Our latest temperature outlook through August shows an area of persistent heat in the West, while a wetter summer may keep temperatures in check in the East.

A severe weather pattern, including a threat of tornadoes, has developed once again in the Plains, South and Midwest. Here's our latest forecast through the holiday weekend.

Rivers across the U.S. are in crisis, polluted by chemicals, threatened by drought, and pushed to the brink by extreme weather. From the Mississippi to the Lower Rio Grande, these waterways supply our drinking water, support wildlife, and sustain local economies—yet they're being choked by outdated infrastructure, industrial waste, and neglect. This year’s endangered rivers list is more than a warning; it’s a call to protect the lifelines that millions of Americans depend on every single day.

Some might prefer to see the nation’s largest land mammal this close to their vehicles, while others may instead want to view it from the safety of their phone or computer. Nevertheless, check out how close a herd of bison came to these Yellowstone National Park visitors in newly released video.

It was a dangerous night of severe weather as multiple tornadoes touched down Thursday evening in parts of Nebraska and Iowa. There was damage reported not far from Omaha, and close to the town of York, Nebraska, watch as one man gets caught right in the middle of a spinning cloud of dust.