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July 24, 2023

Heat wave expanding to Midwest, Northeast following severe weather risk

A portion of the U.S. facing the threat of severe weather Monday is set to face higher than normal temperatures later this week as a heat wave moves in.

July 23, 2023

Texas dad smashes windshield to rescue crying baby from car in the searing summer heat

A baby was rescued from a hot car in Harlingen, Texas -- where temperatures topped degrees Wednesday -- after the parents mistakenly left the keys in the vehicle.

July 21, 2023

71-year-old hiker dies after trek in blistering Death Valley heat

A 71-year-old man from Southern California passed away on Tuesday after collapsing following a lengthy hike in Death Valley National Park, known as the hottest place on Earth.

July 20, 2023

World Health Organization urges governments to set up surveillance system for at-risk people during heat wave

As a heat wave surges across the northern hemisphere, the World Health Organization is urging governments to keep a strong surveillance system on at-risk people.

July 20, 2023

Bacteria leads to closures of around 100 New England beaches as heat wave continues

Many beaches in New England are closed due to high levels of bacteria as this week's heat wave continues. High levels of E. Coli were detected at many beaches in Massachusetts.

July 20, 2023

Heat-associated deaths in Phoenix continue to rise as temperatures hit 110 degrees for 20 straight days

Officials near Phoenix, Arizona, confirmed last week that six more people have died from heat-related causes as temperatures enter a 20-day streak of hitting 110 degrees.

July 20, 2023

Croatian firefighter dies during extremely powerful Balkan storm following heat wave

At least six people have died from a deadly storm that hit Croatia. The storm, which formed after a wave of very hot weather, was considered extremely powerful, according to meteorologists.

July 20, 2023

Severe weather forecast to bring risks across US as heat wave continues in the West, South

Areas from the Plains and through the Northeast should be on alert for severe weather as dangerous and unprecedented heat continues to bake the West and South.

July 19, 2023

4 dead as post-heatwave storms sweep Croatia, Slovenia

At least four people have been reported dead in Croatia and Slovenia after violent storms consumed the Adriatic coast in the aftermath of a major heatwave.

July 19, 2023

Americans should remain 'ultra conscious' if traveling to Europe due to serious heat wave: expert

The record highest temperature in Europe occurred in 2022 as Sicily recorded near-120 degrees Fahrenheit, but temperatures this week have already reached close to that point.