Weather

NYC deluged by rainfall in one of city's wettest days in decades

Heavy rains resulted in flooding across many parts of the New York City region on Friday, prompting a state of emergency and strict warning from NYC Mayor Eric Adams.

September 29, 2023 6:29pm EDT

Tropical Storms Rina, Philippe spin in tandem in the Atlantic, complicating forecast for both

The Atlantic Basin is still buzzing with activity with the development of Tropical Storm Rina on Thursday morning, and forecasters are still keeping their eyes on Tropical Storm Philippe.

September 29, 2023 7:32am EDT

Louisiana saltwater intrusion declared federal disaster

Salt water from the Gulf of Mexico has moved further up the Mississippi, threatening drinking water in communities that rely on the river for fresh water.

September 28, 2023 2:12pm EDT

Tropical Storm Rina develops in busy Atlantic as nearby Tropical Storm Philippe maintains strength

The Atlantic Basin is still buzzing with activity with the development of Tropical Storm Rina on Thursday morning, and forecasters are still keeping their eyes on Tropical Storm Philippe.

September 28, 2023 12:07pm EDT

Invest 91L to become tropical depression soon as Tropical Storm Philippe gains some strength in Atlantic

The National Hurricane Center continues to monitor a disturbance halfway between the Cabo Verde Islands and the Lesser Antilles, noting that a tropical depression or tropical storm is likely to form in the next day or so.

September 27, 2023 9:15pm EDT

Children among 8 electrocuted as floods wreak havoc in South Africa's Western Cape

Heavy rainfall and gale-force winds since Sunday in South Africa's Western Cape led to the flooding of informal settlements that killed eight in two electrocution incidents.

September 27, 2023 3:33pm EDT

Tropical Storm Philippe continues to struggle but Invest 91L expected to develop soon in Atlantic

The National Hurricane Center has highlighted a disturbance several hundred miles west-southwest of the Cabo Verde Islands in the central tropical Atlantic, noting that a tropical depression is likely to form in the next couple of days.

September 26, 2023 9:33pm EDT

Here’s when to expect the first freeze of the season

Average weather conditions over many years provide guidance on when to expect the season’s first 32-degree temperature. Here's what's predicted for your area.

September 26, 2023 9:30am EDT