‘Heat dome’ to bring scorching temps to most of US
Get ready for another heat wave. This time, it will impact most of the lower 48 states — placing some areas under extreme drought conditions and in jeopardy of breaking more records.
Europe flooding: Death toll reaches 180; Merkel tours aftermath
The death toll from flooding in Western Europe has climbed above 180.
Death toll tops 160 as European floodwater recedes
The death toll from disastrous flooding in Western Europe has risen above 160 as rescue workers toil to clear up the devastation revealed by receding water and prevent further damage.
European floods leave more than 120 dead; rescues underway
Rescue operations are underway after flooding left more than 100 people dead in parts of Germany and Belgium.
Teen saves neighbor’s life after house catches fire from lightning strike
After a neighbor’s house caught fire from a lightning strike on July 6, 16-year-old Isabella Marlin jumped into action.
Elsa kills 1 in Florida, spawns tornado hurting 10 at Georgia naval base
A suspected tornado hurt 10 people at a Navy base in Georgia as Tropical Storm Elsa moved northeast. The storm killed at least one person in Florida.
Tropical Storm Elsa brings heavy rain and flooding to Florida, Southeast
Tropical Storm Elsa made landfall along Florida’s Gulf Coast on Wednesday, bringing heavy rain and wind gusts across much of the Southeast.
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.
Gulf weather outlook for June
Around June 22 or 23, something may try to form in what looks like the southwestern Gulf of Mexico.
Lightning strike leaves giant, smoldering hole in street after storm
Video showed the aftermath of a lightning strike that left a 6-inch deep, 10-inch wide hole smoldering in the street in Massachusetts.
Bacliff community cleans-up after 8 inches of rain caused some homes to flood
On Friday, an estimated 8 inches of rain fell in the Galveston Bay community within just a few hours.
Heavy rain causes Houston police officer to crash while responding to call
The officer was on his way to an "assault in progress" call. However, Friday night's heavy rain created some dangerous driving conditions and the officer lost control.
Biden gets hurricane season briefing at FEMA, doubles funding for extreme weather
President Joe Biden visited FEMA headquarters to receive a briefing on the 2021 hurricane season and preparedness efforts. He also announced plans to increase funding to better prepare for extreme weather.
Subtropical storm Ana forms near Bermuda; first named system of 2021
Subtropical storm Ana formed in the Atlantic Ocean early Saturday, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Flood mitigation projects in Meyerland showing promise
The need for flood mitigation in places like Meyerland was indisputable. Fortunately, those improvements are in progress and Houston City Councilmember Abbie Kamin believes they're already helping.
Texans rush to get back-up generators installed at homes
People are rushing to try to get back up home generators installed before hurricane season. But installing one isn't quick. It's a long, involved process.
Tornadoes rip through Mississippi leaving trail of damage in multiple cities
Multiple tornadoes were reported Sunday night across Mississippi, damaging buildings and causing downed trees and power lines.
Severe storm threat moves into Southeast US, bringing possible tornadoes, damaging winds
More severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are possible Thursday for parts of the southeastern U.S. after a wave of storms pounded the region Wednesday.
Widespread flooding in Tennessee, Kentucky leads to water rescues, power outages, school closures
Kentucky firefighter Eddie Stacy was turning his firetruck around in the dark while responding to storm damage when he noticed a tiny light coming from the flooded Red River.
Why is FEMA offering so little to victims of the freeze?
Houstonians whose pipes burst in the freeze expecting to be made whole by FEMA may only receive $400 like one Northeast Houston family.