Massachusetts — More than 40 beaches across Massachusetts have been temporarily closed as the state grapples with a dangerous heat wave, forcing officials to warn residents about both extreme temperatures and unsafe swimming conditions. The beach closures come at a time when much of the Commonwealth is under a Heat Advisory, with forecasters warning that … Read more
New York City, New York — Millions of people across the New York City metropolitan area are once again preparing for dangerous heat and poor air quality as another summer heat wave settles over the region, bringing triple-digit heat indices, hazardous beach conditions and growing concerns for vulnerable residents. While forecasters say this week’s stretch … Read more
Houston, Texas — A dangerous, multi-day flooding event is unfolding across parts of Texas and the Gulf Coast as repeated rounds of thunderstorms threaten to dump several inches of rain on already saturated areas, prompting meteorologists to issue the highest Level 4 out of 4 flash flood threat for portions of Southwest Texas. Forecasters warn … Read more
Sacramento, California — A powerful El Niño is expected to become even stronger and last longer than previously forecast, raising the likelihood of a wetter and potentially more hazardous winter across parts of California. According to the latest outlook from the National Weather Service’s Climate Prediction Center, there is now a 97% probability that El … Read more
DENVER, Colorado — A powerful surge of summer heat is set to grip Colorado at the start of the week, with temperatures climbing into the upper 90s and even exceeding 100 degrees in some areas. Weather officials have designated Monday as a First Alert Weather Day, warning that the combination of extreme temperatures and prolonged … Read more
BOSTON, Massachusetts — After a pleasant weekend featuring comfortable temperatures and low humidity, much of Massachusetts is preparing for another significant heat wave as forecasters warn that dangerous heat and rising humidity will grip the region throughout the week. Meteorologists say temperatures will climb steadily beginning Monday before peaking on Tuesday and Wednesday, when many … Read more
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania — Residents across several Philadelphia neighborhoods and nearby counties spent Sunday cleaning up widespread storm damage after a series of powerful microbursts swept through the region, bringing destructive straight-line winds that toppled trees, damaged buildings and left thousands dealing with the aftermath. The severe thunderstorms struck Saturday afternoon, producing wind gusts strong enough … Read more
CRAWFORD COUNTY, Missouri — A Missouri woman was found dead on Saturday after devastating flash floods swept her home from its foundation during severe storms that inundated large portions of the state, as emergency crews continued rescue and recovery operations following one of the region’s most dangerous flooding events in recent years. The victim, identified … Read more
REYNOLDS COUNTY, Missouri — Catastrophic flash flooding swept across southeastern Missouri on Friday after torrential rainfall overwhelmed rivers and creeks, forcing dramatic overnight rescues, flooding homes and campgrounds, and prompting the state to declare an emergency as additional rain threatened the region. Communities in Reynolds, Iron and Crawford counties were among the hardest hit after … Read more
REYNOLDS COUNTY, Missouri — Catastrophic flooding swept across southeastern Missouri on Friday, triggering dozens of dramatic water rescues, forcing emergency crews into round-the-clock search operations and prompting a state of emergency after record-breaking rainfall caused rivers to surge to historic levels. Emergency officials said approximately 90 people have been rescued from floodwaters involving residents, campers … Read more