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A Stormy Weekend Continues Across South, East

Today will feature even more storminess across portions of the U.S., with all modes of severe weather on the menu.

Today's Weather Outlook

A mix of storms and sun is expected today.

Stormy Springtime Pattern Improves Drought Nationwide

The soggy, stormy springtime weather pattern persisted throughout much of the U.S.

Female hands with sun protection cream on sky background. (Africa Studio via Shutterstock)

Sunscreen: Tips To Wear It Well

Before you head outdoors, follow some of these tips to maximize your sunscreen’s protection.

Pilots and crewmembers of the 2nd General Support Aviation Battalion, 4th Aviation Regiment, 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, go into the thick smoke to release water onto the burning fires during their bambi bucket mission at Black Forest, Colo., June 12, 2013. (Photo by Sgt. Jonathan C. Thibault, 4th Combat Aviation Brigade Public Affairs Office, 4th Infantry Division; The U.S. Army)

How Do Wildfires Start and Spread?

Wildfires do sometimes occur naturally, either ignited by the sun’s heat or a lightning strike.

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

As temperatures warm, our bodies experience the heat differently when outdoors.

How Do Wildfires Start and Spread?

Wildfires do sometimes occur naturally, either ignited by the sun’s heat or a lightning strike.

Heat Index Vs Wet Bulb Globe Temperature

As temperatures warm, our bodies experience the heat differently when outdoors.

Edmund, Okla., June 15, 2010 -- A car lies in a ditch where flood waters forced it off Hefner Rd in Edmund, OK after the area experienced rain fall of almost 10 inches in six hours. (Patsy Lynch/FEMA Photo Library)

Flooding: Turn Around, Don't Drown!

Flooding affects every region differently, but it poses a threat to every state in the nation.

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.

After the flood. (4 December 2009, Trevor Rickard).

After a Flood: What To Do

The dangers of flooding don’t end when the flood itself does.

Preparing for the Start of Hurricane Season

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

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

Preparing for the Start of Hurricane Season

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

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

A Stormy Weekend Continues Across South, East

Today's Weather Outlook

Stormy Springtime Pattern Improves Drought Nationwide

Sunscreen: Tips To Wear It Well

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How Do Wildfires Start and Spread?

Heat Index Vs Wet Bulb Globe Temperature

How Do Wildfires Start and Spread?

Heat Index Vs Wet Bulb Globe Temperature

Flooding: Turn Around, Don't Drown!

The Tie Between Wildfires and Air Quality

After a Flood: What To Do

Preparing for the Start of Hurricane Season

Weather vs. Climate: What Is The Difference?

Preparing for the Start of Hurricane Season

Weather vs. Climate: What Is The Difference?

What Is The U.S. Drought Monitor?

What is the Air Quality Index?

Asthma and the Weather