Greenwood Fire seen from NOAA GOES-16 satellite
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The Greenwood Fire as seen from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's GOES-16 satellite on Monday. The fire has since doubled in size and now covers nearly 19.500 acres. Video credit: NOAA

Minnesota drought: Your questions answered

Minnesota is currently experiencing one of the worst droughts in decades. Here are some of your most frequently asked questions about the drought.

Strong winds push Greenwood fire farther northeast, likely destroying homes

The Greenwood Fire burning in the Superior National Forest in northern Minnesota is expected to jump State Highway 1 Monday, triggering more evacuations in the area.

Waverly, Tennessee: 7-month-old twins among 22 dead in floods

Search crews continue to look for several missing people after heavy rains pummeled Middle Tennessee, killing at least 22 — including a pair of infant twins.

Henri lingers over US Northeast, bringing more rain and flood risk

Tropical Depression Henri was lingering over the U.S. Northeast on Monday, bringing more rain and the threat of flooding to some areas.

Tennessee flooding: At least 22 dead, dozens more missing

At least 22 people were killed and rescue crews searched desperately Sunday amid shattered homes and tangled debris for dozens of people still missing after record-breaking rain sent floodwaters surging through Middle Tennessee.

Tropical Storm Henri creeps inland, drenching Northeast

Tropical Storm Henri has made landfall in Rhode Island, bringing heavy winds and rains to the area as it began pummeling the northeastern U.S. coastline early Sunday.

Boundary Waters Canoe Area closing as Greenwood fire continues to grow

Due to the quickly spreading Greenwood fire, the U.S. Forest Service is closing the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness as flames threaten the popular camping and canoeing spot.

Henri not first tropical cyclone to hit Northeast

Hurricane Henri isn’t the first tropical storm to hit the Northeast, and meteorologists predict it won’t be the last.

Rain falls atop Greenland's ice sheet for first time on record

Greenland’s ice sheet experienced temperatures above freezing for about nine hours on Aug. 14, allowing rain to fall.

Henri reaches hurricane strength on path to Northeast

The National Hurricane Center issued an 11 a.m. advisory Saturday upgrading the tropical storm to a hurricane.

Rain chances finally return, but so does possibility of severe weather

Our warm and soupy air mass may finally produce some rainfall Friday as a cold front moves through the region, but it also brings with it a chance for severe weather.

NC flooding from Fred leaves 2 dead, 20 missing as Grace makes landfall in Mexico

Grace made landfall Thursday as a hurricane near Tulum, Mexico. Meanwhile, remnants of Fred headed northeast after causing deadly flooding N. Carolina.

Sartell, Minn. bans non-essential water use as drought worsens

The City of Sartell, Minnesota is taking major actions on Thursday to curb non-essential water use as the drought in Minnesota moves to new levels.