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Arizona woman found dead on Grand Canyon National Park trail

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.

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

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.

California wildfire containment efforts continue as blaze prompts evacuations

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Rain, scattered storms will put damper on Labor Day plans

September 5, 2022

Rain, scattered storms will put damper on Labor Day plans

Much of the eastern U.S. is expected to get rain this Labor Day while a heat wave will continue to blanket the West, leading to record-breaking temperatures.

California wildfire sets homes ablaze, forces evacuations

September 3, 2022

California wildfire sets homes ablaze, forces evacuations

A California wildfire has threatened northern communities, injuring several people and forcing evacuations. Multiple homes were destroyed in Mill Fire on Friday.

Record-breaking heat to sweep West this weekend as thunderstorms hit South

September 2, 2022

Record-breaking heat to sweep West this weekend as thunderstorms hit South

Hot weather is forecast across the West, with record-breaking temperatures expected in the coming days as an area of high pressure anchors itself over the region.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom declares state of emergency amid extreme heat

September 1, 2022

California Gov. Gavin Newsom declares state of emergency amid extreme heat

Gov. Newsom declared a state of emergency as the heat wave spreads throughout California. To avoid power outages, the governor is urging residents to cut back their electricity use.

High wildfire danger hits Montana amid extreme heat

September 1, 2022

High wildfire danger hits Montana amid extreme heat

Authorities warn of high wildfire danger in Montana as temperatures near triple-digit, record levels. The extreme heat will linger through Labor Day weekend.