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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.

2026–2027 Winter Forecast: Coldest Regions, Snow and What NOAA Actually Published

2026–2027 Winter Forecast: Coldest Regions, Snow and What NOAA Actually Published

Aug 7, 2026 · 42 min
Dangerous July 4 Heat Wave 2026: Which Regions Will Be Hit and How Hot It Gets

Dangerous July 4 Heat Wave 2026: Which Regions Will Be Hit and How Hot It Gets

Jun 30, 2026 · 7 min
Mid-South Extreme Heat Watch 2026: Which Areas, Which Days, and When It's Most Dangerous

Mid-South Extreme Heat Watch 2026: Which Areas, Which Days, and When It's Most Dangerous

Jun 28, 2026 · 6 min

Also on this desk: the United Kingdom and Ireland

UK Hosepipe Ban 2026: The Areas Affected and What You Can and Cannot Do

UK Hosepipe Ban 2026: The Areas Affected and What You Can and Cannot Do

Jul 11, 2026 · 7 min
Ireland Heatwave July 2026: Where It'll Be Warmest and When

Ireland Heatwave July 2026: Where It'll Be Warmest and When

Jul 4, 2026 · 5 min
UK July Heatwave Forecast 2026: Peak Temperatures by Region and When It Hits

UK July Heatwave Forecast 2026: Peak Temperatures by Region and When It Hits

Jul 4, 2026 · 5 min
UK Heatwave Red Warning: Are Schools Closing, and How to Check

UK Heatwave Red Warning: Are Schools Closing, and How to Check

Jun 26, 2026 · 5 min
Met Office Extreme Heat Warning Expanded: UK Faces Up to 38°C — What to Know (June 2026)

Met Office Extreme Heat Warning Expanded: UK Faces Up to 38°C — What to Know (June 2026)

Jun 21, 2026 · 5 min