Sep 03 Hurricane Kiko intensifies to Category 4 storm over the Pacific Ocean By Associated Press Forecasters said Kiko could get even stronger in the next day or so, but that its intensity was likely to fluctuate after that. There were no watches or warnings associated with Kiko and no hazards affecting land. Continue reading
Aug 11 ‘What is happening?’ Milwaukee area recovers from record rain and flooding By Scott Bauer, Associated Press The Milwaukee area is drying out after weekend rain hits unofficial state records. Unofficially, more than 14 inches fell in less than 24 hours in one spot, causing rivers to flood, washing out vehicles, and cutting power to thousands. Continue reading
Aug 07 July was Earth’s third-warmest on record, EU scientists say By Paolo Santalucia, Suman Naishadham, Associated Press The scientists say extremes — including heat and deadly floods — persisted in July despite a slightly lower global average temperature. Continue reading
Jul 26 Heat advisories, warnings issued for Southeast and Midwest as temperatures soar By Steve Karnowski, Associated Press It's always hot in the summer in the U.S. Southeast, but even by the standards of Florida and the Carolinas, the steamy heat wave on tap for the region Saturday into the coming week is a little extreme. Continue reading
Jul 17 Heavy monsoon rains in Pakistan have killed at least 54 people in 24 hours, officials say By Associated Press Rainfall has triggered flash floods and inundated several villages as the country experiences 82% more rainfall this month compared to the same period in July 2024, the Pakistan Meteorological Department said. Continue reading
Jul 15 Floodwaters kill two in New Jersey during heavy rains that hit Northeast By Jennifer Peltz, Susan Haigh, Associated Press Authorities say two people in New Jersey were killed after their vehicle was swept up in floodwaters during a storm that moved across the U.S. Northeast overnight. Continue reading
Jul 13 A neurologist explains how weather changes can trigger migraines By Danielle Wilhour, The Conversation Storm systems, heat waves, bright sunlight, even lightning — for millions of people, weather changes can bring on painful headaches. Continue reading
Jul 08 Watch 6:05 Meteorologist breaks down storm system behind historic Texas flooding By Deema Zein, Jackson Hudgins, Julia Griffin After the deadly flooding in Texas, there are questions about the weather forecasts and warning systems meant to save lives. Deema Zein spoke with meteorologist Matthew Cappucci of MyRadar.com about the origins of the storm and why it dumped so… Continue watching
Jul 05 Tropical Storm Chantal forms off coast of the Carolinas, expected to strengthen before landfall By Associated Press Tropical Storm Chantal formed off the southeast U.S. coast and was forecast to bring heavy rains to parts of the Carolinas on Saturday. Tropical storm warnings were issued for portions of the two states, the National Hurricane Center in Miami… Continue reading
Jun 29 Tropical Storms Barry and Flossie form off Mexico’s eastern and western coasts By Associated Press Barry formed Sunday near Mexico's southeast coast and is expected to drench the region for several days. Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Flossie formed off Mexico's southwest coast and is expected to become a hurricane on Monday or Tuesday, but remains in… Continue reading