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Dangerous Storms Take Aim At The Eastern U.S.

Dangerous Storms continue to rumble through Eastern U.S.

Snow, High Winds Plague Great Lakes With Blizzard Conditions

While severe weather will occur along the leading edge, a powerful cold front brings snowy, winter-like conditions.

Tuesday's Weather Outlook

Unsettled weather begins to fizzle out Tuesday, as dry weather spreads throughout more regions of the country.

A tree knocked over after a storm produced high winds. (provided by PublicDomainPictures via Pixabay.com)

Strong Winds in the Springtime

High winds can be just as devastating in a thunderstorm as on a sunny day.

Widespread Drought Improvement For The South, Midwest

Following a drier-than-normal winter, March came in like a lion for much of the U.S.

Blizzard: Its True Definition

What exactly is a blizzard? Winds and reduced visibilities are key things in a blizzard.

Widespread Drought Improvement For The South, Midwest

Following a drier-than-normal winter, March came in like a lion for much of the U.S.

Blizzard: Its True Definition

What exactly is a blizzard? Winds and reduced visibilities are key things in a blizzard.

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

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.

Flu Update Valid For Week Ending March 7, 2026

Weekly Flu Update: Flu Reports on a Slow Decline

Seasonal influenza activity remains elevated but is decreasing in most areas this week.

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 Reports on a Slow Decline

Seasonal influenza activity remains elevated but is decreasing in most areas this week.

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

Dangerous Storms Take Aim At The Eastern U.S.

Snow, High Winds Plague Great Lakes With Blizzard Conditions

Tuesday's Weather Outlook

Strong Winds in the Springtime

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Widespread Drought Improvement For The South, Midwest

Blizzard: Its True Definition

Widespread Drought Improvement For The South, Midwest

Blizzard: Its True Definition

Potholes: A Springtime Driving Menace

Spring Mower and Power Tool Seasonal Checklist

Lightning Season Rapidly Approaching: Best Safety Practices

Weekly Flu Update: Flu Reports on a Slow Decline

Weather vs. Climate: What Is The Difference?

Weekly Flu Update: Flu Reports on a Slow Decline

Weather vs. Climate: What Is The Difference?

What Is The U.S. Drought Monitor?

What is the Air Quality Index?

Asthma and the Weather