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While most weather myths are harmless, the misconceptions surrounding tornadoes can be a dire threat to your safety.

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Warmer temperatures melt the ice that helps stabilize mountains.

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The National Weather Service is simplifying the storm-alert process to give us better information during hazardous conditions.

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The geography of the central U.S. triggers some of the most interesting weather in the world.

This scene was caused by a tanker full of mackerel spilling on a Belfast street in 2015, but a fish rain might look similar.

Yes, it can actually rain frogs and fish. Here's why.

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They make even the most severe thunderstorms look like child's play.

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A question from Marcus in Louisville.

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They're a welcome relief from summertime heat. But what causes them in the first place?

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Blame chemistry.

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You aren't just hearing things.

Beat the heat with these tips for staying cool without AC.

We can help you chill out a little this summer—literally. These 11 tips will help you keep things as cool as possible, even when temperatures soar.

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Weather forecasts include it for good reason.

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It all comes down to time.

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Most tornadoes are small and last just a few minutes. Those aren't the ones we're talking about.

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You can take the heat. But the humidity's a whole different story.

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When it comes to your weather forecast, just dew it.

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It cost insurers in the state $1.4 billion in claims.

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Maybe summer is not the best time to take a trip to some of these places.

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As the American population grows and people build homes farther away from urban centers, tornadoes will have more things to run into.

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Why do storms seem to consistently hit certain areas, while often skipping nearby towns?

A tiny Tropical Storm Arlene swirls harmlessly in the central Atlantic Ocean on April 20, 2017.

Some important things to keep in mind.

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The effects will be felt across the country.

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In the 2000s, he posted near-daily videos of himself describing the weather in L.A.

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The falls are the fullest they've been in years.