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
Jun 25 Eastern U.S. sees one more sizzling hot day before temperatures are set to plunge By Seth Borenstein, Associated Press A record-smashing heat wave broiled the U.S. East for another day Wednesday, even as thermometers were forecast to soon plunge by as many as 30 degrees in the same areas. Continue reading
Jun 22 Eastern half of U.S. bakes under heat dome, with more days of dangerous temperatures ahead By Todd Richmond, Associated Press Tens of millions of people across the Midwest and East braced Sunday for another sweltering day of dangerously hot temperatures as a rare June heat wave continued to grip parts of the U.S. Continue reading
Jun 20 Watch 4:25 Brutal heat wave blankets much of the U.S. By Stephanie Sy, Karina Cuevas, Azhar Merchant Friday is the summer solstice and much of the U.S. is going to be baking in serious heat starting this weekend with a heat dome expected to keep temperatures soaring. Stephanie Sy reports on what you need to know about… Continue watching
Jun 20 Watch 6:04 How to stay safe from the dangers of extreme heat By Stephanie Sy, Karina Cuevas, Azhar Merchant For more on the dangers of extreme temperatures and key tips for dealing with the heat, Stephanie Sy speaks with Ashley Ward, director of the Heat Policy Innovation Hub at Duke University. Continue watching
Jun 20 In aftermath of Hurricane Erick, Mexico assesses damage as rising rivers leave at least 1 dead By Fabiola Sanchez, Luis Alberto Cruz, Associated Press Authorities reported landslides, blocked highways, downed power lines and some flooding. Continue reading
Jun 19 Hurricane Erick makes landfall in southern Mexico as a Category 3 storm By Fabiola Sanchez, Luis Alberto Cruz, Associated Press Powerful Hurricane Erick made landfall in Mexico’s southern state of Oaxaca early Thursday as a major hurricane before moving inland and weakening to a tropical storm as it dumped heavy rain, the National Hurricane Center in Miami said. Continue reading