Woman dies after running out of water, hiking near Utah state park in extreme heat, officials say
Officials said the temperature got to 106 degrees.
Officials said the temperature got to 106 degrees.
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.
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.
Santa Clara County to increase outreach personnel amid rising potential heat-related deaths
The County Medical Examiner's Office is investigating 28 potential heat-related deaths since July 1st.
The County Medical Examiner's Office is investigating 28 potential heat-related deaths since July 1st.
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.
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.
Florida teen survives lightning strike while doing lawn work: 'I am lucky to be alive'
A Florida teenager is recounting his miraculous survival after being struck by lightning during a Monday evening storm.
A Florida teenager is recounting his miraculous survival after being struck by lightning during a Monday evening storm.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Colorado State University researchers increased their forecast for the hurricane season the day after Hurricane Beryl made landfall in Texas.
Two arrested in connection to separate California wildfires
Today, the number of California acres burned so far by this date already exceeds the 5-year average of acres burned by more than quadruple. We would also surpass the 5 year average for the actual number of wildfires as well.
Today, the number of California acres burned so far by this date already exceeds the 5-year average of acres burned by more than quadruple. We would also surpass the 5 year average for the actual number of wildfires as well.
Will Hurricane Beryl cause gas prices to rise?
The Port of Corpus Christi was back open by Tuesday morning, but the Houston Ship Channel, a major point for the import and export of crude oil and refined products, remains closed.
The Port of Corpus Christi was back open by Tuesday morning, but the Houston Ship Channel, a major point for the import and export of crude oil and refined products, remains closed.
Death Valley visitor dies from extreme heat, as temperature hits near world record
Heat exposure claimed the life of a visitor to Death Valley and sickened other members of the person’s group over the weekend, as temperatures soared to near record levels in the area.
Heat exposure claimed the life of a visitor to Death Valley and sickened other members of the person’s group over the weekend, as temperatures soared to near record levels in the area.
Hurricane Beryl makes landfall in Texas
Hurricane Beryl made landfall on the Texas coast early Monday morning.
Hurricane Beryl made landfall on the Texas coast early Monday morning.
Heat wave has peaked, but higher temps not gone yet
The heat wave pummeling the Bay Area has peaked and cooler temperatures are expected Sunday, though still well above normal, the National Weather Service said.
The heat wave pummeling the Bay Area has peaked and cooler temperatures are expected Sunday, though still well above normal, the National Weather Service said.
Death Valley nears Earth’s highest-ever recorded temperature
Death Valley broke its own heat record Friday, hitting 127 degrees. It breaks the old mark of 122 F last tied in 2013.
Death Valley broke its own heat record Friday, hitting 127 degrees. It breaks the old mark of 122 F last tied in 2013.
124 in Palm Springs? Historic heat wave toppling all-time temperature records in the West
Las Vegas has a chance to tie or break their all-time heat record of 117 degrees - for five consecutive days!
Las Vegas has a chance to tie or break their all-time heat record of 117 degrees - for five consecutive days!
Some 1,000 fish killed by heat wave in Fremont's Lake Elizabeth
Extreme heat and low oxygen levels have killed up to 1,000 fish in Fremont's Lake Elizabeth this week, city officials said.
Extreme heat and low oxygen levels have killed up to 1,000 fish in Fremont's Lake Elizabeth this week, city officials said.
California's Death Valley could tie heat record
Temperatures could hit 129 degrees in Death Valley on Sunday.
Temperatures could hit 129 degrees in Death Valley on Sunday.
First person in Bay Area dies in record-breaking heatwave
A man in San Jose died this week in the record-breaking heatwave scorching the Bay Area.
A man in San Jose died this week in the record-breaking heatwave scorching the Bay Area.