What is a heat dome?
Something called a "heat dome" is contributing to the scorching heat we've seen in the Midwest and other central states this week.
Something called a "heat dome" is contributing to the scorching heat we've seen in the Midwest and other central states this week.
Sports, activities and workers adjust to heat
Following a day of near record-high heat, causing some local youth sports teams to move practices indoors and otherwise adjust to temperatures.
Following a day of near record-high heat, causing some local youth sports teams to move practices indoors and otherwise adjust to temperatures.
Salvation Army opens cooling centers, other options available in Hennepin Co.
With temperatures approaching triple digits on Tuesday throughout the Twin Cities, several Salvation Army centers are opening their doors to help give people a cool space if needed.
With temperatures approaching triple digits on Tuesday throughout the Twin Cities, several Salvation Army centers are opening their doors to help give people a cool space if needed.
Minnesota weather: Triple-digit temperatures possible on Tuesday
There's a real possibility of the Twin Cities actually getting to 100 degrees on Tuesday.
There's a real possibility of the Twin Cities actually getting to 100 degrees on Tuesday.
Impact of Hurricane Hilary on California
Here's the latest on how Hurricane Hilary impacted California and the southwest United States.
Here's the latest on how Hurricane Hilary impacted California and the southwest United States.
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.
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.
Hurricane Hilary nearing U.S. landfall
Hurricane Hilary is expected to make landfall in southern California on Sunday. It?s the first time a major storm has hit the area in 84 years.
Hurricane Hilary is expected to make landfall in southern California on Sunday. It?s the first time a major storm has hit the area in 84 years.
When was the last time a hurricane or tropical storm hit California?
California is rarely discussed in the context of the tropics, but that is exactly what is happening this week with Hurricane Hilary.
California is rarely discussed in the context of the tropics, but that is exactly what is happening this week with Hurricane Hilary.
Minnesota drought update: Aug. 17
After some widespread rain over the past week, FOX 9's Cody Matz takes a look at how it's impacted Minnesota's drought.
After some widespread rain over the past week, FOX 9's Cody Matz takes a look at how it's impacted Minnesota's drought.
Hail, rain deliver damage and long-term costs to residents
A lot of damage has hit homes and cars during the latest series of storms.
A lot of damage has hit homes and cars during the latest series of storms.
Hail causes damage throughout Minnesota
Both homes and cars were hit hard from a series of storms that came on Friday into Monday, with owners considering their next move.
Both homes and cars were hit hard from a series of storms that came on Friday into Monday, with owners considering their next move.
Tornado spins in western MN
Video captured by Riley Johnson shows a tornado spinning on Sunday in far-west Minnesota in Kinbrae, Minnesota.
Video captured by Riley Johnson shows a tornado spinning on Sunday in far-west Minnesota in Kinbrae, Minnesota.
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.
Homeowners clean up after severe hailstorm
August looks a lot like October at Benjamin Torell's home. "We've been doing storm cleanup for about 6 or 7 hours now and we are less than halfway done (raking leaves)," said Torell on Saturday.
August looks a lot like October at Benjamin Torell's home. "We've been doing storm cleanup for about 6 or 7 hours now and we are less than halfway done (raking leaves)," said Torell on Saturday.
Maui fire death toll climbs to at least 89 as survivors return to ruins
The new death toll Saturday came as federal emergency workers with axes and cadaver dogs picked through the aftermath of the blaze.
The new death toll Saturday came as federal emergency workers with axes and cadaver dogs picked through the aftermath of the blaze.



















