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Big Storms, Flooding Rain Pepper Central, Eastern U.S. Today

Powerful thunderstorms and flooding will be a big problem across much of the nation to end the workweek.

Weekend Weather Outlook

There will be plentiful soggy, stormy weather in addition to scorching heat to go around this weekend nationally.

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.

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.

The Tie Between Wildfires and Air Quality

Wildfires have a huge impact on overall air quality and your health.

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:

Brownsville, TX, July 24, 2008 -- Main roads are unrecognizable and hard to find due to the fast overflow of rain. (Jacinta Quesada/FEMA/Wikimedia Commons)

Flash Flooding and Thunderstorms -- A Deadly Combination

Flash flooding is an often forgotten threat with any robust storm. Time to examine how it can come about.

Two construction workers working outside. The sky is blue with a few clouds. (Image by David Mark from Pixabay)

Working Outside in the Heat

Here are tips for outdoor workers to take to stay safe when working in extreme heat.

"Take Action!" When You See One of These Issued

“Take Action!” when you see one of these products issued for your area.

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

"Take Action!" When You See One of These Issued

“Take Action!” when you see one of these products issued for your area.

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.

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Big Storms, Flooding Rain Pepper Central, Eastern U.S. Today

Weekend Weather Outlook

Stormy Springtime Pattern Improves Drought Nationwide

Sunscreen: Tips To Wear It Well

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The Tie Between Wildfires and Air Quality

After a Flood: What To Do

The Tie Between Wildfires and Air Quality

After a Flood: What To Do

Preparing for the Start of Hurricane Season

Flash Flooding and Thunderstorms -- A Deadly Combination

Working Outside in the Heat

"Take Action!" When You See One of These Issued

Weather vs. Climate: What Is The Difference?

"Take Action!" When You See One of These Issued

Weather vs. Climate: What Is The Difference?

What Is The U.S. Drought Monitor?

What is the Air Quality Index?

Asthma and the Weather