Cause of death revealed for 2 missing hikers found in Colorado wilderness
The two were reported missing to the Conejos County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) on September 13, but last made contact with their family on September 11.
The two were reported missing to the Conejos County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) on September 13, but last made contact with their family on September 11.
South Carolina man carves 'storm bowls' out of trees brought down by Helene
Helene was the deadliest mainland U.S. hurricane in nearly 20 years, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Helene was the deadliest mainland U.S. hurricane in nearly 20 years, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Watch: Rare 'upside-down lightning' spotted in Puerto Rico
The phenomenon, known as a gigantic jet, is a Transient Luminous Event (TLE) and looks like upside-down red lightning.
The phenomenon, known as a gigantic jet, is a Transient Luminous Event (TLE) and looks like upside-down red lightning.
These states were unusually hot this summer, data shows
New data shows nearly every U.S. state saw extreme heat this summer. See which areas were hit hardest.
New data shows nearly every U.S. state saw extreme heat this summer. See which areas were hit hardest.
Why this Bay Area coastal town is 'particularly vulnerable' to rising sea levels
The North Bay is already experiencing the effects of sea level rise, but none more than this world-famous coastal town outside of San Francisco.
The North Bay is already experiencing the effects of sea level rise, but none more than this world-famous coastal town outside of San Francisco.
Dramatic video shows lightning strike exploding tree in Wisconsin
A security camera captured the moment a lightning bolt struck a tree in Northern Wisconsin on September 9, sending bark and debris flying through the air.
A security camera captured the moment a lightning bolt struck a tree in Northern Wisconsin on September 9, sending bark and debris flying through the air.
Lightning show electrifies Bay Area skies
Bay Area residents were treated to a lightning show decorating the sky early Tuesday morning, with electric streaks seen throughout the region in Gilroy, Livermore, Vallejo, Napa and beyond.
Bay Area residents were treated to a lightning show decorating the sky early Tuesday morning, with electric streaks seen throughout the region in Gilroy, Livermore, Vallejo, Napa and beyond.
Fall has gotten hotter in 98% of U.S. cities: Here's where it's worst
New data shows nearly every U.S. city is warming. Here’s where temperatures have risen the most during the fall season.
New data shows nearly every U.S. city is warming. Here’s where temperatures have risen the most during the fall season.
Hurricane Katrina fueled major reforms at FEMA. Now, its future is uncertain
Hurricane Katrina forced major changes in how the country responds to disasters. Now, those reforms are in jeopardy.
Hurricane Katrina forced major changes in how the country responds to disasters. Now, those reforms are in jeopardy.
Hurricane Katrina: What happened on Aug. 29, 2005
On Aug. 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina made landfall in New Orleans, causing levee breaches that sparked massive flooding, displacing thousands. The natural disaster exposed flaws in the federal government’s response and the media’s coverage of the tragedy.
On Aug. 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina made landfall in New Orleans, causing levee breaches that sparked massive flooding, displacing thousands. The natural disaster exposed flaws in the federal government’s response and the media’s coverage of the tragedy.
20 years ago, the National Weather Service issued its most chilling warning ever
The National Weather Service warned of severe destruction and uninhabitable conditions ahead of Hurricane Katrina's landfall.
The National Weather Service warned of severe destruction and uninhabitable conditions ahead of Hurricane Katrina's landfall.
Viral video of eye-level ship highlights New Orleans' persisting flood risk
A TikTok video showing a ship towering over a New Orleans street has gone viral, reigniting debate about the city’s below-sea-level geography as the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina approaches.
A TikTok video showing a ship towering over a New Orleans street has gone viral, reigniting debate about the city’s below-sea-level geography as the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina approaches.
Hurricane Erin slams North Carolina, Virginia coasts with strong winds, powerful waves, dangerous rip currents
Thousands of people were evacuated off parts of North Carolina's Outer Banks amid the threat of a storm surge. Meanwhile, beaches remained off limits along the East Coast as dangerous waves and rip currents slammed shorelines.
Thousands of people were evacuated off parts of North Carolina's Outer Banks amid the threat of a storm surge. Meanwhile, beaches remained off limits along the East Coast as dangerous waves and rip currents slammed shorelines.
Hurricane Erin making closest approach to US with massive waves, dangerous rip currents
Hurricane Erin remains a powerful Category 2 hurricane with winds of 110 mph. However, the National Hurricane Center said additional strengthening is likely over the next day or so, and Erin could become a major hurricane (Category 3 or higher) by Wednesday night.
Hurricane Erin remains a powerful Category 2 hurricane with winds of 110 mph. However, the National Hurricane Center said additional strengthening is likely over the next day or so, and Erin could become a major hurricane (Category 3 or higher) by Wednesday night.
Hurricane Erin rapidly intensifies into dangerous Category 4 storm, unleashing 160 mph winds in its path
Hurricane Erin, the first major hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, rapidly intensified Friday night, with the storm now reaching Category 5 strength with sustained winds of 160 mph.
Hurricane Erin, the first major hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, rapidly intensified Friday night, with the storm now reaching Category 5 strength with sustained winds of 160 mph.
Southeast Wisconsin severe flooding, officials provide update
Flooding is impacting several counties in southeast Wisconsin on Sunday morning.
Flooding is impacting several counties in southeast Wisconsin on Sunday morning.
Experts confirm longest-ever lightning flash: Here's where
The massive lightning flash was captured several years ago, covering a record-setting distance to earn the distinction as the world’s longest.
The massive lightning flash was captured several years ago, covering a record-setting distance to earn the distinction as the world’s longest.
San Francisco leaders say alert system worked smoothly for tsunami advisory
San Francisco emergency officials confirmed that the city's alert system worked smoothly. Most residents received notifications about the tsunami advisory through alerts on their phones.
San Francisco emergency officials confirmed that the city's alert system worked smoothly. Most residents received notifications about the tsunami advisory through alerts on their phones.
Timeline: Expected tsunami arrival in the Bay Area, California and Hawaii
A tsunami advisory is the second-highest alert, under a warning, according to the NWS.
A tsunami advisory is the second-highest alert, under a warning, according to the NWS.
Tsunami advisory issued for Bay Area, California coast after Russia earthquake
An 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck at 4:24 p.m. off the coast of Kamchatka, Russia.
An 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck at 4:24 p.m. off the coast of Kamchatka, Russia.