Weather News

WASHINGTON, D.C. (CNN) – Last month was the hottest June ever recorded on Earth. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) said the average global temperature was 1.7° Fahrenheit warmer than the 20th Century average. Record temps affected Europe, Asia, Africa, Canada …

(NBC) – Searing temperatures already blanketing much of the U.S. are set to spike this weekend, creating dangerous—and potentially deadly—conditions. Officials are rolling out cooling shelters, distributing fans, and urging people to check on their neighbors during the severe heat. According to …

(NBC News) – Final preparations are underway as Tropical Storm Barry continues its slow push toward the Louisiana coast. The storm is expected to make landfall early Saturday as a Category 1 hurricane, and is threatening to deliver as much as 20 …

LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (KCRA/CNN) – Don’t expect much beach at Lake Tahoe this summer. Sometime this weekend, the lake is expected to reach its maximum legal water level of 6,229.1 feet above sea level. This year’s water rise can be attributed to …

(NBC News) – A hurricane warning is in effect as Tropical Storm Barry continues on a collision course with the Louisiana coast. The storm is threatening to deliver as much as 20 inches of rain and dangerous storm surges throughout the region. …

NEW ORLEANS, La. (NBC) – Heavy rains have inundated New Orleans streets causing flooding throughout the city. The strong weather system brought heavy rain and wind to the area. As floodwaters started to rise, the city lifted parking restrictions and police started …

RIDGECREST, Cal. – Another major quake recorded Friday night in southern California, this one larger than the event on Thursday. According to USGS, the quake registered 7.1 on the Richter scale, though other reports indicated a 6.9 in size. The quake hit …

  PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW) – Severe weather hit Portland, Oregon Monday. The National Weather Service confirms that an EF-0 tornado hit northeast of Portland in Vancouver, Washington around 5:30 in the afternoon. Winds estimated at 80 miles per hour brought down a …

CENICIENTOS, Spain (RTV/NBC) – High temperatures and summer winds are contributing to new wildfires in Spain and Germany. Firefighters in Spain are hoping to get an 8,000-acre wildfire under control soon. Aircraft are dumping water on the flames, but high winds and …

LAKEVIEW, Ore. – Wildland firefighters in southwestern Oregon are responding to numerous lightning-sparked fires after scattered thunderstorms swept across the area. The South Central Oregon Fire Management Partnership (SCOFMP) said on Wednesday night, storms produced more than 1,500 lighting strikes in Klamath …