NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE OFFICE

Feb 14 2026TECHNOLOGY

Weather Watching Made Easy: A Smart Way to Stay Safe

Weather can be unpredictable, and staying informed is key to safety. The Storm Watch Plus app offers a lifetime subscription at a discounted price of $40, down from its usual $199. 99. This app is designed to help users track weather conditions in real time, making it easier to prepare for storms an

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Jan 28 2026WEATHER

East Coast Braces for Potential Winter Storm: What You Need to Know

Weather experts are keeping a close eye on a possible winter storm that could hit the East Coast this weekend. The storm's path and intensity are still uncertain, but signs point to a strong system developing. Meteorologists use various tools, like computer models, to predict weather patterns. These

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Jan 26 2026SPORTS

NBA Picks: Smart Bets for Monday's Games

Weather troubles have messed up some NBA schedules, pushing a couple of games to Monday afternoon. The Atlanta Hawks and Indiana Pacers will tip off at 1:30 p. m. EST, followed by the Philadelphia 76ers and Charlotte Hornets at 3 p. m. EST. With seven games on the docket, there's plenty of action to

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Jan 18 2026HEALTH

How Weather Affects Heart Emergencies Outside Hospitals

Weather can play a big role in heart emergencies. But we don't have enough data to understand how it affects heart attacks outside hospitals. Researchers decided to look into this using complete national data. They wanted to see if weather changes link to heart emergencies. The study looked at weat

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Jan 04 2026WEATHER

Windy Sunday, Warmer Week Ahead: DC's Weather Shifts

Weather in DC is set to change a lot in a few days. It started with a cold front on Sunday. This brought strong winds of 15–25 mph. The temperature felt even colder than it was, staying in the low to mid 40s. The winds calmed down in the evening. Overnight, it stayed cold with temperatures dropping

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Dec 29 2025EDUCATION

Helping Paws: How Schools Can Better Support Service Animals

Service dogs are becoming more common in schools. They help students with disabilities. But many schools don't have good rules for this. This can cause problems. School nurses can help. They can make sure schools follow the law. They can also make sure students get the help they need. School nurses

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Dec 18 2025TECHNOLOGY

AI Supercharges Weather Forecasts: Faster, Cheaper, and More Accurate

Weather predictions are getting a major upgrade thanks to AI. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has rolled out new AI-powered weather models that promise quicker, more precise forecasts. These models are not just faster; they also use a fraction of the computing power of tra

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Nov 28 2025WEATHER

Weather Alerts Get a Colorful Upgrade

Weather updates in Canada are getting a makeover. Environment Canada has introduced a new color-coded system to help people understand weather warnings better. This system uses yellow, orange, and red to show how serious the weather might be. Yellow means be cautious, orange means be prepared, and r

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Nov 03 2025BUSINESS

The Changing Face of Office Supplies: What's Happening to Office Depot and OfficeMax?

Office Depot and OfficeMax, two big names in office supplies, are shutting down almost 100 more stores. This is not just a recent thing. It has been going on for a while. The company that owns them, ODP Corporation, has been struggling. This is because people are buying things online more often. The

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Nov 01 2025WEATHER

Nature's Spooky Side: When Weather Gets Creepy

Weather can be downright scary, even without Halloween decorations. Ever thought about how lightning strikes the earth around eight million times a day? That’s a lot of electricity! Most of the time, it’s harmless, but about 20 to 30 people in the U. S. aren’t so lucky each year. So, while the odds

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