California heat wave: Warnings in effect as scorching temps grip region

According to the National Weather Service, high pressure is rebuilding next weekend, with a potential for another significant heat wave.

'Excessive heat' wave continues across California

According to the National Weather Service, these “very warm conditions" aren't going away just yet.

California heat wave brings triple-digit temps to region

Temperatures are expected to get as high as 110 degrees in parts of Southern California this weekend, with many heading to the ocean to cool off.

Heat wave to hit SoCal this weekend, bringing triple-digit temperatures

The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory that will be in effect from 10 a.m. Saturday through 8 p.m. Sunday for the Santa Clarita, San Fernando and San Gabriel valleys, where forecasters said temperatures could reach as high as 101 degrees.

This California city is banning bicycles, motorcycles temporarily

The ban affecting a stretch of Palos Verdes Drive South from Wayfarers Chapel to Schooner Drive was implemented by city council Tuesday in order to prevent any injuries due to the poor condition of the roadway.

Why does the US have the most tornadoes?

Tornadoes can happen almost anywhere in the world but the U.S. specifically is a hotbed for tornadic activity.

This popular California state beach is closed indefinitely

The beloved family beach park located about 20 miles northwest of Santa Barbara is closed until further notice, California State Parks officials announced.

Locals react as Topanga Canyon Blvd. reopens after nearly 3-month closure

Local residents and business owners are overjoyed as the critical stretch of Topanga Canyon Boulevard connecting the San Fernando Valley to Los Angeles County has reopened ahead of schedule. .

Topanga Canyon Boulevard reopens months ahead of schedule

A portion of Topanga Canyon Boulevard closed since March due to a mudslide reopened Sunday, about three months ahead of schedule.

Topanga Canyon reopens early
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A critical stretch of Topanga Canyon Boulevard that has been closed since early March due to storm-triggered mud and debris flows reopened Sunday, about 90 days ahead of schedule.

VIDEO: Valley View, TX tornado rips through gas station walls

Video obtained by FOX 4 shows the moment that a tornado tore down the walls of a gas station in Valley View on Saturday night.

Caught in twister: Deputy’s bodycam records too-close encounter with Iowa tornado

Sgt. Todd Dollen with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office was trying to get campers at the Hacklebarney Campground to shelter when he became trapped on the roads as the twister roared by.

Tennessee boy, 10, dies days after being swept into neighborhood storm drain

A 10-year-old boy swept into a storm drain after a severe weather outbreak in Tennessee has officially died nearly 10 days after the tragic accident, according to his father.

Mount St. Helens' eruption: Survivors recount the 'darker than midnight' fury in 1980

The Mount St. Helens' eruption in Washington on May 18, 1980 is the worst volcanic eruption in U.S. history, killing 57 people and spewing 520 million tons of ash across the U.S.

LA's historic Wayfarers Chapel to be disassembled

The 73-year-old iconic Wayfarers Chapel hosted its last wedding on Feb. 18 before permanently shutting its doors.

Boy swept into neighborhood storm drain: “Asher needs a miracle"

“Asher needs a miracle," the child's father, Jimmy Sullivan, said. "Specifically, pray for healing for his lungs and most importantly brain activity to occur."