Fred weakens to tropical depression, spawns floods, tornadoes on East Coast
Tropical Storm Fred has weakened to a depression and spawned several apparent tornadoes in Georgia as it spreads heavy rains into the Appalachian mountains, on a path that could cause flash floods into upstate New York.
3 tropical systems impacting US, Caribbean and Bermuda
Three tropical systems were churning Monday in the Atlantic basin and threatening to impact the U.S. Gulf Coast, some Caribbean islands including earthquake-damaged Haiti, and the island territory of Bermuda.
Tropical Storm Henri forms in the Atlantic, south of Bermuda
Tropical Storm Henri is the 8th named storm to form in the Atlantic this hurricane season.
Fred regains tropical storm strength as it heads to US
Fred has regained tropical storm status in the Gulf of Mexico, according to the National Hurricane Center.
July was Earth’s hottest month on record, NOAA says
NOAA announced Friday that July was officially the world’s hottest month ever recorded.
Deadly lightning strike: Boy, 13, killed, 6 others injured at Orchard Beach
A 13-year-old boy who was struck by lightning at Orchard Beach has died. Five other people remained hospitalized.
Tropical Depression Fred likely to strengthen as it tracks toward Florida
Tropical Depression Fred is heading for a drenching of Cuba and the Bahamas on a forecast track that would carry it toward south Florida as a tropical storm by Saturday.
NYC cooling centers open; Petco offers pet-friendly places to cool off
New York City's 300-plus cooling centers are open, some with extended hours. In a new partnership this year, all Petco stores in the city are open as cooling centers for New Yorkers and their pets.
Dangerously hot weather engulfs New York area
The National Weather Service has issued several alerts, including Excessive Heat Warnings and Heat Advisories, for much of New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut.
Tropical Storm Fred makes landfall in Dominican Republic
Tropical Storm Fred has made landfall in the Dominican Republic, with forecasters warning that heavy rains could cause dangerous flooding and mudslides there and in the neighboring country of Haiti.
National Weather Service: 7 tornadoes confirmed in NJ, PA during storms
July has turned into a very active month for tornadoes in the Mid-Atlantic. At least five tornadoes touched down in New Jersey on Thursday, according to damage-survey teams. And they're not done surveying.
Powerful EF-3 tornado rips through Bensalem Township, leaving widespread damage behind
Officials in Bensalem say at least six people were hurt when a tornado ripped through Bucks County on Thursday night leaving a wake of destruction that includes a decimated car dealership and several destroyed homes.
Video captures lightning strike Strat Tower during Vegas thunderstorm
The tallest structure in Las Vegas, the Strat Tower, was struck during a severe thunderstorm.
Tornado touchdowns confirmed as severe storms hit tristate area
Fast-moving severe storms rolled through the New York area on Thursday evening, causing several tornado warnings and bringing drenching rain and tornadoes to parts of New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
So hot in Iowa even the corn is sweating, making for oppressive humidity levels
A phenomenon known as "corn sweat" is combining with a summertime heatwave in the Upper Midwest to make for some unbelievably humid conditions.
Tokyo Olympics in path of typhoon after sweltering heat
The Tokyo Olympics, already delayed a year, opened last week amid a heatwave and is now preparing for the threat of Tropical Storm Nepartak.
Dramatic ‘fire whirl’ spotted near Northern California and Nevada border
A dramatic fire whirl was caught on camera near the California and Nevada state line, where the Tamarack Fire continues to burn and grow.
‘Heat dome’ to bring scorching temps to most of US
Get ready for another heat wave. This time, it will impact most of the lower 48 states — placing some areas under extreme drought conditions and in jeopardy of breaking more records.
Smoke from wildfires making for dangerous health conditions in NYC region
Wildfires out west and up north continue to present a lingering problem for people in the Tri-State, especially during hot and humid days. That combination could create health risks for everyone – particularly for people with underlying conditions.
China flooding kills at least 25, traps passengers in subway system
Flooding in central China left at least 25 dead, including some who became trapped in an underground subway system.