Tracking the super El Niño: What it means for fall and winter

Oceanographers and meteorologists are tracking significant water temperature anomalies in the equatorial Pacific Ocean, with data suggesting conditions are already well into El Niño territory.

Rising temperatures could keep more flights from taking off on time

Air travelers brace for delays during severe storms, but extreme summer heat can trigger hidden disruptions that are far less visible and harder to predict.

Major Atlantic hurricane landfall odds 'well below-average' this season

Colorado State University (CSU) maintained its Atlantic hurricane season forecast Wednesday, saying the odds of a major hurricane making landfall in the continental United States remain "well below-average."

El Niño continues to strengthen toward record territory two months into the Atlantic hurricane season

Multiple tropical waves are currently moving off the African coast into the Main Development Region of the Atlantic, but hostile winds, Saharan dust and ocean temperatures will determine whether any development actually happens.

3 tornadoes touched down in Maryland during Tuesday’s storms: NWS

At least three tornadoes touched down in Maryland Tuesday as severe storms rolled through the region, the National Weather Service (NWS) confirmed. 

Tornado in Wisconsin: Storms cause "extensive and severe damage"

A tornado touched down in Wisconsin early Monday afternoon as severe storms destroyed homes, downed trees, and knocked out power to thousands of customers.

There are now more ‘mosquito disease days’ in 95% of major US cities: See the map

Climate change is lengthening mosquito season across much of the U.S., giving disease-carrying mosquitoes more time to spread illnesses. A new analysis reveals which cities are seeing the biggest increases.

Severe weather alert: Strong thunderstorms expected through Tuesday evening
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Strong thunderstorms are moving across D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia through this evening. We are tracking active weather warnings, live radar and power outages. Refresh for live updates.