Henri: New England preps for 1st hurricane in 30 years
New Englanders began hauling boats out of the water and taking other precautions Friday as Tropical Storm Henri barreled toward the Northeast coast.
Tropical Storm Henri to strengthen into hurricane, head towards northeast
The northeast including the New York City region was bracing for the impact of Tropical Storm Henri which was expected to become a hurricane on Saturday.
Heavy rain from tropical storm remnants triggers flooding in NY
The remnants of Tropical Storm Fred closed roads and flooded basements Thursday in parts of New York. The National Weather Service warned that more flooding is possible as several streams, creeks, and rivers were expected to crest on Thursday.
Ash rains down in California from Caldor Fire
Rain is a pretty rare sight in drought-stricken California but during fire season, raining ash is unfortunately much more common.
Haiti earthquake: Death toll soars past 1,900
The death toll from a devastating earthquake in Hati has now risen to 1,941 as of Tuesday afternoon as the country also reels from Tropical Storm Grace.
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.