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

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.

Croatian firefighter dies during extremely powerful Balkan storm following heat wave

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.

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

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.

4 dead as post-heatwave storms sweep Croatia, Slovenia

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.

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

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.

Phoenix temperatures hit 110 degrees for 19th straight day, breaking heatwave records among big US cities

July 19, 2023

Phoenix temperatures hit 110 degrees for 19th straight day, breaking heatwave records among big US cities

Phoenix has broken its temperature-streak record as extreme heat continues to threaten people across the globe. For 19 consecutive days, the Arizona city hit 110 degrees Fahrenheit.

Severe weather from Midwest to mid-Atlantic brings tornado, flash flooding risks

July 19, 2023

Severe weather from Midwest to mid-Atlantic brings tornado, flash flooding risks

Severe weather will bring tornado and flash flooding threats from the Midwest to the mid-Atlantic as heat bakes the South and wildfire smoke impacts the Great Lakes and Northeast.

Highways closed, oil refinery threatened as Greek wildfires rage on

July 18, 2023

Highways closed, oil refinery threatened as Greek wildfires rage on

Wildfires consuming areas west of Athens, Greece, led to highway closures Tuesday as authorities attempt to prevent flames from engulfing an oil refinery.

Kosovo sanctuary helps brown bears fight heatwave with frozen fruit, cool pools

July 18, 2023

Kosovo sanctuary helps brown bears fight heatwave with frozen fruit, cool pools

Bear sanctuary workers in Kosovo have strategized unique ways to keep their two dozen bears cool while temperatures hit triple-digit figures this week.

Heat wave expected to intensify this week leading to increased risk of heart attacks, deaths, according to WMO

July 18, 2023

Heat wave expected to intensify this week leading to increased risk of heart attacks, deaths, according to WMO

According to the World Meteorological Organization, a heat wave in the northern hemisphere is intensifying. The intensifying heat wave may lead to heart attacks and deaths.