Video: Cat clings to car door in Dubai flooding before being scooped up by rescuers

Dubai received 6.26 inches of rain on Tuesday, more than two years' worth of rain for the UAE. Residents are being asked to stay home until the flooding subsides.

DC weather: Severe thunderstorm watch for DC area

The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the D.C. area.

March marks 10th straight month as the hottest on record, scientists say

Climate scientists connect most of the record hot temperatures to human-caused climate change like carbon dioxide and methane emissions created by burning coal and natural gas.

Taiwan earthquake: Strongest in nearly 25 years leaves 9 dead

A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan, damaging buildings and leaving several dead. Here’s what’s known about the massive quake.

Brush fires threaten homes in DC metro area

Residents across parts of D.C., Maryland, and Virginia experienced a smoky haze Wednesday evening as dry and windy conditions contributed to brush fires in several areas.

Shenandoah brush fires cause smoky smell, hazy conditions across DMV

Many people across the DMV are noticing the smell of smoke and a haze hanging in the area. Officials said Wednesday that it’s due to brush fires in the Shenandoah Mountain range. 

Where, how often does lightning strike in US? New report explains

A research team used six years of data from the National Lightning Detection Network to study where and how often lightning strikes occur in the U.S.

Texas wildfires force brief shutdown of US nuclear weapons facility

Texas wildfires forced the temporary shutdown of Pantex, the U.S. main assembly and disassembly site for its atomic bombs.

Why is it so hot?

These three things may explain why the U.S. is experiencing such warmer weather.

Which US counties are most at risk of tornado damage?

The central and southern U.S. have the highest tornado risk, according to FEMA, but major cities have the highest total expected dollar loss.

Extreme weather, flooding influencing where millions in US decide to live, research shows

As people choose different areas to move to and try to get away from flooding hazards, storms with relentless precipitation are continuing to impact several U.S. regions, and it’s taking its toll on infrastructure.

How much snow has to fall for DC's Metro to shut down?

A winter storm impacted the Northeast Tuesday, as a mix of rain and snow worked its way into the D.C. area.

Snow in Maryland, Virginia makes for slippery commute in DC area

A mix of rain and snow worked its way into the D.C. area Tuesday morning, with areas to the northwest of the District seeing a steady snowfall. 

How much snow has to fall for NYC's subway to shut down?

New York City's subways and trains could be shut down in a bad snowstorm. Here’s what you need to know.