It's all downhill from here? US reaches average peak of summer temperatures
A climatologist found that the period between July 24-25 is when the nation as a whole is at its hottest.
A climatologist found that the period between July 24-25 is when the nation as a whole is at its hottest.
Watch a wind turbine disintegrate in Texas after a lightning strike
"We’re not equipped to handle that kind of fire. Nobody in the area really is to speak of."
"We’re not equipped to handle that kind of fire. Nobody in the area really is to speak of."
Delivering heat: UPS workers plan rallies after a series of heat-related incidents
UPS drivers say many trucks don’t have air conditioning.
UPS drivers say many trucks don’t have air conditioning.
NASA imagery shows Lake Mead water levels lowest in more than 80 years
Lake Mead is estimated to be at just 27% of capacity.
Lake Mead is estimated to be at just 27% of capacity.
1 soldier dead, 9 injured by lightning at Georgia Army base
It happened Wednesday morning on the range of the US Army base located just west of Augusta.
It happened Wednesday morning on the range of the US Army base located just west of Augusta.
Coast-to-'toast': Sweltering heat baking 100 million Americans from the West to Northeast
Millions of people are under heat alerts in 26 states.
Millions of people are under heat alerts in 26 states.
UK breaks record for highest temperature as heat wave hits Europe
Britain has shattered its record for the highest temperature ever recorded, with a provisional reading of 40.3 degrees Celsius (104.5 degrees Fahrenheit) in eastern England.
Britain has shattered its record for the highest temperature ever recorded, with a provisional reading of 40.3 degrees Celsius (104.5 degrees Fahrenheit) in eastern England.
Potentially deadly, record-breaking heat continues to bake the central US
Heat is continuing to bake the central United States on Tuesday, with many areas seeing temperatures above 100 degrees once again.
Heat is continuing to bake the central United States on Tuesday, with many areas seeing temperatures above 100 degrees once again.
Firefighting helicopter crashes, kills 4 'heroes' during severe New Mexico fire season
The helicopter was carrying three people with the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office and a county firefighter when it went down Saturday while returning from its firefighting mission. County officials on Monday called the four men "heroes."
The helicopter was carrying three people with the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office and a county firefighter when it went down Saturday while returning from its firefighting mission. County officials on Monday called the four men "heroes."
Reports: Heat melts runway at UK’s largest air force base; residents cover windows with foil
Temps at or near 100 degrees are forecast across a large swath of Britain
Temps at or near 100 degrees are forecast across a large swath of Britain
Watch: Colossal waves crash over 2-story condo in Hawaii as Hurricane Darby remnants pass
A massive wave sparked from hurricane remnants crashed into -- and over a two-story condo building in Hawaii as parts of the Big Island dealt with heavy surf over the weekend.
A massive wave sparked from hurricane remnants crashed into -- and over a two-story condo building in Hawaii as parts of the Big Island dealt with heavy surf over the weekend.
In Depth: Beating the heat
Marla Tellez talks with experts on how to stay safe during heat waves.
Marla Tellez talks with experts on how to stay safe during heat waves.
Dramatic photos show tree burning from inside after lightning strike in Ohio
Photos of the tree in a rural Ohio town showed glowing, red-hot flames spiraling up the trunk, while the outer branches appeared green and seemingly unaffected.
Photos of the tree in a rural Ohio town showed glowing, red-hot flames spiraling up the trunk, while the outer branches appeared green and seemingly unaffected.
Lightning striking moving truck in St. Pete caught on camera
A Florida woman was trying to record video of the spectacular lightning strikes going across the sky over St. Petersburg July 1 when she captured a bolt that was way too close for comfort.
A Florida woman was trying to record video of the spectacular lightning strikes going across the sky over St. Petersburg July 1 when she captured a bolt that was way too close for comfort.
UPS driver dies in Pasadena after collapsing inside delivery truck day after his 24th birthday
Esteban Chavez died on his route in Pasadena, just one day after his 24th birthday.
Esteban Chavez died on his route in Pasadena, just one day after his 24th birthday.
Tracking tropical storms: Colin veers away from US coast, Bonnie strengthens in Pacific
Two tropical storms are swirling along the coasts of North America right now -- one that popped up unexpectedly overnight.
Two tropical storms are swirling along the coasts of North America right now -- one that popped up unexpectedly overnight.
Weather Forecast for Sunday, June 26
The latest forecast for the greater Los Angeles area, including beaches, valleys and desert regions.
The latest forecast for the greater Los Angeles area, including beaches, valleys and desert regions.
Summer heat: Valleys, mountains could see temps in low-100s Monday
The heat will continue through Wednesday, with the valley seeing temperatures in the low 100s on Monday.
The heat will continue through Wednesday, with the valley seeing temperatures in the low 100s on Monday.
Woman, 2 dogs struck and killed by lightning in Pico Rivera
A woman was walking with her two dogs on the San Gabriel River bike path when it appeared that all three were struck by lightning and killed.
A woman was walking with her two dogs on the San Gabriel River bike path when it appeared that all three were struck by lightning and killed.
Boy, 5, dies after being left in hot vehicle for hours; mom thought he was in house, HCSO says
A child has died after being left inside a vehicle for two to three hours in northeast Houston, according to Harris County Sheriff's Office.
A child has died after being left inside a vehicle for two to three hours in northeast Houston, according to Harris County Sheriff's Office.