A 7-Year-Old Was Left Alone in a 150-Degree Car While Her Grandfather Shopped — What She Did Next Shocked Bystanders

A 7-Year-Old Was Left Alone in a 150-Degree Car While Her Grandfather Shopped — What She Did Next Shocked Bystanders

A 7-year-old girl in Thornton, Colorado, found herself in a life-threatening situation on July 6 — locked inside a parked car at a Walmart Neighborhood Market while outside temperatures hovered around 90 degrees. But this little girl refused to wait. According to police, Eddie Espinoza, 62, left his granddaughter inside the vehicle at 850 E. … Read more

Detroit Could Wake Up to Damaging Storms Tonight — Here’s What Time They Hit and What to Do Now

Detroit Could Wake Up to Damaging Storms Tonight — Here's What Time They Hit and What to Do Now

DETROIT, Michigan — Most of Monday will stay quiet. But while you sleep tonight, a dangerous line of storms is expected to sweep through southeast Michigan — and it could hit hard before you even wake up for work. The National Weather Service has placed the region under a Marginal Risk for severe thunderstorms, the … Read more

Pittsburgh Faces Dangerous Storms Tuesday — Tornadoes, Flash Flooding, and Damaging Winds Could Hit Without Warning

Pittsburgh Faces Dangerous Storms Tuesday — Tornadoes, Flash Flooding, and Damaging Winds Could Hit Without Warning

Officials warn residents to be weather-aware as the region enters one of its highest storm-risk windows of the year. A potentially dangerous round of severe weather is set to strike the Pittsburgh area on Tuesday, with meteorologists placing the region under an Enhanced Risk — the third level on the five-point national severe weather scale. … Read more

Residents Trapped, Homes Damaged After Flash Floods Strike Barbour County — Here’s What’s Being Done Right Now

Residents Trapped, Homes Damaged After Flash Floods Strike Barbour County — Here's What's Being Done Right Now

Several communities across Barbour County were hit hard by flash flooding on Saturday, leaving homes damaged, roads washed out, and residents stranded as rising waters cut off escape routes. The areas of Arden, Clemtown, Moatsville, and surrounding communities took the brunt of the storm. The flooding caused significant damage to homes, roadways, and bridges — … Read more

South River Soaked With 3.47 Inches — NJ’s Highest Rainfall as Flash Floods, Power Outages Hit Thousands

South River Soaked With 3.47 Inches — NJ's Highest Rainfall as Flash Floods, Power Outages Hit Thousands

Multiple rounds of severe thunderstorms tore through New Jersey on Saturday, unleashing heavy downpours that triggered flash flooding, downed trees, and knocked out power to thousands of residents across the state. The storms did not hit equally — some towns were drenched while others saw far less rain. Central New Jersey bore the brunt of … Read more

Tornado, Damaging Winds, and Flash Flooding All Possible Tuesday — Officials Warn Residents to Prepare Now

Tornado, Damaging Winds, and Flash Flooding All Possible Tuesday — Officials Warn Residents to Prepare Now

A dangerous weather setup is taking shape for Tuesday, and forecasters warn that residents across the region could face life-threatening conditions in not just one — but two separate waves of severe storms. The trigger is an unusually strong jet stream for this time of year, combining with intense summer heat and high humidity already … Read more

New Jersey Faces Damaging Winds, Flooding Rain Threat — Enjoy the Calm Before the Storm

New Jersey Faces Damaging Winds, Flooding Rain Threat — Enjoy the Calm Before the Storm

New Jersey residents are getting a brief window of sunshine and comfortable temperatures — but forecasters are already warning of a dangerous weather system set to strike early next week. Sunday brings relief across the Garden State, with highs climbing to the upper 70s to mid-80s under mostly sunny skies and noticeably lower humidity. Winds … Read more

Dangerous Heat Returns to Southeast Texas as Saharan Dust Blankets Region Through Midweek — Experts Warn Certain Groups Are at Serious Risk

Dangerous Heat Returns to Southeast Texas as Saharan Dust Blankets Region Through Midweek — Experts Warn Certain Groups Are at Serious Risk

Southeast Texas is waking up to another dangerously hot day Sunday, with afternoon temperatures expected to climb into the mid-90s — and forecasters say it is going to feel even worse than the thermometer reads. High humidity will push the heat index well above the actual air temperature, creating conditions that can quickly lead to … Read more

She Held a Child Underwater and Refused to Let Go — Only a Bystander’s Intervention Stopped What Could Have Been Unthinkable

She Held a Child Underwater and Refused to Let Go — Only a Bystander's Intervention Stopped What Could Have Been Unthinkable

A Wednesday afternoon that should have been an ordinary summer day turned alarming when a child ran inside a Jonesborough home to warn another adult that something terrifying was happening in the backyard pool. According to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, 31-year-old Mikaylee Rae Beirne was in the pool with several children when she allegedly … Read more

Memphis Mother Shoots Man Dead After Finding Him Hidden Under Her Daughter’s Bed — Now Faces Murder Charge

Memphis Mother Shoots Man Dead After Finding Him Hidden Under Her Daughter's Bed — Now Faces Murder Charge

A Memphis mother is facing a first-degree murder charge after she fatally shot a 20-year-old man she allegedly found hiding under her teenage daughter’s bed — a case that has raised difficult questions about the line between self-defense and homicide. Kendra Scott, 36, was charged by the Memphis Police Department with one count of first-degree … Read more