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Today's Severe Weather Outlook

Plains, Mississippi Valley At-Risk for Big Storms

Big thunderstorms targeting the Great Plains and Mississippi Valley are on tap for today.

2025 AEM Atlantic Hurricane Forecast

AEM Predicts Above-Normal 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season

AEM forecasts a slightly above-normal 2025 Atlantic hurricane season.

Today's Weather Outlook

Today's Weather Outlook

The weekend will finish on a stormy note, with pockets of unsettled weather stretching from coast to coast.

Weekly Drought Map for May 15, 2025

Mix of Improvements, Degradations to Drought Depiction

Two weather systems impacted the U.S. last week, bringing valuable moisture,

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Time-exposure photo provided by the Santa Barbara County Fire Department shows a series of lightning strikes over Santa Barbara, California, on Tuesday, March 5 2019. (Mike Eliason/Santa Barbara County Fire Department via AP)

Understanding Severe Weather Hazards

Let’s review severe important severe weather hazards as we enter the transitional season.

A hailstone is seen next to reference objects to determine size. (Courtesy of NWS Wichita, Kan.)

Hailstone Measurement and Record Verification: How Is It Done?

There are several processes to follow to ensure accurate measurements of hailstones.

Time-exposure photo provided by the Santa Barbara County Fire Department shows a series of lightning strikes over Santa Barbara, California, on Tuesday, March 5 2019. (Mike Eliason/Santa Barbara County Fire Department via AP)

Understanding Severe Weather Hazards

Let’s review severe important severe weather hazards as we enter the transitional season.

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A hailstone is seen next to reference objects to determine size. (Courtesy of NWS Wichita, Kan.)

Hailstone Measurement and Record Verification: How Is It Done?

There are several processes to follow to ensure accurate measurements of hailstones.

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Safe Places During a Tornado

Here are some tips on the safest place to be during a severe weather event.

U.S. Air Force Maj. Cynthia Kearley runs during the Air Force Marathon. (Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons/Brett C. Clashman)

Late-Spring Outdoor Activities

As spring unwinds and with summer right around the corner, the warm weather brings outdoor fun.

Drought

Different Types of Drought

Let's break down the different types of drought.

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Warmer Temperatures? Time For Heat Safety!

Spring is now in full force which means temperatures will be rising.

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

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Warmer Temperatures? Time For Heat Safety!

Spring is now in full force which means temperatures will be rising.

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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 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?

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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.