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April 23, 2024

US implements new color-coded system to warn Americans about heat danger

A new color-coded heat warning system was introduced by the National Weather Service and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Earth Day, officials say.

April 22, 2024

4 dead, 10 missing as torrential rains drench southern China

At least 4 people have been killed and 10 others are missing after torrential rain swept across southern China; Zhaoqing city and Shaoguan city are among the hardest hit areas.

April 20, 2024

Is the East Coast on the brink of a major earthquake — and are we prepared?

A 4.8 magnitude earthquake jolted the East Coast earlier this month but what are the odds of a more powerful quake rocking the East Coast? And if it does, are we prepared?

April 19, 2024

CDC warns of extreme heat dangers amid ‘record-breaking high temperatures’

Many regions across the U.S. experienced “record-breaking high temperatures" in 2023 due to extreme heat, according to the CDC. Experts share risk factors and safety tips.

April 15, 2024

What to know about the storm system barreling across Middle America this week

A storm system stretching from Lincoln, Nebraska, to Baltimore is expected to leave tens of millions of Americans in the path of hail, flash flooding, and tornado warnings this week.

April 15, 2024

36 confirmed dead in Pakistan after lightning strikes, heavy rains

Severe weather has led to at least 36 deaths in Pakistan over three days. Other casualties were reported in Islamabad, Baluchistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

April 14, 2024

African weather system generating rumors of UFOs and 80-foot waves, blamed on software 'error'

A software glitch in a weather application led alien and UFO sleuths to believe there was an underwater anomaly the size of Texas, generating 80-foot waves off Africa.

April 12, 2024

At least 13 dead, 15,000 displaced as floods wash over Kenya

At least 13 people have been reported dead and some 15,000 displaced after heavy rains induced devastating floods across Kenya amidst this year's wet season.

April 12, 2024

Heavy rains, flash flooding trigger evacuations in Pittsburgh metro

Flash flooding in western Pennsylvania, where almost three inches of rain fell Thursday afternoon, has triggered multiple evacuations and rescues, but no known injuries.

April 10, 2024

Oklahoma AG sues natural gas companies over winter storm price hikes

Republican Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond filed lawsuits Wednesday accusing two natural gas companies of price-gouging during 2021's Winter Storm Uri.