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July 3, 2020

Heat waves have become more frequent and intense in most of the world since 1950s: study

Heat waves are increasing in intensity and frequency in most parts of the world since the 1950s, a new study has found.

July 2, 2020

Dangerous heat to scorch central US on Fourth of July; severe weather in Southeast

As the Fourth of July holiday weekend approaches, we are entering what will likely be the hottest few days this year across the country beginning on Thursday. 

July 1, 2020

Flood concerns in Midwest as extreme heat, humidity build across nation's midsection

Temperatures will soar to start off the month of July across the Plains on Wednesday, as some of the heat across the nation's midsection will also come with the threat of drenching thunderstorms.

June 29, 2020

Utah wildfire forces 13,000 to evacuate as state faces critical fire weather

Thousands of residents in one Utah community have been forced to evacuate as a fast-spreading wildfire burned some 10,000 acres of Monday as more critical fire weather is in the forecast for the state.

June 29, 2020

Critical fire weather out West, extreme heat in Plains as Saharan dust lingers

Critical fire weather has returned to the western U.S. on Monday as the central part of the country is going to face some scorching heat.

June 29, 2020

Grand Canyon hiker death caused by heat as temperatures soared to 114 degrees, officials say

The death of a California woman who was hiking on a trail at Grand Canyon National Park last week has been linked to heat as temperatures soared to over 100 degrees, according to officials.

June 27, 2020

Tampa tops out at 99 degrees Fahrenheit, tying all-time heat record

On Friday, Tampa topped out at 99 degrees, which ties their all-time high temperature for any date. 

June 25, 2020

Severe weather threat for Central US as heavy rain lingers on Gulf Coast, Saharan dust to arrive

Another wet day is on tap Thursday for portions of the Gulf Coast before dry conditions and a large cloud of Saharan dust that's blanketed the Caribbean reaches the region. 

June 24, 2020

Grand Canyon park service posts photo of broken boot as summer safety reminder

These boots were made for walking – but summertime at the Grand Canyon is still something fierce.

June 24, 2020

Saharan dust plume drifts toward US as Dolly weakens over Atlantic; heavy rain threat for Gulf Coast

A large cloud of Saharan dust that's blanketed the Caribbean is about to reach the U.S. as the threat for drenching storms may bring more rain Wednesday to the Gulf Coast.