Father drowns trying to save son who jumped into Utah lake to rescue woman in storm

The father was swimming and boating with his 17-year-old son this weekend when thunderstorms impacted Willard Bay State Park near Eagle Beach in Utah, authorities said.

Tropical Storm Ernesto could form next week as forecasters increase chance of development for Atlantic system

Forecasters are shifting attention to a potential tropical threat in the Atlantic Ocean, likely named "Ernesto." This tropical wave is expected to move toward the Antilles by Monday and now has a 70% chance of developing into an organized system.

Here's how extreme heat is impacting electric bills

Last year Earth was 2.66 degrees warmer than it was before pre-industrial times. It may sound insignificant, but it can be harmful to human health.

Watch: Waterspout comes ashore in downtown Buffalo, causing tornado damage

Video from the National Weather Service Buffalo office shows the vortex spinning in Lake Erie and then coming onshore in LaSalle Park. According to Erie County, the waterspout continued onto Niagara Street where it ripped off the roof of a building.

13-year-old crushed to death by tree during Hurricane Debby, deputies say

A 13-year-old was crushed to death after a tree downed by Hurricane Debby fell onto a mobile home in Levy County, according to deputies.

Dolly Parton’s Dollywood theme park in Tennessee hit by flash flooding; 1 injured

One person was injured at Tennessee's famous Dollywood amusement park on Sunday after a powerful thunderstorm moved across the area and produced torrential rain that caused flash flooding.

Death Valley visitor suffers third-degree burns on feet amid extreme heat

The Death Valley tourist burned his feet walking barefoot on the popular Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes, where temperatures exceeded 123 degrees F, park rangers said.

3-day heat wave to bring high temps to Bay Area

A three-day heat wave will bring another round of high temperatures to much of the Bay Area starting Monday, according to the National Weather Service.

Storm sent debris flying into traffic in Iowa: Video

A storm sent debris flying into traffic in Windsor Heights, Iowa, on Monday as a tornado moved through the region. 

Father, daughter die at Canyonlands National Park after running out of water in 100-degree heat

The tragedy marks the latest deaths this summer at National Parks in the West, including at Grand Canyon and Death Valley national parks. A record heat wave has claimed dozens of lives in Arizona, California, Utah, and Oregon.

South Bay heat-related death toll rises, other counties also report loss of life

Santa Clara County officials said Thursday that another person passed away due to the high heat. At least 19 people have passed away due to temperatures that in some cases soared beyond 100 degrees. Other counties have also reported a loss of life, although the issue is more acute in the South Bay.

Hurricane Beryl: 10 killed, more than 2 million without power

Beryl has now claimed at least 10 lives. One woman in the Houston area died after she couldn't use her oxygen machine when her power went out.

Beryl a sign of a 'hyperactive' hurricane season, new forecast says

Colorado State University researchers increased their forecast for the hurricane season the day after Hurricane Beryl made landfall in Texas.