Tornado damages Pfizer plant in North Carolina as scorching heat, floods hit parts of US
Pfizer reported no serious injuries but authorities said medicine was damaged after a tornado damaged the plant near Rocky Mount, North Carolina.
Pfizer reported no serious injuries but authorities said medicine was damaged after a tornado damaged the plant near Rocky Mount, North Carolina.
Subtropical Storm Don forms far out in Atlantic Ocean
Subtropical Storm Don has sustained winds of 40 mph with higher gusts, but is far from any shore.
Subtropical Storm Don has sustained winds of 40 mph with higher gusts, but is far from any shore.
Despite heat wave, people are flocking to the hottest place on Earth
Temperatures in the largest national park in the Lower 48 states are expected to intensify over the weekend, potentially setting new records amid a major U.S. heat wave.
Temperatures in the largest national park in the Lower 48 states are expected to intensify over the weekend, potentially setting new records amid a major U.S. heat wave.
Man drowns at home in Vermont's 1st recorded flooding death
The 63-year-old man's death was the second flood-related death related to a storm system and heavy flooding in the Northeast this week. The first occurred in New York when a woman died after being swept away during a flood.
The 63-year-old man's death was the second flood-related death related to a storm system and heavy flooding in the Northeast this week. The first occurred in New York when a woman died after being swept away during a flood.
Aerial footage shows railroad tracks suspended in air after Vermont flooding wipes out trestle
Vermont State Police said swiftwater rescue teams performed more than 100 rescues across the state.
Vermont State Police said swiftwater rescue teams performed more than 100 rescues across the state.
Following hailstorm one business says watch out for solicitors and scams
Several homeowners throughout Prior Lake and Lakeville have reported as many as 40 to 50 solicitations for roof work throughout the following week.
Several homeowners throughout Prior Lake and Lakeville have reported as many as 40 to 50 solicitations for roof work throughout the following week.
New York flood victim says water rose so fast that he 'didn't have time to think'
At least one woman was killed when she was swept away by floodwaters while walking along a road.
At least one woman was killed when she was swept away by floodwaters while walking along a road.
Several cities have heat emergency plans. Are they enough in a warming world?
Natural disasters can be dramatic — barreling hurricanes, building-toppling tornadoes — but heat is more deadly. Many cities are beginning to plan their responses to the looming threat.
Natural disasters can be dramatic — barreling hurricanes, building-toppling tornadoes — but heat is more deadly. Many cities are beginning to plan their responses to the looming threat.
Summer heat is the 'No. 1 weather-related killer,' doctor warns
States in the Southwest and West have been under Excessive Heat Warnings and heat advisories for the past two weeks
States in the Southwest and West have been under Excessive Heat Warnings and heat advisories for the past two weeks
Hydration important in extreme heat
The extreme heat continues across much of the United States, with many communities seeing record-high temperatures. Hydration is important during extreme heat.
The extreme heat continues across much of the United States, with many communities seeing record-high temperatures. Hydration is important during extreme heat.
Updated Atlantic hurricane season forecast sees busier season despite onslaught of El Nino
NOAA said the impacts primarily stem from increased vertical wind shear, which can prevent tropical cyclones from forming and strengthening.
NOAA said the impacts primarily stem from increased vertical wind shear, which can prevent tropical cyclones from forming and strengthening.
Heat wave sweeps the United States
Earth?s average temperature on Wednesday remained at an unofficial record high set the day before, the latest grim milestone in a week that has seen series of climate-change-driven extremes. The average global temperature was 17.18 Celsius (62.9 degrees Fahrenheit), according to the University of Maine?s Climate Reanalyzer, a tool that uses satellite data and computer simulations to measure the world?s condition. That matched a record set Tuesday, and came after a previous record of 17.01 Celsius (62.6 degrees Fahrenheit) was set Monday.
Earth?s average temperature on Wednesday remained at an unofficial record high set the day before, the latest grim milestone in a week that has seen series of climate-change-driven extremes. The average global temperature was 17.18 Celsius (62.9 degrees Fahrenheit), according to the University of Maine?s Climate Reanalyzer, a tool that uses satellite data and computer simulations to measure the world?s condition. That matched a record set Tuesday, and came after a previous record of 17.01 Celsius (62.6 degrees Fahrenheit) was set Monday.
Earth sees hottest day on record for third straight day
The daily highs are an indication that climate change is reaching uncharted territory, scientists say.
The daily highs are an indication that climate change is reaching uncharted territory, scientists say.
Rain delays 4th of July parades, second round of storms expected tonight
A series of morning storms that were short-lived throughout the Twin Cities delayed several 4th of July parade start times, and more rain and winds is expected tonight.
A series of morning storms that were short-lived throughout the Twin Cities delayed several 4th of July parade start times, and more rain and winds is expected tonight.
Minnesota weather: Quietest start to severe weather season in nearly 30 years
With the lack of rain, comes the lack of storms in what is usually the busiest time of year for severe weather as our strong storm chances usually peak in the first week or two of July.
With the lack of rain, comes the lack of storms in what is usually the busiest time of year for severe weather as our strong storm chances usually peak in the first week or two of July.
Texas heat wave continues
Temperatures in Texas well above average as a heat wave lingers.
Temperatures in Texas well above average as a heat wave lingers.
How is air quality measured?
As smoky air from Canada’s wildfires shrouds broad swaths of the U.S., here are seven facts you should know about measuring air quality.
As smoky air from Canada’s wildfires shrouds broad swaths of the U.S., here are seven facts you should know about measuring air quality.
'I fell into my chair': Iowa couple wins $2M Powerball prize after losing home in tornado
A tornado destroyed the couple's home in 2001, and it took several years for them to start to rebuild.
A tornado destroyed the couple's home in 2001, and it took several years for them to start to rebuild.
Over 80 million under thick haze from Chicago to DC as Canadian wildfire smoke pours across US
Smoke from the Canadian wildfires is pouring into major metro areas in the Great Lakes region, including Chicago, Milwaukee, Detroit, Cleveland and Indianapolis.
Smoke from the Canadian wildfires is pouring into major metro areas in the Great Lakes region, including Chicago, Milwaukee, Detroit, Cleveland and Indianapolis.
Watch: Tornado rips through Indiana apartment complex
Deaths have been reported in Indiana and Georgia after severe weather, including tornadoes, tore paths of destruction from the Midwest to the South on Sunday, leaving more than a half-million people without power.
Deaths have been reported in Indiana and Georgia after severe weather, including tornadoes, tore paths of destruction from the Midwest to the South on Sunday, leaving more than a half-million people without power.