Heat Wave - Page 40

September 1, 2020

Flash flood threat for Southern Plains, Midwest as hot weather stretches through Texas

A stalled front will bring the risk of heavy rain and flooding Tuesday as hot weather builds in areas cleaning up from Hurricane Laura.

August 31, 2020

Extreme heat in areas of Texas, Louisiana still powerless after Laura; severe storm threat for Plains

Hundreds of thousands who remain without power in Texas and Louisiana after Hurricane Laura's wrath last week now are having to deal with scorching heat on Monday. 

August 21, 2020

California blackouts blamed on poor electrical-grid preparation

Droves of power plants were either down or producing below peak strength prior to the Golden State's record-breaking heat, the New York Times reported, citing data from the dashboard maintained by the organization. 

August 19, 2020

California wildfires spur statewide emergency declaration as more than 30 blazes rage

Thousands of people are under evacuation orders in Northern California as some 30 wildfires rage across the state, as Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a statewide emergency in response to the blazes.

August 18, 2020

Record-breaking heat bakes West, raises wildfire danger as nearly 42 million under excessive heat warnings

A record-breaking heat wave out West shows no signs of letting up for the rest of the week.

August 17, 2020

Dust storms in Arizona impact Phoenix area, briefly close Interstate 10

Two dust storms converged over the greater Phoenix area on Sunday, hours after the city reached another record as a heat wave grips the West.

August 17, 2020

Blistering heat roasts West with widespread storms, tropics active heading into heart of hurricane season

Blistering widespread heat continues across the western half of the country on Monday while attention is also focused as the week begins on tropical activity over the Atlantic.

August 17, 2020

California’s Death Valley hits 130 degrees, could be among hottest ever

Some Twitter users posted images of themselves in death valley during the sweltering heat

August 15, 2020

California blackouts pull plug on 2 million as heat wave bakes state

California's power systems-- overwhelmed during a heatwave--  experienced "an energy shortfall" Friday forcing officials to take measures that plunged at least 2 million people into darkness, authorities said. 

August 14, 2020

California firefighters fear heat wave, winds will intensify massive LA blaze

California firefighters racing to a contain a massive blaze that has erupted north of Los Angeles are fearing that a sweltering forecast Friday combined with possible gusty winds could further fan the flames.