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Fall Begins With A Stormy Central U.S.

The second season of severe storms begins in the Plains.

Gabrielle Intensifies to a Category 4 Hurricane

Gabrielle will miss Bermuda to the east today as it continues to strengthen.

Tuesday's Weather Outlook

A prominent cold front will keep summer and fall battling across the U.S. on Tuesday.

Weekly Drought Map for September 18, 2025

Drought Improvements Continue in the West, Rapid Deterioration Elsewhere

Some much-needed rainfall finally helped ease drought conditions in the West.

Foliage Update: Fall Colors Starting to Show Up

Fall colors are starting to show across the northern reaches of the Upper Midwest and ...

On the autumn mountain road. (ForestWander via Wikimedia)

Autumn Car Care Tips

Winter is just around the corner so now is the time to get your car ready.

Foliage Update: Fall Colors Starting to Show Up

Fall colors are starting to show across the northern reaches of the Upper Midwest and ...

Autumn Car Care Tips

Winter is just around the corner so now is the time to get your car ready.

When Does Autumn Begin?

Although autumn "officially" begins on Sept. 22, meteorologists use the 1st as its starting point.

Story Image: A WeatherBug user shows off their dog in the autumn leaves.

Autumn Pet Safety Tips

Be sure to keep Buddy or Lucy in mind this autumn.

Climatological peak dates for autumn colors.

The Science Behind Fall Foliage

What exactly makes the leaves change colors?

Autumn Mower and Power Tool Seasonal Checklist

The winter's cold grip is fast approaching so now is the time to get the lawn mower and edger prepared for its long winter slumber.

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

Autumn Mower and Power Tool Seasonal Checklist

The winter's cold grip is fast approaching so now is the time to get the lawn mower and edger prepared for its long winter slumber.

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

Fall Begins With A Stormy Central U.S.

Gabrielle Intensifies to a Category 4 Hurricane

Tuesday's Weather Outlook

Drought Improvements Continue in the West, Rapid Deterioration Elsewhere

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Foliage Update: Fall Colors Starting to Show Up

Autumn Car Care Tips

Foliage Update: Fall Colors Starting to Show Up

Autumn Car Care Tips

When Does Autumn Begin?

Autumn Pet Safety Tips

The Science Behind Fall Foliage

Autumn Mower and Power Tool Seasonal Checklist

Weather vs. Climate: What Is The Difference?

Autumn Mower and Power Tool Seasonal Checklist

Weather vs. Climate: What Is The Difference?

What Is The U.S. Drought Monitor?

What is the Air Quality Index?

Asthma and the Weather