Cook County issues disaster proclamation after July derecho
After a record 32 tornadoes hit the Chicago area in mid-July, Cook County issued a disaster proclamation to assist local communities as they recover.
Father drowns trying to save son who jumped into Utah lake to rescue woman in storm
The father was swimming and boating with his 17-year-old son this weekend when thunderstorms impacted Willard Bay State Park near Eagle Beach in Utah, authorities said.
Northeast prepares for threat of heavy rain and flooding from Debby's remnants
Debby was downgraded to a post-tropical storm Friday, but flooding and severe storm threats are still possible for some regions of the Northeast this weekend.
Major flooding threat from Tropical Storm Debby
The storm is still lingering along the East Coast.
Here's how extreme heat is impacting electric bills
Last year Earth was 2.66 degrees warmer than it was before pre-industrial times. It may sound insignificant, but it can be harmful to human health.
Tropical Storm Debby leaves roads flooded in downtown Charleston
After hitting Florida hard Monday, Tropical Storm Debby set its sights on the coast of Georgia and South Carolina. Officials in Charleston are telling residents to stay home as many streets are flooded.
Watch: Waterspout comes ashore in downtown Buffalo, causing tornado damage
Video from the National Weather Service Buffalo office shows the vortex spinning in Lake Erie and then coming onshore in LaSalle Park. According to Erie County, the waterspout continued onto Niagara Street where it ripped off the roof of a building.
Chicago weather: Severe Thunderstorm Warnings go into effect for parts of Cook County, NW Indiana
Severe Thunderstorm Warnings have been issued for southern Cook County and a large chunk of northwest Indiana as storms roll in off Lake Michigan.
Tropical Storm Debby expected to become hurricane, what we know
Tropical Storm Debby is expected to become a hurricane Sunday night. Here's what we know:
The hottest place on Earth just set its hottest month on record
Death Valley experienced its warmest month on record with an average temperature of 108.5 degrees.
‘I just went airborne’: Man struck by lightning while inside home in South Carolina
Bill Brucks of Cherry Grove Beach, South Carolina, had his hand on the refrigerator door when a bolt of lightning struck his home and electrified him.
Record-breaking tornado outbreak struck Chicagoland on July 15
On the evening of July 15, a powerful complex of thunderstorms swept through Chicagoland, producing widespread damaging winds and a record-breaking amount of tornadoes.
Final count: Here's how many tornadoes touched down in Chicagoland on July 15
On the evening of July 15, a powerful complex of thunderstorms swept through Chicagoland, producing widespread damaging winds and a record-breaking 31 tornadoes.
Chicago cooling centers open this week to provide heat relief
Cooling centers opened across Chicago starting Monday as the city braces for a week-long heatwave.
Woman dies after running out of water, hiking near Utah state park in extreme heat, officials say
Officials said the temperature got to 106 degrees.
Death Valley visitor suffers third-degree burns on feet amid extreme heat
The Death Valley tourist burned his feet walking barefoot on the popular Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes, where temperatures exceeded 123 degrees F, park rangers said.
Ways to help wildlife after tornadoes
Animals were impacted after 40 tornadoes ripped through the state.
Across America: Dust storm covers highway
Here are your top stories across America.
Chicago area sees total of 32 tornadoes from July's derecho, setting new record
The National Weather Service confirmed Friday that two more tornadoes touched down in the Chicago area during Monday night's derecho.
Exxon Refinery working to restart operations after losing power during severe weather
Some local experts are saying that this could impact gas prices.