Weather

Freak storm dumps giant hail on Australia

New South Wales emergency services launched a “large-scale multi-agency response” after a supercell storm hit parts of the state’s North Coast on October 20.

October 20, 2021 2:48pm EDT

Fascinating 'bomb cyclone' to put on show out in Pacific Ocean

A system in the western Pacific Ocean that was once Tropical Storm Namtheun last week is now expected to put on a quite a show as its journey across the ocean nears the U.S. West Coast and it turns into what's known as a "bomb cyclone."

October 20, 2021 2:21pm EDT

Alisal Fire: Crews near full containment as residents go home

More than 1,600 firefighters were battling the blaze in the Santa Ynez Mountains west of Santa Barbara on land and by air. They were able to stop its forward growth, and the blaze was 78% contained, federal officials said.

October 19, 2021 11:26am EDT

Harris to discuss drought, Biden climate change proposal at Lake Mead

Vice President Kamala Harris on Monday will visit Lake Mead in Nevada to highlight the problems caused by Western drought.

October 18, 2021 3:50pm EDT

Flood risk threatens 25% of critical US infrastructure, research shows

Flooding isn’t just a threat to our roads. A new study conducted by First Street Foundation found it threatens our police stations, fire stations, hospitals and water treatment facilities.

October 15, 2021 6:24pm EDT