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Midweek Severe Storms Throttle U.S.

Powerful severe storms will charge through areas from the southern Plains to the Mid-Atlantic in the coming days.

Today's Weather Outlook

Wet weather dominates the nation today under multiple potent disturbances.

Drought Worsens Nationwide Despite Multiple Disturbances

Despite there being several weather systems, precipitation throughout the U.S. was generally limited.

A tornado on the ground in Hildreth, Neb., on June 14, 2014 (NOAA Photo Library/Ken Engquist).

Tornadoes and Road Safety -- Do's and Don't's

With severe storm season underway, it’s possible you may find yourself on the road when dangerous weather strikes

A pothole big enough to hold a traffic cone and garbage. (David Shankbone, Wikimedia Common)

Potholes: A Springtime Driving Menace

When the ice in the soil melts, it leaves gaps inside the weakened pavement.

This John Deere riding mower continues to hum along. (Wikimedia Commons)

Spring Mower and Power Tool Seasonal Checklist

Quick checks to keep your lawn-mower and power tools ready for the upcoming season

Potholes: A Springtime Driving Menace

When the ice in the soil melts, it leaves gaps inside the weakened pavement.

Spring Mower and Power Tool Seasonal Checklist

Quick checks to keep your lawn-mower and power tools ready for the upcoming season

A baby wearing many items of winter clothing: headband, cap, fur-lined coat, wool neckscarf and sweater. (Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons. Author: Andrew Vargas from Clovis, United States)

How to Dress Your Children for Spring Weather

Spring is the time of year when temperatures can flip-flop 20 to 30 degrees in one day. Here are suggestions on ways to dress kids for spring.

Debris flies through the air as howling winds accompanied by a line of storms approach the old Tarrant County Courthouse in downtown Fort Worth, Texas, on March 2, 2023. (Tom Fox/The Dallas Morning News via AP)

Lightning Season Rapidly Approaching: Best Safety Practices

There are many steps to take to avoid being the victim of a thunderstorm.

Rocky Mountain National Park at day in December. (NPS Natural Resources/Wikimedia Commons)

Snowmelt and Flooding

Though it may create a winter wonderland, snow once melted can lead to flooding issues.

Flu Update Valid For Week Ending February 28, 2026

Weekly Flu Update: Flu Continues To Ravage US

As the calendar switched from February to March, flu activity is starting to decline.

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

Weekly Flu Update: Flu Continues To Ravage US

As the calendar switched from February to March, flu activity is starting to decline.

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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Midweek Severe Storms Throttle U.S.

Today's Weather Outlook

Drought Worsens Nationwide Despite Multiple Disturbances

Tornadoes and Road Safety -- Do's and Don't's

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Potholes: A Springtime Driving Menace

Spring Mower and Power Tool Seasonal Checklist

Potholes: A Springtime Driving Menace

Spring Mower and Power Tool Seasonal Checklist

How to Dress Your Children for Spring Weather

Lightning Season Rapidly Approaching: Best Safety Practices

Snowmelt and Flooding

Weekly Flu Update: Flu Continues To Ravage US

Weather vs. Climate: What Is The Difference?

Weekly Flu Update: Flu Continues To Ravage US

Weather vs. Climate: What Is The Difference?

What Is The U.S. Drought Monitor?

What is the Air Quality Index?

Asthma and the Weather