Artemis 1 countdown resumes for Saturday launch; weather forecast improves

Artemis 1 countdown resumes for Saturday launch; weather forecast improves

All eyes are on Florida's Space Coast to see history in the making Saturday as NASA attempts to launch a mega moon rocket on a 37-day mission that will orbit the moon and return back to Earth.

All eyes are on Florida's Space Coast to see history in the making Saturday as NASA attempts to launch a mega moon rocket on a 37-day mission that will orbit the moon and return back to Earth.

Kansans gather in prayer after lightning strike burns town's historic church

Kansans gather in prayer after lightning strike burns town's historic church

"Prayer saved our church...and prayer is going to give us the strength and the graces that we need to build it back," St. Mary’s Catholic School Principal Josh Regan said in a message to parents following the devastating blaze.

"Prayer saved our church...and prayer is going to give us the strength and the graces that we need to build it back," St. Mary’s Catholic School Principal Josh Regan said in a message to parents following the devastating blaze.

Jackson water crisis: City sees some improvements in damaged water system

Jackson water crisis: City sees some improvements in damaged water system

The water crisis affects the city's 150,000 residents — many of whom were unable to take showers or flush toilets — plus an estimated 30,000 who come into the city to work at businesses without water pressure.

The water crisis affects the city's 150,000 residents — many of whom were unable to take showers or flush toilets — plus an estimated 30,000 who come into the city to work at businesses without water pressure.

First day of meteorological fall is cooler and cloudier

First day of meteorological fall is cooler and cloudier

A marine push of cooler air arrived early Thursday morning bringing more cloud cover to start the day. Sunshine will return Thursday afternoon with highs back in the low 80s.

A marine push of cooler air arrived early Thursday morning bringing more cloud cover to start the day. Sunshine will return Thursday afternoon with highs back in the low 80s.

Seattle weather: A hot Wednesday ahead with a chance of mountain thunderstorms

Seattle weather: A hot Wednesday ahead with a chance of mountain thunderstorms

Hot temperatures will stick around Wednesday as high pressure remains over the Pacific Northwest, however cooler temperatures are ahead for the Labor Day Weekend.

Hot temperatures will stick around Wednesday as high pressure remains over the Pacific Northwest, however cooler temperatures are ahead for the Labor Day Weekend.

Above average heat will continue this week, but just how high will we land?

Above average heat will continue this week, but just how high will we land?

Wednesday highs are forecast in the upper 80s again for the metro area with even warmer temps to the south and into the foothills. There is the potential threat for a few thunderstorms to fire up over the crest of the Cascades tomorrow afternoon.

Wednesday highs are forecast in the upper 80s again for the metro area with even warmer temps to the south and into the foothills. There is the potential threat for a few thunderstorms to fire up over the crest of the Cascades tomorrow afternoon.

Fire threatening over 7,000 structures in southwest Oregon

Fire threatening over 7,000 structures in southwest Oregon

The Rum Creek Fire in remote southwest Oregon has burned nearly 18.75 square miles is threatening thousands of homes and is only about 1% contained.

The Rum Creek Fire in remote southwest Oregon has burned nearly 18.75 square miles is threatening thousands of homes and is only about 1% contained.

If it's sunny in daytime, do clear skies at night mean it's "moony"?
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If it's sunny in daytime, do clear skies at night mean it's "moony"?

Weather forecasters might need to add "Moony" into their vocabulary. It all started when someone made a good point on Twitter saying, "In daytime when there aren't any clouds, we call it sunny. At night when there are no clouds, why don't we call it moony?"

Weather forecasters might need to add "Moony" into their vocabulary. It all started when someone made a good point on Twitter saying, "In daytime when there aren't any clouds, we call it sunny. At night when there are no clouds, why don't we call it moony?"

Hotter temperatures over the next few days
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Hotter temperatures over the next few days

A Heat Advisory will go into effect Tuesday as the heat kicks up. This will remain in effect through Thursday with temperatures ranging in the mid-80s to low 90s across the Sound.

A Heat Advisory will go into effect Tuesday as the heat kicks up. This will remain in effect through Thursday with temperatures ranging in the mid-80s to low 90s across the Sound.

Autumn in August? When it is meteorologically OK to drink a Pumpkin Spice Latte

Autumn in August? When it is meteorologically OK to drink a Pumpkin Spice Latte

It's a day autumn, and coffee, lovers circle on their calendar -- though that circle seems to keep moving earlier on the chart -- the day Pumpkin Spice Lattes are unveiled from Starbucks and other national coffee chains.

It's a day autumn, and coffee, lovers circle on their calendar -- though that circle seems to keep moving earlier on the chart -- the day Pumpkin Spice Lattes are unveiled from Starbucks and other national coffee chains.