Dec 10 These 2017 weather disasters were worsened by climate change By Nsikan Akpan Extreme weather in one region often begets weather disasters on a global scale, which is one theme that runs through this year's "Explaining Extreme Events from a Climate Perspective" report. Continue reading
Dec 07 Storm brings record rainfall to Southern California in wake of wildfires By Amanda Lee Myers, Associated Press Multiple people had to be rescued in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Diego counties as water overcame roadways and at times submerged cars. More than 300 people living in a San Diego shelter had to be evacuated to a… Continue reading
Dec 05 Paradise residents can begin to go home weeks after deadly blaze began By Don Thompson, Associated Press Evacuation orders were being lifted for all neighborhoods in the eastern side of the town of Paradise, where the fire that started Nov. 8 destroyed about 14,000 homes and killed at least 85 people, the Butte County Sheriff's Office said… Continue reading
Nov 30 2 Alaska earthquakes trigger tsunami warning and buckle roads By Rachel D'Oro, Dan Joling, Associated Press Back-to-back earthquakes measuring 7.0 and 5.8 rocked buildings and buckled roads Friday morning in Anchorage, prompting people to run from their offices or take cover under desks and triggering a warning to residents in Kodiak to flee to higher ground… Continue reading
Nov 29 Flash flooding strands vehicles in wildfire-scarred Paradise By Olga R. Rodriguez, Associated Press A spokesman with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection says several vehicles were trapped on a road on the outskirts of Chico. Continue reading
Nov 12 How to help those affected by the California wildfires By Zoe Rohrich With the fires still burning, recovery efforts are still in their early stages, but donations are coming in. Here's a look at some ways to help. Continue reading
Oct 29 Much of Venice under water amid worst flooding in a decade By Colleen Barry, Associated Press Venice frequently floods when high winds push in water from the lagoon, but Monday's levels were exceptional. The peak level was the highest reached since December 2008, according to Venice statistics. Continue reading
Oct 25 Super Typhoon Yutu devastates U.S. territory: ‘It’s like a small war just passed through’ By Caleb Jones, Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Associated Press Residents of the Northern Mariana Islands braced Friday for months without electricity or running water after the strongest storm to hit any part of the United States this year devastated the U.S. territory, killing one person, officials said. Continue reading
Oct 18 Hurricane Michael death toll reaches at least 30 By Jay Reeves, Associated Press Authorities have recorded deaths relating to Hurricane Michael in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and Virginia. Continue reading
Oct 16 Hurricane Michael deaths rise to at least 16 in Florida alone By Jay Reeves, Associated Press The scope of the storm's fury has become clearer after nearly a week of missing-persons reports and desperate searches in the devastated neighborhoods of the Florida Panhandle. Continue reading