Hurricane Norma makes landfall near Mexico's Cabo San Lucas as a Category 1

The once Category 4 hurricane weakened substantially before landfall which helped spare communities around Cabo San Lucas from more extensive damage.

Billions of snow crab deaths off Alaska coast linked to marine heatwave

Dropping to a historical low in 2021, and after historical highs three years earlier, the disappearance of snow crabs is one of the largest losses of marine life worldwide.

Hundreds of earthquakes rattle summit of Kilauea volcano in Hawaii

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park has closed some parking areas and trails around Kilauea due to an increase in seismic activity.

Tropical Storm Philippe continues west while Invest 91L in central Atlantic has high chance of development

The National Hurricane Center has highlighted a disturbance several hundred miles west-southwest of the Cabo Verde Islands in the eastern tropical Atlantic, currently giving it a high chance of development in the next 2-3 days.

More than 80 calls for service made at Raymond James during Bucs home opener in Florida heat

Tampa Fire Rescue said crews responded to more than 86 calls for service within Raymond James Stadium and the surrounding property Sunday for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers home opener. 

What was the last hurricane to make landfall in Maine?

Maine does have a history of landfalling hurricanes, but they don't happen often. Hurricane Lee could become the newest addition to that history as it eyes the state's coastline later this week.

Drone video shows Burning Man flooding in Nevada desert

Drone footage captured an aerial view of the Burning Man festival grounds on September 2 after heavy rain created muddy conditions that left thousands stranded in the Nevada desert.

Florida prepares for Tropical Storm Idalia with lessons learned from Ian: 'Do not focus on just the cone'

There are only a few days left for Florida residents to prepare for the effects of the storm, and Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency for 33 counties to ensure communities have the resources they need ahead of the storm’s arrival.

Southern California braces for more flooding as Tropical Storm Hilary soaks from coast to desert

Millions of residents expect more flooding and mudslides Monday, even as the storm begins to weaken. Hillary first made landfall in Mexico’s arid Baja California Peninsula on Sunday.

Tropical Storm Hilary arrives in California as Mexico copes with its aftermath

Hilary is no longer a hurricane but still carries so much rain that forecasters say “catastrophic and life-threatening" flooding is likely in Tijuana, Southern California and points north as far as Idaho.

When was the last time a hurricane or tropical storm hit California?

California is rarely discussed in the context of the tropics, but that is exactly what is happening this week with Hurricane Hilary.