Two dead as ‘unprecedented’ 450 wildfires scorch Louisiana
At least two people have died in “unprecedented” wildfires that have ravaged Louisiana in recent weeks. An elderly woman was pronounced dead Sunday after a brush fire spread to a … Read More
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Southwest Florida gas stations received contaminated gasoline ahead of Tropical Storm Idalia’s arrival
As Florida Gulf Coast residents prepare for Tropical Storm Idalia’s arrival and life-threatening impacts, state officials report gas distributed from the Port of Tampa was contaminated, possibly impacting drivers in Southwest Florida. Over the weekend, … Read More
Video shows Hurricane Hunters fly through eye of Hurricane Franklin
Video taken during a Hurricane Hunters’ flight shows the swirling eye of Hurricane Franklin currently strengthening in the Atlantic Ocean. The Hurricane Hunters flew into the eye of Franklin on Saturday to gather more … Read More
Dallas hit by record heat as scorching summer continues in US
Another record-setting day of high temperatures hit the Dallas/Fort Worth area Saturday before a slight cooling trend moves into the area, according to the National Weather Service, as heat warnings stretch … Read More
Franklin intensifies to Category 1 hurricane, dangerous surf expected for East Coast
The Atlantic Ocean tropical storm Franklin strengthened to a hurricane on Saturday and is forecast to cause dangerous surf conditions up and down the East Coast early next week — … Read More
Peak hurricane season nears in Atlantic basin with several tropical systems
The Atlantic Ocean basin remains quite busy for tropical systems, and with atmospheric conditions becoming more favorable for tropical development, the coming weeks may bring even more activity. Tropical Storm … Read More
How a mix of natural and human-caused factors cooked up Tropical Storm Hilary’s soggy mess
A natural El Nino, human-caused climate change, a stubborn heat dome over the nation’s midsection and other factors cooked up Tropical Storm Hilary’s record-breaking slosh into California and Nevada, scientists figure. Cooked up is … Read More
Center of Tropical Storm Hilary moves into California as storm wreaks
Tropical Storm Hilary’s worst impacts are being felt across Southern California and the Desert Southwest with flooding rain, mudslides and the occasional spotting of funnel clouds. The once-Category 4 hurricane made landfall along … Read More
Hilary weakens to Category 1 hurricane as storm set to make landfall
Hurricane Hilary roared toward Mexico’s Baja California peninsula early Sunday as a weakened but still dangerous Category 1 hurricane likely to bring “catastrophic and life-threatening” flooding to the region and … Read More
Hurricane Hilary causes cancellations of flights & sporting events
Hurricane Hilary is scrambling flights, sporting events and other schedules as it makes its way toward land. The National Weather Service has a Tropical Storm Watch in place for Southern California … Read More
