Powerful EF-3 tornado rips through Bensalem Township, leaving widespread damage behind
Officials in Bensalem say at least six people were hurt when a tornado ripped through Bucks County on Thursday night leaving a wake of destruction that includes a decimated car dealership and several destroyed homes.
So hot in Iowa even the corn is sweating, making for oppressive humidity levels
A phenomenon known as "corn sweat" is combining with a summertime heatwave in the Upper Midwest to make for some unbelievably humid conditions.
Tokyo Olympics in path of typhoon after sweltering heat
The Tokyo Olympics, already delayed a year, opened last week amid a heatwave and is now preparing for the threat of Tropical Storm Nepartak.
Utah sandstorm causes 22-vehicle pileup, killing at least 8 people
A sandstorm in Utah led to a 22-vehicle pileup on Sunday, leaving at least eight people dead and several others seriously hurt.
Dramatic ‘fire whirl’ spotted near Northern California and Nevada border
A dramatic fire whirl was caught on camera near the California and Nevada state line, where the Tamarack Fire continues to burn and grow.
‘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.
Red flag warning canceled, but we're not out of the woods
A Red flag warning that included parts of the dry Bay Area hills and mountains has been canceled Monday.
Bay Area prepares for heightened wildfire conditions, chance of dry lightning
A red flag warning for the Bay Area's drought-parched hills and mountains remains in effect from Sunday afternoon through Monday evening.
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.
Iowa tornadoes: 12 twisters confirmed within 24 hours
A night of severe storms Wednesday spawned 12 confirmed tornados in Iowa, the National Weather Service confirmed.
More than 60 dead, dozens missing amid Germany, Belgium flooding 'disaster'
More than 60 people have died and dozens are missing as severe flooding in Germany and Belgium turned streams and streets into raging, debris-filled torrents that swept away cars and toppled houses.
Flash flood watches blanket much of Arizona
The watches issued by the National Weather Service generally were scheduled to take effect Tuesday afternoon and run through July 14.
Heatwave prevents concrete from drying correctly on Highway 242
Extra pours with the concrete and water trucks were needed to ensure the concrete on HIghway 242 was cured correctly during the heatwave over the weekend.
California's grid operator urges customers to conserve power today
The California Independent System Operator (CAISO) said transmission lines from Oregon are still threatened due to the fast-growing Bootleg Fire.
Death Valley reaches 130 degrees; US West grapples with heat wave, drought
California's Death Valley has long been known as one of the hottest places on Earth. And the temperature climbed to an incredible 130 degrees in the northern Mojave desert all three days this past weekend.
East Bay diners ditch outdoor reservations amid triple-digit heat
A scorching heatwave across most of the Bay Area on Saturday nearly overwhelmed California's electric grid.
Beckwourth Complex fire north of Lake Tahoe advances as heat wave blankets Western US
The Beckwourth Complex headed into Saturday showing no sign of slowing its rush northeast from the Sierra Nevada. It's tearing through bone-dry timber and prompted Nevada authorities on Friday to evacuate a community across the state line.
Bay Area communities brace for weekend of triple-digit temperatures
Dozens of people reserved spots at the Diablo Hills Golf Course in Walnut Creek as early as 6:15 a.m to beat the 100-degree heat. The course's operations manager says it's something they prepare for on a hot day.