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August 20, 2023

Biden FEMA chief warns of disaster relief funding shortage after Maui fires, as California braces for storm

FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell said disaster relief funding could have a shortage by mid-September after Hawaii's wildfires and California's storm.

August 19, 2023

Hurricane Hilary evacuation warnings issued in California as storm expected to bring ‘catastrophic’ flooding

Hurricane Hilary is expected to make landfall in Southern California late Saturday or early Sunday morning, as it continues to weaken from its current Category 1 state.

August 19, 2023

DeSantis offers to assist California with Hurricane Hilary 'in any way we can'

Florida's Governor Ron DeSantis has offered to assist California "any way we can" with Hurricane Hilary preparation and relief efforts, citing Florida's vast experience with hurricanes.

August 19, 2023

US battles rising wildfire risk as devastating heat and drought spread across the country

Drought and extreme heat have increased the risk of wildfires across the country and the U.S. Forestry Service is ramping up to educate those who may be at risk for the first time.

August 18, 2023

MLB reschedules three games in California in anticipation of Hurricane Hillary impact

As Hurricane Hilary churned off Mexico’s Pacific coast, MLB officials decided to clear the schedule of all three games that were supposed to take place in California on Sunday.

August 18, 2023

Uncommon tornado lifts car off Rhode Island interstate amid severe weather in New England

A rare tornado touched down in Rhode Island, lifting a car off Interstate 295 during a spell of severe weather that swept through storm-weary New England.

August 17, 2023

Hurricane Hilary is 'strengthening rapidly' and will likely become 'major' storm today, forecasters say

Hurricane Hilary, which has been upgraded to a Category 2 storm, is expected to become a major hurricane on Thursday, forecasters say.

August 17, 2023

Panama Canal extends transit restrictions, raising concerns over consumer goods prices

The Panama Canal Authority announced an extension of its restrictions on vessel transit through the waterway until September 2nd, maintaining a daily maximum of 32 authorized vessels.

August 17, 2023

Heat will impact central US as thunderstorms forecast across country

As extreme heat expands to the central U.S. states, Tropical Storm Hilary is churning in the Pacific and is expected to bring related impacts to southern California over the weekend.

August 17, 2023

Storm Chaser works to build a house that can withstand category-five hurricane winds

Mississippi storm chaser Josh Morgerman says he is confident his design will build a house that will withstand category-five hurricane winds.