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Gusty Thunderstorms to Impact the South

Gusty thunderstorms are likely across portions of the South tonight.

Today's Weather Outlook

The wet pattern shifts its focus to the Mid-Atlantic and East Coast.

Weekend Weather Preview

The start of the weekend start out on a generally quieter note compared to recent days.

Soggy Weather, Drought Relief Seen Nationwide Except West

The eastern two-thirds of the nation saw a soggy, stormy weather pattern last week.

Summer Heat Safety: Defining Heat Waves

What exactly defines a heat wave?

Tornado in an open field in Kansas (Huntstyle via Shutterstock)

Tornado Statistics By State

Tornadoes can happen anywhere at any time of the year and at any time of day.

Summer Heat Safety: Defining Heat Waves

What exactly defines a heat wave?

Tornado Statistics By State

Tornadoes can happen anywhere at any time of the year and at any time of day.

What is the Dryline and What Does It Do?

How Drought Affects Your Home And Garden

Often times a prolonged dry period is associated with the term drought, but there are many measures that can be taken to minimize the effects on your home, garden and in your pocket.

Different Types of Drought

Let's break down the different types of drought.

The Science of River Flooding

Water is the essential substance of life as we know it, but in massive quantities, the same lifegiving liquid can cause devastation to the point that it takes life away.

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

The Science of River Flooding

Water is the essential substance of life as we know it, but in massive quantities, the same lifegiving liquid can cause devastation to the point that it takes life away.

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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Gusty Thunderstorms to Impact the South

Today's Weather Outlook

Weekend Weather Preview

Soggy Weather, Drought Relief Seen Nationwide Except West

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Summer Heat Safety: Defining Heat Waves

Tornado Statistics By State

Summer Heat Safety: Defining Heat Waves

Tornado Statistics By State

What is the Dryline and What Does It Do?

How Drought Affects Your Home And Garden

Different Types of Drought

The Science of River Flooding

Weather vs. Climate: What Is The Difference?

The Science of River Flooding

Weather vs. Climate: What Is The Difference?

What Is The U.S. Drought Monitor?

What is the Air Quality Index?

Asthma and the Weather