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The northern tier of the U.S. will see another round of severe weather today.

The northern Plains will see thunderstorms impact the region this afternoon and evening.

Weekend Weather Preview

The northwest U.S. sees a large impactful system as the rest of the country sees a mostly dry and hot pattern set in.

Today's Weather Outlook

A strong upper-level system will move into the Pacific Northwest and Northern Rockies.

Story Image: The differences between the Heat Index and Wet Bulb Globe Temperature are outlined in this graphic. (NOAA, NWS)

Heat Index Vs Wet Bulb Globe Temperature

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Drought Improves East of the Rockies, Southwest Remains Dry

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Extreme Heat: Who’s Most At-Risk?

A few select groups are more at-risk for heat illnesses such as heat stroke and heat exhaustion.

Drought Improves East of the Rockies, Southwest Remains Dry

Almost all the eastern U.S. is now drought-free. In contrast, hot and mainly dry weather in the West is causing rapidly developing soil moisture shortages

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Flash Flooding and Thunderstorms -- A Deadly Combination

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Understanding Severe Weather Alerts

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The Sun and Weather Can Damage Your Skin

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A Convective Outlook from March 25, 2021 that depicts all thunderstorm risk categories. Numerous Tornadoes occurred across the Deep South and Tennessee Valley. NOAA/NWS Storm Prediction Center

Understanding Severe Thunderstorm Risk Categories

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Weather vs. Climate: What Is The Difference?

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Understanding Severe Thunderstorm Risk Categories

Thunderstorm risk categories describe the potential for severe weather within 25 miles of any location for the contiguous United States.

Weather vs. Climate: What Is The Difference?

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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?

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A blanket of smog lays over Los Angeles in September 2011. Source: Temeku, Wikimedia Commons

What is the Air Quality Index?

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Asthma and the Weather

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Top News Stories

The northern tier of the U.S. will see another round of severe weather today.

Weekend Weather Preview

Today's Weather Outlook

Heat Index Vs Wet Bulb Globe Temperature

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Extreme Heat: Who’s Most At-Risk?

Drought Improves East of the Rockies, Southwest Remains Dry

Extreme Heat: Who’s Most At-Risk?

Drought Improves East of the Rockies, Southwest Remains Dry

Flash Flooding and Thunderstorms -- A Deadly Combination

Understanding Severe Weather Alerts

The Sun and Weather Can Damage Your Skin

Understanding Severe Thunderstorm Risk Categories

Weather vs. Climate: What Is The Difference?

Understanding Severe Thunderstorm Risk Categories

Weather vs. Climate: What Is The Difference?

What Is The U.S. Drought Monitor?

What is the Air Quality Index?

Asthma and the Weather