Weather

Plains at risk for severe storms while heat returns to Northeast

There is also a threat for flooding in the Southeast.

Severe storms with 70 mph winds hit the Plains

Thunderstorms bringing heavy rain and hail to the Midwest as heat in the West raises threats of fires.

Crews reopen Denali park road, tourist buses begin to return

Road crews have cleared one lane in Alaska's Denali National Park and Preserve, and buses are beginning to return about 300 stranded tourists back to the park entrance

Wildfires feared out West as storms strike heartland

Excessive heat warnings have been issued throughout the Southwest.

Severe storms target the Plains as heat wave hits the West

ABC News Senior Meteorologist Rob Marciano tracks the dangerous storms and triple-digit heat.

Extreme heat blamed for death of Georgia high school athlete

With a heat index reaching 127 degrees, 16-year-old basketball player Imani Bell collapsed while running up stadium steps.

July confirmed as hottest month ever on record: NOAA

Global temperatures for the month were just above 62 degrees, which is 1.71 degrees higher than the average for all of the 20th century.

Massive thunderstorm darkens sky in Colorado

The storm cloud rolled in earlier this week, as severe thunderstorms hit the area.

More record heat in the Southwest as storms target Plains

Sacramento, California, could reach 106 degrees on Thursday.

Plains brace for flash floods and possible tornadoes

ABC News senior meteorologist Rob Marciano tracks the latest weather conditions across the country.

Worst of damaging storms is gone but plains, South still at risk for severe weather

Severe storms popped up in the high plains of Nebraska and Colorado, a stationary front may trigger thunderstorms in the Deep South, and California may experience its hottest day of the year on Thurs.

The Latest: Southern heat wave blamed for Mississippi death

A heat wave that sent temperatures soaring across the Southeast is being blamed for a death in Mississippi

Severe storms move through heartland, Southeast as heat wave begins in West

Severe storms moved through the Plains and the Southeast Tuesday.

High winds overturn 20 semitrailers in Kansas

Multiple tornadoes touched down across the Plains as severe storms caused rain and flooding in the Midwest.

Tornado watch in some states as severe thunderstorms hit East Coast

Twin funnels could be seen near Burlington, Colorado, as severe thunderstorms made their way toward the mid-Atlantic region of the East Coast.

Midwest hit by powerful storms as system moves East

ABC News chief meteorologist Ginger Zee tracks the latest temperatures and conditions across the country.

Dangerous heatwave set to blanket much of the country

Thirteen states from Texas to Kentucky in the south are under heat alerts today with some areas expecting the heat index to rise to as high as 115 Fahrenheit.

Severe storms threatening Northeast after striking Midwest

There were 10 reported tornadoes over the weekend as severe storms moved east from Colorado and caused flash floods in the Midwest before continuing on toward the Northeast.

Severe storms in the heartland, flash floods in Midwest

ABC News Chief Meteorologist Ginger Zee tracks the latest weather patterns and temperatures across the country.

Severe storms expected in Midwest, Northeast as South heats up

Damaging storm reports from over the weekend included a dozen tornadoes.

Storms expected in Midwest as South heats up

Damaging storm reports from over the weekend included a dozen tornadoes.

Severe weather: Flooding threatens plains, Midwest

Extreme heat lingers in the South as Carolinas prepare for strong storms

The fire threat is also high in the Pacific Northwest.

Severe weather watch remains after Northeast pounded by storms

The wildfire risk is ramping up in the West, with more than 80 blazes burning; heavy rain also triggered flash flooding and mudslides in Utah.

Waterspout barrels through Amsterdam

A waterspout barreled through Amsterdam, spinning through the water until dispersing a few moments later.

Extreme heat, wind fuel California wildfire warnings

ABC News chief meteorologist Ginger Zee reports on the state of the fires and evacuations underway in one California town.

Dangerous heat grips the South as fire poses threat in West

There were 85 large wildfires burning in the U.S. on Friday.

More severe storms expected in Midwest, Northeast

An EF0 tornado touched down in New Jersey on Wednesday.

Tornado takes down trees, power lines in New Jersey

Police shut down streets near Springfield to overhaul debris, and drivers throughout the state made their way through several flash flood alerts.

More severe storms expected in Midwest, Northeast

There were more than 200 storm reports on Wednesday, mostly along the East Coast from New England to the Carolinas, including an EF0 in Springfield, New Jersey.

Heavy downpours, damaging winds leaving the Northeast soaked

A confirmed tornado touched down in Union County, New Jersey, as flooding was reported in Baltimore with streets underwater.

Severe storms expected from the Plains to the Northeast

Heat is the main concern in the West and South.

Severe storms expected from Plains to Northeast

Strong storms brought more than 5 inches of rain and 70 mph wind gusts in Baltimore on Tuesday, while Nebraska saw a gust over 80 mph.

Northeast braces for back-to-back powerful storms

A time-lapse video showed a rotating storm in Winnebago, Iowa, that brought heavy rain and flooded streets while tennis-ball-sized hail fell in Watertown, Minnesota.

Severe storms, heat target the Midwest and West

ABC News chief meteorologist Ginger Zee tracks the latest systems and weather conditions across the U.S.

Storms bashing Upper Midwest as Southwest roasts again

Softball-sized hail was reported in some area as storms struck the Upper Midwest.

Storms bashing Upper Midwest as Southwest roasts

Softball-sized hail was reported Monday in the Upper Midwest and western Great Lakes -- car windows in Minnesota were smashed -- in addition to torrents of rain that lead to flooding.

Severe weather, damaging winds in Upper Midwest

In the Southwest, dangerous high temperatures are expected as the Upper Midwest braces for storms.

Dangerous wet weather hitting in part of the country

Heavy rain and flood putting residents in Kansas, South Dakota and Florida in danger.

Tropical downpours ahead for Southeast as Hawaii keeps an eye on Flossie

Rainy weather is in store for Florida this weekend.

Major flooding prompts water rescues in Kansas

ABC News' Rob Marciano tracks severe weather in the Heartland as a tropical system moves toward the Southeast.

Flash flooding hits Kansas after more than 9 inches of rain

More thunderstorms are possible in the Plains on Friday after Kansas saw significant rainfall on Thursday.

Lightning forks across Saskatchewan sky

Severe thunderstorm warnings were issued for the area.

Health insurers experience July heatwave

UnitedHealth Group, Anthem and other insurers are outpacing the broader market in what has been an otherwise choppy year for the sector

Flash floods trap families in severe summer storms

A pregnant mother and her child trapped in a car were pulled to safety as lightning, severe storms and heavy winds hit the Northeast.

80 mph winds rock Northeast as tropical threats brew

More than 100 reports of severe weather came in on Wednesday.

80 mph winds rock Northeast, tropical threats brew

More than 100 severe weather reports came in on Wednesday, mostly in the Northeast.

New York City bus fills with water amid rainy weather

These bus passengers struggled to stay dry as their ride filled with water during rainy weather.