Debunking 7 myths about lightning
Lightning can inspire awe, so it’s no surprise that people have developed a few tall tales about it.
Lightning can inspire awe, so it’s no surprise that people have developed a few tall tales about it.
Sweltering streets: Hundreds of homeless die in extreme heat across US
“If 130 homeless people were dying in any other way it would be considered a mass casualty event,” said Kristie L. Ebi, a professor of global health at the University of Washington.
“If 130 homeless people were dying in any other way it would be considered a mass casualty event,” said Kristie L. Ebi, a professor of global health at the University of Washington.
Denver man rescued by helicopter after being stranded by Yellowstone floodwaters
Jacob Showers and his girlfriend were trail-running in the backcountry when the area began to flood and wash away.
Jacob Showers and his girlfriend were trail-running in the backcountry when the area began to flood and wash away.
Huntington Beach man found dead in Death Valley National Park after running out of gas
A Southern California man was found dead in Death Valley National Park after apparently running out of gas and getting out to walk in the scorching heat, authorities said Wednesday.
A Southern California man was found dead in Death Valley National Park after apparently running out of gas and getting out to walk in the scorching heat, authorities said Wednesday.
Excessive heat blamed for thousands of Kansas cattle deaths
The state is aware of at least 2,000 cattle deaths in the southwest region, but that number could be higher.
The state is aware of at least 2,000 cattle deaths in the southwest region, but that number could be higher.
Scope of catastrophic damage along Yellowstone River emerges as historic floodwaters recede
Montana National Guard says troops have rescued 87 people from floodwaters.
Montana National Guard says troops have rescued 87 people from floodwaters.
When seconds matter: Children experience heatstroke symptoms within minutes of being in a hot car
The sweltering temperatures of summer act as a reminder to never leave a child inside a vehicle with the engine off for any amount of time; however, even on a warm spring day, the inside of a car can become deadly for a young child.
The sweltering temperatures of summer act as a reminder to never leave a child inside a vehicle with the engine off for any amount of time; however, even on a warm spring day, the inside of a car can become deadly for a young child.
Disturbance in Caribbean being watched for possible tropical development
The tropical disturbance we’ve been following appears to be trying to organize very close to the east coast of Nicaragua. With part of the circulation over land and only slow movement apparent on satellite, it’s unlikely that the disturbance will become anything more than a big rainmaker for parts of Central America in the short term.
The tropical disturbance we’ve been following appears to be trying to organize very close to the east coast of Nicaragua. With part of the circulation over land and only slow movement apparent on satellite, it’s unlikely that the disturbance will become anything more than a big rainmaker for parts of Central America in the short term.
Dangerous heat wave continues to linger across Midwest, South
Excessive heat warnings and heat advisories remained in effect on Wednesday from Michigan to northern Florida.
Excessive heat warnings and heat advisories remained in effect on Wednesday from Michigan to northern Florida.
Yellowstone National Park: Floods leave landscape 'dramatically changed'
Park officials say over 10,000 visitors left the nation’s oldest national park after historic flooding tore through the area, washing out bridges and roads.
Park officials say over 10,000 visitors left the nation’s oldest national park after historic flooding tore through the area, washing out bridges and roads.
Yellowstone National Park: 10K evacuate as floods wash away homes, bridges
While no one has been reported killed or injured, waters were only starting to recede Tuesday and the full extent of the destruction wasn’t yet known.
While no one has been reported killed or injured, waters were only starting to recede Tuesday and the full extent of the destruction wasn’t yet known.
Dangerous, record-setting heat to continue from the Midwest to Southeast
The combination of heat and humidity could make it feel like 115 degrees in many U.S. locations, forecasters said.
The combination of heat and humidity could make it feel like 115 degrees in many U.S. locations, forecasters said.
106 million Americans in 24 states at risk as dangerous heat wave expands
Well-above-average temperatures are expected from the central Rockies across the Plains and into the lower and mid-Mississippi, Tennessee and lower Ohio valleys.
Well-above-average temperatures are expected from the central Rockies across the Plains and into the lower and mid-Mississippi, Tennessee and lower Ohio valleys.
NASA to launch 6 small satellites to study, monitor the tropics
The small satellites are an addition to the "TROPICS" project which stands for Time-Resolved Observations of Precipitation structure and storm Intensity with a Constellation of Smallsats
The small satellites are an addition to the "TROPICS" project which stands for Time-Resolved Observations of Precipitation structure and storm Intensity with a Constellation of Smallsats
'Literally feet away from dying': Meijer worker narrowly escapes tornado's strike on Ohio distribution center
The tornado touched down northwest of Dayton, Ohio, Wednesday evening before moving into Tipp City.
The tornado touched down northwest of Dayton, Ohio, Wednesday evening before moving into Tipp City.
23 cities set all-time warmest May records, compared to just 2 for their coldest May
For nearly 400 cities across the U.S., May was one of their warmest on records. And for nearly two dozen of those cities, this May topped the charts.
For nearly 400 cities across the U.S., May was one of their warmest on records. And for nearly two dozen of those cities, this May topped the charts.
Where tropical storms, hurricanes typically occur during each month of Atlantic hurricane season
Here's a breakdown of where you can expect to find tropical storms and hurricanes in each month of the Atlantic hurricane season.
Here's a breakdown of where you can expect to find tropical storms and hurricanes in each month of the Atlantic hurricane season.
Agatha fizzles over Mexico but remnants pose risk of flash floods, mudslides
Agatha was the strongest hurricane on record to hit the Pacific coast of Mexico in May, the NHC said.
Agatha was the strongest hurricane on record to hit the Pacific coast of Mexico in May, the NHC said.
Category 2 Hurricane Agatha makes landfall on Mexico’s Pacific coast
Agatha is the strongest hurricane on record to hit that coastline in May, NHC says.
Agatha is the strongest hurricane on record to hit that coastline in May, NHC says.
Mexico tourist zone sees 1st hurricane in Pacific
Ominous grey skies and blowing sand cleared beaches in the popular destinations of Puerto Escondido, Puerto Angel and Huatulco.
Ominous grey skies and blowing sand cleared beaches in the popular destinations of Puerto Escondido, Puerto Angel and Huatulco.