Jul 27 Wisconsin tornado causes extensive damage and cuts power to thousands of homes By Cybele Mayes-Osterman and Scott Bauer, Associated Press The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado in Winnebago County, about 90 miles northwest of Milwaukee. Continue reading
Jul 27 France says enormous wildfire that forced 220,000 people to flee has stopped growing By Mark Carlson, Emma Da Silva, John Leicester, Associated Press With temperatures expected to rise, the situation remains critical as crews against time, using earth movers to create firebreak… Continue reading
Jul 06 As heat wave breaks, flash flood warnings issued for parts of New York City and Northeast By Jeffrey Collins, Associated Press Flash flood warnings were issued Monday for parts of New York, Philadelphia and New Jersey as rounds of storms moved through the area. Continue reading
Jul 03 Trump heads to Mount Rushmore as America 250 celebrations ramp up amid extreme heat By Steven Sloan, Associated Press Officials have warned those celebrating the holiday to stay hydrated and take air-conditioned breaks as needed. Continue reading
Jun 30 Forecasters cite 'dangerous' conditions as heat scorches Midwest By Ed White, Associated Press The heat index — how hot it feels when air temperature and humidity are combined — is exceeding 100 degrees in some areas. Continue reading
Jun 30 How to stay cool and safe in a heat wave, even without air conditioning By Caleigh Wells, Melina Walling, Associated Press Scorching temperatures, especially combined with high humidity, pose risks particularly for children, older people and those with certain health conditions. Continue reading
Jun 24 Watch 5:34 Millions in Europe face extreme temperatures from record-breaking heat wave By Stephanie Sy, Solveig Rennan 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… Continue watching
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