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Weather

US seasonal weather, explained from NOAA's own data — El Niño and La Niña, the winter and hurricane outlooks, heat waves, and when the next forecast actually lands.

What NOAA has actually published about the season ahead — the El Niño index, the outlook calendar, and the storms and heat that follow from them — separated from the forecasts nobody has issued yet.

Climate Prediction Center Heavy Snow Map: How to Read NOAA's Week 2 Hazards Outlook

Climate Prediction Center Heavy Snow Map: How to Read NOAA's Week 2 Hazards Outlook

Nov 7, 2026 · 12 min
Polar Vortex Update: What NOAA Says the Early Disruption Means for U.S. Cold

Polar Vortex Update: What NOAA Says the Early Disruption Means for U.S. Cold

Nov 7, 2026 · 14 min
Super El Niño November 2026 Forecast: What NOAA's Outlook Says, Region by Region

Super El Niño November 2026 Forecast: What NOAA's Outlook Says, Region by Region

Oct 30, 2026 · 19 min
Extreme Heat Watch: What It Means, Who's at Risk and How to Stay Safe

Extreme Heat Watch: What It Means, Who's at Risk and How to Stay Safe

Sep 30, 2026 · 5 min
Flood Watch vs. Flood Warning: What's the Difference?

Flood Watch vs. Flood Warning: What's the Difference?

Sep 30, 2026 · 5 min
Kelvin Waves Explained: How El Niño's Underwater Pulse Forms — and Why California Is Watching

Kelvin Waves Explained: How El Niño's Underwater Pulse Forms — and Why California Is Watching

Sep 28, 2026 · 5 min
How Hurricanes Form and Why So Many Are Active Right Now

How Hurricanes Form and Why So Many Are Active Right Now

Sep 27, 2026 · 5 min
Hurricane Polo: Current Path, Strength, and What's Expected in Baja California

Hurricane Polo: Current Path, Strength, and What's Expected in Baja California

Sep 27, 2026 · 5 min
What Is a Nor'easter? How These Coastal Storms Form and How to Prepare

What Is a Nor'easter? How These Coastal Storms Form and How to Prepare

Sep 27, 2026 · 6 min
East Coast Nor'easter: Latest Forecast, Storm Track, Flooding & Wind Impacts

East Coast Nor'easter: Latest Forecast, Storm Track, Flooding & Wind Impacts

Sep 25, 2026 · 15 min
Houston Weather Forecast: Heat, Rain Chances & What to Expect This Week

Houston Weather Forecast: Heat, Rain Chances & What to Expect This Week

Aug 28, 2026 · 8 min
Tropical Storm Dolly 2026: The Full Track, and Why It Fell Apart in a Day

Tropical Storm Dolly 2026: The Full Track, and Why It Fell Apart in a Day

Aug 27, 2026 · 7 min
Southern U.S. Heat Wave Forecast: Temperatures, Heat Alerts & When It Will End

Southern U.S. Heat Wave Forecast: Temperatures, Heat Alerts & When It Will End

Aug 24, 2026 · 6 min
El Niño Winter 2026–27 Forecast: U.S. Temperature & Precipitation Outlook

El Niño Winter 2026–27 Forecast: U.S. Temperature & Precipitation Outlook

Aug 22, 2026 · 9 min

Also on this desk: the United Kingdom, Canada and New Zealand

Polar Vortex UK Explained: Snow Risk, the Weeks-Long Lag and the Winter Outlook

Polar Vortex UK Explained: Snow Risk, the Weeks-Long Lag and the Winter Outlook

Nov 7, 2026 · 14 min
UK Cold Snap in November? What the Met Office Forecast Actually Says

UK Cold Snap in November? What the Met Office Forecast Actually Says

Nov 6, 2026 · 12 min
UK Heat Wave Predictions: What the Met Office Forecast Says for Late 2026

UK Heat Wave Predictions: What the Met Office Forecast Says for Late 2026

Sep 16, 2026 · 7 min
Southern Europe Heat Dome: What It Means If You're Flying Out This Week

Southern Europe Heat Dome: What It Means If You're Flying Out This Week

Sep 4, 2026 · 8 min
UK Winter 2026–27 Snow Forecast: What the Record El Niño Actually Signals

UK Winter 2026–27 Snow Forecast: What the Record El Niño Actually Signals

Sep 4, 2026 · 9 min
Northern Lights Forecast Canada: Where to See the Aurora Tonight, Best Time & Viewing Map

Northern Lights Forecast Canada: Where to See the Aurora Tonight, Best Time & Viewing Map

Aug 29, 2026 · 6 min
Canada Orange Severe Thunderstorm Watch: Areas Affected & What It Means

Canada Orange Severe Thunderstorm Watch: Areas Affected & What It Means

Aug 25, 2026 · 7 min
NZ Winter Storm 2026: Christchurch Snow Risk, Wellington Forecast & Travel Warnings

NZ Winter Storm 2026: Christchurch Snow Risk, Wellington Forecast & Travel Warnings

Aug 24, 2026 · 6 min
Canada Winter Storm Outlook 2026–27: Snow, Cold, El Niño & Regions at Risk

Canada Winter Storm Outlook 2026–27: Snow, Cold, El Niño & Regions at Risk

Aug 24, 2026 · 6 min
UK Weather Forecast: 27C Peak, Then Rain and Thunderstorms From Tuesday

UK Weather Forecast: 27C Peak, Then Rain and Thunderstorms From Tuesday

Aug 22, 2026 · 6 min