Oct 12 New Jersey declares state of emergency as nor’easter moves up East Coast By Kathy McCormack, Associated Press Heavy rain also was forecast for southeast New England, the New York City area, and some has fallen in coastal sections of South Carolina. Continue reading
Oct 10 Nameless nor’easter expected to bring ocean flooding and high winds to the East Coast By Jeffrey Collins, Associated Press A storm without a name was expected to bring flooding to the East Coast from South Carolina to New Jersey and high winds to New York City over the holiday weekend. Continue reading
Oct 09 La Nina is back, but it’s weak and may be brief By Seth Borenstein, Associated Press This natural phenomenon often leads to a more intense Atlantic hurricane season. However, experts say this La Nina may be too weak to cause significant disruption. Continue reading
Sep 16 The Atlantic hurricane season has been quiet — but we’re not in the clear By Dánica Coto, Associated Press Not a single named storm has formed in the Atlantic Ocean in nearly three weeks, even though it’s the peak of hurricane season. Continue reading
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