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October 5, 2024 at 2:14 AM

Odds increase for tropical storm to develop in Gulf

The Southeast is still recovering from Hurricane Helene, and now a developing storm in the Gulf is expected to bring heavy rain and flooding to Florida.
October 5, 2024 at 2:14 AM
VIDEO: Odds increase for tropical storm to develop in Gulf
October 3, 2024 at 8:15 PM

How wayward hikers put National Parks rangers at risk during extreme heat

When visitors venture to the parks on days when temperatures exceed triple digits, they are not only are they putting themselves at risk, but the park rangers as well.
October 3, 2024 at 8:15 PM
Tourists visit Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes in Death Valley, Calif., as extreme heat wave warnings were issued, on June 7, 2024. Death Valley is widely known as one of the hottest spots on the planet.
October 3, 2024 at 12:40 AM

These NFL stadiums will be used as emergency centers as climate impacts rise

Football season may be in full swing, but federal emergency planners have designated another purpose for NFL stadiums other than games: emergency shelters.
October 3, 2024 at 12:40 AM
New Orleans residents sit in the Superdome, which is being used as an emergency shelter, before the arrival of Hurricane Katrina, Aug. 28, 2005, in New Orleans.
October 2, 2024 at 5:43 PM

Cities across the West experiencing record-breaking heat

Human-amplified climate change is making it more likely that extreme heat lasts longer into fall, as record-breaking temperatures blanket much of the western U.S.
October 2, 2024 at 5:43 PM
Sunbathers dot the lawn at Dolores Park In San Francisco Oct. 1, 2024.
October 2, 2024 at 3:40 PM

Record-high heatwave hits Southern California in October

With some areas experiencing triple-digit heat this week, an excessive heat warning is in effect through Thursday evening.
October 2, 2024 at 3:40 PM
Record-high heatwave hits Southern California in October
October 1, 2024 at 1:33 PM

New storm forming could hit Gulf Coast

ABC News’ Ginger Zee has the latest track of the new tropical threat.
October 1, 2024 at 1:33 PM
VIDEO: New storm forming could hit Gulf Coast
September 28, 2024 at 5:18 AM

John as a tropical storm hits Mexico's Pacific coast a 2nd time

Tropical Storm John came ashore on Mexico’s Pacific Coast on Thursday, coming back to life for a second landfall after its previous deadly passage through the country earlier in the week
September 28, 2024 at 5:18 AM
Residents drive past power lines damaged during the passing of Hurricane John, in Acapulco, Mexico, Friday, Sept. 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Bernardino Hernandez)
September 26, 2024 at 1:17 PM

What to know about storm surge as Hurricane Helene nears Florida

Storm surge is a major threat from Helene, which is forecast to hit Florida as a major Category 3 hurricane on Thursday.
September 26, 2024 at 1:17 PM
Sandbags are filled at a public site while residents prepare their homes for potential flooding, Sep 24, 2024, in Tarpon Springs, Fla., as Tropical Storm Helene approaches.
September 26, 2024 at 12:59 PM

Strongest hurricanes to hit the US mainland and other storm records

Idalia is the strongest hurricane to make landfall in Florida's Apalachee Bay region ever on record. Here is a look at the most powerful storms to hit the U.S. mainland.
September 26, 2024 at 12:59 PM
Men use ropes to pull away the debris of houses in order to look for bodies, after the Galveston Hurricane of 1900.
September 25, 2024 at 6:07 PM

Bahamas seeks help to pay off debt brought by huge storms, result of climate change

Bahamas Prime Minister Philip Davis tells The Associated Press that his nation is in a financial pickle
September 25, 2024 at 6:07 PM
FILE - Bahamas Prime Minister Philip Davis speaks during a plenary session at the COP28 U.N. Climate Summit in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool, File)
September 25, 2024 at 1:06 PM

3rd house collapses in 4 days on North Carolina coast

A third house has collapsed in four days on the North Carolina coast as officials closed off the beach due to dangerous debris on the shore and in the water.
September 25, 2024 at 1:06 PM
A portion of debris from the collapsed house at 23039 G A Kohler Court is shown near houses at 23047 G A Kohler Court and 23237 Sea Oats Drive in Rodanthe.
September 25, 2024 at 12:07 AM

Florida declares state of emergency as Tropical Storm Helene looms

Millions brace for what's expected to strengthen to a major Category 3 hurricane by Thursday morning. Mandatory evacuations are in place for low-lying areas and barrier islands in the Gulf of Mexico.
September 25, 2024 at 12:07 AM
VIDEO: Florida declares state of emergency as Tropical Storm Helene looms
September 24, 2024 at 2:05 PM

Two tourists, a baby and his grandmother, are missing after floods hit central Italy

Two foreign tourists, a 5-month-old baby and his grandmother, are missing after floods hit Italy’s central Tuscany region
September 24, 2024 at 2:05 PM
September 24, 2024 at 2:01 PM

Possible hurricane takes aim at Florida

ABC News’ Ginger Zee has the latest on the tropical threat taking shape as it prepares to make landfall later this week.
September 24, 2024 at 2:01 PM
VIDEO: Possible hurricane takes aim at Florida
September 24, 2024 at 11:21 AM

Potential hurricane could hit Gulf Coast this week: What to know

A potential hurricane -- which would be named Helene -- is churning in the Caribbean and is forecast to make landfall along the Florida Panhandle on Thursday.
September 24, 2024 at 11:21 AM
A potential hurricane, which would be named Helene, is churning in the Caribbean and could take aim at the Florida Panhandle by the end of the week.
September 23, 2024 at 8:42 PM

Temperature-related deaths predicted to rise by over 200%, study finds

Deaths related to extreme temperatures are on the rise, and minority populations are being disproportionately affected, according to a new JAMA study. Dr. Darien Sutton explains.
September 23, 2024 at 8:42 PM
VIDEO: Temperature-related deaths predicted to rise by over 200%, study finds
September 23, 2024 at 2:08 PM

Tropical threat takes aim at Gulf Coast

ABC News’ Ginger Zee is tracking the storm and tornado threat taking shape around the Gulf.
September 23, 2024 at 2:08 PM
VIDEO: Tropical threat takes aim at Gulf Coast
September 21, 2024 at 10:11 PM

Severe storms may lead to flooding, tornadoes from Plains to Midwest

Thunderstorms are in the forecast across parts of the central United States as a summer-like pattern continues to deliver hot temperatures and scattered severe weather.
September 21, 2024 at 10:11 PM
In this NOAA satellite image taken Sept. 21, 2024, clouds are shown stretching from New Mexico and Texas into the midwest region.
September 21, 2024 at 6:52 PM

Drenching rain ahead for large part of US

The severe storms may bring flooding from the Plains to the Midwest on Saturday.
September 21, 2024 at 6:52 PM
VIDEO: Drenching rain ahead for large part of US
September 21, 2024 at 3:41 AM

How extreme temps could contribute to a surge in US deaths

By 2065, researchers predict that deaths from extreme temperatures could reach 19,300 in the lower greenhouse gas emissions scenario, and 26,500 with higher emissions.
September 21, 2024 at 3:41 AM
Omar, a person experiencing homelessness, splashes his face with water from a bucket filled by an open fire hydrant as southern California faces a heatwave, Sept. 4, 2024, in Los Angeles.
September 21, 2024 at 12:16 AM

Severe storms moving east to Minnesota, including metro

Two tornadoes were reported near Duluth, Minnesota, with at least one fatality. Heavy rain moving from Kansas City to Chicago to Pittsburgh.
September 21, 2024 at 12:16 AM
VIDEO: Severe storms moving east to Minnesota, including metro
September 19, 2024 at 6:38 PM

This is when peak northern lights activity will occur

A busy series of northern lights activity will soon come to a peak as the sun reaches the solar maximum stage in the coming months.
September 19, 2024 at 6:38 PM
This is when peak northern lights activity will occur
September 17, 2024 at 11:48 PM

Coastal region inundated with historic rainfall, now heading to East Coast

Expect a coastal low to move north across the Carolinas toward the mid-Atlantic over the next day, potentially causing flooding.
September 17, 2024 at 11:48 PM
VIDEO: Coastal region inundated with historic rainfall, now heading to East Coast
September 17, 2024 at 2:17 PM

Powerful storm on the move after drenching the Carolinas

ABC News Chief Meteorologist Ginger Zee tracks where this storm is heading next after bringing more than 18 inches of rain to parts of North and South Carolina.
September 17, 2024 at 2:17 PM
VIDEO: Powerful storm on the move after drenching the Carolinas
September 17, 2024 at 1:43 PM

Storms slam the Carolinas

Life-threatening flash flooding from a powerful, slow-moving storm system dumped more than a foot and a half of rain on parts of the Carolinas.
September 17, 2024 at 1:43 PM
VIDEO: Storms slam the Carolinas
September 17, 2024 at 11:25 AM

Historic rainfall, life-threatening flooding strikes North Carolina

A system off the coast of the Carolinas is pummeling North Carolina with historic rainfall and life-threatening flooding.
September 17, 2024 at 11:25 AM
Flooding is seen in Carolina Beach, N.C., on Sept 16, 2024.
September 16, 2024 at 11:57 PM

Powerful tropical storm makes historic landfall in Carolinas

The North Carolina coast is experiencing historic rainfall, and a state of emergency has been declared for Carolina Beach, North Carolina, where 18 inches of rain has already been reported.
September 16, 2024 at 11:57 PM
VIDEO: Powerful tropical storm makes historic landfall in Carolinas
September 16, 2024 at 10:17 PM

Historic rainfall, life-threatening flooding strikes North Carolina

More than 18 inches of rain has been recorded in Carolina Beach, North Carolina.
September 16, 2024 at 10:17 PM
VIDEO: Historic rainfall, life-threatening flooding strikes North Carolina
September 16, 2024 at 1:59 PM

Tropical storm warning for the Carolinas

ABC News chief meteorologist Ginger Zee has the latest on the tropical storm threat, which is slamming the coast with heavy rain and potential flooding.
September 16, 2024 at 1:59 PM
VIDEO: Tropical storm warning for the Carolinas
September 16, 2024 at 1:56 AM

Tropical threat brews off southeastern coast

ABC News' meteorologist Somara Theodore tracks a new tropical threat brewing off the southeastern coast just days after Hurricane Francine made landfall in Louisiana.
September 16, 2024 at 1:56 AM
VIDEO: Tropical threat brews off southeastern coast
September 14, 2024 at 3:28 PM

Post-Francine flood concerns in four states

Up to 8 inches of rain are possible in some areas.
September 14, 2024 at 3:28 PM
VIDEO: Post-Francine flood concerns in four states
September 13, 2024 at 2:47 PM

Remnants of Hurricane Francine batter the South

ABC News chief meteorologist Ginger Zee is tracking the latest as Francine, now a tropical depression, brings heavy rains and a flash flood threat across the region.
September 13, 2024 at 2:47 PM
VIDEO: Remnants of Hurricane Francine batter the South
1 month ago

Francine strengthens to Category 1 hurricane

Tropical Storm Francine is now a Category 1 hurricane.
1 month ago
In this NOAA satellite image, Tropical Storm Francine is shown.
1 month ago

Tropical storm Francine leaves nearly 400,000 without power

The storm blew inland after making landfall southwest of New Orleans late Wednesday as a Category 2 hurricane before quickly slowing down to become a tropical storm. No fatalities have been reported.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Tropical storm Francine leaves nearly 400,000 without power
1 month ago

Gulf Coast braces for Tropical Storm Francine

It's expected to make landfall in Louisiana on Wednesday afternoon as a Category 1 hurricane. Flash flooding is expected in Louisiana and Mississippi through Wednesday night.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Gulf Coast braces for Tropical Storm Francine
1 month ago

Tropical Storm Francine strengthens in Gulf

ABC News’ chief meteorologist Ginger Zee has the latest on the storm system, which is expected to strengthen before making landfall tomorrow.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Tropical Storm Francine strengthens in Gulf Coast
1 month ago

Tropical Storm Francine forecast to become hurricane overnight

Tropical Storm Francine is churning in the Gulf and is expected to become a hurricane Monday night.
1 month ago
A tropical system churning in the southern Gulf of Mexico is forecast on Monday to become Tropical Storm Francine as it moves toward a Wednesday landfall in Louisiana.
1 month ago

Tropical Storm Francine gains strength in the Gulf

Francine is likely to become a hurricane on Tuesday and is expected to make landfall Wednesday in Louisiana as a Category 2 storm with 100 mph winds.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Tropical Storm Francine gains strength in the Gulf
1 month ago

Tropical threat brewing for Gulf Coast

ABC News’ Ginger Zee is tracking the tropical system forming in the Gulf of Mexico as it prepares to make landfall later this week.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Tropical threat brewing in Gulf Coast
1 month ago

Heavy rains to hit the Gulf as tropical depression conditions rise

In the western Gulf of Mexico, there is now a 50% chance for the development of a tropical depression in the next 48 hours, and a 70% chance over the next week.
1 month ago
In this screen grab from a video, flooding is shown in Surfside, Texas, on Sept. 5, 2024.
1 month ago

Record heat hits West Coast as AZ set to break record for 110-degree days

The West Coast is experiencing extreme late-season heat, while heavy rain is expected along the Gulf Coast. Phoenix has seen temperatures exceeding 110 degrees 55 times this summer.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Record heat hits West Coast as AZ set to break record for 110-degree days
1 month ago

Record heat hits West Coast, flash flood threats along Gulf Coast

Extreme late season heat is plaguing the West Coast, from Los Angeles to Seattle, while heavy rain is expected along the Gulf Coast.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Record heat hits West Coast, flash flood threats along Gulf Coast
1 month ago

Flash flood threat for Gulf Coast

ABC News’ Chief Meteorologist Ginger Zee is tracking the timing of the storm as well as the heatwave in the West.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Flash flood threat for Gulf Coast
1 month ago

Summer 2024 was the warmest on record in the Northern Hemisphere

For the second year in a row, summer in the Northern Hemisphere ranked as the warmest on record with extreme heat bringing persistent, dangerously hot conditions.
1 month ago
A person experiencing homelessness splashes his face with water from a bucket in Los Angeles on Sept. 4, 2024.
1 month ago

West Coast city set to break record for 110-degree days

Extreme late-season heat is plaguing the West Coast from Los Angeles to Seattle with heat alerts issued for more than 65 million Americans across six states.
1 month ago
Omar, a person experiencing homelessness, splashes his face with water from a bucket filled by an open fire hydrant as southern California faces a heatwave, Sept. 4, 2024, in Los Angeles.
1 month ago

Alaska couple recounts rescue from landslide-toppled home

A couple from Ketchikan, Alaska, has been reunited with their dogs a week after surviving their home collapsing on them during a landslide.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Alaska couple recounts rescue from landslide-toppled home
1 month ago

Phoenix hits 100 degrees for 100th straight day

Phoenix broke another heat record on Tuesday, with temperatures reaching at least 100 degrees for 100 straight days -- every day since May 27.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Phoenix hits 100 degrees for 100th straight day
1 month ago

Millions on alert for heat and fire conditions

At least 60 million Americans in five states are under heat alerts for the entire length of the West Coast, from Los Angeles to Seattle, with numerous records expected to be tied or broken on Thursday.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Millions on alert for heat and fire conditions
1 month ago

Phoenix's streak of over 100-degree temperatures reaches 100th day

Phoenix is poised to set another extreme heat record the next time the thermostat reaches 110 degrees, which could come later this week.
1 month ago
Phoenix is poised to set another extreme heat record the next time the thermostat reaches 110 degrees, which could come later this week.
1 month ago

Phoenix's streak of over 100-degree temperatures reaches 100th day

Phoenix is poised to set another extreme heat record the next time the thermostat reaches 110 degrees, which could come later this week.
1 month ago
 A linesman works on power lines under the morning sun, July 12, 2024, in Phoenix.