Tropical Storm Emily forms in the Atlantic Ocean

Tropical Storm Emily formed Saturday morning in the Atlantic Ocean, becoming the fifth named storm of the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season, according to the National Hurricane Center.

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.

Lighting safety: Here's how long you should wait to go outside after hearing thunder

A 12-year-old child and her mother are expected to survive after being hit by lightning on Monday afternoon. The young girl took the brunt of the strike, according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office, but the mother was knocked to the ground because of the power coming from the bolt.

Several dogs dead after flash floods devastate doggy day care in DC

Fire crews had to rescue staff and pets at a doggy day care in D.C. Monday after severe pop-up storms caused flash flooding in the area. 

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.

Maui fire death toll climbs to at least 89 as survivors return to ruins

The new death toll Saturday came as federal emergency workers with axes and cadaver dogs picked through the aftermath of the blaze.

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.

Forecasters now predict 'above normal' 2023 Atlantic hurricane season: Here's why

Forecasters at NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center (CPC) have increased their prediction for the remainder of the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season from a near-normal level of tropical cyclone activity to an above-normal level of activity due to record-warm sea surface temperatures in the Atlantic that are expected to counterbalance the conditions associated with the ongoing El Niño event in the Pacific.

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.

Truck totaled during Florida storm after lightning 'blew the windshield out'

A truck was totaled when a lightning bolt punched through the windshield. The homeowner was safe inside his home during a severe thunderstorm on July 31. He heard a loud boom in his driveway and saw his truck on fire.

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.

Arizona saguaros are collapsing in this extreme heat, and experts are worried

The cacti usually live about 150 years, and inside their skin, they can reach up to 140 degrees inside. Still, the prolonged dryness and intense heat could be a problem.

July on track to be Earth's hottest month on record

Another month of record-breaking heat has brought the world into uncharted territory, scientists say.