U.S. Disaster Warnings & Alerts - Page 4

Heat Wave July 19, 2020

Summer heat wave spreads into Northeast, over 115 million under alerts from stifling conditions

A dome of heat that's been across the nation's midsection is moving into the Northeast on Sunday, bringing sizzling conditions to tens of millions. 

Heat Wave July 14, 2020

Heat wave scorches from Gulf Coast to southern Plains, severe storms likely into Midwest

A heat wave that's broken records across portions of Texas will allow temperatures to soar again on Tuesday, as strong stroms are forecast to develop across the Midwest.

Heat Wave July 13, 2020

Intense heat wave persists for tens of millions, severe weather possible across Central US

Hot temperatures from over the weekend will linger to start the week as the threat for severe weather develops on Monday.

Wildfire June 16, 2020

California wildfire near Pismo Beach quickly grows to 400 acres, evacuation orders lifted

A wildfire on California's Central Coast quickly grew to several hundred acres on Monday, forcing the evacuation of hundreds of residents in the area.

Disaster Response May 27, 2020

Tropical Storm Bertha makes landfall in South Carolina, heavy rain in store for Carolinas, Virginia

The second named storm of the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season formed Wednesday along the South Carolina coast, days before the storm season officially kicks off.

Weather May 21, 2020

Flooding in Virginia spurs evacuation over potential dam failure, swift-water rescues reported

Residents near a dam in southwest Virginia were ordered to evacuate early Thursday after a slow-moving storm system brought flash flooding across the region as more "significant" flooding is in the forecast.

Tornado May 18, 2020

What is a PDS tornado watch? Here's what to know

When the threat of damage caused by storms is particularly high, forecasters will issue what's known as a "PDS" watch.

Tropical Storm May 17, 2020

Tropical Storm Arthur forms off Florida, warning issued for North Carolina's Outer Banks

The first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season formed off the Florida coast on Saturday, making it the sixth straight year for a system to develop as tropical storm warnings were issued for North Carolina's Outer Banks.

Hurricanes - Typhoons May 6, 2020

Hurricane forecasts will see some changes for 2020: Here's what will be different

Just a few weeks before hurricane season officially gets underway in the Atlantic Basin, forecasters revealed upcoming changes to the way they inform people about approaching storms. 

Weather April 19, 2020

South braces for second round of tornadoes, high winds and flooding with millions at risk

Tens of millions of Americans are under the threat for severe weather in the South on Sunday exactly one week after a tornado outbreak killed at least 36 people across the region. 

Weather April 13, 2020

NYC under high wind warning, storm threatens 'damaging' gusts to 70 mph in cities where tents set up for coronavirus

A powerful storm system behind a deadly severe outbreak in the South is bringing the threat of fierce winds to the epicenter of the nation's coronavirus outbreak where the medical response has included tents forecasters warn "could be damaged" by the gusts.