How El Niño, 'freakish' warm oceans may impact hurricane season
It's the first El Niño year since 2019. The climate event can have significant impacts on the weather, including the Pacific and Atlantic hurricane seasons.
Strong to severe thunderstorms possible Monday across parts of DC region
Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible Monday, particularly along and east of Interstate 95 depending on the timing of a cold front.
American Airlines allowing passengers to rebook without fees as wildfire smoke impacts Northeast
Passengers traveling through certain U.S. airports may now have their change fees waived under certain conditions due to the wildfire smoke from Canada impacting airline operations.
Dangerous air quality smothers major cities as Canada wildfires push smoke into US
The wildfire smoke has prompted air quality alerts from the Midwest to the Northeast and down to the mid-Atlantic and Carolinas.
It’s official: World enters El Niño climate pattern
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has declared the world has transitioned out of a triple-dip La Niña and has entered an El Niño climate pattern for the first time since 2019.
Washington Nationals postpone Thursday’s game due to poor air quality in DC region
The Washington Nationals have postponed their Thursday afternoon game due to poor air quality in the Washington, D.C. area as smoke from massive wildfires raging in Canada moves south.
How to protect your pet when wildfire smoke creates poor air quality
Microscopic particles from wildfire smoke can cause serious health problems for animals, sometimes causing more harm than in humans, experts say.
Hawaii's Kilauea volcano begins erupting again
Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano started to erupt early Wednesday morning, according to an alert released by the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.
What to do when wildfire smoke smothers your area and how to keep your home's air clean
The people most at risk from wildfire smoke are individuals with lung disease, asthma, heart disease, older adults, children, and expectant mothers.
Photos: Wildfire smoke turns sun to reddish orb over Northeast
Air quality is considered unhealthy when the Air Quality Index reaches 100 or greater. Wednesday morning, Philadelphia’s AQI was 212.
Quebec ordering more evacuations with dozens of wildfires in Canada still out of control
The intense Canadian wildfires are blanketing the northeastern U.S. and parts of Eastern Canada, turning the sky yellowish gray and prompting warnings for vulnerable populations to stay inside.
Canada wildfires lead to air-quality alerts in US – Here's how to stay safe
The tiny particles are small enough to get past airway defenses and cause breathing problems. Here's a closer look at what's happening and some precautions for dealing with the haze.
Watch storm chaser's dramatic rescue of stranded driver on flooded Texas highway
A storm chaser captured the dramatic moments when two cars began to float away.
Experts increase number of storms expected in 2023 Atlantic hurricane season
An updated Atlantic hurricane season outlook released Thursday now calls for 15 named storms, an increase from the initial outlook, and several of them could become hurricanes, experts say.
Cruise ship Carnival Sunshine pounded by large waves during coastal storm near Charleston, South Carolina
Passengers aboard the cruise ship Carnival Sunshine were left distressed as large waves churned up by a powerful storm off the Southeast coast pounded the vessel, delaying its return from the Bahamas over the Memorial Day weekend.
Typhoon Mawar leaves Guam with widespread damage after raking US territory with 100+ mph winds
Super Typhoon Mawar is now the strongest tropical cyclone of 2023 so far. According to data from Colorado State University, Super Typhoon Mawar's 175 mph winds made it stronger than Freddy and Mocha, which roamed the Indian Ocean earlier this year.
Typhoon Mawar continues to intensify as it barrels towards US territory of Guam
Typhoon Warnings are in effect for Guam and Rota, and forecasters say damaging winds of 39 mph are expected Tuesday evening, with typhoon-force winds of 74 mph or higher expected by Wednesday morning.
Photographer in Canada captures ‘beautiful northern lights show’ after wildfire smoke clears
The video showcases the vivid green northern lights flowing across the clear Manitoba sky.
Watch: Tense video shows turbulent moments as Mexico flight surrounded by vivid lightning
Children could be heard crying in the video while passengers were seen holding onto their seats as a flight from Tijuana to Monterrey was rocked from side to side on May 12.
Cyclone Mocha makes landfall in Myanmar as groups gear up for nationwide, large-scale emergency response
Thousands are hunkering down in monasteries, pagodas and schools, seeking shelter from a powerful storm that slammed into the coast of Myanmar. At least three people have been reported killed.