Strong storms possible for UFC Freedom 250 event
We are watching this weekend as the D.C. region is on weather alert with heat, humidity, and an approaching cold front that could bring strong storms later in the day. The severe weather could potentially affect evening plans for fans heading out to watch UFC Freedom 250. LiveNOW's Andy Mac speaking with Chris Strong, a Warning Coordination Meteorologist with the National Weather Service for a look at the weather forecast outside the White House.
We are watching this weekend as the D.C. region is on weather alert with heat, humidity, and an approaching cold front that could bring strong storms later in the day. The severe weather could potentially affect evening plans for fans heading out to watch UFC Freedom 250. LiveNOW's Andy Mac speaking with Chris Strong, a Warning Coordination Meteorologist with the National Weather Service for a look at the weather forecast outside the White House.
Teen hiker dies from heat-related illness at Grand Canyon National Park
An 18-year-old hiker died after suffering heat-related distress in Grand Canyon National Park. Here's what to know.
An 18-year-old hiker died after suffering heat-related distress in Grand Canyon National Park. Here's what to know.
Huge 7.8 earthquake strikes off the coast of the Philippines
The southern Philippines was rocked Monday morning by a massive 7.8 magnitude earthquake that also triggered concerns about a possible tsunami in the region.
The southern Philippines was rocked Monday morning by a massive 7.8 magnitude earthquake that also triggered concerns about a possible tsunami in the region.
Wildfires are reversing years of progress on US ozone pollution, study finds
New research shows that increasingly intense wildfires are making the U.S. smoggier again.
New research shows that increasingly intense wildfires are making the U.S. smoggier again.
Heat map: Here's who's least likely to have air conditioning
As summer temperatures climb, new Census Bureau data reveals that access to air conditioning isn't equal across all counties.
As summer temperatures climb, new Census Bureau data reveals that access to air conditioning isn't equal across all counties.
Northern Lights likely to be visible across northern US Thursday night
The Northern Lights are expected to be visible across the northern U.S. on Thursday and possibly early Friday after a strong geomagnetic storm watch was issued.
The Northern Lights are expected to be visible across the northern U.S. on Thursday and possibly early Friday after a strong geomagnetic storm watch was issued.
Loud sonic boom heard and felt by hundreds across parts of New England
The meteor disbanded about 40 miles above northeastern Massachusetts and southeastern New Hampshire, releasing energy equivalent to nearly 300 tons of TNT that produced a loud enough boom to startle the region and spark the ever important question: "What was that?"
The meteor disbanded about 40 miles above northeastern Massachusetts and southeastern New Hampshire, releasing energy equivalent to nearly 300 tons of TNT that produced a loud enough boom to startle the region and spark the ever important question: "What was that?"
UN says next five years to smash heat records
A new report from the United Nations weather agency gives a 75% chance that the next five years will see higher temperatures, underscoring the rapid pace of climate change.
A new report from the United Nations weather agency gives a 75% chance that the next five years will see higher temperatures, underscoring the rapid pace of climate change.
Map: Here's how much hotter your summer has gotten since 1970
A new climate report shows summers are heating up across nearly every U.S. city.
A new climate report shows summers are heating up across nearly every U.S. city.
6.0 earthquake shakes Hawaii’s Big Island
A 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck Hawaii’s Big Island late Friday night, shaking communities across the island’s western side and triggering several aftershock.
A 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck Hawaii’s Big Island late Friday night, shaking communities across the island’s western side and triggering several aftershock.
Hurricane season: NOAA predicts below-normal season, cites El Niño
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released its tropical forecast for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, predicting a below-normal season, citing a strong El Niño weather pattern, warmer ocean temperatures, and weaker trade winds.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released its tropical forecast for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, predicting a below-normal season, citing a strong El Niño weather pattern, warmer ocean temperatures, and weaker trade winds.
Cars stuck in Atlanta flash flooding after heavy rain
LiveNOW’s Shawna Khalafi is speaking with Rob Dirienzo from our partners at FOX 5 Atlanta as flash flooding hit multiple motorists on the Downtown Connector in Atlanta on Wednesday afternoon, reportedly forcing state troopers to shut down the highway. The Georgia Department of Transportation monitored traffic cameras that showed vehicles attempting to drive through deep floodwaters along Interstate 75 at Baker Street.
LiveNOW’s Shawna Khalafi is speaking with Rob Dirienzo from our partners at FOX 5 Atlanta as flash flooding hit multiple motorists on the Downtown Connector in Atlanta on Wednesday afternoon, reportedly forcing state troopers to shut down the highway. The Georgia Department of Transportation monitored traffic cameras that showed vehicles attempting to drive through deep floodwaters along Interstate 75 at Baker Street.
Worst Hawaii flooding in decades disrupts farms and produce markets
Hawaii's farming industry is struggling to recover after March storms produced the worst flooding the state has seen in 20 years. The natural disaster has dealt a serious blow to local food supply chains, with state officials urging farmers not to give up.
Hawaii's farming industry is struggling to recover after March storms produced the worst flooding the state has seen in 20 years. The natural disaster has dealt a serious blow to local food supply chains, with state officials urging farmers not to give up.
Lava spews from Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) released footage showing a tower of lava erupting from the latest episode at Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano on Tuesday, May 5. Since December 2024, Kilauea has experienced dozens of eruptions that “have continued for a day or less,” according to the USGS.
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) released footage showing a tower of lava erupting from the latest episode at Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano on Tuesday, May 5. Since December 2024, Kilauea has experienced dozens of eruptions that “have continued for a day or less,” according to the USGS.
Map: These cities are getting more intense downpours since 1970
Heavier downpours are becoming the new normal across the United States. Here's where it's getting more intense.
Heavier downpours are becoming the new normal across the United States. Here's where it's getting more intense.
WATCH: Video shows moment EF-3 tornado rips through Mineral Wells
Dramatic video in Mineral Wells captured the moment an EF-3 tornado ripped through the North Texas suburb during Tuesday's severe weather.
Dramatic video in Mineral Wells captured the moment an EF-3 tornado ripped through the North Texas suburb during Tuesday's severe weather.
Camp Mystic told to revise emergency plans to reopen
According to our partners at FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth, every summer camp in Texas that submitted their emergency plans has been ordered to revise them if they want to renew their licenses to operate this summer. This includes Camp Mystic, where 27 young girls and staffers were killed in flooding last summer. The camp continues to face scrutiny for the handling of their response to the floods. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking with Molly Hennessy-Fiske, a national reporter with The Washington Post based in Texas, as health officials say the camp has not met necessary safety requirements.
According to our partners at FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth, every summer camp in Texas that submitted their emergency plans has been ordered to revise them if they want to renew their licenses to operate this summer. This includes Camp Mystic, where 27 young girls and staffers were killed in flooding last summer. The camp continues to face scrutiny for the handling of their response to the floods. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking with Molly Hennessy-Fiske, a national reporter with The Washington Post based in Texas, as health officials say the camp has not met necessary safety requirements.
Study finds 17.5 million Americans at highest risk of coastal flooding: Here's where
A major new study from the University of Alabama finds that more than 17 million people along the U.S. Atlantic and Gulf coasts face the highest risk of flooding.
A major new study from the University of Alabama finds that more than 17 million people along the U.S. Atlantic and Gulf coasts face the highest risk of flooding.
Wildfire in Georgia underscores climate change impact in Eastern US
As two significant brush fires have been burning in Georgia for the past week, experts say wildfires are becoming more intense and frequent on the East Coast.
As two significant brush fires have been burning in Georgia for the past week, experts say wildfires are becoming more intense and frequent on the East Coast.
Map: The fastest-warming US states revealed
A new analysis reveals just how much the U.S. has warmed since the first Earth Day, showing dramatic temperature increases across every state and nearly every major city.
A new analysis reveals just how much the U.S. has warmed since the first Earth Day, showing dramatic temperature increases across every state and nearly every major city.