Officials: Cool off at beaches where lifeguards are present during heat wave
The hottest temperatures of the year have arrived in western Washington and more people are hitting the open waters to cool off. However, there is a risk involved if people aren’t recreating safely, officials warn.
The hottest temperatures of the year have arrived in western Washington and more people are hitting the open waters to cool off. However, there is a risk involved if people aren’t recreating safely, officials warn.
Heat wave to hit Northwest as Northeast sees some relief
The Pacific Northwest is bracing for a major heat wave just as the Northeastern part of the United States will soon see a slight break in extreme temperatures.
The Pacific Northwest is bracing for a major heat wave just as the Northeastern part of the United States will soon see a slight break in extreme temperatures.
Staying cool during Seattle's hottest days of the year: Tips, cooling centers & pet safety
While it's no record-setting heatwave of 2021, Washington is expected to see its hottest days of the year with temperatures in the mid 90s next week.
While it's no record-setting heatwave of 2021, Washington is expected to see its hottest days of the year with temperatures in the mid 90s next week.
It's all downhill from here? US reaches average peak of summer temperatures
A climatologist found that the period between July 24-25 is when the nation as a whole is at its hottest.
A climatologist found that the period between July 24-25 is when the nation as a whole is at its hottest.
What you should do if your property is damaged by lightning
Florida is the lightning capital of the U.S. and annually sees more damage claims than any other state.
Florida is the lightning capital of the U.S. and annually sees more damage claims than any other state.
Watch a wind turbine disintegrate in Texas after a lightning strike
"We’re not equipped to handle that kind of fire. Nobody in the area really is to speak of."
"We’re not equipped to handle that kind of fire. Nobody in the area really is to speak of."
Delivering heat: UPS workers plan rallies after a series of heat-related incidents
UPS drivers say many trucks don’t have air conditioning.
UPS drivers say many trucks don’t have air conditioning.
1 soldier dead, 9 injured by lightning at Georgia Army base
It happened Wednesday morning on the range of the US Army base located just west of Augusta.
It happened Wednesday morning on the range of the US Army base located just west of Augusta.
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.
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.
Potentially deadly, record-breaking heat continues to bake the central US
Heat is continuing to bake the central United States on Tuesday, with many areas seeing temperatures above 100 degrees once again.
Heat is continuing to bake the central United States on Tuesday, with many areas seeing temperatures above 100 degrees once again.
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.
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.
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.
Dozens missing now accounted for after flash flood washes away homes in rural Virginia town
Officials believe more than 100 homes were either damaged or destroyed by the flooding in the rural mountainous region of western Virginia.
Officials believe more than 100 homes were either damaged or destroyed by the flooding in the rural mountainous region of western Virginia.
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.
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.
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.
Tracking tropical storms: Colin veers away from US coast, Bonnie strengthens in Pacific
Two tropical storms are swirling along the coasts of North America right now -- one that popped up unexpectedly overnight.
Two tropical storms are swirling along the coasts of North America right now -- one that popped up unexpectedly overnight.
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.
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.
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.
Here are seven myths that you’ve probably heard about the natural phenomenon and how they compare to the facts.
Denver man rescued by helicopter after being stranded by Yellowstone floodwaters
Jacob Showers and his girlfriend were trail-running in the backcountry when the area began to flood and wash away.
Jacob Showers and his girlfriend were trail-running in the backcountry when the area began to flood and wash away.