Fire weather watch vs. red flag warning: What is the difference?
We've seen reports about Los Angeles County being under "fire weather watch" and "red flag warning." What is the difference?
La Nina climate pattern officially arrives; here's what it means for you
Even though La Niña is officially here, NOAA's Climate Prediction Center believes that it may not have a significant impact on weather patterns during the winter and spring.
This Texas town was the lightning capital of the US in 2024, data shows
In 2024, lightning struck over 2 billion times globally.
How cold does it have to be to get frostbite?
Wind and cold temperatures can cause frostbite in minutes, especially in areas like your fingers and toes. Here’s what to know.
‘God delivered us’: Texas boaters survive EF-3 tornado
Two men and a dog survived an EF-3 tornado while out fishing on a lake in Winnie, Texas, over the weekend.
50-foot waves forecast to slam Hawaii as 'The Eddie' surfing competition braces for 'biggest swells ever'
"The Eddie" competition requires consistent 40-foot or higher surf. If Sunday's event goes on as planned, it'll be only the 11th time it has happened since 1984.
Malibu fire prompts evacuations at Pepperdine University
Thousands of Southern California residents are under evacuation orders and warnings as firefighters battle a wildfire in Malibu.
Earthquakes increase at Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano; scientists note increased level of unrest
The summit region had gone from experiencing 10 earthquakes per day to 20 per day, officials said during their weekly update on the volcano.
Warming spaces open in Twin Cities amid extreme cold: list
Amid the extreme cold in Minnesota, there are spaces open for people who are looking for a place to keep warm.
Dangerous cold in MN raises concerns for homeless population
With overnight temperatures dropping to dangerous levels this week, concerns are growing for the increasing number of people sleeping outside in Minnesota, whether by choice or necessity.
Vehicle falls into North Carolina gorge after driver disregards I-40 closure following Helene
The incident occurred nearly two months after Hurricane Helene caused significant damage to the road.
2 poll workers among those killed in Election Day flooding in Missouri
The storms and flooding in Missouri have left multiple people dead, including two poll workers.
Disturbance in the Caribbean likely to become Tropical Storm Rafael this week
Reasonable tracks for the end of the week range from west toward Mexico or Texas to north toward the Florida Panhandle.
Halloween power outage hits thousands of customers in Twin Cities metro
Thousands of Xcel Energy customers are without power after the first snow of the season hit the Twin Cities metro on Halloween.
