormy, Soggy Summertime Leads to Widespread Drought Improvements

Flood Safety Tips

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How Drought Affects Your Home And Garden

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

How Drought Affects Your Home And Garden

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

Extreme Heat: Who’s Most At-Risk?

All About the UV Index

Vacation Week: Road Trip Supplies

Heat Stroke: A Deadly Consequence of Too Much Sun

Weather vs. Climate: What Is The Difference?

Heat Stroke: A Deadly Consequence of Too Much Sun

Weather vs. Climate: What Is The Difference?

What Is The U.S. Drought Monitor?

What is the Air Quality Index?

Asthma and the Weather