Weather

Bone-chilling winter storm turns roads perilous in central U.S. before moving east

By Heather Hollingsworth, Brian Witte, Associated Press

Road conditions were deteriorating Saturday in the central U.S. as a winter storm brought a mix of snow, ice and plunging temperatures, with forecasts calling for the dreaded combo to spread eastward in the coming days.

Storm system spawning tornadoes kill 4 across southern U.S.

By Makiya Seminera, Jamie Stengle, Associated Press

A meteorologist with the National Weather Service's Weather Prediction Center said Sunday there were at least 45 reports of tornado damage over the weekend across Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Georgia.

As bomb cyclone develops, atmospheric river brings weather whiplash to East Coast

By Patrick Whittle, David Sharp, Associated Press

The storm is bringing heavy rain and fierce winds to many areas until Wednesday night, and flooding is possible in some places. Utilities geared up for potential power outages from damage caused by winds that may exceed 60 mph in…

Heavy snow, bitter temperatures keep parts of the U.S. in a deep freeze

By Cara Anna, Associated Press

Officials in Erie, Pennsylvania, said Sunday that the heavy lake-effect snow has produced “treacherous” conditions that are causing even snowplows to get stuck as they work around the clock to try to clear city roads.

‘Bomb cyclone’ with heavy rain and wind threatens Northern California and Pacific Northwest

By Hallie Golden, Christopher Weber, Associated Press

Heavy rain and winds are set to pummel the region and potentially cause power outages and flash floods.

Microplastics may affect weather and climate by producing clouds, researchers find

By Miriam Freedman, Heidi Busse, The Conversation

Clouds affect Earth’s weather and climate in many ways. New research suggests that the presence of microplastic particles may affect weather and climate by producing clouds in conditions where they would not form otherwise.

Cuba fights to recover from nationwide blackout and storm that killed six

By Andrea Rodriguez, Milexsy Duran, Associated Press

Cuba's capital was partially illuminated Monday night after a massive blackout that has generated a handful of protests and a stern government warning that any unrest will be punished.

Work and travel resume across Taiwan after Typhoon Krathon finally dissipates

By Simina Mistreanu, Associated Press

Krathon had brought much of the island to a standstill for three days but weakened to a tropical depression early Friday.

Hurricane forecasters still predict highly active Atlantic season in updated outlook

By Associated Press

Federal forecasters are still predicting a highly active Atlantic hurricane season thanks to near-record sea surface temperatures and the possibility of La Nina.

After Earth’s hottest day recorded on Sunday, Monday breaks new record

By Sibi Arasu, Seth Borenstein, Associated Press

Copernicus' preliminary data shows the global average temperature Monday was 17.15 degrees Celsius, or 62.87 degrees Fahrenheit, which beats Sunday's record by 0.06 degrees Celsius.