El Niño Means An Active Summer Is Ahead, New Forecast Says

The evolving El Niño is expected to become more influential as summer progresses, with the last part of the season markedly different.

Record-Smashing Heat Spreads: 'Basically The Entire US Is Going To Be Hot'

From one-quarter to one-third of the 48 continental states will be flirting with records for March.

Why Severe Storm Risk Is Rising — And The Regions Seeing The Biggest Shift

Severe storms are expected to become more intense and frequent in areas that historically haven’t faced the same risk as “Tornado Alley.”

It's Not Just All That Snow Snarling US Air Travel

Airlines adjusted service to destinations near Mexico's Jalisco state; the U.S. government shutdown is affecting Global Entry memberships.

​Growing Number Of Americans Experience Extreme Cold, AP-NORC Poll Finds

The finding points to the growing prevalence of experiences with cold weather, or at least people's perceptions of them.

Scientists Change How El Niño Is Labeled; Here's Why

What really matters with El Niños and La Niñas is the way the waters interact with the atmosphere.

Will It Be A Warm Or Wintry Spring? Here’s What Forecasts Say

As La Niña ends, most of the country should see a warm spring; however, it could take shirt-sleeve weather longer to arrive in some regions.

When Will Winter End? Here’s When To Expect Spring

The Old Farmer’s Almanac has released its forecast for spring 2026.

Potential Increasing For Another Significant Winter Storm This Weekend

Forecasters say they're watching another system that has the potential to be significant.

​Northeast Sees More Snow At Tail End Of Colossal Winter Storm; At Least 26 Deaths Reported

Deep snow extending in a 1,300-mile swath from Arkansas to New England halted traffic, canceled flights and triggered wide school closures.

SEE: Sleet, Freezing Rain, And Snow Pummel The US

Heavy amounts of snow and freezing rain lashed much of the US over the weekend. See photos of the winter storm.

Harrowing Stories Of Rescue Emerge From Texas Floods As Crews Search For Over 160 Reported Missing

The floods are now the deadliest from inland flooding in the U.S. since 1976, when Colorado's Big Thompson Canyon flooded, killing 144.

Intense Downpours Like Those In TX More Frequent, But There's No Telling Where They Will Happen

Attributing a single weather event to climate change can be difficult, but experts say it can make catastrophic storms more likely.

Get Ready For Killer Heat, New Report Warns

Staff cuts at National Weather Service offices create an imperfect storm amid an increase in weather extremes fueled by climate change.

A ‘Broiling' Hot Summer Is Ahead For Most Of U.S., Forecasts Predict

NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center, The Old Farmer’s Almanac, and The Farmers’ Almanac share predictions for summer weather.

16 Dead After Monster Storm Across The US Sparks Tornadoes, Fire

The most fatalities as of Saturday morning were in Missouri, which was lashed by twisters overnight that resulted in at least 10 deaths.

What Causes Tornadoes And How To Decipher Watches And Warnings

In the right conditions — warm moist air close to the ground, cooler dry air above and wind changes — thunderstorms may lead to tornadoes.

Storm Could Spawn Tornados Across South, Whip Up Blizzards In North

The central U.S. could see heavy rain, the South could see tornados, parts of the Great Plains and Upper Midwest could see heavy snow.

Storms, Twisters Threaten South, New Orleans Mardi Gras Celebrations

The alarming forecast is one of the first big tests for the National Weather Service after hundreds of forecasters were fired last week.

When Will It Feel Like Spring? Hint: Don’t Pack Up Winter Gear Yet.

AccuWeather expects wintry conditions to hang on into early spring in the northern two-thirds of the country as the South heats up quickly.

La Niña Has Developed: Will The Rest Of Winter Feel Like Spring?

The only places where winter is going to continue to feel like winter in the next couple of months are the Northwest and Northern Plains,

All 50 States Have Gotten Snow In The Upside-Down Winter Of 2024-2025

At the same time Gulf states were slammed with once-in-a-lifetime snow, some typically snowy states father north have gotten only a dusting.

Frigid Storm Drops 'Once In A Lifetime' Snow On Gulf Coast

Storm prompts the first ever blizzard warnings for several coastal counties near the Texas-Louisiana border; snow plows ready in Florida.

​How Long Will Warm Fall Temperatures Last? See The November Outlook

​November temperatures are expected to be above normal in most parts of the country, with the nation's midsection heating up the most.

La Niña Could Arrive Soon; Here’s What It Means For Winter Snowfall

NOAA says there’s a 60 percent chance La Niña will form ahead of winter, influencing snow and other precipitation and temperatures.

Here's What Forecasters Say About Snow And Cold During Winter 2024-25

A developing weak La Niña lacks some of the blustery punch usually seen in such climate patterns, NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center says.

Here’s What La Niña Could Mean For Winter Snowfall And Temperatures

A La Niña​ climate pattern is exppected to bring wet, cold weather to most of the country throughout winter, The Farmers’ Almanac forecasts.

Debby Moves Out Of U.S.; Power Outages, Flooding Risk Remain

The storm spent nearly a week unleashing tornadoes and flooding, damaging homes and taking lives as it moved up the East Coast.

In A Year Of Extreme Storms, Here Are Weather Words To Know From A-Z

What is a derecho? What’s the difference between a heat dome and a heat wave, or between a cyclone, typhoon and hurricane?

Worsening Floods And Deterioration Pose Threats To U.S. Dam Safety

Of the nation's roughly 90,000 significant dams, at least 4,000 are in poor or unsatisfactory condition and could kill people if they fail.

Millions Bake Across The U.S. As Heat Prolongs Misery; 2 Have Died

Little relief is expected from record-breaking temperatures across the Midwest, Northeast, mid-Atlantic and some western states.

What's A Heat Dome? Here's Why So Much Of U.S. Is Broiling This Week

The heat dome is affecting a broad swath of the eastern half of the country, from roughly the Great Plains states up through Maine.

Record Breaking U.S. Heat Wave Scorches Midwest And Northeast

Weather forecasters said the dangerous heat wave would make its way across the country and into Maine, persisting until at least Friday.

Solar Storm And Aurora Forecasts Could Improve With New Discovery

The sun's magnetic field may form 20,000 miles beneath the sun's surface, rather than 130,000 miles below it as previusly thought.

Tornado, The 859th This Year, Kills At Least 1 In Iowa; Search Ongoing

Through Tuesday, there have been 859 confirmed tornadoes this year, 27 percent more than the U.S. sees on average, according to NOAA.

Northern Lights Dance And Delight As Far South As Florida [Photos]

The aurora danced all weekend as the sun spit out “coronal mass ejections” that slammed into Earth’s magnetic field and outer atmosphere.

Canadian Wildfires Trigger U.S. Air Quality Alerts: What To Know

More than 140 active wildfires are burning in Canada, prompting air quality warnings in at least two US states.

Summer 2024 Forecast: ‘Frequent’ Severe Weather, 90-Degree Days Ahead

Hot weather could fuel strong storms, including derechos, across much of the U.S. this summer. It could be a big year for hurricanes, too.

Residents Sift Through Rubble After Tornados Strike Nebraska, Iowa

The Friday night tornadoes wreaked havoc in the Midwest, causing a building to collapse with dozens of people inside and destroying homes.

'Extremely Active' Atlantic Hurricane Season Predicted For 2024

A La Niña climate pattern increases the chances or an intense Atlantic hurricane season, researchers at Colorado State University said.