August 19, 2020 California Gov. Newsom says 367 wildfires, 23 of them major, continue to burn in statewide emergency Hundreds of wildfires were raging across California Wednesday, with almost two dozen of them labeled major or complex fires, Gov. Gavin Newsom said as the state faces evacuations and scorching conditions.
August 3, 2020 Tropical Storm Isaias spurs NYC to deploy temporary flood barriers, de Blasio says city 'not taking any chances' Inflatable flood protection barriers were set up in Lower Manhattan on Monday as New York City officials are preparing for any possible storm surge from Tropical Storm Isaias.
August 2, 2020 Tropical Storm Isaias lashes Florida's east coast, no longer expected to reach hurricane strength Bands of heavy rain and gusty winds lashed Florida's east coast on Sunday as Tropical Storm Isaias inched closer, even though forecasters now believe the storm system will not restrengthen into a hurricane.
July 28, 2020 Tropical storm warnings for Puerto Rico, Leeward Islands as Isaias may impact Florida by weekend An already active 2020 Atlantic hurricane season is showing no signs of slowing down, with the next system already knocking on the door of the Caribbean.
July 26, 2020 Hurricane Douglas menaces Hawaii coast, threatening heavy rain, strong winds Forecasters said the first hurricane this season in the Central Pacific would pass close to Oahu, and potentially even make a direct hit on the island, which is home to state’s biggest city of Honolulu.
July 22, 2020 Tsunami threat in Alaska over after powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake rattles region A powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake rattled a large swath of coastal Alaska late Tuesday, triggered a tsunami warning that sent residents fleeing before it was called off.
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.
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.
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.
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.