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October 16, 2021

US cities with worst air pollution ranked: report

The U.S. cities with the worst air pollution levels were ranked in a recent report, which concluded that more than 58 million Americans experienced more than 100 days of polluted air in 2020. 

October 15, 2021

Hurricane Pamela flood threats taper off as storms develop across Mississippi, Ohio Valleys

The flood threat from Hurricane Pamela’s remnants will taper off from the Southern Plains toward the Mississippi River Valley. 

October 12, 2021

California winds spark new wildfires, force power outages

Blustery winds still surged through California on Tuesday after downing trees, fanning wildfires and shutting off power to about 21,000 customers in northern and central regions.

October 12, 2021

More severe weather forecast for Plains, snow across Rockies

Another round of severe storms will move into the Plains Tuesday as a powerful cold front slices through the central U.S.  

October 9, 2021

Billion-dollar disasters: US on pace to top 2020 record, report says

The U.S. is on pace to exceed 2020's record number of billion-dollar disasters. 

October 8, 2021

California wildfires: Hundreds of giant sequoias may have burned, reports say

Hundreds of giant sequoias may have burned in northern California wildfires, according to officials. 

October 7, 2021

Flooding, thunderstorms forecast for Southeast as cooler weather expected across Northern Plains

Showers, thunderstorms and the risk for flooding will continue across the Florida Panhandle, Gulf Coast and Southeast through the end of the week.  

October 2, 2021

Winter weather 2021: What do forecasters predict?

As days become shorter and temperatures plummet, the winter season approaches once again.

September 30, 2021

N95 respirators could reduce hospitalizations from wildfire smoke: study

N95 respirators could offer robust protection from wildfire smoke, researchers say.

September 29, 2021

Goats being used to prevent wildfires in California

Landowners are turning to an unusual technique to help prevent fires from growing in California. Goats have now joined the firefighting efforts.