Record-breaking heat takes hold for parts of the U.S.
Even though Sept. 1 marked the start of meteorological fall, temperatures will say otherwise as record-breaking heat scorches the eastern two-thirds of the country this...
Canadian wildfires affect air quality
Wildfire smoke from Canada is affecting the air quality across the U.S. again. What You Need To Know Hundreds of wildfires continue to burn, sending...
Understanding air quality alerts in your area
When you step outside on a summer afternoon for a dose of fresh air, do you ever stop and wonder how “fresh” the air actually...
Rare comet to pass Earth for first time in 50,000 years
Later this month, Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) could be visible to the naked eye in dark night skies. It has an orbital period of roughly...
A Christmas week storm brings rain, snow, wind and cold
As millions prepare for the Christmas holiday weekend, we are tracking a winter storm that will disrupt travel plans from the Plains to the Midwest...
NOAA releases its winter 2022-2023 outlook
Winter isn’t far off, and NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center (CPC) released its outlook for December through February. What You Need To Know La Niña will...
Ian will make landfall in South Carolina on Friday
Hurricane Ian made landfall in southwest Florida on Wednesday afternoon, the first hurricane to make landfall in the continental U.S. this year. Its first landfall...
Breaking down harmful algae blooms
If you’ve spent any time around water, you’re probably familiar with algae. Whether in a pool, pond or even on the side of a rock,...
Working from home might not benefit the planet like we think
Many of us have switched to remote work over the past couple of years, meaning we’re driving less to and from an office. But has...
Rainbow chasing: Yes, it’s a thing
Even though the R&B group TLC cautioned us about chasing waterfalls, they didn’t say anything about chasing rainbows. Of course, there’s an app for it,...