Florida prepares for Tropical Storm Idalia with lessons learned from Ian: 'Do not focus on just the cone'
There are only a few days left for Florida residents to prepare for the effects of the storm, and Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency for 33 counties to ensure communities have the resources they need ahead of the storm’s arrival.
Louisiana officials ask people to stop battling massive wildfire with personal hoses
The 12,000-acre wildfire prompted officials to issue mandatory evacuations for parts of Louisiana.
Hot playground danger: Kids could get third-degree burns from equipment
Playgrounds can turn dangerous in the heat when slides, swings, and benches heat up. Temperatures over 118 degrees can cause a first-degree burn, and temperatures over 131 can cause a second-degree burn.
As Tropical Storm Hilary weakens, desert and mountain towns dig out of mud
Officials said Hilary lost much of its force as the storm heads north but warned that more flooding is expected in parts of California.
Tropical Storm Hilary: What's closed, canceled across SoCal
Tropical Storm Hilary forced the cancellation of several events and the closure of parks, attractions, and more across Southern California.
Flight cancellations mount as Tropical Storm Hilary bears down on West Coast, Southwest
Flight cancellations are mounting as Tropical Storm Hilary is bringing heavy rain and high winds to Southern California and Nevada that could cause catastrophic flooding.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom meets with local leaders, first responders as Tropical Storm Hilary hits state
California Gov. Gavin Newsom's office said emergency resources will be allocated across southern California and the Central Valley in response to the storm.
Rain from Tropical Storm Hilary pounds California and Mexico, flooding roads and trapping cars
Hurricane Center Director Michael Brennan says the greatest danger is posed by the water, not the wind, and people should focus on avoiding floods.
Southern California braces for more flooding as Tropical Storm Hilary soaks from coast to desert
Millions of residents expect more flooding and mudslides Monday, even as the storm begins to weaken. Hillary first made landfall in Mexico’s arid Baja California Peninsula on Sunday.
Hurricane Hilary: 'This is a storm everyone needs to take very seriously,' NWS says
Even though Hurricane Hilary is expected to weaken, it won’t be disappearing. From the desert to the mountains to the city – 'This is a storm everyone needs to take very seriously," says an NWS forecaster.
LA Hurricane Hilary: 'Hunker down' & 'Stay off the roads,' National Weather Service warns SoCal residents
High windspeeds and flash floods are the main concerns as Hurricane Hilary approaches Southern California, according to the National Weather Service.
Tropical Storm Emily forms in the Atlantic Ocean
Tropical Storm Emily formed Saturday morning in the Atlantic Ocean, becoming the fifth named storm of the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season, according to the National Hurricane Center.
When was the last time a hurricane or tropical storm hit California?
California is rarely discussed in the context of the tropics, but that is exactly what is happening this week with Hurricane Hilary.
Sinkhole swallows car with driver and passenger inside after New York flooding
"I heard a loud collision and a woman screaming for help," recalled a neighbor in the a Rochester suburb. When he looked at the street, all he saw was a woman's head poking out of the hole.
Several dogs dead after flash floods devastate doggy day care in DC
Fire crews had to rescue staff and pets at a doggy day care in D.C. Monday after severe pop-up storms caused flash flooding in the area.