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Weekend Weather Outlook

Multiple weather systems wreak havoc on parts of the Eastern U.S. and Northwest.

Rain Eases Drought in West and South, Worsens in Northeast

Recent storms brought relief to parts of the West and South, while drought deepened in the Northeast and Midwest.

Foliage Update: Colors Continue To Migrate South

While northern regions are now past peak, the southern valleys and lower elevations still hold onto warm tones of gold and orange.

Graphic reminding people to turn back the clock one hour Sunday morning.

It's Time To Set Your Clocks Back!

Standard time resumes this upcoming Sunday.

The satellite image of massive late-October 2010 storm that broke records across the Great Lakes. (Jesse Allen, NASA EO-1 team)

The November Witches Of The Great Lakes

Autumn is the season for seeing powerful Great Lakes storms

Before a High Wind Event

If unprepared, high winds can turn inanimate objects into dangerous projectiles.

The November Witches Of The Great Lakes

Autumn is the season for seeing powerful Great Lakes storms

Before a High Wind Event

If unprepared, high winds can turn inanimate objects into dangerous projectiles.

When Can You Expect The First Snow?

It’s time for falling leaves, pumpkin spice drinks, football and cozy sweaters, so when can you expect the first snow of the season?

A frosty scene (Kristamonique via Pixabay)

Frost: What Causes This Phenomenon?

Perhaps nothing signifies a cold winter's night leading into a frigid winter morning than frost..

Before a High Wind Event

If unprepared, high winds can turn inanimate objects into dangerous projectiles.

Image courtesy of Myriams-Fotos from Pixabay.com

Winds of the World

Winds around the world are often named based on their geographic origin or characteristics.

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

Winds of the World

Winds around the world are often named based on their geographic origin or characteristics.

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

Weekend Weather Outlook

Rain Eases Drought in West and South, Worsens in Northeast

Foliage Update: Colors Continue To Migrate South

It's Time To Set Your Clocks Back!

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The November Witches Of The Great Lakes

Before a High Wind Event

The November Witches Of The Great Lakes

Before a High Wind Event

When Can You Expect The First Snow?

Frost: What Causes This Phenomenon?

Before a High Wind Event

Winds of the World

Weather vs. Climate: What Is The Difference?

Winds of the World

Weather vs. Climate: What Is The Difference?

What Is The U.S. Drought Monitor?

What is the Air Quality Index?

Asthma and the Weather