Tropical Storm Elsa leaves 3 dead in Caribbean

Tropical Storm Elsa leaves 3 dead in Caribbean

The storm was centered about 140 miles (225 kilometers) east of Kingston, Jamaica, and was speeding west-northwest at 23 mph (37 kph).

The storm was centered about 140 miles (225 kilometers) east of Kingston, Jamaica, and was speeding west-northwest at 23 mph (37 kph).

Hurricane Elsa barrels past Barbados towards neighboring islands

Hurricane Elsa barrels past Barbados towards neighboring islands

Tropical cyclone Elsa was upgraded to a Category 1 hurricane on the morning of Friday, July 2, as it hit Barbados with sustained winds of 74 mph, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said

Tropical cyclone Elsa was upgraded to a Category 1 hurricane on the morning of Friday, July 2, as it hit Barbados with sustained winds of 74 mph, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said

Hurricane Elsa forecast to approach Florida, but long-term track uncertain

Hurricane Elsa forecast to approach Florida, but long-term track uncertain

Hurricane Elsa's forecast continues to be uncertain beyond a few days. Some models bring it west into the Gulf of Mexico; others suggest it will take a more eastern path. Nearly all of Florida is in the forecast cone.

Hurricane Elsa's forecast continues to be uncertain beyond a few days. Some models bring it west into the Gulf of Mexico; others suggest it will take a more eastern path. Nearly all of Florida is in the forecast cone.

Tropical Storm Elsa forms as fifth named storm of hurricane season

Tropical Storm Elsa forms as fifth named storm of hurricane season

While Tropical Storm Elsa officially formed Thursday morning, it’s still too soon to determine what – if any – impacts could happen next week for Florida. Elsa is the earliest fifth named storm on record for the Atlantic hurricane season.

While Tropical Storm Elsa officially formed Thursday morning, it’s still too soon to determine what – if any – impacts could happen next week for Florida. Elsa is the earliest fifth named storm on record for the Atlantic hurricane season.

Pacific Northwest heat wave may have killed hundreds, officials say

Pacific Northwest heat wave may have killed hundreds, officials say

Hundreds of deaths in Canada, Oregon and Washington may have been caused by the historic heat wave that baked the Pacific Northwest and shattered all-time temperature records in usually temperate cities.

Hundreds of deaths in Canada, Oregon and Washington may have been caused by the historic heat wave that baked the Pacific Northwest and shattered all-time temperature records in usually temperate cities.

Florida condo collapse death toll rises to 18 after 2 children found in rubble

Florida condo collapse death toll rises to 18 after 2 children found in rubble

The bodies of six additional victims were found in the rubble of a collapsed condo tower in Surfside, Florida, raising the death toll to at least 18 people.

The bodies of six additional victims were found in the rubble of a collapsed condo tower in Surfside, Florida, raising the death toll to at least 18 people.

All-time record heat observed in the Pacific Northwest, Canada

All-time record heat observed in the Pacific Northwest, Canada

Seattle, Portland and more than a dozen other cities in the Pacific Northwest set all-time record high AND low temperatures over the last couple of days. Not to be outdone by our neighbors to the north where Lytton, British Columbia, located roughly 100 miles north of the Washington border, set and all-time Canadian record high of 118 degrees Fahrenheit. That's right, that's the warmest temperature ever observed in Canada, since reliable records began back in the 1800s.

Seattle, Portland and more than a dozen other cities in the Pacific Northwest set all-time record high AND low temperatures over the last couple of days. Not to be outdone by our neighbors to the north where Lytton, British Columbia, located roughly 100 miles north of the Washington border, set and all-time Canadian record high of 118 degrees Fahrenheit. That's right, that's the warmest temperature ever observed in Canada, since reliable records began back in the 1800s.

More rain rolls through parts of Minnesota, but will it be enough?

More rain rolls through parts of Minnesota, but will it be enough?

Several showers and storms developed early Monday afternoon, slowly moving east. At times the storms brought heavy rain, gusty winds and small hail as well as rumbles and lightning to parts of the state.

Several showers and storms developed early Monday afternoon, slowly moving east. At times the storms brought heavy rain, gusty winds and small hail as well as rumbles and lightning to parts of the state.

Pacific Northwest heat wave shatters all-time records

Pacific Northwest heat wave shatters all-time records

A “heat dome” parked over the Pacific Northwest caused record-breaking temperatures and even disrupted the U.S. Olympic track and field trials.

A “heat dome” parked over the Pacific Northwest caused record-breaking temperatures and even disrupted the U.S. Olympic track and field trials.

More rain, storm potential for Minnesota Sunday

More rain, storm potential for Minnesota Sunday

As drought conditions continue to impact the state, more rain is expected in parts of Minnesota Sunday with some storms rolling through in the afternoon.

As drought conditions continue to impact the state, more rain is expected in parts of Minnesota Sunday with some storms rolling through in the afternoon.

Parts of Minnesota get much-needed rain on Saturday

Parts of Minnesota get much-needed rain on Saturday

While some areas got a nice soaking of much-needed rain on Saturday, the showers weren't a drought buster.

While some areas got a nice soaking of much-needed rain on Saturday, the showers weren't a drought buster.