Hurricane Lee remains a Category 3 as it churns across Atlantic OceanThe storm is expected to move well north of Puerto Rico and the Leeward Islands this weekend.
Hurricane Lee's strength is expected to vary over the weekendThe storm is down from its peak strength, but forecasters warn it will remain dangerous for some time.
Floods, heat waves, hurricanes, wildfires surging worldwide this yearNatural disasters have caused approximately $194 billion in global losses during the first half of 2023.
Lee intensifies to a Category 5 hurricaneHurricane Lee built up to 160 mph winds in less than 48 hours. Forecasters say it will likely continue to strengthen on Friday.
More schools dismiss classes early due to heatSchools in the Northeast dismissed classes early or closed school buildings this week due to extreme high temperatures.
Hurricane Lee gains strength in the AtlanticLee is expected to reach major hurricane status. The storm is still far out in the Atlantic and there are minimal risks to land.
Tropical Storm Lee strengthens in the AtlanticLee is the 12th named storm of the 2023 hurricane season, which began on June 1. Forecasters expect the storm will become a major hurricane.
Schools close for extreme heat as many lack air conditioningDozens of school districts throughout the U.S. are closed due to extreme heat, placing parents in a continuous lurch.
Storms cause major flooding in parts of Las VegasSome called the flooding in Vegas over the weekend "the worst" they've seen in a while; as cars became stuck, residents found themselves in danger.
Small businesses face increasing challenges with extreme weatherTourism-related businesses have always been at the mercy of the weather. But, heat waves, fires and storms are becoming more frequent.
73,000 at Burning Man told to shelter, conserve food amid muddy mayhemAccess in and out of the Nevada desert is closed as muddy roads are deemed undrivable and festivalgoers are confined to their camps.
Hurricane Center nearly nailed Idalia forecast 4 days before landfallBefore Idalia had become a tropical storm, forecasters warned of a hurricane striking Florida.
Hawaii windy, dry conditions raise fire risk; Red Flag Warning issuedAs of Wednesday, firefighters were still battling three fires: the Olinda fire, the Kula fire and the Lahaina fire.
Idalia's storm surge puts Florida neighborhoods under feet of waterAcross Florida, the death toll was low for such a powerful storm because of where the storm made landfall.
Biden approves major disaster declaration as Idalia exits USRoadways and airports are reopening after Idalia came ashore as a Category 3 hurricane Wednesday.
Idalia brings widespread damage, but few injuries and deathsOne person died in Georgia after a tree fell on them, officials said. Search and rescue operations are ongoing amid heavy flooding and wind damage.
Biden defends government's response to Maui wildfire disasterPresident Biden urged the residents of Maui to try and understand that the federal government's work is "going to take time."
Record high ocean temperatures helped strengthen Hurricane IdaliaMeteorologists say the hot waters in the Gulf of Mexico helped Hurricane Idalia rapidly intensify. It's getting more common as the oceans warm.
Hurricane Idalia slams Florida, pushes north. Here's how you can helpThere are multiple organizations pitching in to help residents affected by Idalia. Here is how you can donate to help support.
100-year-old tree falls on Gov. DeSantis' home as Idalia made landfallThe storm hit Florida's west coast on Wednesday morning, causing severe flooding and destructive winds.
Brunt of Idalia moves northeast, sparing much of Gainesville, FloridaThe densely populated college town was preparing for potentially catastrophic damage, but it appears Florida's Big Bend region suffered the worst.
Hurricane warnings issued in South Carolina ahead of IdaliaHurricane Idalia made landfall as a Category 3 storm Wednesday morning in Florida's Big Bend region.
Airports shut down due to Idalia; flights across US affectedSeveral airports are closed and several others have canceled many flights as Hurricane Idalia came ashore Wednesday morning in Florida.
Savannah, Georgia, declares state of emergency ahead of Idalia impactMayor Van Johnson sat down with Scripps News to share how his city is preparing in the direct path of the storm.
Tropical Storm Idalia brings storm surge threat to South CarolinaTropical Storm Idalia worked its way northeast over South Carolina on Wednesday night. Storm surge warnings were in effect in coastal South Carolina.
Storm surge from Idalia could create deadly conditions across FloridaForecasters warn Hurricane Idalia's storm surge could create deadly conditions for many of Florida's coastal cities.
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Idalia could cause catastrophic winds, inland flooding for FloridaIdalia became a Category 2 hurricane Tuesday, barreling over the Gulf of Mexico toward Florida's Gulf Coast. Catastrophic conditions were feared.
Residents in Jacksonville are bracing for Hurricane IdaliaFrom coast to coast, Florida’s schools and airports are shuttered for days, and grocery stores are wiped bare of essentials.
In the eye of Hurricane Idalia: What doctors do during extreme weatherProtocols differ from hospitals to clinics, and doctors on call sometimes shelter in place with their families.
Florida prisons could evacuate on case-by-case basis amid IdaliaThe Florida Department of Corrections said on Tuesday it would beef up preparedness and move extra food and water to facilities.
