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The 2017 solar eclipse was notable because of the wide swath of U.S. territory that got to witness totality. The rare event will happen again—but not for a while.
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The Coolest Meteorological Term You'll Learn This Week
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Heat Waves Could Make South Asia Unlivable by 2100
Scientists say that unless we do something, increasing greenhouse gas emissions could push temperatures past the "upper limit on human survivability."
3 Ways We Can (Kind of) Control the Weather, and 5 Ways We Can't
Humans have come up with some pretty crafty ways of influencing the weather—in small doses.
NASA Figures Out Why When It Rains, It (Sometimes) Drizzles
The study could help improve weather forecasts.
Rising Temperatures Are Killing Off African Wild Dogs
It's too hot to hunt for too many hours of the day, and pup survival is down.
Where Is the Hottest Place on Earth?
It gets much, much worse than Phoenix.
6 Surprising State Weather Records
Sorry, Seattle—your yearly rainfall has nothing on Mobile, Alabama.
Will the Solar Eclipse Have an Impact on the Weather?
If you’re lucky enough to witness this spectacular astronomical phenomenon, make sure you bring your eclipse glasses—and a thermometer.
Make Alexa's Daily Weather Forecasts More Accurate
Add an app to get better, more precise predictions.
Climate Change Could Resurrect the Dust Bowl
Deadly dust storms could return to the Great Plains by the end of the century.
These Scientists Intentionally Fly Into Hurricanes
Meet the Hurricane Hunters.
10 Myths About Tornadoes Debunked
While most weather myths are harmless, the misconceptions surrounding tornadoes can be a dire threat to your safety.
Greenland’s Melting Ice Could Be Triggering Mountain Collapses
Warmer temperatures melt the ice that helps stabilize mountains.
Thousands Evacuate as Wildfires Blaze Across Part of Canada and the Western U.S.
Officials believe it will be a long time before the fires are tamed.
Your Storm Forecast Is Going to Get More Precise
The National Weather Service is simplifying the storm-alert process to give us better information during hazardous conditions.
Why the Weather on the Great Plains Is So Extreme
The geography of the central U.S. triggers some of the most interesting weather in the world.
5 Weird But Real Weather Events
Yes, it can actually rain frogs and fish. Here's why.
9 Powerful Facts About Derechos
They make even the most severe thunderstorms look like child's play.
Baseball-Sized Hail Is Set to Shower North America
Climate change is leading to an increase in the size of the hail that could hit the northern and central plains.
What’s the Difference Between “Mostly Sunny” and “Partly Cloudy”?
A question from Marcus in Louisville.
How Does a Sea Breeze Form?
They're a welcome relief from summertime heat. But what causes them in the first place?
11 Booming Facts About Thunderstorms
Turns out they're as fascinating to study as they are to watch.