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August 16, 2020

Josephine weakens to a tropical depression, Kyle no longer a tropical storm

The latest two tropical systems that broke more records for the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season both weakened on Sunday, according to forecasters.

August 16, 2020

Nevada lake turns 'unusual shade' of turquoise after toxic algae bloom

Talk about strange waters.

August 16, 2020

California hit by 'frequent lightning' as severe weather slams Bay Area, sparks new fires

The skies over the Bay Area in California were lit up early Sunday as severe storms brought numerous lightning strikes that ended up sparking some new brush fires.

August 16, 2020

National forecast for Sunday, August 16

Rick Reichmuth has your FoxCast.

August 16, 2020

Homeless man suspected of starting California wildfire that scorched 1,400 acres

A homeless man in California is suspected of intentionally starting a wildfire that led to evacuations for an area east of Los Angeles last week, according to officials. 

August 16, 2020

Fire tornado warning grips California as wildfire explodes with 'extremely dangerous' conditions north of Tahoe

An explosive wildfire burning in Northern California whipped up a rare and dangerous fire tornado on Saturday, triggering a dire warning from forecasters. 

August 16, 2020

Firenado rips through parts of California, firefighters struggle to remove cars from a highway

Rare weather phenomenon strikes with winds as high as 60 miles per hour.

August 15, 2020

Ashton Kutcher slams Pence, Trump for lack of relief following deadly derecho in Iowa: 'Wake up'

Ashton Kutcher put the federal government on blast for failing to provide relief after a derecho ripped through his home state of Iowa and other parts of the Midwest this week.

August 15, 2020

California blackouts pull plug on 2 million as heat wave bakes state

California's power systems-- overwhelmed during a heatwave--  experienced "an energy shortfall" Friday forcing officials to take measures that plunged at least 2 million people into darkness, authorities said. 

August 15, 2020

California firefighters avoid bull while taming flames: See the video

Firefighters fled from the bull while attempting to put out the Lake Fire that has raged since Friday.