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May 20, 2022

Southwest fires fanned by winds, fueled by drought

Fires in the drought-stricken Southwest, including New Mexico and Texas, continued to spread on Thursday, fanned by windy weather. Winds gusting up to 50 mph were expected to complicate firefighting efforts on Friday.

May 20, 2022

Washington's war on air conditioning heats up

It’s the scariest moment of the year for many homeowners – that first really hot day, usually in May, when we turn on our air conditioners for the first time since the previous summer and cross our fingers that it still works.

May 19, 2022

Dangerous weather forecast after fire crews slow New Mexico blazes

Crews made progress on a historic fire in New Mexico ahead of dangerous fire weather conditions forecast on Thursday. The Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon fires are now 34% contained, according to the U.S. Forest Service.

May 18, 2022

Western fires fueled by winds prompt evacuations, forest closures

Western fires in New Mexico and California have spread quickly due to stormy weather and strong winds.

May 18, 2022

Unsettled weather moves into Northwest as Plains, Midwest at risk of flash flooding

Unsettled weather moves into the Northwest as the Plains and Midwest are at risk of flash flooding. Thunderstorms are also possible across the Ohio Valley.

May 17, 2022

Efforts to battle fire in New Mexico aided by thunderstorms

Firefighters battling New Mexico's largest fire were helped Monday by thunderstorms. The Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon fires have burned 299,565 acres.

May 17, 2022

Possible tornado touches down in New Hampshire, driver captures terrifying dashcam video

A thunderstorm in New Hampshire appears to have transformed into a full-blown tornado Monday evening, according to shocking video from bystanders.

May 17, 2022

As Texas fire danger continues, Central Plains to experience severe weather

Record-breaking heat continues to spread over the southern Plains with heat indices feeling well over 100 degrees in some spots.

May 16, 2022

Eastern US facing severe thunderstorms, flash flooding risk

Strong to severe thunderstorms will impact a large portion of the East on Monday, including big cities along the I-95 corridor this afternoon. 

May 14, 2022

Texas power grid operator urges residents to conserve energy as plants go offline

The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) is asking residents of the Lone Star State to conserve power after six power generation facilities tripped offline.