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August 25, 2023

Phoenix continues to battle extreme heat as summer draws to a close

As summer slowly gives way to fall, Phoenix remains in the grip of scorching temperatures. The National Weather Service has issued a warning for the city and parts of Arizona.

August 25, 2023

Mechanics warn scorching temperatures across the US could be causing an increase in automobile issues

Excessive heat waves across the US are believed to be the culprit of an increase in tire and battery issues. Mechanics advise consumers to get their cars checked out before Labor day.

August 23, 2023

Raging wildfires sweep Louisiana amid intense heatwave and drought conditions, threatening communities

Numerous wildfires are currently ablaze across Louisiana, as scorching triple-digit temperatures persist and a dearth of rain exacerbates the situation, leaving little room for relief.

August 23, 2023

Swiss police warn that heat wave increases risk of falling rock, ice in Alpine region

The European heat wave is increasing the risk of falling rock and ice in Switzerland's Alpine region, according to police. Many mountaineers have fallen victim this year.

August 22, 2023

Nebraska girl, 1, dies after being left in hot daycare van; driver arrested

A 62-year-old daycare van driver in Omaha, Nebraska, was arrested following a one-year-old girl's death after being left in his vehicle on one of the area's hottest days this year.

August 19, 2023

US battles rising wildfire risk as devastating heat and drought spread across the country

Drought and extreme heat have increased the risk of wildfires across the country and the U.S. Forestry Service is ramping up to educate those who may be at risk for the first time.

August 17, 2023

Heat will impact central US as thunderstorms forecast across country

As extreme heat expands to the central U.S. states, Tropical Storm Hilary is churning in the Pacific and is expected to bring related impacts to southern California over the weekend.

August 16, 2023

Heat wave over Northwest, Rockies persists as thunderstorms likely for upper Midwest

As the heat wave over the Northwest and Rockies persists, with the dome of high pressure expanding eastward, thunderstorms are likely for the Midwest on Wednesday.

August 15, 2023

NASA says July was hottest month on record since 1880

NASA scientists at the Goddard Institute for Space Studies reported last July was hotter than any other month in the global temperature record dating back to 1880.

August 15, 2023

California’s only native sunfish may see a population rebound as heat threatens cold-water invasive species

Sacramento perch, California’s only native sunfish, was introduced in a lake near San Diego to boost its population after invasive species decimated its numbers in the 20th century.