UK breaks record for highest temperature as heat wave hits Europe

Britain has shattered its record for the highest temperature ever recorded, with a provisional reading of 40.3 degrees Celsius (104.5 degrees Fahrenheit) in eastern England.

Watch: Heavy rains, flash flooding wreak havoc across New Jersey and New York

Cars were submerged in floodwater in northern New Jersey and New York City subway stations turned into impromptu waterfalls after heavy rain drenched the area Monday. 

Watch: Colossal waves crash over 2-story condo in Hawaii as Hurricane Darby remnants pass

A massive wave sparked from hurricane remnants crashed into -- and over a two-story condo building in Hawaii as parts of the Big Island dealt with heavy surf over the weekend.

Dramatic photos show tree burning from inside after lightning strike in Ohio

Photos of the tree in a rural Ohio town showed glowing, red-hot flames spiraling up the trunk, while the outer branches appeared green and seemingly unaffected.

Lightning striking moving truck in St. Pete caught on camera

A Florida woman was trying to record video of the spectacular lightning strikes going across the sky over St. Petersburg July 1 when she captured a bolt that was way too close for comfort. 

Family watched helplessly as their home washed away in Yellowstone flood

Earlier this month, the Yellowstone region saw some of the worst flooding in its history. Several roads, buildings and trees were destroyed by the rushing water in an area known for its pristine beauty.

Lightning safety: When thunder roars, even taking out the trash can turn deadly

As we enter Lightning Safety Awareness Week, lightning safety experts stress that being outside anywhere is a dangerous risk when lightning is in the area.

Debunking 7 myths about lightning

Here are seven myths that you’ve probably heard about the natural phenomenon and how they compare to the facts.

Yellowstone National Park: Floods leave landscape 'dramatically changed'

Park officials say over 10,000 visitors left the nation’s oldest national park after historic flooding tore through the area, washing out bridges and roads.

106 million Americans in 24 states at risk as dangerous heat wave expands

Well-above-average temperatures are expected from the central Rockies across the Plains and into the lower and mid-Mississippi, Tennessee and lower Ohio valleys.

Nearly 100 record highs set to fall this weekend in Northeast

To give an idea of how rare it is to have Heat Advisories issued in May in the Northeast, the only NWS office in the region to issue this alert in May since 2006 is Philadelphia/Mt. Holly -- and that was more than 10 years ago

Crews working to restore power throughout Puget Sound

Crews are working to restore power to thousands of customers throughout Western Washington on Wednesday.

Lightning kills cow ‘on the spot,’ prompting warning from farmer

“We are always saddened at a loss like this, but realize that events like this happen in nature,“ an Alabama farmer said.