Flooding in Las Vegas Has Submerged the Strip
Wind speeds hit nearly 70 miles per hour, says the Las Vegas office of the National Weather Service.Image: Ethan Miller (Getty Images)Las Vegas was the center of some intense flooding…
Kentucky flooding: 16 people dead and death toll expected to rise as catastrophic flooding enters its second day
"It's going to get a lot higher," Beshear said at a news conference Friday morning, adding that an unknown number of people are missing."There's going to be multiple families that…
Kentucky flooding kills at least 8, and ‘hundreds will lose their homes,’ governor says
"This is an ongoing natural disaster, with more rain expected tonight that could worsen the situation. The death toll has heartbreakingly risen to 8 Kentuckians lost," Gov. Andy Beshear tweeted.Beshear…
St. Louis: At least 1 killed as widespread flash floods caused by record rainfall
In St. Louis itself, more than 8 inches of rain had fallen from midnight to 7 a.m. CT -- already surpassing the city's all-time one-day record of 6.85 inches set…
Yosemite Park fire: Fire crews use proactive measures to protect renowned sequoias as blaze grows
The 2,044-acre Washburn Fire doubled in size over the weekend, encroaching upon Yosemite's Mariposa Grove, home to more than 500 giant sequoias."The fire has entered the grove," response spokesperson Robbie…
Tropical Storm Colin Weakens over North Carolina
Tropical Storm Colin has weakened as it moves over eastern North Carolina, just as U.S. residents are preparing their July Fourth celebrations. The National Hurricane Center reports there are no…
Tropical Storm Colin dissipates over eastern North Carolina
Gusty winds, scattered showers, and rip currents are still possible along the North Carolina coast this morning but should ease throughout the day as the remnants push into the Atlantic.…
Tropical Storm Colin pushing into coastal South Carolina and North Carolina
Colin was centered about 5 miles west of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, with sustained winds of 40 mph, around 11 a.m. ET, the National Hurricane Center said. Colin's heaviest rains…
1st day of summer, longest day of the year — what to know
What is the summer solstice? The June summer solstice marks the official beginning of summer in the Northern Hemisphere. While the temperatures may already feel like summer, the official start…
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for Arlington | ARLnow
Storm clouds forming, as seen in Rosslyn (staff photo by Jay Westcott) Arlington County is now under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch. Forecasters say strong storms are possible tonight (Thursday), with…