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December 26, 2021

2021's biggest and wildest weather moments

This year was a chaotic and deadly one for weather, with major storms and flooding impacting states from coast to coast, while a new wildfire record was set in California.

December 9, 2021

Caldor fire: Father and son arrested on suspicion of starting California wildfire

A father and son were charged with reckless arson on suspicion of starting a massive California wildfire that destroyed many homes and forced tens of thousands of people to flee Lake Tahoe communities earlier this year, authorities said.

November 29, 2021

Northeast, Great Lakes to get snow this week

We’re watching three Alberta Clipper systems that will impact the Great Lakes and Northeast this week. 

November 24, 2021

Fire weather conditions persist in Plains, Wyoming winds forecast to reach 70 mph

In the Plains, critical fire weather conditions and warm weather are forecast to persist. 

November 19, 2021

Ex-professor charged with starting four California wildfires

A former college professor was indicted by a federal grand jury Thursday for allegedly starting four wildfires in Northern California earlier this year that threatened to trap firefighters as they battled a massive fire nearby, federal prosecutors said.

November 10, 2021

Reduced air pollution during COVID-19 lockdowns linked to fewer heart attacks

Reduced air pollution resulting from lockdowns amid the COVID-19 pandemic is reportedly linked to a lower incidence of heart attacks. 

November 4, 2021

California utility PG&E agrees to pay $125 million for destructive Kinkade wildfire

Pacific Gas & Electric has agreed to a $125 million settlement with California regulators for its role in igniting the Kincade wildfire in 2019, which scorched nearly 122 square miles, destroyed hundreds of buildings and injured four people.

October 30, 2021

Newsom pulls out of overseas trip to UN climate conference, will participate virtually

California Gov. Gavin Newson suddenly pulled out of his trip on Friday to the annual United Nations (UN) Climate Change Conference in Scotland.

October 22, 2021

Stormy weather forecast from New England to Florida; West to be hit with heavy rain, snow

A cold front that has tracked across the country this week will push off the East Coast on Friday, ushering in cooler air this weekend.  

October 21, 2021

Cold front forecast to bring stormy weather from Great Lakes to Gulf Coast

A cold front stretching from the Great Lakes to the Gulf Coast will bring showers and storms, as well as even colder air behind it.