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.
Maui fire death toll climbs to 93, now the deadliest wildfire in modern US history
Emergency workers with axes and cadaver dogs are marking the ruins of Maui homes with a bright orange X for an initial search and HR when they find human remains.
Pictures of Maui fire damage 'will shock you,' Hawaii governor says
New photos of the Maui wildfire devastation were released by the Hawaii governor’s office as officials and residents assess the unthinkable.
July 2023 was officially Earth's hottest month on record - by a wide margin
The European climate monitoring organization made it official Tuesday: July 2023 was Earth's hottest month on record. And by a wide margin.
4 girls struck by lightning at popular Oklahoma swimming hole
Police said the girls were in the water at the park near Salina when lightning struck, injuring them.
Plans to fight climate change with trees hampered by seedling shortage, study says
This shortage is occurring as government and private funding is being invested in planting trees to cool cities, reduce air pollution and protect water.
Antarctica gets ‘taste of summer’ as watermelons bloom in coldest place on Earth
August is the coldest winter month at the arctic station Vostok, when temperatures average nearly 92 degrees below zero.
Soldier continues watch over Tomb of the Unknown Soldier as winds, rain lash DC area
Soldiers from "The Old Guard," stand watch over the Tomb of the Unknown everyday, even in terrible weather.
An Arizona woman died after her power was cut over a $51 debt. That forced utilities to change
Stephanie Pullman died on a sweltering Arizona day after her electricity was cut off because of a $51 debt. Years later, her story remains at the heart of efforts to prevent others in Arizona from having their power cut off, leaving them without life-saving air conditioning in temperatures that have topped 110° on every day this month.
More than 35 million Americans expected to see triple-digit temps Sunday as deadly heat wave drags on
More than 46 million Americans from California to Florida are under heat alerts Sunday that will remain in effect until at least the start of the workweek.
Don becomes first hurricane of 2023 Atlantic season
Tropical Storm Don became Hurricane Don on Saturday, marking the first hurricane of the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season.
Damage from rare mountain tornado found near Colorado's Pike Peak at 9,500 feet
Most of the destruction was at an elevation of 9,500 feet in what is known as Green Mountain Falls.
Tornado damage at Pfizer plant likely to cause long-term hospital drug shortages
The damaged Pfizer factory makes nearly 25% of all sterile injectable medicines used in U.S. hospitals.
Despite heat wave, people are flocking to the hottest place on Earth
Temperatures in the largest national park in the Lower 48 states are expected to intensify over the weekend, potentially setting new records amid a major U.S. heat wave.
Several cities have heat emergency plans. Are they enough in a warming world?
Natural disasters can be dramatic — barreling hurricanes, building-toppling tornadoes — but heat is more deadly. Many cities are beginning to plan a response to the looming dangerous heat.
Summer heat is the 'No. 1 weather-related killer,' doctor warns
States in the Southwest and West have been under Excessive Heat Warnings and heat advisories for the past two weeks
Updated Atlantic hurricane season forecast sees busier season despite onslaught of El Nino
NOAA said the impacts primarily stem from increased vertical wind shear, which can prevent tropical cyclones from forming and strengthening.
Earth sees hottest day on record for third straight day
The daily highs are an indication that climate change is reaching uncharted territory, scientists say.
Squirrels 'sploot' in tree to cool down during Texas heatwave
Have you ever seen a squirrel 'sploot'?