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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.

August 16, 2023

Raging wildfire driven by thunderstorm fury prompts urgent evacuations near California-Oregon border

A wildfire, driven by strong gusts from a thunderstorm, tore through a national forest area near the California-Oregon boundary, leading to evacuations in the rural vicinity.

August 16, 2023

Heat wave over Northwest, Rockies persists as thunderstorms likely for upper Midwest

As the heat wave over the Northwest and Rockies persists, with the dome of high pressure expanding eastward, thunderstorms are likely for the Midwest on Wednesday.

August 15, 2023

NASA says July was hottest month on record since 1880

NASA scientists at the Goddard Institute for Space Studies reported last July was hotter than any other month in the global temperature record dating back to 1880.