Despite heat wave, people are flocking to the hottest place on Earth
Temperatures in the largest national park in the Lower 48 states are expected to intensify over the weekend, potentially setting new records amid a major U.S. heat wave.
Temperatures in the largest national park in the Lower 48 states are expected to intensify over the weekend, potentially setting new records amid a major U.S. heat wave.
Man drowns at home in Vermont's 1st recorded flooding death
The 63-year-old man's death was the second flood-related death related to a storm system and heavy flooding in the Northeast this week. The first occurred in New York when a woman died after being swept away during a flood.
The 63-year-old man's death was the second flood-related death related to a storm system and heavy flooding in the Northeast this week. The first occurred in New York when a woman died after being swept away during a flood.
Aerial footage shows railroad tracks suspended in air after Vermont flooding wipes out trestle
Vermont State Police said swiftwater rescue teams performed more than 100 rescues across the state.
Vermont State Police said swiftwater rescue teams performed more than 100 rescues across the state.
New York flood victim says water rose so fast that he 'didn't have time to think'
At least one woman was killed when she was swept away by floodwaters while walking along a road.
At least one woman was killed when she was swept away by floodwaters while walking along a road.
Relentless rain floods roads in Northeast, leads to evacuations, rescues
Heavy rain has washed out roads and forced evacuations in the Northeast as more downpours were forecast throughout the day.
Heavy rain has washed out roads and forced evacuations in the Northeast as more downpours were forecast throughout the day.
Several cities have heat emergency plans. Are they enough in a warming world?
Natural disasters can be dramatic — barreling hurricanes, building-toppling tornadoes — but heat is more deadly. Many cities are beginning to plan a response to the looming dangerous heat.
Natural disasters can be dramatic — barreling hurricanes, building-toppling tornadoes — but heat is more deadly. Many cities are beginning to plan a response to the looming dangerous heat.
Summer heat is the 'No. 1 weather-related killer,' doctor warns
States in the Southwest and West have been under Excessive Heat Warnings and heat advisories for the past two weeks
States in the Southwest and West have been under Excessive Heat Warnings and heat advisories for the past two weeks
Updated Atlantic hurricane season forecast sees busier season despite onslaught of El Nino
NOAA said the impacts primarily stem from increased vertical wind shear, which can prevent tropical cyclones from forming and strengthening.
NOAA said the impacts primarily stem from increased vertical wind shear, which can prevent tropical cyclones from forming and strengthening.
Earth sees hottest day on record for third straight day
The daily highs are an indication that climate change is reaching uncharted territory, scientists say.
The daily highs are an indication that climate change is reaching uncharted territory, scientists say.
The world just experienced the hottest day on record, scientists say
The planet’s temperature spiked on Tuesday to its hottest day in at least 44 years and likely much longer.
The planet’s temperature spiked on Tuesday to its hottest day in at least 44 years and likely much longer.
Husband's life spared after being impaled in 'Final Destination'-like accident
One couple is just thankful to be alive today after a tree fell on their car over the weekend and impaled one of them.
One couple is just thankful to be alive today after a tree fell on their car over the weekend and impaled one of them.
Squirrels 'sploot' in tree to cool down during Texas heatwave
Have you ever seen a squirrel 'sploot'?
Have you ever seen a squirrel 'sploot'?
Indiana woman dies at Utah national park amid summer heat
The National Park Service said Thursday that the 61-year-old visitor was pronounced dead at Canyonlands National Park.
The National Park Service said Thursday that the 61-year-old visitor was pronounced dead at Canyonlands National Park.
Why some areas of Atlanta may be hotter than others
This is all due to the urban heat island effect, where buildings and concrete trap heat.
This is all due to the urban heat island effect, where buildings and concrete trap heat.
How is air quality measured?
As smoky air from Canada’s wildfires shrouds broad swaths of the U.S., here are seven facts you should know about measuring air quality.
As smoky air from Canada’s wildfires shrouds broad swaths of the U.S., here are seven facts you should know about measuring air quality.
What are the stages of a tropical cyclone?
Hurricanes might end up as massive, menacing systems of destruction, but they don't start out big and bad. FOX 5 Storm Team Meteorologist Jonathan Stacey can take you through their lifecycle.
Hurricanes might end up as massive, menacing systems of destruction, but they don't start out big and bad. FOX 5 Storm Team Meteorologist Jonathan Stacey can take you through their lifecycle.
How do hurricanes get their names?
Have you ever shared a name with a tropical storm or hurricane? Chances are you have. While the names may seem familiar to some, and foreign to others, there is a method to the madness.
Have you ever shared a name with a tropical storm or hurricane? Chances are you have. While the names may seem familiar to some, and foreign to others, there is a method to the madness.
911 misses call to help trapped wife, Atlanta man says
An Atlanta homeowner's heart was pounding last weekend when he discovered his wife trapped under debris and he couldn't get through to a 911 operator.
An Atlanta homeowner's heart was pounding last weekend when he discovered his wife trapped under debris and he couldn't get through to a 911 operator.
'I fell into my chair': Iowa couple wins $2M Powerball prize after losing home in tornado
A tornado destroyed the couple's home in 2001, and it took several years for them to start to rebuild.
A tornado destroyed the couple's home in 2001, and it took several years for them to start to rebuild.
Over 80 million under thick haze from Chicago to DC as Canadian wildfire smoke pours across US
Smoke from the Canadian wildfires is pouring into major metro areas in the Great Lakes region, including Chicago, Milwaukee, Detroit, Cleveland and Indianapolis.
Smoke from the Canadian wildfires is pouring into major metro areas in the Great Lakes region, including Chicago, Milwaukee, Detroit, Cleveland and Indianapolis.