NYC opening cooling centers, extending public pool hours during heat advisory
The city's outdoor pools will be open until 8 p.m. on Thursday and Friday,
The city's outdoor pools will be open until 8 p.m. on Thursday and Friday,
Iowa tornadoes: 12 twisters confirmed within 24 hours
A night of severe storms Wednesday spawned 12 confirmed tornados in Iowa, the National Weather Service confirmed.
A night of severe storms Wednesday spawned 12 confirmed tornados in Iowa, the National Weather Service confirmed.
Pacific Northwest heat wave likely killed ‘billions’ of marine animals, experts say
The deadly heat wave that struck the Pacific Northwest during the end of June likely killed billions of marine animals, according to researchers.
The deadly heat wave that struck the Pacific Northwest during the end of June likely killed billions of marine animals, according to researchers.
Severe floods strike Europe; dozens dead and missing
Dozens of people are dead and missing as heavy flooding in Germany and Belgium turned streams and streets into raging debris-filled torrents that swept away cars and toppled houses. German Chancellor Angela Merkel expressed shock at the scope of the flooding and the number of deaths.
Dozens of people are dead and missing as heavy flooding in Germany and Belgium turned streams and streets into raging debris-filled torrents that swept away cars and toppled houses. German Chancellor Angela Merkel expressed shock at the scope of the flooding and the number of deaths.
The American West is baking and burning: The numbers tell us why
The American West is baking, burning and drying in intertwined extreme weather. Four sets of numbers explain how bad it is now, while several others explain why it got this bad.
The American West is baking, burning and drying in intertwined extreme weather. Four sets of numbers explain how bad it is now, while several others explain why it got this bad.
Lightning kills 38 people in India within 24 hours
Lightning has killed at least 38 people across two Indian states over the past 24 hours, officials said Monday.
Lightning has killed at least 38 people across two Indian states over the past 24 hours, officials said Monday.
Powerful thunderstorms cause flooding in NY, NJ
A nearly stationary frontal boundary combined with a hot and humid air mass sparked some thunderstorms on Monday. A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for northeast New Jersey, most of southeast New York, and a small portion of southern Connecticut until 10 a.m. on Tuesday.
A nearly stationary frontal boundary combined with a hot and humid air mass sparked some thunderstorms on Monday. A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for northeast New Jersey, most of southeast New York, and a small portion of southern Connecticut until 10 a.m. on Tuesday.
Death Valley reaches 130 degrees; US West grapples with heat wave, drought
California's Death Valley has long been known as one of the hottest places on Earth. And the temperature climbed to an incredible 130 degrees in the northern Mojave desert all three days this past weekend.
California's Death Valley has long been known as one of the hottest places on Earth. And the temperature climbed to an incredible 130 degrees in the northern Mojave desert all three days this past weekend.
Lightning strike kills selfie takers on tourist tower in India
A lightning strike killed as many as 18 people Sunday when it hit a watchtower where tourists were taking selfies in Jaipur, India.
A lightning strike killed as many as 18 people Sunday when it hit a watchtower where tourists were taking selfies in Jaipur, India.
Excessive heat blankets the West as several wildfires rage
Several cities in the region are hitting record or near-record high temps as firefighters struggle to contain several wildfires that continue to grow in size.
Several cities in the region are hitting record or near-record high temps as firefighters struggle to contain several wildfires that continue to grow in size.
2 tornadoes hit southern New Jersey, NWS says
A pair of tornadoes caused damage in Ocean County and Cape May County in New Jersey overnight, according to federal weather experts.
A pair of tornadoes caused damage in Ocean County and Cape May County in New Jersey overnight, according to federal weather experts.
Teen saves neighbor’s life after house catches fire from lightning strike
After a neighbor’s house caught fire from a lightning strike on July 6, 16-year-old Isabella Marlin jumped into action.
After a neighbor’s house caught fire from a lightning strike on July 6, 16-year-old Isabella Marlin jumped into action.
Lightning strikes truck in shocking video — Here's why the driver survived
A dashcam on a trailing vehicle captured footage of lightning striking a truck on a Chinese road on Sunday.
A dashcam on a trailing vehicle captured footage of lightning striking a truck on a Chinese road on Sunday.
Elsa prompted warnings for boaters and beachgoers in NJ, NY
Dangerous, life-threatening marine conditions — including tropical storm-force winds, rough seas, and rip currents — developed over the Atlantic waters off the Jersey Shore and New York as well as the Long Island Sound.
Dangerous, life-threatening marine conditions — including tropical storm-force winds, rough seas, and rip currents — developed over the Atlantic waters off the Jersey Shore and New York as well as the Long Island Sound.
Long Island prepped for Elsa
PSEG Long Island was highly criticized last year for its response to Hurricane Isaias. The utility company said it was in an all-hands-on-deck mode for Elsa.
PSEG Long Island was highly criticized last year for its response to Hurricane Isaias. The utility company said it was in an all-hands-on-deck mode for Elsa.
Heavy rain triggers flash floods in subways, on highways
Excessive runoff from rainfall flooded highways, streets, and subway stations in New York on Thursday, prompting outrage from riders and elected officials.
Excessive runoff from rainfall flooded highways, streets, and subway stations in New York on Thursday, prompting outrage from riders and elected officials.
‘What we saw was crazy’: Security camera captures Jacksonville tornado
Footage shared by Inas Mahdi shows the moment the tornado blew past the front of her house, causing minor damage.
Footage shared by Inas Mahdi shows the moment the tornado blew past the front of her house, causing minor damage.
Elsa kills 1 in Florida, spawns tornado hurting 10 at Georgia naval base
A suspected tornado hurt 10 people at a Navy base in Georgia as Tropical Storm Elsa moved northeast. The storm killed at least one person in Florida.
A suspected tornado hurt 10 people at a Navy base in Georgia as Tropical Storm Elsa moved northeast. The storm killed at least one person in Florida.
Northwest heat wave impossible without climate change, study says
The deadly heat wave in the Pacific Northwest was “virtually impossible” without human-caused climate change, a new scientific analysis found.
The deadly heat wave in the Pacific Northwest was “virtually impossible” without human-caused climate change, a new scientific analysis found.
Tropical Storm Elsa brings heavy rain and flooding to Florida, Southeast
Tropical Storm Elsa made landfall along Florida’s Gulf Coast on Wednesday, bringing heavy rain and wind gusts across much of the Southeast.
Tropical Storm Elsa made landfall along Florida’s Gulf Coast on Wednesday, bringing heavy rain and wind gusts across much of the Southeast.