Top News Stories

Late Season Snow Hits Mountain West, Northern Plains
Winter gets an encore in the West and the Northern Tier.
Read More
Tuesday's Weather Outlook
Overtly wild weather will not be fooling anybody when April opens this Tuesday.
Read More
Tornadoes and Road Safety -- Do's and Don't's
With severe storm season underway, it’s possible you may find yourself on the road when dangerous weather, such as a tornado, is bearing down.
Read MoreLatest News
Prepping for Severe Weather
Tips for being prepared before severe weather hits your community.
Read MoreLargely Dry Weather Pattern Gives Mixed Results to the Drought Depiction
A largely dry weather pattern was observed throughout the U.S. last week.
Read MoreA Spring Extravaganza: Cherry Blossom Festival in The Nation’s Capital
The Washington, D.C., Cherry Blossom Festival has a rich history that dates back to the early 1900s.
Read MoreThe Transition Season: Dangers of High Winds
As Mother Nature tries to balance warm spring days with cold, Arctic outbreaks, the result is strong winds.
Read MoreThe U.S. Thunderstorm Season
A look at how thunderstorm season shifts from month-to-month across the U.S.
Read MoreWeekly Flu Update: Flu Rates Continue to Drop
As the calendar continues to march deeper into the month of March, flu cases continue to trend downward.
Read MoreWeather 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
Read MoreWhat 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?
Read MoreWhat is the Air Quality Index?
What is the Air Quality Index and how can pollutants impact your health?
Read MoreAsthma 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.
Read More