Tropical Storm Hilary causes extreme flooding across California

Tropical Storm Hilary inundated streets across Mexico’s arid Baja California Peninsula with deadly floodwaters Sunday before moving over Southern California, where it swamped roads and downed trees, as concerns mounted that flash floods could strike in places as far north as Idaho.

Death toll in Maui surpasses 100

At least 106 people have been confirmed dead following the historic wildfires in Maui. Dry vegetation and powerful winds are responsible for fueling the fire, but it is still unclear what caused the blaze. President Biden is expected to visit following further recovery efforts.

Forecasters now predict 'above normal' 2023 Atlantic hurricane season: Here's why

Forecasters at NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center (CPC) have increased their prediction for the remainder of the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season from a near-normal level of tropical cyclone activity to an above-normal level of activity due to record-warm sea surface temperatures in the Atlantic that are expected to counterbalance the conditions associated with the ongoing El Niño event in the Pacific.