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Heavy Rain, Strong Storms Target Central U.S.

Much of the Plains could experience severe weather today, whether it’s gusty winds, hail or an isolated tornado.

Wednesday's Weather Outlook

Central U.S. system begins to lose strength as weak low pressure affects the Southwest and Southeast.

A forest burning with clouds of smoke (Image by Jackie Burton from Pixabay)

Health Risks With Wildfire Smoke

Here are ways to protect yourself from feeling the effects from wildfire smoke:

Carr Fire burning in Shasta County, California.

The Tie Between Wildfires and Air Quality

Wildfires have a huge impact on overall air quality and your health.

Preparing for the Start of Hurricane Season

Here are some things to take care of before hurricane season begins:

Brownsville, TX, July 24, 2008 -- Main roads are unrecognizable and hard to find due to the fast overflow of rain. (Jacinta Quesada/FEMA/Wikimedia Commons)

Flash Flooding and Thunderstorms -- A Deadly Combination

Flash flooding is an often forgotten threat with any robust storm. Time to examine how it can come about.

Preparing for the Start of Hurricane Season

Here are some things to take care of before hurricane season begins:

Flash Flooding and Thunderstorms -- A Deadly Combination

Flash flooding is an often forgotten threat with any robust storm. Time to examine how it can come about.

Soggy Weather, Drought Relief Seen Nationwide Except West

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

Two construction workers working outside. The sky is blue with a few clouds. (Image by David Mark from Pixabay)

Working Outside in the Heat

Here are tips for outdoor workers to take to stay safe when working in extreme heat.

"Take Action!" When You See One of These Issued

“Take Action!” when you see one of these products issued for your area.

Pile of hail after a hail storm hits Perth.

How Does Hail Form?

The sound of hail plunking car hoods is synonymous with summer thunderstorms, but many wonder, what causes meteor-sized balls of ice to fall in the heat of summer in the first place.

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

How Does Hail Form?

The sound of hail plunking car hoods is synonymous with summer thunderstorms, but many wonder, what causes meteor-sized balls of ice to fall in the heat of summer in the first place.

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

Heavy Rain, Strong Storms Target Central U.S.

Wednesday's Weather Outlook

Health Risks With Wildfire Smoke

The Tie Between Wildfires and Air Quality

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Preparing for the Start of Hurricane Season

Flash Flooding and Thunderstorms -- A Deadly Combination

Preparing for the Start of Hurricane Season

Flash Flooding and Thunderstorms -- A Deadly Combination

Soggy Weather, Drought Relief Seen Nationwide Except West

Working Outside in the Heat

"Take Action!" When You See One of These Issued

How Does Hail Form?

Weather vs. Climate: What Is The Difference?

How Does Hail Form?

Weather vs. Climate: What Is The Difference?

What Is The U.S. Drought Monitor?

What is the Air Quality Index?

Asthma and the Weather