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Tropical Storm Chantal Strengthens Near The Carolinas Coast

Tropical Storm Chantal is gaining strength as it continues to drift towards the coast of the Carolinas.

Powerful Storms Rumble Over the Northern High Plains

Severe thunderstorms will develop over portions of the northern High Plains this evening.

Today's Weather Outlook

A potent cold front in the central U.S. and an ominous tropical system off the Southeast coast will conclude the holiday weekend.

Widespread Drying Leads to Further Drought Degradation in the West

Another week of scattered heavy rains continued to improve drought and dryness.

A golden sunset at the beach behind beach grass (Image by Richard Norris from Pixabay)

Summer Safety at the Shore

The beach has many dangers, here are a few safety tips to avoid succumbing to them.

Home owner boarding up windows with steel storm shutters for hurricane protection of residential house. (Bilanol via Shutterstock)

Hurricane Disaster Kit Preparation Recommendations

Summer Safety at the Shore

The beach has many dangers, here are a few safety tips to avoid succumbing to them.

Hurricane Disaster Kit Preparation Recommendations

UV Radiation Safety

It may be time to have fun in the sun but beware of the deadly ultraviolet (UV) rays that come with the sunny weather.

All About the UV Index

Heat Index vs. Wet-Bulb Globe Temperature

There are two measurements we use to reinforce how dangerously hot the weather is.

Keep Pets Safe In The Heat

Sizzling summer heat still threatens those who can’t take care of themselves: pets!

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

Keep Pets Safe In The Heat

Sizzling summer heat still threatens those who can’t take care of themselves: pets!

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

Tropical Storm Chantal Strengthens Near The Carolinas Coast

Powerful Storms Rumble Over the Northern High Plains

Today's Weather Outlook

Widespread Drying Leads to Further Drought Degradation in the West

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Summer Safety at the Shore

Hurricane Disaster Kit Preparation Recommendations

Summer Safety at the Shore

Hurricane Disaster Kit Preparation Recommendations

UV Radiation Safety

All About the UV Index

Heat Index vs. Wet-Bulb Globe Temperature

Keep Pets Safe In The Heat

Weather vs. Climate: What Is The Difference?

Keep Pets Safe In The Heat

Weather vs. Climate: What Is The Difference?

What Is The U.S. Drought Monitor?

What is the Air Quality Index?

Asthma and the Weather