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A much more active weather pattern is set to unfold across the Plains, Midwest, and parts of the Great Lakes beginning this weekend and continuing well into next week. The setup is being driven by a strengthening upper-level trough moving into the Plains, which will act as the catalyst for widespread thunderstorm development, heavy rainfall, […]

A much more active weather pattern is set to unfold across the Plains, Midwest, and parts of the Great Lakes beginning this weekend and continuing well into next week. The setup...

Over the past several weeks, social media and portions of the mainstream media have increasingly bought into the hype surrounding the possibility of a “super El Niño” developing...

Dry and windy conditions across parts of the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest are creating an elevated wildfire danger today, with Red Flag Warnings in effect across portions o...

End of Season Gardening As summer fades, your garden is ready for a little end-of-season care. Preparing now protects roots, enriches soil, and prevents pests from settling in over winter. A few simple chores — clearing, composting, and covering — can make a big difference when spring returns. Here’s how to give your garden a […]

Weather affects every part of your day, yet the science behind it can often feel out of reach. Meteorologists face the unique challenge of translating complicated models, jargon, and probabilities into language that’s both digestible and actionable. Whether it’s explaining a polar vortex or clarifying why a forecast might change, their success hinges not only […]

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