El Nino blamed for recent bird deaths along Mexico's Pacific coast

Many seabirds in this region died recently, with more than 90% of the affected birds being grey-backed shearwaters, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development in Mexico.

Gusty winds, low humidity bring elevated fire danger to SoCal

Forecasters are warning of elevated fire danger across the Antelope Valley now through Tuesday due to gusty, onshore winds and low humidity.

Invest 92L has high chance of tropical development as it spins across the Atlantic

Forecasters have been closely monitoring a disturbance, known as a tropical wave, which entered the ocean from Africa last week and has been given a high chance of tropical development.

Sweltering India heat wave kills nearly 100 people

During heat waves, the country usually suffers severe water shortages, with tens of millions of its 1.4 billion people lacking running water.

Florida deputy sucked into storm drain trying to rescue stranded driver

A Florida deputy walked through a flooded street to help a stuck driver before both of them were pulled down into a storm drain, where they traveled some 100 feet in 30 seconds, and remarkably came out the other side seemingly unscathed.

How El Niño, 'freakish' warm oceans may impact hurricane season

It's the first El Niño year since 2019. The climate event can have significant impacts on the weather, including the Pacific and Atlantic hurricane seasons.

Rain, thunderstorms enter LA forecast: Here's when

Any thunderstorms that develop could produce heavy rain, gusty winds, small hail, and dangerous lightning, the National Weather Service warned.

Nearly 90 million in Northeast, Mid-Atlantic still trapped in polluted air as Canadian wildfire smoke thins

The air quality index (AQI) dropped below 100 in New York and Washington, D.C. on Friday morning, which is considered "moderate." It was in the low 100s around Philadelphia. The readings are a far cry from the hazardous readings that crossed 300 – and in some cases, 400 – on Wednesday and Thursday.

American Airlines allowing passengers to rebook without fees as wildfire smoke impacts Northeast

Passengers traveling through certain U.S. airports may now have their change fees waived under certain conditions due to the wildfire smoke from Canada impacting airline operations.

With world's worst air quality in NYC, 'sell my house fast' searches spike by 2,147%

While the Northeast chokes in hazardous air created by the smoke from Canada's wildfires, some New York homeowners are looking for immediate help to get out of Dodge.

It’s official: World enters El Niño climate pattern

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has declared the world has transitioned out of a triple-dip La Niña and has entered an El Niño climate pattern for the first time since 2019.

How to protect your pet when wildfire smoke creates poor air quality

Microscopic particles from wildfire smoke can cause serious health problems for animals, sometimes causing more harm than in humans, experts say.

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano begins erupting again

Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano started to erupt early Wednesday morning, according to an alert released by the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.

Photos: Wildfire smoke turns sun to reddish orb over Northeast

Air quality is considered unhealthy when the Air Quality Index reaches 100 or greater. Wednesday morning, Philadelphia’s AQI was 212.

Canada wildfires lead to air-quality alerts in US – Here's how to stay safe

The tiny particles are small enough to get past airway defenses and cause breathing problems. Here's a closer look at what's happening and some precautions for dealing with the haze.