Florida prepares for Tropical Storm Idalia with lessons learned from Ian: 'Do not focus on just the cone'
There are only a few days left for Florida residents to prepare for the effects of the storm, and Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency for 33 counties to ensure communities have the resources they need ahead of the storm’s arrival.
There are only a few days left for Florida residents to prepare for the effects of the storm, and Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency for 33 counties to ensure communities have the resources they need ahead of the storm’s arrival.
Louisiana officials ask people to stop battling massive wildfire with personal hoses
The 12,000-acre wildfire prompted officials to issue mandatory evacuations for parts of Louisiana.
The 12,000-acre wildfire prompted officials to issue mandatory evacuations for parts of Louisiana.
Hot playground danger: Kids could get third-degree burns from equipment
Playgrounds can turn dangerous in the heat when slides, swings, and benches heat up. Temperatures over 118 degrees can cause a first-degree burn, and temperatures over 131 can cause a second-degree burn.
Playgrounds can turn dangerous in the heat when slides, swings, and benches heat up. Temperatures over 118 degrees can cause a first-degree burn, and temperatures over 131 can cause a second-degree burn.
As Tropical Storm Hilary weakens, desert and mountain towns dig out of mud
Officials said Hilary lost much of its force as the storm heads north but warned that more flooding is expected in parts of California.
Officials said Hilary lost much of its force as the storm heads north but warned that more flooding is expected in parts of California.
Timeline reveals delay in response to deadly District Dogs flood
D.C. leaders are just now responding to demands for answers about what happened when District Dogs flooded last week.
D.C. leaders are just now responding to demands for answers about what happened when District Dogs flooded last week.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom meets with local leaders, first responders as Tropical Storm Hilary hits state
California Gov. Gavin Newsom's office said emergency resources will be allocated across southern California and the Central Valley in response to the storm.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom's office said emergency resources will be allocated across southern California and the Central Valley in response to the storm.
Rain from Tropical Storm Hilary pounds California and Mexico, flooding roads and trapping cars
Hurricane Center Director Michael Brennan says the greatest danger is posed by the water, not the wind, and people should focus on avoiding floods.
Hurricane Center Director Michael Brennan says the greatest danger is posed by the water, not the wind, and people should focus on avoiding floods.
Southern California braces for more flooding as Tropical Storm Hilary soaks from coast to desert
Millions of residents expect more flooding and mudslides Monday, even as the storm begins to weaken. Hillary first made landfall in Mexico’s arid Baja California Peninsula on Sunday.
Millions of residents expect more flooding and mudslides Monday, even as the storm begins to weaken. Hillary first made landfall in Mexico’s arid Baja California Peninsula on Sunday.
Tropical Storm Hilary arrives in California as Mexico copes with its aftermath
Hilary is no longer a hurricane but still carries so much rain that forecasters say “catastrophic and life-threatening" flooding is likely in Tijuana, Southern California and points north as far as Idaho.
Hilary is no longer a hurricane but still carries so much rain that forecasters say “catastrophic and life-threatening" flooding is likely in Tijuana, Southern California and points north as far as Idaho.
Hurricane Hilary: 'This is a storm everyone needs to take very seriously,' NWS says
Even though Hurricane Hilary is expected to weaken, it won’t be disappearing. From the desert to the mountains to the city – 'This is a storm everyone needs to take very seriously," says an NWS forecaster.
Even though Hurricane Hilary is expected to weaken, it won’t be disappearing. From the desert to the mountains to the city – 'This is a storm everyone needs to take very seriously," says an NWS forecaster.
Glen Echo Park still struggling to recover weeks after severe storms caused damage
Severe storms that caused power outages and downed trees slammed the DMV about three weeks ago but some are still dealing with its aftereffects, including one of the area's most iconic landmarks.
Severe storms that caused power outages and downed trees slammed the DMV about three weeks ago but some are still dealing with its aftereffects, including one of the area's most iconic landmarks.
Dog owners, city leaders want answers after several pets die in flood at DC doggie day care
As D.C. faces another day of rain, staff and customers of one doggy daycare in Northeast are dealing with the devastating fallout from Monday’s flash flooding, which left several pets dead.
As D.C. faces another day of rain, staff and customers of one doggy daycare in Northeast are dealing with the devastating fallout from Monday’s flash flooding, which left several pets dead.
More isolated severe storms expected Tuesday afternoon
Tuesday's forecast calls for a final round of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon, with the possibility of strong winds.
Tuesday's forecast calls for a final round of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon, with the possibility of strong winds.
Several dogs dead after flash floods devastate doggy day care in DC
Fire crews had to rescue staff and pets at a doggy day care in D.C. Monday after severe pop-up storms caused flash flooding in the area.
Fire crews had to rescue staff and pets at a doggy day care in D.C. Monday after severe pop-up storms caused flash flooding in the area.
Maui fire death toll climbs to 93, now the deadliest wildfire in modern US history
Emergency workers with axes and cadaver dogs are marking the ruins of Maui homes with a bright orange X for an initial search and HR when they find human remains.
Emergency workers with axes and cadaver dogs are marking the ruins of Maui homes with a bright orange X for an initial search and HR when they find human remains.
Pictures of Maui fire damage 'will shock you,' Hawaii governor says
New photos of the Maui wildfire devastation were released by the Hawaii governor’s office as officials and residents assess the unthinkable.
New photos of the Maui wildfire devastation were released by the Hawaii governor’s office as officials and residents assess the unthinkable.
July 2023 was officially Earth's hottest month on record - by a wide margin
The European climate monitoring organization made it official Tuesday: July 2023 was Earth's hottest month on record. And by a wide margin.
The European climate monitoring organization made it official Tuesday: July 2023 was Earth's hottest month on record. And by a wide margin.
Devoted P!nk fans weather storm for DC show
P!nk fans are so devoted that they braved the storm Monday evening at Nats Park.
P!nk fans are so devoted that they braved the storm Monday evening at Nats Park.
Tornado watch in effect as severe weather takes aim at DMV
Severe weather took aim at the DMV Monday evening, causing power outages and lots of damage.
Severe weather took aim at the DMV Monday evening, causing power outages and lots of damage.
Weather alert: Dangerous storms, isolated tornado risk Monday
A regional episode of severe thunderstorms will affect the DMV Monday afternoon. The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center has drawn a level 3 out of 5 "enhanced" risk of severe weather around the Mid-Atlantic and noted that an isolated tornado is possible.
A regional episode of severe thunderstorms will affect the DMV Monday afternoon. The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center has drawn a level 3 out of 5 "enhanced" risk of severe weather around the Mid-Atlantic and noted that an isolated tornado is possible.