4 girls struck by lightning at popular Oklahoma swimming hole
Police said the girls were in the water at the park near Salina when lightning struck, injuring them.
Police said the girls were in the water at the park near Salina when lightning struck, injuring them.
Plans to fight climate change with trees hampered by seedling shortage, study says
This shortage is occurring as government and private funding is being invested in planting trees to cool cities, reduce air pollution and protect water.
This shortage is occurring as government and private funding is being invested in planting trees to cool cities, reduce air pollution and protect water.
Antarctica gets ‘taste of summer’ as watermelons bloom in coldest place on Earth
August is the coldest winter month at the arctic station Vostok, when temperatures average nearly 92 degrees below zero.
August is the coldest winter month at the arctic station Vostok, when temperatures average nearly 92 degrees below zero.
King Tides return to Orange County, causing flooding in some coastal communities
King Tides happen between three and four times a year, usually during a full moon.
King Tides happen between three and four times a year, usually during a full moon.
High tides hit Huntington Beach
Crews are working around the clock to pump out the water just off the Pacific Coast Highway in Huntington Beach.
Crews are working around the clock to pump out the water just off the Pacific Coast Highway in Huntington Beach.
Soldier continues watch over Tomb of the Unknown Soldier as winds, rain lash DC area
Soldiers from "The Old Guard," stand watch over the Tomb of the Unknown everyday, even in terrible weather.
Soldiers from "The Old Guard," stand watch over the Tomb of the Unknown everyday, even in terrible weather.
Here's how hot and extreme summer 2023 has been, and it's only halfway over
At about its halfway point, the record-breaking hot and extreme summer of 2023 is both unprecedented and unsurprising.
At about its halfway point, the record-breaking hot and extreme summer of 2023 is both unprecedented and unsurprising.
Southern California hit with another round of potential record-breaking heat
Triple-digit heat is expected to again bake much of Southern California away from the coast Friday as a high-pressure system continued to drive up temperatures to potentially record-setting and possibly dangerous levels.
Triple-digit heat is expected to again bake much of Southern California away from the coast Friday as a high-pressure system continued to drive up temperatures to potentially record-setting and possibly dangerous levels.
July on track to be Earth's hottest month on record
Another month of record-breaking heat has brought the world into uncharted territory, scientists say.
Another month of record-breaking heat has brought the world into uncharted territory, scientists say.
Biden announces steps to offer relief from extreme heat as record temperatures continue
The White House says officials are working on improved weather forecasts, worker protections and more accessible drinking water.
The White House says officials are working on improved weather forecasts, worker protections and more accessible drinking water.
Southern California hiker, 71, dies after trek in blistering Death Valley heat
71-year-old Steve Curry died after collapsing following an hours-long hike in Death Valley National Park, the world’s hottest place.
71-year-old Steve Curry died after collapsing following an hours-long hike in Death Valley National Park, the world’s hottest place.
2 female hikers found dead in Nevada park as heat scorches parts of US
Two women hikers have been found dead in a state park in southern Nevada, authorities said Sunday.
Two women hikers have been found dead in a state park in southern Nevada, authorities said Sunday.
More than 35 million Americans expected to see triple-digit temps Sunday as deadly heat wave drags on
More than 46 million Americans from California to Florida are under heat alerts Sunday that will remain in effect until at least the start of the workweek.
More than 46 million Americans from California to Florida are under heat alerts Sunday that will remain in effect until at least the start of the workweek.
SoCal summer heat wave to continue another week
Lancaster and Palmdale set heat records on Saturday. But triple-digit heat is expected to continue into next weekend.
Lancaster and Palmdale set heat records on Saturday. But triple-digit heat is expected to continue into next weekend.
Don becomes first hurricane of 2023 Atlantic season
Tropical Storm Don became Hurricane Don on Saturday, marking the first hurricane of the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season.
Tropical Storm Don became Hurricane Don on Saturday, marking the first hurricane of the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season.
Damage from rare mountain tornado found near Colorado's Pike Peak at 9,500 feet
Most of the destruction was at an elevation of 9,500 feet in what is known as Green Mountain Falls.
Most of the destruction was at an elevation of 9,500 feet in what is known as Green Mountain Falls.
95 million remain under heat advisories as deadly heat wave shows no signs of stopping
More than 95 million Americans from California to Florida are still under various heat alerts Friday that will remain in effect for the next several days.
More than 95 million Americans from California to Florida are still under various heat alerts Friday that will remain in effect for the next several days.
Tornado damage at Pfizer plant likely to cause long-term hospital drug shortages
The damaged Pfizer factory makes nearly 25% of all sterile injectable medicines used in U.S. hospitals.
The damaged Pfizer factory makes nearly 25% of all sterile injectable medicines used in U.S. hospitals.
Inland Empire customers lose power for more than a day during sweltering heat wave
Some Inland Empire homes were without power, and therefore air conditioning for nearly 30 hours over the weekend, in the midst of a triple-digit heat wave.
Some Inland Empire homes were without power, and therefore air conditioning for nearly 30 hours over the weekend, in the midst of a triple-digit heat wave.
Inland Empire workers fighting triple-digit temps through extended heat wave
Everyone's feeling the heat in the Inland Empire. Firefighters are battling several large fires, while Amazon workers say they've seen their coworkers suffering from heat exhaustion.
Everyone's feeling the heat in the Inland Empire. Firefighters are battling several large fires, while Amazon workers say they've seen their coworkers suffering from heat exhaustion.