So far, we've had it pretty good as far as fall warmth is concerned. That will come to a screeching halt with a cold blast beginning this weekend. Here's how cold it will get and who could even flirt with daily records.

As the government shutdown grounds hundreds of flights nationwide, we asked a travel expert and former flight attendant how passengers can brace for cancellations, navigate packed airports and keep their trips on track.

Most people remember to change their clocks for daylight saving time, but there’s one simple home trick they often forget: adjusting the direction of their ceiling fans. Flipping your fan to spin clockwise in the winter can push trapped warm air back down, keeping your room cozier and helping you to save on heating bills.

A few seasonal firsts are ahead for some in the Midwest and interior Northeast. That includes bands of lake-effect snow that could accumulate in some areas. Here's who could see these first flakes.

A cold front will bring the chance for a few severe storms to parts of the Ohio and Tennessee valleys Friday into Friday night. The main threats will be damaging winds and large hail, but an isolated tornado can’t be ruled out in places like Nashville, Bowling Green and Birmingham. The showers and storms will merge into more of a line overnight and move across the Southeast and mid-Atlantic. Watch this video to see more on the timing.