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Tuesday's Weather Outlook

A coastal low-pressure system is to bring rain to Mid-Atlantic coast, while the Plains will light up with storms.

Weekly Drought Map for September 11, 2025

Some Drought Improvements in the West

Rain brought some improvements to the West, but drought conditions worsened for many.

Foliage Update: Foliage Season Ready to Break Out

With Labor Day in the rear-view mirror and both professional and college football seasons underway, autumn is quickly upon us.

When Does Autumn Begin?

Although autumn "officially" begins on Sept. 22, meteorologists use the 1st as its starting point.

Story Image: A WeatherBug user shows off their dog in the autumn leaves.

Autumn Pet Safety Tips

Be sure to keep Buddy or Lucy in mind this autumn.

Climatological peak dates for autumn colors.

The Science Behind Fall Foliage

What exactly makes the leaves change colors?

Autumn Pet Safety Tips

Be sure to keep Buddy or Lucy in mind this autumn.

The Science Behind Fall Foliage

What exactly makes the leaves change colors?

Autumn colors in the Appalachian Mountains. (NOAA Photo Library/Joe Flood)

Hiking in Autumn

Fall can be a great time to get outdoors and enjoy an activity such as hiking.

Autumn Mower and Power Tool Seasonal Checklist

The winter's cold grip is fast approaching so now is the time to get the lawn mower and edger prepared for its long winter slumber.

A wall of dust in the background of a desert. (Image by Mike from Pixabay)

Dust Storm and Haboob Safety

If you find yourself caught in a dust storm, here are some safety tips to make it through.

2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season Set to Ramp Up

As the peak of the Atlantic hurricane season arrives, indicators suggest an active period is ahead.

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

2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season Set to Ramp Up

As the peak of the Atlantic hurricane season arrives, indicators suggest an active period is ahead.

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

Tuesday's Weather Outlook

Some Drought Improvements in the West

Foliage Update: Foliage Season Ready to Break Out

When Does Autumn Begin?

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Autumn Pet Safety Tips

The Science Behind Fall Foliage

Autumn Pet Safety Tips

The Science Behind Fall Foliage

Hiking in Autumn

Autumn Mower and Power Tool Seasonal Checklist

Dust Storm and Haboob Safety

2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season Set to Ramp Up

Weather vs. Climate: What Is The Difference?

2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season Set to Ramp Up

Weather vs. Climate: What Is The Difference?

What Is The U.S. Drought Monitor?

What is the Air Quality Index?

Asthma and the Weather