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Hurricane Erin Churns In Atlantic Off Carolina Coast

Although the center of Hurricane Erin will remain offshore, it will still come close enough for impacts.

Southwestern U.S. Contends With Dangerous Heat

Heat and humidity will be over the Southwest today and Friday.

Today's Weather Outlook

Hurricane Erin to bring notable impacts to North Carolina and Virginia coasts as the Western U.S. bakes in heat.

First Aid and Survival Kits (Roger Brown via pexels.com)

Plan For a Hurricane

What steps do you need to take before a hurricane hits? Best time to start is before disaster strikes.

Rip Currents: Before You Head to the Beach

It’s summertime, which means it is time to head to the beach!

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?

Rip Currents: Before You Head to the Beach

It’s summertime, which means it is time to head to the beach!

What is the Air Quality Index?

What is the Air Quality Index and how can pollutants impact your health?

Drought Worsens In Western Third Of The U.S., Few Areas Improve

It’s an active week in the drought department, with many changes noted across the nation.

Different Types of Drought

Let's break down the different types of drought.

Images: An old fashion Westhinghouse fan once used to keep things cool. (Wikicommons)

Top 10 Summer Energy Saving Tips

Here are a few cost-cutting measures to help you save money on your energy.

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.

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 Do Wildfires Start and Spread?

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

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?

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

Hurricane Erin Churns In Atlantic Off Carolina Coast

Southwestern U.S. Contends With Dangerous Heat

Today's Weather Outlook

Plan For a Hurricane

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Rip Currents: Before You Head to the Beach

What is the Air Quality Index?

Rip Currents: Before You Head to the Beach

What is the Air Quality Index?

Drought Worsens In Western Third Of The U.S., Few Areas Improve

Different Types of Drought

Top 10 Summer Energy Saving Tips

How Do Wildfires Start and Spread?

Weather vs. Climate: What Is The Difference?

How Do Wildfires Start and Spread?

Weather vs. Climate: What Is The Difference?

What Is The U.S. Drought Monitor?

What is the Air Quality Index?

Asthma and the Weather