No alarm clock needed: The Draconid meteor shower peaks Thursday night
The Draconid meteor shower peaks overnight Thursday into Friday, and unlike most showers, it's best right after sunset instead of after midnight.
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Tropical Storm Isaias expected to rapidly become significant Gulf hurricane
Hurricane watches will soon be issued for the Gulf coast, ahead of storm surge, wind and rain impacts to the Gulf coast states. Here's the latest on Isaias.
Hurricane season maps tracker: cones, water temperatures and more
We have the maps you need to monitor the tropics, including hurricane Rachel in the Pacific, and Tropical Storm Isaias in the Atlantic.
Hurricane terms and definitions you need to know
Wonder what we mean by depressions, categories and rapid intensification? Our tropical glossary decodes all this hurricane jargon.
The West’s best shot at snowpack recovery comes from El Niño
A warmer ocean will likely lead to more precipitation from California to the Four Corners. It could be the West's best shot at replenishing their reservoirs.
