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August 7, 2021

Last month was worst July for global wildfires since 2003: report

Researchers report that last month was the worst July for wildfires around the world since at least the year 2003.

August 7, 2021

Impacts of California drought, water woes threaten energy, agriculture

California is seeing the effects of the West's historic "megadrought," which has cut off critical water resources in multiple states.

August 6, 2021

California wildfire smoke can be seen from space: Watch the video

Videos released online show the extent of the various wildfires ravaging California right now, and the effects can be seen from outer space. 

August 6, 2021

Excessive heat in Grand Canyon forces warnings for parkgoers

Travelers are being warned to avoid Arizona's Grand Canyon National Park on Friday due to excessive heat.

August 6, 2021

Northern California town burns to ashes in devastating wildfire

As hot, bone-dry, gusty weather hit California, the state's largest current wildfire raged through the Gold Rush-era Sierra Nevada community of about 1,000, incinerating much of the downtown that included wooden buildings more than a century old.

August 5, 2021

Storms to impact Florida, Northeast while wildfire threat remains high out West

The heaviest rain across the Southeast coast has moved offshore Thursday from the Carolinas into the Atlantic, but a few more storms over the Florida Panhandle may cause localized flooding. 

August 5, 2021

2021 hurricane season will be even more active than previously forecast: NOAA scientists

The 2021 Atlantic hurricane season is likely to be busier than meteorologists previously predicted.

August 5, 2021

Raging wildfire destroys parts of Northern California Gold Rush town

A wind-driven wildfire tore through a Northern California mountain town, leaving much of the downtown in ashes as crews braced for another explosive run of flames in the midst of dangerous weather.

August 5, 2021

National weather forecast for August 5

Janice Dean has your FoxCast.

August 4, 2021

Hot, gusty weather could mean explosive fire growth in West

California’s largest wildfire continued to grow Wednesday as thousands of firefighters prepared for a tougher fight as dangerous weather returns.