Some California communities see flooding, damage following storms
Some communities in California experienced flooding and damage following storms.
Some communities in California experienced flooding and damage following storms.
California's rolling blackouts may start at 4 p.m., could affect up to 3.3M homes
Executives with the California Independent System Operator -- which controls roughly 80% of the state's power grid through Southern California Edison, Pacific Gas and Electric Company and San Diego Gas & Electric -- said statewide rolling blackouts affecting up to 3.3 million California homes could begin as early as 4 p.m. Monday.
Executives with the California Independent System Operator -- which controls roughly 80% of the state's power grid through Southern California Edison, Pacific Gas and Electric Company and San Diego Gas & Electric -- said statewide rolling blackouts affecting up to 3.3 million California homes could begin as early as 4 p.m. Monday.
See a full list of emergency cooling centers across Southland
Southern California counties and cities have set up emergency cooling centers designed to give residents some relief from the heat.
Southern California counties and cities have set up emergency cooling centers designed to give residents some relief from the heat.
Lightning strikes at Lake Fire threaten containment lines
Over a hundred lighting strikes from thunderstorms started spot fires in the Angeles National Forest, were firefighters worked in 100+ degree temperatures to contain the spreading of the Lake Fire.
Over a hundred lighting strikes from thunderstorms started spot fires in the Angeles National Forest, were firefighters worked in 100+ degree temperatures to contain the spreading of the Lake Fire.
Brutal heat wave continues in Riverside County
Brutal temperatures and a heat advisory urging caution are expected to continue through Monday in Riverside County, according to the National Weather Service.
Brutal temperatures and a heat advisory urging caution are expected to continue through Monday in Riverside County, according to the National Weather Service.
Hawaiian Islands avoid direct hit from Hurricane Douglas
Hurricane Douglas has gained some strength and begun to spin away from many of the Hawaiian Islands.
Hurricane Douglas has gained some strength and begun to spin away from many of the Hawaiian Islands.
CFR: 2 injured, 1 critically following lightning strike on Clearwater Beach
Two men were injured, one critically, following a lightning strike on Clearwater Beach Sunday afternoon, according to Clearwater Fire Rescue.
Two men were injured, one critically, following a lightning strike on Clearwater Beach Sunday afternoon, according to Clearwater Fire Rescue.
Coronavirus-hit Mississippi, Louisiana, pounded by tornadoes, at least 17 dead in region
Mississippi and Louisiana—two states dealing with an increase of coronavirus cases—were hit Sunday with a deadly storm system that produced tornadoes that ripped through hundreds of homes and buildings, resulting in at least 17 deaths in the region.
Mississippi and Louisiana—two states dealing with an increase of coronavirus cases—were hit Sunday with a deadly storm system that produced tornadoes that ripped through hundreds of homes and buildings, resulting in at least 17 deaths in the region.
Heavy rain triggers Hollywood Hills mudslide, prompts street closure
A mudslide in the Hollywood Hills Monday prompted the closure of a street and left several feet of mud against the back of a home, but no one was hurt.
A mudslide in the Hollywood Hills Monday prompted the closure of a street and left several feet of mud against the back of a home, but no one was hurt.
Death toll from Tennessee tornadoes climbs to at least 24
Rescuers searched through shattered Tennessee neighborhoods for bodies Tuesday, less than a day after tornadoes ripped across Nashville and other parts of the state as families slept. At least 24 people were killed, some in their beds, authorities said.
Rescuers searched through shattered Tennessee neighborhoods for bodies Tuesday, less than a day after tornadoes ripped across Nashville and other parts of the state as families slept. At least 24 people were killed, some in their beds, authorities said.
24 dead, 38 still unaccounted for after tornadoes rip through central Tennessee
A tornado ripped through central Tennessee Tuesday morning and left 24 people dead. Thirty-eight people are still unaccounted for.
A tornado ripped through central Tennessee Tuesday morning and left 24 people dead. Thirty-eight people are still unaccounted for.
Kirkwood records wind gust of 209 mph atop California peak
The blast of wind was captured around 7:45 a.m. by an instrument at 9,186 feet on Kirkwood Mountain south of Lake Tahoe, said National Weather Service forecaster Alex Hoon.
The blast of wind was captured around 7:45 a.m. by an instrument at 9,186 feet on Kirkwood Mountain south of Lake Tahoe, said National Weather Service forecaster Alex Hoon.
Winter storm brings cold temps, precipitation, dangerous winds to Southland
A winter cold front passed through Southern California on Sunday leaving a mass of cold air, expected below average temperatures, freezing conditions and damaging, high winds overnight, according to the National Weather Service.
A winter cold front passed through Southern California on Sunday leaving a mass of cold air, expected below average temperatures, freezing conditions and damaging, high winds overnight, according to the National Weather Service.
Winter storm to bring heavy snow, freezing rain across much of US, National Weather Service says
A series of winter storms will move across the country, bringing frigid conditions, snow and rain to many areas.
A series of winter storms will move across the country, bringing frigid conditions, snow and rain to many areas.
Smoke from Australian bushfires reaches South America, UN reports
The fires have caused hazardous air quality in major cities throughout Australia and part of New Zealand, and now the smoke has drifted thousands of kilometers across the Pacific Ocean, first reaching Argentina and Chile Monday.
The fires have caused hazardous air quality in major cities throughout Australia and part of New Zealand, and now the smoke has drifted thousands of kilometers across the Pacific Ocean, first reaching Argentina and Chile Monday.
Christmas typhoon leaves 20 dead in Philippines
A typhoon struck the Philippines on Christmas, killing at least 20 and forcing thousands to flee their homes.
A typhoon struck the Philippines on Christmas, killing at least 20 and forcing thousands to flee their homes.
Venice declares state of emergency, 'on its knees' after second-worst flooding ever recorded
The worst flooding in Venice in more than 50 years prompted calls Wednesday to better protect the historic city from rising sea levels as officials calculated hundreds of millions of euros in damages.
The worst flooding in Venice in more than 50 years prompted calls Wednesday to better protect the historic city from rising sea levels as officials calculated hundreds of millions of euros in damages.
Ridgecrest quakes strained major fault, capable of 8.0 quake, according to new study
The earthquakes that hammered the Southern California desert near the town of Ridgecrest last summer involved ruptures on a web of interconnected faults and increased strain on a major nearby fault that has begun to slowly move, according to a new study.
The earthquakes that hammered the Southern California desert near the town of Ridgecrest last summer involved ruptures on a web of interconnected faults and increased strain on a major nearby fault that has begun to slowly move, according to a new study.
Potential SoCal power shutoffs could impact over 33,000 residents as heavy winds expected
Thousands of California residents could once again lose power in the coming days as power companies contemplate shutting off electricity in order to reduce the potential of an electrical fire.
Thousands of California residents could once again lose power in the coming days as power companies contemplate shutting off electricity in order to reduce the potential of an electrical fire.
Red flag warning issued as Santa Ana winds expected to produce critical fire weather conditions in SoCal
A red flag warning was issued on Tuesday over most of Los Angeles and Ventura Counties for early Thursday through Friday afternoon due to strong Santa Ana winds and low humidity that is expected to produce critical fire weather conditions across Southland, the National Weather Service said.
A red flag warning was issued on Tuesday over most of Los Angeles and Ventura Counties for early Thursday through Friday afternoon due to strong Santa Ana winds and low humidity that is expected to produce critical fire weather conditions across Southland, the National Weather Service said.