Texas wildfire burning through 150 football fields a minute
Five wildfires are scorching the Texas Panhandle, the largest of which has reached over 500,000 acres in size.
Tornado map shows states threatened by severe storms
Parts of six states in northeastern Midwest face the threat of twisters as an area of low pressure moves across the region.
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Satellite images show "firehose" atmospheric river aimed at California
Parts of Southern California are under extreme rainfall warnings as the weather phenomenon continues through the state.
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Scientists find way to spot atmospheric rivers
The new method will help scientists predict extreme weather events as they are becoming more severe.
Flood map reveals risk for neighborhoods across US
Parts of Texas, Louisiana, Tennessee, and Florida are among those deemed to be most at risk due to river flooding.
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US hit by seven significant climate anomalies in one month
January saw record snow in parts of Alaska, 2,500 daily record lows smashed, and a month's worth of rain in four days in Texas.
NASA images show how Death Valley lake was refilled by atmospheric river
A lake that formed in 2023 on a Death Valley salt flat after Hurricane Hilary has refilled again from atmospheric river rainfall.
Multiple California mansions close to falling off cliff after landslide
Three homes in Orange County are at risk of falling into the ocean after the cliffside collapsed over the weekend.
Soccer player killed by lightning during game
The Indonesian player was taken to hospital but died from his injuries.
NASA map shows how atmospheric river's intense rainfall drenched LA
Los Angeles saw nearly half a year's worth of rainfall over just two days this week, leading to flash floods and mudslides.
Atmospheric rivers won't refill Lakes Mead and Powell, says expert
California has seen intense rainfall recently which could potentially increase snowpack in the area, but it remains to be seen how much.
Video shows waterfall reverse back uphill in freak weather event
The rare phenomenon was spotted in California as high winds and heavy rain struck the state over the weekend.
California floods pose insurance nightmare for millions
Less than 1 percent of homes in the eight California counties declared disaster areas have flood insurance coverage.
California storm produces "1 in 1,000-year" rainfall event
California has been hit by a major storm caused by an atmospheric river, with more than 10 inches of rain recorded in some areas.
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First ever "hurricane-force wind" warning issued for Bay Area
The atmospheric river is also causing heavy rainfall across the state.
California will face "years" of recovery from historic storms, mayor warns
San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria warned on Monday that parts of California could be facing "years" of recovery from a series of storms.
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How atmospheric river will boost California's snowpack
California's snowpack is at only 58 percent of the average, while this time last year it was at 214 percent.
Weather warnings issued for 28 states as 100 million people impacted
Dense fog invoked hazardous driving conditions, as visibility was reduced to a quarter mile or less in many areas across the U.S.
Laughter at Bernese vs golden retriever's different reaction to -52 degrees
Not all dogs are made for the snow, and if yours isn't, you may want to take some precautions before taking them on a cold walk this winter.
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Eastern US getting more extreme winter weather from atmospheric rivers
In the past 40 years, natural phenomena of atmospheric rivers have become more common in the U.S. East due to jet stream changes.
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Western US seeing extreme weather "unprecedented" in 500 years
Researchers say the past 20 years in the Western U.S. have been the hottest in over five centuries.
Hilarity as dogs try to step out in snow boots: "The stair walk"
The comical clip has amassed over 36 million views on Instagram.
Large sinkhole opens up in California after flooding
Flash floods took place in San Diego after heavy rain on Monday, causing a sinkhole to open.
Flood warning for 10 states amid winter weather alerts
Flooding is expected across a number of U.S. states as heavy rain spreads across the West and the South.
San Diego flash floods sweep cars away
A record breaking amount of rain fell on the city on Monday, prompting an emergency declaration.
Man's genius car hack to stop windshield freezing in cold weather applauded
Extreme weather in the last few days has caused extensive damage and many road closures across multiple states.
Texas gets entire year's worth of snow in 15 hours
"It's rare to see amounts this high," one meteorologist said of the phenomenon that produced the snowfall in Texas.
NASA map reveals freezing temperatures sweeping across the US
Some parts of the country saw temperatures as low as -30 degrees Fahrenheit, with others experiencing heavy snow.
Bubble freezes in seconds as temperatures plunge in Tennessee
Tossing hot water into the air during cold temperatures is a popular home experiment, but one person showed a different approach.
Videos show 'nearly every tree' damaged by Oregon ice storms
A meteorologist estimated that the ice is roughly an inch thick in some parts of the state.