Nation Jul 06 As heat wave breaks, flash flood warnings issued for parts of New York City and Northeast By Jeffrey Collins, Associated Press
Nation Jul 03 Trump heads to Mount Rushmore as America 250 celebrations ramp up amid extreme heat Officials have warned those celebrating the holiday to stay hydrated and take air-conditioned breaks as needed. By Steven Sloan, Associated Press
Nation Jun 30 Forecasters cite 'dangerous' conditions as heat scorches Midwest The heat index — how hot it feels when air temperature and humidity are combined — is exceeding 100 degrees in some areas. By Ed White, Associated Press
Health Jun 30 How to stay cool and safe in a heat wave, even without air conditioning Scorching temperatures, especially combined with high humidity, pose risks particularly for children, older people and those with certain health conditions. By Caleigh Wells, Melina Walling, Associated Press
World Jun 24 Watch 5:34 Millions in Europe face extreme temperatures from record-breaking heat wave A major heat wave is shattering records across Europe, leaving tens of millions of people under sweltering conditions. France topped a record for the country’s hottest day ever for the second consecutive day. The United Kingdom and Spain both hit… By Stephanie Sy, Solveig Rennan
Jun 11 Midwest storms blamed for Iowa death, power outages and flight delays while heat hits the East By Dave Collins, Associated Press The National Weather Service said it received more than a dozen reports of tornadoes Wednesday across northern Missouri, Iowa, Kansas and Illinois. Trees and utility wires were reported down across the region. Continue reading
Jun 04 What is El Niño and how could it affect weather this year? By Maria Ramirez Uribe A strong El Niño this year, colloquially dubbed a super El Niño, could lead to extreme weather events — from heavy rainfall to exacerbated droughts. Continue reading
Mar 16 Severe storms blast eastern half of U.S. with snow and high winds, while heat rises in the West By Seth Borenstein, Sarah Brumfield, John Seewer, Associated Press Chaotic weather, from surprising heat in California to the threat of storms rolling into the East Coast, put over half the U.S. population in the path of extreme conditions Monday. Continue reading
Mar 15 Severe weather batter parts of U.S., with threat of thunderstorms and tornadoes starting later Sunday By Sophia Tareen, Gary D. Robertson, Associated Press Successive punches of snow, wind and severe weather are “going to impact the eastern half of the United States," AccuWeather senior meteorologist Tyler Roys said in an interview. Continue reading
Mar 14 Powerful winds and extreme weather knock out power, damage property and fuel wildfires across parts of U.S. By Mark Scolforo, Margery A. Beck, Associated Press Hundreds of thousands of people were left without power Saturday after high winds raked eastward from the Great Lakes region. Farther west, at least one person died in a massive wind-driven wildfire in Nebraska. Continue reading