NYC deluged by rainfall in one of city's wettest days in decades
Heavy rains resulted in flooding across many parts of the New York City region on Friday, prompting a state of emergency and strict warning from NYC Mayor Eric Adams.
Confirmed heat deaths in Maricopa County keep rising even as the weather turns cooler
Maricopa County public health data released this week shows that as of Sept. 23, there were 295 heat-associated deaths confirmed, with a similar number — 298 —- still under investigation for causes connected to the heat.
Tropical Storms Rina, Philippe spin in tandem in the Atlantic, complicating forecast for both
The Atlantic Basin is still buzzing with activity with the development of Tropical Storm Rina on Thursday morning, and forecasters are still keeping their eyes on Tropical Storm Philippe.
Tropical Storm Rina develops in busy Atlantic as nearby Tropical Storm Philippe maintains strength
The Atlantic Basin is still buzzing with activity with the development of Tropical Storm Rina on Thursday morning, and forecasters are still keeping their eyes on Tropical Storm Philippe.
Invest 91L to become tropical depression soon as Tropical Storm Philippe gains some strength in Atlantic
The National Hurricane Center continues to monitor a disturbance halfway between the Cabo Verde Islands and the Lesser Antilles, noting that a tropical depression or tropical storm is likely to form in the next day or so.
Children among 8 electrocuted as floods wreak havoc in South Africa's Western Cape
Heavy rainfall and gale-force winds since Sunday in South Africa's Western Cape led to the flooding of informal settlements that killed eight in two electrocution incidents.
Louisiana governor requests federal help as Mississippi River saltwater intrusion threatens drinking water
Without enough freshwater flow, seawater is making its way up the Mississippi River and is expected to reach New Orleans by mid-October.
Tropical Storm Philippe continues to struggle but Invest 91L expected to develop soon in Atlantic
The National Hurricane Center has highlighted a disturbance several hundred miles west-southwest of the Cabo Verde Islands in the central tropical Atlantic, noting that a tropical depression is likely to form in the next couple of days.
Tropical Storm Philippe continues west while Invest 91L in central Atlantic has high chance of development
The National Hurricane Center has highlighted a disturbance several hundred miles west-southwest of the Cabo Verde Islands in the eastern tropical Atlantic, currently giving it a high chance of development in the next 2-3 days.
After summer's extreme weather, more people view climate change as a culprit, poll finds
A new poll found that most Americans believe they've personally felt the impact of climate change because of recent extreme weather, including a summer that brought dangerous heat for much of the country.
Ophelia’s remnants continue to batter US coast with large waves, strong winds from mid-Atlantic to Northeast
Lingering effects from Ophelia continued in the mid-Atlantic on Sunday, as the brunt of the storm slammed into the Northeast and New England.
Arizona's sweltering summer could set new record for most heat-associated deaths in big metro
America’s hottest metro area is on track to set an annual record for heat-associated deaths after a sweltering summer, particularly in Phoenix.
Tropical Storm Ophelia blasts mid-Atlantic coast after North Carolina landfall as power outages climb
The fierce winds on the East Coast have caused over 50,000 power outages so far, and those numbers are expected to climb as the tropical storm-force gusts cause property damage and topple trees and power lines.
Lahaina residents brace for return to wildfire burn zone, unsure of what they'll find
Maui authorities will escort some people back into the areas devastated by the Lahaina fire, which killed at least 97 people and demolished thousands of buildings.
Homeowners face rising insurance rates as climate change makes wildfires, storms more common
A report released Wednesday says states such as California, Florida and Louisiana, which are prone to wildfires and damaging storms and flooding, are likely to see the most dramatic increases in premiums.
Brewing tropical storm threatens East Coast with strong winds, life-threatening storm surge
This system, currently dubbed Potential Tropical Cyclone Sixteen, is forecast to become Tropical Storm Ophelia as it approaches the coast of North Carolina late this week.
Zaharis Elementary reopens after monsoon storm damaged Mesa school
The school near Ellsworth and McKellips suffered from major water damage. Classrooms were left a mess, with debris scattered throughout the campus.
Flagstaff breaks ground on Schultz Creek flood mitigation efforts
Flagstaff officials broke ground on a new project to try to make sure that 2022's flooding doesn't repeat itself.
'Cool pavement' is coming to Desert Ridge Marketplace
The summer is almost behind us, but the heat stays with Arizonans into the fall months. Scientists with ASU are working on a study in partnership with Vestar to reduce area heat through the use of "cool pavement" in urban areas. FOX 10's Irene Snyder reports.
Lee lashes Maine, Canada with whipping winds, heavy rain as thousands remain without power
Officials say a 15-year-old boy in Florida and a 50-year-old man in Maine were killed due to the effects of Lee.