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Severe Weather Stretches from High Plains to Northeast

Another round of severe weather will occur from the central and northern Plains through the Midwest and into Northeast today.

Record-Shattering Heatwave Persists Across Eastern U.S. Today, Independence Day

A brutal heatwave will persist across much of the Eastern U.S. through the Independence Day holiday weekend.

4th of July Fireworks Outlook: Stormy East of the Rockies, Fire Danger in the West

For the 250th anniversary of our nation, Independence Day fireworks won’t be the only light show in the sky.

Weekend Weather Outlook

For much of the country, this holiday weekend is shaping up to be warm, wet, and wild.

Stormy, Soggy Summertime Leads to Widespread Drought Improvements

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

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.

Stormy, Soggy Summertime Leads to Widespread Drought Improvements

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

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.

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Severe Weather Stretches from High Plains to Northeast

Record-Shattering Heatwave Persists Across Eastern U.S. Today, Independence Day

4th of July Fireworks Outlook: Stormy East of the Rockies, Fire Danger in the West

Weekend Weather Outlook

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Stormy, Soggy Summertime Leads to Widespread Drought Improvements

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

Stormy, Soggy Summertime Leads to Widespread Drought Improvements

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