August is usually hot in the South. But this blistering heat wave will have staying power for days from Texas to the Carolinas. Here's what you need to know.

We have the maps you need to track the 2026 season, including forecast tracks, areas to watch and other conditions. Track the latest with our tracker maps.

It's the quietest start to an Atlantic hurricane season this century, and El Niño is a big reason why. Here is what's happening.

One thing we've seen in past strong El Niño winters is a weird north-south temperature contrast. Here's what could happen during one of the strongest El Niños.

A hurricane can brush the coast, bring strong winds and flood towns, but never officially make landfall. Here's why.