Canada wildfires lead to air-quality alerts in US – Here's how to stay safe
The tiny particles are small enough to get past airway defenses and cause breathing problems. Here's a closer look at what's happening and some precautions for dealing with the haze.
Watch storm chaser's dramatic rescue of stranded driver on flooded Texas highway
A storm chaser captured the dramatic moments when two cars began to float away.
Experts increase number of storms expected in 2023 Atlantic hurricane season
An updated Atlantic hurricane season outlook released Thursday now calls for 15 named storms, an increase from the initial outlook, and several of them could become hurricanes, experts say.
Cruise ship Carnival Sunshine pounded by large waves during coastal storm near Charleston, South Carolina
Passengers aboard the cruise ship Carnival Sunshine were left distressed as large waves churned up by a powerful storm off the Southeast coast pounded the vessel, delaying its return from the Bahamas over the Memorial Day weekend.
Typhoon Mawar leaves Guam with widespread damage after raking US territory with 100+ mph winds
Super Typhoon Mawar is now the strongest tropical cyclone of 2023 so far. According to data from Colorado State University, Super Typhoon Mawar's 175 mph winds made it stronger than Freddy and Mocha, which roamed the Indian Ocean earlier this year.
Typhoon Mawar continues to intensify as it barrels towards US territory of Guam
Typhoon Warnings are in effect for Guam and Rota, and forecasters say damaging winds of 39 mph are expected Tuesday evening, with typhoon-force winds of 74 mph or higher expected by Wednesday morning.
Photographer in Canada captures ‘beautiful northern lights show’ after wildfire smoke clears
The video showcases the vivid green northern lights flowing across the clear Manitoba sky.
Watch: Tense video shows turbulent moments as Mexico flight surrounded by vivid lightning
Children could be heard crying in the video while passengers were seen holding onto their seats as a flight from Tijuana to Monterrey was rocked from side to side on May 12.
Cyclone Mocha makes landfall in Myanmar as groups gear up for nationwide, large-scale emergency response
Thousands are hunkering down in monasteries, pagodas and schools, seeking shelter from a powerful storm that slammed into the coast of Myanmar. At least three people have been reported killed.
Watch: Rare funnel cloud hovers over Montana mountains
The rare funnel was spotted near the town of St. Ignatius, about 300 miles northwest of Yellowstone.
Spain plans to ban outdoor work during extreme heat
Second Deputy Prime Minister Yolanda Díaz said that the government will modify occupational risk legislation to prohibit outdoor work when the weather agency issues red or orange alerts.
Congo flooding has death toll approaching 400 as search continues
The administrator of the worst-affected area, the Kalehe territory of South Kivu province, told The Associated Press by phone that more bodies were recovered Sunday, including many found floating in Lake Kivu.
Watch: Severe wind nearly crashes Coast Guard helicopter during dramatic cruise ship rescue
The chopper was sent to a cruise ship to pick up a 76-year-old passenger in medical distress when the weather suddenly deteriorated.
VIDEO: Six killed on I-55 after 'dust storm' causes large crash in downstate Illinois
A windstorm in south-central Illinois kicked up clouds of dust on Monday, causing numerous crashes that killed at least six people on Interstate 55, police said.
Virginia Beach tornado leaves dozens of homes damaged
The City of Virginia Beach declared a state of emergency after a tornado moved through the area Sunday and damaged dozens of homes, downed trees and caused gas leaks.
Suspected tornado flips cars, leaves damage trail in South Florida as storms race across state
The first round of storms triggered severe weather warnings and likely produced a tornado in northern Palm Beach County on Saturday.
Yosemite's epic snowmelt could spell trouble for national park bracing for spring closure
In February, vast amounts of snow closed roads into the park and made some facilities inaccessible. Now, the meltwater from that same snow is pouring into Yosemite Valley, forcing the park service to close most of the park by Friday night.
Massive ‘ice shoves’ pile up on Wisconsin shoreline of Lake Superior
The springtime phenomenon can cause damage to shorelines and nearby structures.