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2026 Hurricane Season Is About to Break a Record

The Atlantic has yet to produce a hurricane this season, putting a satellite-era record within reach.

Fall Colors May Arrive Late This Year

A strong El Niño could shake up the weather this fall, but something much closer to home will decide when the leaves change and how bright they become.

Is Labor Day Really the End of Summer?

Labor Day weekend is often called the unofficial end of summer. Schools are back in session, summer vacations are wrapping up and pools across the country are getting ready to close.

Record hailstone in Illinois, Credit: NOAA NCEI

Illinois Hailstone Smashes State Record

A massive hailstone from a March severe weather outbreak has officially been confirmed as the largest ever recorded in Illinois.

Drought Persists Across Much Of The U.S.

Drought conditions expanded again this week, with more than 100 million people now living in areas experiencing drought.

WBGT takes into account air temperature, humidity, wind, cloud cover and sun angle. That makes it a better tool for understanding how your body may respond to heat during outdoor activity.

Why Heat Index Is Not Enough for Athletes

It’s late summer. The sun has been blazing all day, and you and your kid have been dreading soccer practice.

Drought Persists Across Much Of The U.S.

Drought conditions expanded again this week, with more than 100 million people now living in areas experiencing drought.

Why Heat Index Is Not Enough for Athletes

It’s late summer. The sun has been blazing all day, and you and your kid have been dreading soccer practice.

Firefighters battling wildfires in California

Super El Nino Could Impact Wildfire Risk

A Super El Nino Is Coming and Could Impact Wildfire Risk in the Pacific Northwest

Hurricane Humberto as seen from NOAA’s GOES-East satellite on Sept. 15, 2019. (Image credit: NOAA )

How Hurricane Names Are Chosen and Retired

Every hurricane has a name, but have you ever wondered who picks them or why some names disappear forever? Here's how the hurricane naming system works.

Meteorological Fall Is Officially Here

Grab the pumpkin spice and break out the fall decor. Meteorological fall officially begins September 1.

Flash Flood Watch and Warning Defined

In this Sunday, July 21, 2019, photo, a tanker releases a wave of fire retardant into the crest of a wildfire line in Flagstaff, Ariz. (Ben Shanahan/Arizona Daily Sun via AP)

Wildfire Safety Tips

Although late summer is the prime wildfire season across large parts of the U.S., wildfires are still plentiful, even out of season.

Flash Flood Watch and Warning Defined

Wildfire Safety Tips

Although late summer is the prime wildfire season across large parts of the U.S., wildfires are still plentiful, even out of season.

Look Before You Lock! Heat Safety in Vehicles

High temperatures can be especially deadly while travelling.

Hurricane evacuation routes are posted in many coastal locations in case you have to leave the area as a tropical storm or hurricane approaches (pixabay.com).

Hurricane Preparedness: When a Hurricane or Tropical Storm is Approaching

You’re directly in the path of a tropical storm or hurricane. What should you do to prepare before the storm strikes?

Top News Stories

2026 Hurricane Season Is About to Break a Record

Fall Colors May Arrive Late This Year

Is Labor Day Really the End of Summer?

Illinois Hailstone Smashes State Record

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Drought Persists Across Much Of The U.S.

Why Heat Index Is Not Enough for Athletes

Drought Persists Across Much Of The U.S.

Why Heat Index Is Not Enough for Athletes

Super El Nino Could Impact Wildfire Risk

How Hurricane Names Are Chosen and Retired

Meteorological Fall Is Officially Here

Flash Flood Watch and Warning Defined

Wildfire Safety Tips

Flash Flood Watch and Warning Defined

Wildfire Safety Tips

Look Before You Lock! Heat Safety in Vehicles

Hurricane Preparedness: When a Hurricane or Tropical Storm is Approaching