Antarctica gets ‘taste of summer’ as watermelons bloom in coldest place on Earth
August is the coldest winter month at the arctic station Vostok, when temperatures average nearly 92 degrees below zero.
August is the coldest winter month at the arctic station Vostok, when temperatures average nearly 92 degrees below zero.
Soldier continues watch over Tomb of the Unknown Soldier as winds, rain lash DC area
Soldiers from "The Old Guard," stand watch over the Tomb of the Unknown everyday, even in terrible weather.
Soldiers from "The Old Guard," stand watch over the Tomb of the Unknown everyday, even in terrible weather.
Triple digits in Phoenix every day of July, fires burn in California
Phoenix sizzled through its 31st consecutive day of at least 110 degrees Fahrenheit and other parts of the country grappled Sunday with record temperatures after a week that saw significant portions of the U.S. population subject to extreme heat.
Phoenix sizzled through its 31st consecutive day of at least 110 degrees Fahrenheit and other parts of the country grappled Sunday with record temperatures after a week that saw significant portions of the U.S. population subject to extreme heat.
Damage from rare mountain tornado found near Colorado's Pike Peak at 9,500 feet
Most of the destruction was at an elevation of 9,500 feet in what is known as Green Mountain Falls.
Most of the destruction was at an elevation of 9,500 feet in what is known as Green Mountain Falls.
Tornado damage at Pfizer plant likely to cause long-term hospital drug shortages
The damaged Pfizer factory makes nearly 25% of all sterile injectable medicines used in U.S. hospitals.
The damaged Pfizer factory makes nearly 25% of all sterile injectable medicines used in U.S. hospitals.
Collapsed Yosemite buildings illustrate extent of storm damage as crews continue work to reopen Tioga Road
Amid the ongoing work to reopen Yosemite's iconic Tioga Road, park officials are getting a clearer picture of the extent of damage caused by the winter's severe storms. They're finding buildings collapsed, as they clear boulders and waist-high snow to prepare for the road's reopening.
Amid the ongoing work to reopen Yosemite's iconic Tioga Road, park officials are getting a clearer picture of the extent of damage caused by the winter's severe storms. They're finding buildings collapsed, as they clear boulders and waist-high snow to prepare for the road's reopening.
Missing children identified after flash flooding kills 5 in Bucks County
A 9-month-old boy and his 2-year-old sister are still missing after devastating flash flooding claimed the lives of five people in Bucks County over this weekend.
A 9-month-old boy and his 2-year-old sister are still missing after devastating flash flooding claimed the lives of five people in Bucks County over this weekend.
California's Death Valley sizzles, temps reach 128 degrees
Temperatures in Death Valley, which runs along part of central California’s border with Nevada, reached 128 degrees Fahrenheit on Sunday.
Temperatures in Death Valley, which runs along part of central California’s border with Nevada, reached 128 degrees Fahrenheit on Sunday.
Canadian wildfire smoke invades US again, impacts air quality for nearly 110 million Americans
Air Quality Alerts are in place for nearly 110 million people as smoke from the Canadian wildfires returns through Monday evening.
Air Quality Alerts are in place for nearly 110 million people as smoke from the Canadian wildfires returns through Monday evening.
BART trains moving slower due to Bay Area heat
BART trains are running at slower speeds between Orinda and Pittsburg/Baypoint stations and between Castro Valley and Dublin/Pleasanton stations Saturday due to the warm weather.
BART trains are running at slower speeds between Orinda and Pittsburg/Baypoint stations and between Castro Valley and Dublin/Pleasanton stations Saturday due to the warm weather.
Excessive Heat Warning: Dangerous temperatures roast Bay Area
Much of the Bay Area is under an Excessive Heat Warning this weekend. The National Weather Service said daytime temperatures inland will stay dangerously high through Sunday.
Much of the Bay Area is under an Excessive Heat Warning this weekend. The National Weather Service said daytime temperatures inland will stay dangerously high through Sunday.
Despite heat wave, people are flocking to the hottest place on Earth
Temperatures in the largest national park in the Lower 48 states are expected to intensify over the weekend, potentially setting new records amid a major U.S. heat wave.
Temperatures in the largest national park in the Lower 48 states are expected to intensify over the weekend, potentially setting new records amid a major U.S. heat wave.
Livermore prepares for extreme heat
A heat wave is expected to bring triple-digit temperatures to Livermore and other parts of the Bay Area. We asked some residents how they were preparing for this dangerously hot weather.
A heat wave is expected to bring triple-digit temperatures to Livermore and other parts of the Bay Area. We asked some residents how they were preparing for this dangerously hot weather.
Big warmup underway: Heat wave coming to Bay Area
The National Weather Service has officially notified the California State Government that Friday's four-day heat wave will "rival some of the worst heat waves this area has ever seen."
The National Weather Service has officially notified the California State Government that Friday's four-day heat wave will "rival some of the worst heat waves this area has ever seen."
Several cities have heat emergency plans. Are they enough in a warming world?
Natural disasters can be dramatic — barreling hurricanes, building-toppling tornadoes — but heat is more deadly. Many cities are beginning to plan a response to the looming dangerous heat.
Natural disasters can be dramatic — barreling hurricanes, building-toppling tornadoes — but heat is more deadly. Many cities are beginning to plan a response to the looming dangerous heat.
Summer heat is the 'No. 1 weather-related killer,' doctor warns
States in the Southwest and West have been under Excessive Heat Warnings and heat advisories for the past two weeks
States in the Southwest and West have been under Excessive Heat Warnings and heat advisories for the past two weeks
More than 700 flooding victims in Monterey, Santa Cruz counties file legal claims
More than 700 victims of flooding in Monterey and Santa Cruz counties have filed initial claims against government agencies responsible for flood control. This is the first step before an actual lawsuit can be filed.
More than 700 victims of flooding in Monterey and Santa Cruz counties have filed initial claims against government agencies responsible for flood control. This is the first step before an actual lawsuit can be filed.
Earth sees hottest day on record for third straight day
The daily highs are an indication that climate change is reaching uncharted territory, scientists say.
The daily highs are an indication that climate change is reaching uncharted territory, scientists say.
Bay Area heats up with scorching temperatures
Temperatures will likely streak past 100 degrees in parts of the Bay Area on Saturday, which will be the hottest day of the July 4th holiday weekend.
Temperatures will likely streak past 100 degrees in parts of the Bay Area on Saturday, which will be the hottest day of the July 4th holiday weekend.
'I fell into my chair': Iowa couple wins $2M Powerball prize after losing home in tornado
A tornado destroyed the couple's home in 2001, and it took several years for them to start to rebuild.
A tornado destroyed the couple's home in 2001, and it took several years for them to start to rebuild.