Brutal heat wave to hit California and sizzle past Labor Day
Temperatures will continue to reach triple digits in many areas of the state through Labor Day, forecasters said, prompting concerns that people will turn up the air conditioning and strain the state’s electrical grid.
Temperatures will continue to reach triple digits in many areas of the state through Labor Day, forecasters said, prompting concerns that people will turn up the air conditioning and strain the state’s electrical grid.
Flex Alert kicks off weeklong extreme heat spell across California
California power grid operators extended its Flex Alert as power demand could reach dangerously high levels. Experts say Northern California temperatures are expected to be 10-20 degrees warmer than normal through Thursday.
California power grid operators extended its Flex Alert as power demand could reach dangerously high levels. Experts say Northern California temperatures are expected to be 10-20 degrees warmer than normal through Thursday.
California issue flex alert amid 'excessive heat'
California residents are urged to cut their electricity use as soaring temperatures led power regulators to issue a flex alert.
California residents are urged to cut their electricity use as soaring temperatures led power regulators to issue a flex alert.
Fire concerns over holiday weekend amid excessive heat
Cal Fire and area departments are gearing up for what could be a busy holiday weekend. An excessive heat watch has been issued through Labor Day.
Cal Fire and area departments are gearing up for what could be a busy holiday weekend. An excessive heat watch has been issued through Labor Day.
Forecasters warn of prolonged California heat wave
California is facing a prolonged late-summer heat wave this week, with widespread triple-digit temperatures starting in the south and spreading northward, the National Weather Service said Monday.
California is facing a prolonged late-summer heat wave this week, with widespread triple-digit temperatures starting in the south and spreading northward, the National Weather Service said Monday.
Extreme heat is coming to more parts of US
A dire environmental study predicts that the number of Americans experiencing extreme heat will grow from 7 million to more than 100 million in 30 years.
A dire environmental study predicts that the number of Americans experiencing extreme heat will grow from 7 million to more than 100 million in 30 years.
Lightning does strike twice: NASA says 'everything looks good' after bolt strikes near Artemis 1 rocket
A lightning strike near NASA’s mega moon rocket on Saturday had teams at Kennedy Space Center investigating whether any damage was done to critical systems ahead of Monday’s planned launch of the Artemis 1 rocket.
A lightning strike near NASA’s mega moon rocket on Saturday had teams at Kennedy Space Center investigating whether any damage was done to critical systems ahead of Monday’s planned launch of the Artemis 1 rocket.
'It had to be God': Dallas school bus driver, bus monitor help save kids from floodwater
A Dallas ISD bus driver and bus monitor helped save two kids who were being swept away by floodwater by tying together seat belts from their special education bus.
A Dallas ISD bus driver and bus monitor helped save two kids who were being swept away by floodwater by tying together seat belts from their special education bus.
Flash flooding kills woman, 60, in Mesquite
The nearly record-breaking flash flooding in North Texas was deadly. The Mesquite fire chief said crews pulled a woman’s body out of a vehicle.
The nearly record-breaking flash flooding in North Texas was deadly. The Mesquite fire chief said crews pulled a woman’s body out of a vehicle.
Flash flooding in North Texas leads to high-water rescues, road closures and submerged cars
A state of disaster has been declared in Dallas County after a day of intense, deadly rainfall. High water rescues happened again and again as many parts of North Texas received record rainfall with vehicles being left stranded and people stuck in their homes.
A state of disaster has been declared in Dallas County after a day of intense, deadly rainfall. High water rescues happened again and again as many parts of North Texas received record rainfall with vehicles being left stranded and people stuck in their homes.
Dallas Flooding: Water rescue by FOX Weather reporter caught on camera
FOX Weather reporter Robert Ray pulled the woman from the window of her car after she got stuck in floodwaters.
FOX Weather reporter Robert Ray pulled the woman from the window of her car after she got stuck in floodwaters.
Heavy rain will likely lead to flooding in the Southern Plains, Lower Mississippi River Valley
Several rounds of heavy rain could trigger flash flooding across the region.
Several rounds of heavy rain could trigger flash flooding across the region.
Monsoon flooding sweeps away hiker at Zion, strands 150 tourists at Carlsbad Caverns
This year’s monsoon season has been historic, with more than double the average number of flash flood warnings issued.
This year’s monsoon season has been historic, with more than double the average number of flash flood warnings issued.
Millions more Americans will broil in extreme heat by 2053, study finds
Roughly 8 million Americans are expected to experience a heat index within the "Extreme Danger" category this year. Researchers said that by 2053, that number is expected to increase to 107 million.
Roughly 8 million Americans are expected to experience a heat index within the "Extreme Danger" category this year. Researchers said that by 2053, that number is expected to increase to 107 million.
New study says number of triple digit heat days will likely rise in the Bay Area
A scientific weather research center, the First Street Foundation, released a new study about rapidly rising temperatures. Experts think the number of hot, triple digit days could rise significantly.
A scientific weather research center, the First Street Foundation, released a new study about rapidly rising temperatures. Experts think the number of hot, triple digit days could rise significantly.
High heat brings day of wildfires to Bay Area
High heat and dry conditions, created a busy day for firefighters across the Bay Area and more of the same is expected for Tuesday.
High heat and dry conditions, created a busy day for firefighters across the Bay Area and more of the same is expected for Tuesday.
Deadline looms for drought-stricken states to cut water use by 15 percent
Banks along parts of the Colorado River where water once streamed are now just caked mud and rock as climate change makes the Western U.S. hotter and drier.
Banks along parts of the Colorado River where water once streamed are now just caked mud and rock as climate change makes the Western U.S. hotter and drier.
Excessive heat watch has Cal Fire hopping with triple-digit temps
As the Bay Area braces for hot weather on Tuesday, CalFire says it's preparing for a potentially busy week. The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat watch for Tuesday, with parts of the North, East, and South Bay expected to see triple digit temperatures.
As the Bay Area braces for hot weather on Tuesday, CalFire says it's preparing for a potentially busy week. The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat watch for Tuesday, with parts of the North, East, and South Bay expected to see triple digit temperatures.
Record-breaking rainfall, flooding leaves at least 9 dead in Seoul, South Korea
At least nine people have been killed after nearly 16 inches of rain led to historic flooding in Seoul, South Korea, on Monday, and forecasters warn an additional 10 inches could fall by the end of the week.
At least nine people have been killed after nearly 16 inches of rain led to historic flooding in Seoul, South Korea, on Monday, and forecasters warn an additional 10 inches could fall by the end of the week.
Biden surveys Kentucky flood damage, pledges more help as state braces for storms
At least 37 people have died after the worst flooding in Kentucky’s history, and flooding remains a threat with more thunderstorms in the forecast this week.
At least 37 people have died after the worst flooding in Kentucky’s history, and flooding remains a threat with more thunderstorms in the forecast this week.