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Weekend Weather Outlook

Dry spots will be few and far between this weekend as multiple weather systems wreak havoc on much of the U.S.

Weekly Drought Map for February 26, 2026

Widespread Drought Degradation For South, Southeast; Mixed Results Elsewhere

A soggy, wintry weather pattern was seen in the western U.S. and Northern Tier last week.

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.

Dangers of Wind Chills

Low wind chill values can be dangerous for people and pets.

Avalanche Dangers and Safety

The winter season provides many opportunities to enjoy nature. However, it is important to remember there is the risk of avalanches when you head into snow-covered mountains.

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.

Avalanche Dangers and Safety

The winter season provides many opportunities to enjoy nature. However, it is important to remember there is the risk of avalanches when you head into snow-covered mountains.

Lightning Season Rapidly Approaching: Best Safety Practices

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

Flooding Can Happen in the Winter Too!

Flooding isn’t only a summer event—ice jams and snowmelts can overflow rivers and cause flash flooding even when the temperatures are frigid outside.

U.S. Route 52 near St. Donatus between Bellevue and Dubuque, Iowa. (Tony Webster from Portland, Oregon)

Winter Weather Driving Safety Tips

It’s that time of year when temperatures drop to near or below the freezing mark, and snow becomes more frequent across the U.S.

Top 10 Winter Energy Saving Tips

Winter can be cruel as the season's cold air drives up energy costs. Here's how to save.

Flu Update Valid For Week Ending February 14, 2026

Weekly Flu Update: Flu Continues Across the US

After several weeks of elevated influenza activity, the virus continues to hold its ground nationwide.

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 Across the US

After several weeks of elevated influenza activity, the virus continues to hold its ground nationwide.

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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Weekend Weather Outlook

Widespread Drought Degradation For South, Southeast; Mixed Results Elsewhere

Snowmelt and Flooding

Dangers of Wind Chills

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Avalanche Dangers and Safety

Lightning Season Rapidly Approaching: Best Safety Practices

Avalanche Dangers and Safety

Lightning Season Rapidly Approaching: Best Safety Practices

Flooding Can Happen in the Winter Too!

Winter Weather Driving Safety Tips

Top 10 Winter Energy Saving Tips

Weekly Flu Update: Flu Continues Across the US

Weather vs. Climate: What Is The Difference?

Weekly Flu Update: Flu Continues Across the 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