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Beat the heat: Understanding your weather app's most important summer numbers
July 30, 2026, 7:32 am EDT
Master dew point and heat index readings to stay safe during summer workouts and outdoor activities.
Pacific Marine Heat Wave 'Blob' Returns: What This Means
July 28, 2026, 1:47 pm EDT
Pockets of well-above-average ocean temperatures are occurring across the Pacific, which will bring numerous impacts.
Ask a met: What's up with Tropical Storm Bertha's unusual path?
July 25, 2026, 7:31 am EDT
Our meteorologist answers all of your deepest weather questions.
America also has a monsoon; here's what it does for the Southwest
July 21, 2026, 10:05 am EDT
This annual wave of summer moisture brings a dramatic punch to the American desert.
More heat domes possible for Europe as summer intensifies
July 21, 2026, 10:03 am EDT
Europe is about to see the heat cranked up once again, but the hottest time of the year is still weeks away.
Ask a Met: Why do clouds have defined edges? Why don't they just disperse?
July 21, 2026, 9:59 am EDT
Our meteorologist answers all of your deepest weather questions.
Heat wave? Wait until you see how hot it has been in the past
July 21, 2026, 9:58 am EDT
Scorching heat strikes every summer, but matching a state's all-time temperature record typically demands a heat wave of extraordinary magnitude.
Ask a Met: Why are morning tornadoes so rare?
July 21, 2026, 9:54 am EDT
Our meteorologist answers all of your deepest weather questions.
Ask a Met: How can lightning go upward?
July 21, 2026, 9:51 am EDT
Our meteorologist answers all of your deepest weather questions.
Ask a Met: Why does the sky turn green before a tornado?
July 21, 2026, 9:49 am EDT
Our meteorologist answers all of your deepest weather questions.

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