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Scattered Severe Storms Threaten North-Central U.S.

A sagging cold front in the northern Plains will be the focal point for storms to develop along this afternoon and evening.

Friday's Weather Outlook

For much of the country, the workweek comes to a close with showers and storms.

Weekend Weather Preview

Not one… not two… but three weather systems will disrupt the U.S. for the first weekend in “meteorological” summer.

Beneficial Moisture Leads to Drought Improvements East of the Rockies

The nation’s midsection was under the influence of a strong high pressure system throughout the week.

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.

The Urban Heat Island Effect

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

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.

(Image provided by Manfred Richter via Pixabay.com)

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.

Allergy Treatments

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

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

Allergy Treatments

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

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

Scattered Severe Storms Threaten North-Central U.S.

Friday's Weather Outlook

Weekend Weather Preview

Beneficial Moisture Leads to Drought Improvements East of the Rockies

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The Urban Heat Island Effect

Safety Tips For Playing In The Summer Sun

The Urban Heat Island Effect

Safety Tips For Playing In The Summer Sun

Warmer Temperatures? Time For Heat Safety!

Plant Care: What to Do When Frosts and Freezes Occur

Atlantic and Eastern Pacific Hurricane Climatology

Allergy Treatments

Weather vs. Climate: What Is The Difference?

Allergy Treatments

Weather vs. Climate: What Is The Difference?

What Is The U.S. Drought Monitor?

What is the Air Quality Index?

Asthma and the Weather