Southern California heat wave to intensity with tropical humidity, coastal flood risks

A combination of extreme heat and tropical humidity is forecast to intensify across Southern California this week, bringing triple-digit temperatures, potential mountain thunderstorms, and minor coastal flooding.

Weather Forecast for Monday, July 13
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The latest forecast and air quality conditions for the greater Los Angeles area, including beaches, valleys and desert regions.

Fly infestation at Boyle Heights Lineage site
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Cleanup continues at the fire-damaged Lineage Logistics warehouse as residents say persistent odors and a growing fly infestation remain major concerns.

Weather Forecast for Sunday, July 12
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The latest forecast and air quality conditions for the greater Los Angeles area, including beaches, valleys and desert regions.

Missouri woman dies after home swept away in devastating floods

A woman who went missing after floodwaters swept her Missouri home from its foundation was found dead Saturday as severe storms and heavy rainfall continued to impact parts of the Midwest and South.

Dangerous heat wave and monsoonal storms to grip Southern California

Southern California faces a potent mix of high humidity, potential thunderstorms, and a major mid-week heatwave with valley temperatures forecasted up to 112 degrees.

Weather Forecast for Saturday, July 11
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The latest forecast and air quality conditions for the greater Los Angeles area, including beaches, valleys and desert regions.

Summit Fire burns 2,600+ acres in Antelope Valley
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At least 10 air tankers were dispatched to the help dump water on the fire, with incident commanders requesting additional aerial support late Friday afternoon.

Summit Fire burns 1,600+ acres, forces evacuations
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Crews on the scene reported some outbuildings had been damaged or destroyed in the fire, and occupied structures were in the path of the flames.

Odds increase again for development of brewing Super El Niño by this fall, reaching potential strongest ever

The NOAA reports an 81% chance that a historic 'Super El Niño' will develop by this fall, a climate pattern expected to suppress the Atlantic hurricane season while fueling active global weather into 2027.

NOAA issues massive El Niño warning
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According to a report from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), there is an 81% chance that the current, rapidly intensifying El Niño weather pattern will become "very strong" by autumn. Driven by a combination of natural ocean warming and human-induced climate change, Pacific water temperatures are reaching record levels. This developing phenomenon is expected to bring severe weather impacts between autumn and winter, increasing the probability of droughts, heatwaves, and a wetter winter across the southern United States, while simultaneously weakening the Atlantic hurricane season. 

Weather Forecast for Friday, July 10
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The latest forecast and air quality conditions for the greater Los Angeles area, including beaches, valleys and desert regions.

Weather Forecast for Thursday, July 9
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The latest forecast and air quality conditions for the greater Los Angeles area, including beaches, valleys and desert regions.

'Grande' Fire forward progress stopped near Piru
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Crews were able to slow down the Grande Fire which initially spread in eastern parts of Ventura County.

Victim ID'd in deadly lightning strike at Florida beach that killed 1, hurt 3 others

A man died after being struck by lightning while in the water at Fort Myers Beach, according to authorities. The incident also sent three family members to the hospital.

CDC: People living in the Southwest US need to be aware of dust storms that stir up dangerous fungal spores

People living in the southwestern U.S. and Washington need to be aware of potential fungal storms that occur when weather events such as dust storms, high winds, and floods cause spores of the soil-dwelling Coccidioides species to release into the air. Inhalation of the spores causes Coccidioidomycosis, or Valley fever, a lung infection.  

SoCal heat advisories extended as bacteria warnings hit major local beaches

Heat advisories across Southern California have been extended ahead of a 112-degree heat watch next week, while health officials warn beachgoers away from seven contaminated shores.