August 11, 2021 Tropical Storm Fred becomes sixth named storm of Atlantic hurricane season Tropical Storm Fred formed south of Puerto Rico late Tuesday night and was moving toward the Dominican Republic and Haiti on Wednesday.
August 10, 2021 Dixie Fire becomes largest single wildfire in California history California's Dixie Fire has become the largest single wildfire in state history.
August 10, 2021 Heat warnings and advisories in effect across the US Hot temperatures will build over much of the country this week.
August 10, 2021 Drought-stricken California town to tourists: 'Please conserve' Tourists flock by the thousands to the coastal town of Mendocino for its Victorian homes and cliff trails, but visitors this summer are also finding public portable toilets and signs on picket fences pleading: “Severe Drought. Please conserve water."
August 10, 2021 Severe storms prompt ground stop at Chicago's O'Hare Airport, evacuation of control tower: report Severe weather ripped through Chicago on Monday, causing more than 300 flights to be canceled and prompting a ground stop at O'Hare International Airport, according to reports.
August 9, 2021 US swelters as heat wave settles in The dog days of summer have arrived as it is going to be a hot week with dangerously high temperatures spread across large portions of the country.
August 9, 2021 Omaha flooding: 7 people escape after being trapped inside elevators A strong storm system rolled across areas in Nebraska cause serious flooding in cities like Omaha on Saturday, prompting the rescue drivers who abandoned their vehicles and seven people who were trapped in two elevators inside the basement of an apartment building.