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August 4, 2022

Texas threatened by heat wave again; record power use expected

Texas is once again being threatened by extreme heat, with high temperatures in the triple digits. ERCOT, the state's power operator, said it will meet demand.

August 4, 2022

States impacted by historic flooding in Midwest, Ohio Valley will see more heavy rainfall

Severe weather is forecast for the Midwest and Ohio Valley after record flooding in some areas. This comes as the Northeast will be impacted by heat and humidity.

August 2, 2022

Heat waves explained: Why some heat waves are worse than others

Why are some heat waves worse than others? The severity of a heat wave depends on many different factors which determine the length and intensity of the event.

August 2, 2022

Wet weather will continue to threaten Kentucky, Midwest as Southwest is impacted by flash flooding

Rainy weather threatens the Southwest and Midwest, with more forecast for Kentucky where catastrophic flooding has killed at least 37 people. Heat is targeting the Plains.

August 1, 2022

Pacific Northwest heat wave suspected in 10 deaths in Oregon, officials say

A heat wave baking parts of the Northwest in record-breaking temperatures is suspected in at least 10 deaths in Oregon, the state's office of the medical examiner said Sunday.

August 1, 2022

Midwest thunderstorms bringing risks of flash flooding, hail, wind damage

States in the Midwest are bracing for strong to severe thunderstorms Monday, which bring the risks of flash flooding, hail, damaging winds and isolated tornadoes.

July 30, 2022

Dangerous Pacific Northwest heat wave continues through weekend

A days-long heat wave is continuing this weekend in the Pacific Northwest. Temperatures have already been broken, with millions of Americans under advisories.

July 29, 2022

Washington woman charged with animal cruelty after dog dies from being left on balcony during heat wave

A Washington woman was charged after she left her dog on an uncovered balcony during a heat wave that led to the dog's death. She was charged with first-degree animal cruelty.

July 29, 2022

Southwest, Plains flooding to prompt advisories

Severe weather will bring rain and flooding to the Mid-Atlantic and Ohio and Tennessee valleys. Storms across the Southwest and Plains will prompt flood advisories.

July 28, 2022

Ohio, Tennessee River valleys to see flash flood risks

Heavy rain and storms will bring flash flooding risks – especially across the Ohio and Tennessee River valleys. Record heat will coninue for the Northwest.