Heat Wave - Page 20

September 10, 2022

California heat wave broken by storm as air quality degrades due to wildfires

California saw relief from record heat this weekend due to a tropical storm. However, wildfires continued to burn, pushing smoke over northern communities.

September 9, 2022

California, Southwest to experience rain, flooding from Tropical Storm Kay

Wet weather is forecast in the West this weekend as Tropical Storm Kay brings heavy rainfall and flash flooding. Meanwhile, heavy snow is expected in parts of Montana. 

September 8, 2022

Heat in West will begin to relax as Hurricane Kay, cold front move in

While the dangerous heat wave across the U.S. West is forecast to cool in some areas, wildfire danger remains high over the Intermountain West and Plains.

September 7, 2022

Record heat bakes California, High Plains, with some relief coming

Widespread heat brought record temperatures to the West at the beginning of the week. Relief is forecast later this week as Hurricane Kay and a cold front arrive.

September 6, 2022

Baby dies after being left in hot car in Idaho

A baby girl died after being left inside a hot car in southwestern Idaho. New Plymouth temperatures at that time neared 100 degrees Fahrenheit.

September 6, 2022

Arizona woman found dead on Grand Canyon National Park trail

An Arizona woman died hiking on an inner canyon trail in Grand Canyon National Park last weekend. The highs in the inner canyon exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit.

September 6, 2022

Arizona storm causes a blackout, leaving residents vulnerable to nearly triple-digit heat wave

An Arizona storm damaged 50 power poles in Bullhead City, knocking out power for most of the residents as they face a heat wave approaching triple-digit temperatures.

September 6, 2022

California wildfire containment efforts continue as blaze prompts evacuations

A southern California wildfire exploded to 2,000 acres on Tuesday morning, with the blaze forcing evacuations. Two people were killed and another person was injured.

September 6, 2022

Salt Lake City’s heat wave breaks all-time record for September

Salt Lake City’s heat wave reached 103 degrees Fahrenheit Monday, breaking its all-time temperature record for September. The previous record was 100 degrees.

September 6, 2022

Wet weather moves into Northeast as thunderstorms sweep Gulf Coast, Southeast

Wet weather is impacting the Northeast, bringing flooding to Rhode Island. This comes as the West experiences record-breaking heat, elevating the fire risk.