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How Reliable Are Weather Forecasts?

It depends on how far in advance you’re trying to forecast!

illustration of the Gulf Stream flowing from the Gulf of Mexico to the British Isles

What Is the Gulf Stream?

Learn all about this strong ocean current!

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GOES-17 Has Launched!

Learn all about what the GOES-R series weather satellites can do!

a satellite image of a noreaster approaching the northeastern United States

What Is a Nor'easter?

Learn all about these storms that can bring heavy rains and snow!

an illustration of a US map showing the different climate zones in different pastel colors

What Are Climate Zones?

Different regions have different climates. Do you know what zone you live in?

An image of a weather forecast map from the National Weather Service.

How to Read a Weather Map

Learn what all of those symbols mean for tomorrow's weather!

an illustration of the sky and the ground that says Zap!

Play ZAP!

Hang out in a cloud and make some lightning in this fun game!