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2 dead in Washington state as bomb cyclone hammers West Coast

Two people were killed by falling trees in Washington state as a powerful storm hits the Pacific Northwest.
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A fallen tree sits atop a fire department vehicle after a powerful storm hit the U.S. Pacific Northwest and western Canada, causing power outages in Washington, Oregon, California, and British Columbia while wreaking havoc on road travel, in Seattle, Washington, Nov. 20, 2024.
3 hours ago

'Bomb cyclone' knocks out power to over 600,000 across northwest US, killing 1

A major storm was sweeping across the U.S. Northwest, battering the region with strong winds and rain
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A truck crosses a flooded road Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, in Santa Rosa, Calif. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)
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Major storms bring heavy rainfall to both coasts

The Northeast braced for its heaviest rain in months as it endured a record drought, while the bomb cyclone spiraling in the Pacific is hitting the West Coast.
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Major storms bring heavy rainfall to both coasts
4 hours ago

Bomb cyclone slams West Coast, leaves 2 dead in Washington state

One woman was killed when a tree fell into her home, while another died when a tree crashed into a homeless encampment. Over 470,000 customers are without power in Washington state.
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Bomb cyclone slams West Coast, leaves 2 dead in Washington state
November 20, 2024 at 7:24 PM

What is climate change's role in the atmospheric river slamming the West Coast?

The bomb cyclone bringing high wind gusts to the Pacific Northwest is about to pull in a plume of moisture in the form of an atmospheric river.
November 20, 2024 at 7:24 PM
Damage is seen in a neighborhood in Issaquah, Wash., Nov. 20, 2024, after a 'bomb cyclone' brought high winds to the Pacific Northwest overnight.
November 20, 2024 at 4:20 PM

West Coast braces for bomb cyclone

Residents throughout Northern California and parts of the Pacific Northwest are preparing for an onslaught of rain and wind throughout the region.
November 20, 2024 at 4:20 PM
VIDEO: West Coast braces for bomb cyclone
November 20, 2024 at 1:23 PM

Relief for drought-stricken Northeast on the way

ABC News’ Ginger Zee shares the latest forecast as storms prepare to hit both coasts.
November 20, 2024 at 1:23 PM
VIDEO: Relief for drought-stricken Northeast on the way
November 19, 2024 at 4:52 PM

Why cloud seeding cannot make or control the weather

It is not possible for anyone -- whether it be the government, scientists or billionaires -- to control the weather, according to experts.
November 19, 2024 at 4:52 PM
A general view of abandoned vehicles on a flooded highway can be seen on April 18, 2024 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
November 19, 2024 at 4:47 PM

Ginger Zee clears the air about cloud seeding

ABC News chief meteorologist Ginger Zee explains the technique that increases a cloud’s ability to produce rain or snow.
November 19, 2024 at 4:47 PM
VIDEO: Ginger Zee clears the air about cloud seeding
November 19, 2024 at 4:41 PM

Entire state of Massachusetts under red flag warnings as wildfire outbreak persists

Firefighters battling an outbreak of wildfires across the Northeast amid a historic autumn drought could get some relief from Mother Nature by the middle of this week.
November 19, 2024 at 4:41 PM
An area burns from the Jennings Creek Wildfire on November 13, 2024 in Greenwood Lake, New York.
November 19, 2024 at 4:17 PM

Bomb cyclone to enhance powerful atmospheric river targeting West Coast

A massive plume of moisture from the Pacific called an atmospheric river will hit the West Coast on Tuesday afternoon and last into Friday.
November 19, 2024 at 4:17 PM
NOAA map seen at Nov. 19, 2024 at 8:46 AM EST in the Pacific Northwest.
November 19, 2024 at 2:54 PM

Much needed rain headed for Northeast

ABC News’ Ginger Zee has the latest forecast, which shows more than an inch of rain expected later this week.
November 19, 2024 at 2:54 PM
VIDEO: Much needed rain headed for Northeast
November 19, 2024 at 2:58 AM

Drought warnings issued in New York, including NYC

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a drought watch for the state. Fifteen counties, including New York City, have been issued drought warnings. Residents have been urged to conserve water.
November 19, 2024 at 2:58 AM
VIDEO: Drought warnings issued in New York, including NYC
November 17, 2024 at 9:42 PM

Tropical Storm Sara nears landfall in Belize after drenching Honduras

Tropical Storm Sara has weakened to a tropical depression after making landfall in Belize, where forecasters expect heavy rain to cause flash flooding and mudslides
November 17, 2024 at 9:42 PM
A general view of the Suyapa neighborhood, partially flooded by the Ulúa River's overflow after Tropical Storm Sara, in Potrerillos, Honduras, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. (AP Photo/Moises Castillo)
November 17, 2024 at 3:19 PM

Fire threat persist in drought-ridden Northeast

ABC News’ Somara Theodore reports on the Northeast fire threat and the latest tracking on Tropical Storm Sara.
November 17, 2024 at 3:19 PM
VIDEO: Fire threat persist in drought-ridden Northeast
November 16, 2024 at 9:10 PM

Tropical storm Sara drenches Honduras, with flash flooding and mudslides in forecast

Tropical Storm Sara has started moving slightly faster after stalling over Honduras, drenching the northern coast of the Central American nation, swelling rivers and trapping some people at home
November 16, 2024 at 9:10 PM
People stand at a pedestrian bridge collapsed due to flooding caused by rains brought on by Tropical Storm Sara in San Pedro Sula, Honduras Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. (AP Photo/Moises Castillo)
November 16, 2024 at 8:59 PM

40 million people under red flag warnings in the Northeast due to fire danger

Red flag warnings are in effect across eight states, including nearly 43 million people in the northeast as fire danger remains elevated.
November 16, 2024 at 8:59 PM
A New York City Fire Department (FDNY) boat works to put out a brush fire in the Inwood Hill Park section of northern Manhattan, New York, on Nov. 13, 2024.
November 16, 2024 at 1:46 AM

Tropical Storm Sara is heading towards Central America

The storm is expected to sweep across Honduras and Belize on Saturday, unleashing up to 35 inches of rain in some areas over the next several days.
November 16, 2024 at 1:46 AM
VIDEO: Tropical Storm Sara is heading towards Central America
November 14, 2024 at 9:23 PM

These parts of the Northeast are in extreme drought, according to updated map

Dry conditions in the Northeast are worsening, creating a scenario for fire danger in the region to persist, an updated map from the U.S. Drought Monitor shows.
November 14, 2024 at 9:23 PM
An area burns from the Jennings Creek Wildfire, Nov. 13, 2024, in Greenwood Lake, N.Y. An extended drought has helped fuel the Jennings Creek Wildfire on the New York/New Jersey border, which has grown to 5,000 acres across both states.
November 13, 2024 at 5:42 PM

Hard-hit Spain threatened by more heavy rain

Local governments are preparing and building structures to minimize the damage.
November 13, 2024 at 5:42 PM
Local governments are preparing and building structures to minimize the damage.
November 9, 2024 at 11:51 PM

Dangerous air quality hits New York as brush fires erupt in Northeast

Firefighters battled brush fires in New Jersey and Brooklyn.
November 9, 2024 at 11:51 PM
Firefighters battled brush fires in New Jersey and Brooklyn.
November 9, 2024 at 11:25 PM

Major storm brings flash flooding threat, heavy snow in central US

A large storm over the central U.S. is bringing a range of weather issues, from flooding rain and severe weather to heavy snow in the Rockies.
November 9, 2024 at 11:25 PM
In this screen grab from a video, snow falls in Las Vegas, New Mexico, on Nov. 7, 2024.
November 9, 2024 at 1:30 AM

US suffers extreme weather from coast to coast

Thousands of firefighters continue to battle a blaze in California, aided by Friday's slower winds, while a helicopter dropped water to quench a wildfire near New York's George Washington Bridge.
November 9, 2024 at 1:30 AM
VIDEO: US suffers extreme weather from coast to coast
November 9, 2024 at 1:03 AM

Georgia governor declares emergency in 23 counties inundated with heavy rain and flooding

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has declared a state of emergency in 23 counties swamped by flooding rainstorms
November 9, 2024 at 1:03 AM
November 8, 2024 at 11:10 PM

Early season snowstorm pounding New Mexico, Colorado

A major storm system is bringing a historic early season snowstorm to New Mexico and Colorado.
November 8, 2024 at 11:10 PM
A major storm system is bringing a historic early season snowstorm to New Mexico and Colorado.
November 8, 2024 at 9:47 PM

Early season snowstorm pounding New Mexico, Colorado

A major storm system is bringing a historic early season snowstorm to New Mexico and Colorado.
November 8, 2024 at 9:47 PM
A pair of maintenance workers clear a wet layer of snow off a walk as the remnants linger of the first snowstorm of the season, Nov. 7, 2024, in Englewood, Colo.
November 7, 2024 at 10:14 PM

Spain's catastrophic floods: At least 219 dead and billions in damage

Spain’s catastrophic floods have left behind staggering devastation and despair
November 7, 2024 at 10:14 PM
Volunteers Izan and Oriana take a break in a playground, where they clean up the mud accumulated by the floods in Masanasa, Valencia, Spain, Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)
November 7, 2024 at 3:59 PM

New record achieved for Mt. Fuji and why it matters

Japan's Mount Fuji has finally regained its trademark signature snowcap, following a record-breaking period of high temperatures.
November 7, 2024 at 3:59 PM
Mt. Fuji in Japan is covered with snow Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024.
November 6, 2024 at 7:14 PM

Hurricane Rafael strengthens to Category 3 before landfall in Cuba

Hurricane Rafael strengthened to a major Category 3 hurricane as it nears the western coast of Cuba.
November 6, 2024 at 7:14 PM
This satellite image provided by NOAA shows Hurricane Rafael, Nov. 6, 2024, in the Caribbean.
November 5, 2024 at 5:20 PM

Election Day forecast: Rain, record heat and snow

As millions of Americans head to the polls, thunderstorms are forecast from the Great Lakes to the Gulf Coast, with the potential to cause inconveniences to voters.
November 5, 2024 at 5:20 PM
As millions of Americans head to the polls, thunderstorms are forecast from the Great Lakes to the Gulf Coast, with the potential to cause inconveniences to voters.
November 5, 2024 at 9:10 AM

Gulf Coast braces as Tropical Storm Rafael forms in Caribbean

Jamaica, the Cayman Islands and Cuba are expected to be hit in the coming days. In the U.S., everyone from Texas to Florida should monitor the storm's path as it approaches closer to the weekend.
November 5, 2024 at 9:10 AM
VIDEO: Gulf Coast braces as Tropical Storm Rafael forms in Caribbean
November 4, 2024 at 8:51 PM

More tornado warnings for Oklahoma City area, day after twisters caused major damage

An emergency tornado warning was in effect on the University of Oklahoma's Norman campus, officials said.
November 4, 2024 at 8:51 PM
Footage from Oklahoma City showing storm damage around the OKC metro area, Nov. 3, 2024.
November 4, 2024 at 7:34 PM

What does NOAA do?

Inside the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
November 4, 2024 at 7:34 PM
VIDEO: What does NOAA do?
November 3, 2024 at 10:58 PM

Multiple possible tornadoes in Oklahoma overnight

Severe weather continues across the southern Plains into Monday.
November 3, 2024 at 10:58 PM
Multiple possible tornadoes in Oklahoma overnight
November 3, 2024 at 8:05 PM

Spain flooding death toll climbs to 217 as cleanup efforts continue

The death toll from catastrophic flooding in Valencia, Spain, has reached 217 as the search for survivors -- and bodies -- continued in devastated cities and towns.
November 3, 2024 at 8:05 PM
VALENCIA, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 02: A woman walks along a street full of mud and waste from houses after heavy rain and flooding hit large parts of the country on November 02, 2024 in Paiporta municipality, in Valencia, Spain. By Friday, Spanish authorities confirmed that at least 200 people had died, mostly in the Valencia region, amid the flooding that swept eastern and southern parts of the country starting on Tuesday. The intense rainfall event is known as a "cold drop" or DANA weather system. (Photo by Pablo Blazquez Dominguez/Getty Images)
November 2, 2024 at 9:23 PM

Flash flood, severe thunderstorm threats in the southern Plains this weekend

The south-central U.S. is the focus of unsettled weather this weekend, with a flash flooding threat and severe thunderstorms across a large swath of the southern Plains.
November 2, 2024 at 9:23 PM
November 1, 2024 at 6:12 AM

Death toll soars following the devastating flooding in Spain

The death toll from the catastrophic flooding in Spain has risen to at least 158, with many more missing and believed to be trapped in buildings and vehicles.
November 1, 2024 at 6:12 AM
VIDEO: Death toll soars following the devastating flooding in Spain
October 31, 2024 at 2:41 PM

Forecasters scare up record-high temperatures for Halloween in the Northeast

As record-breaking high temperatures were expected Wednesday, snow blanketed the mountaintops of Hawaii and residents of the Great Plains were bracing for tornadoes.
October 31, 2024 at 2:41 PM
Costumed revelers, dressed as evil clowns, celebrate Halloween Eve in Salem, Massachusetts, on October 30, 2024.
October 31, 2024 at 2:17 PM

Halloween forecast across the US

ABC News’ Sam Champion has the latest on the tornadoes in the Heartland and the warm forecast for many trick-or-treaters.
October 31, 2024 at 2:17 PM
VIDEO: Halloween forecast across the US
October 31, 2024 at 12:16 AM

Snow, record heat and possible tornadoes in weather forecast

On Wednesday, the U.S. mainland saw record-high temperatures, while Hawaii's mountaintops received several inches of snow. Meanwhile, residents in the Great Plains prepared for possible tornadoes. 
October 31, 2024 at 12:16 AM
Snow, record heat and possible tornadoes in weather forecast
October 30, 2024 at 7:09 PM

Snow is falling in Hawaii

Several inches of snow fell across high elevations of Hawail's Big Island just a day before Halloween
October 30, 2024 at 7:09 PM
Several inches of snow fell across high elevations of Hawail's Big Island just a day before Halloween
October 30, 2024 at 5:25 PM

Flooding in Spain leaves dozens dead, officials say

ABC News’ Marcus Moore has the latest on the emergency response and search and rescue efforts.
October 30, 2024 at 5:25 PM
VIDEO: Flooding in Spain leaves dozens dead, officials say
October 30, 2024 at 4:23 PM

Dozens dead following flash flooding in Valencia, Spain

Three regions, including Andalucia and Valencia, were under Red Alerts on Wednesday.
October 30, 2024 at 4:23 PM
Three regions, including Andalucia and Valencia, were under Red Alerts on Wednesday.
October 28, 2024 at 12:10 PM

Record-high heat is possible across US on Halloween

Trick-or-treaters could possibly hit the streets in record heat across the Northeast. WLS-TV Chicago meteorologist Cheryl Scott reports.
October 28, 2024 at 12:10 PM
VIDEO: Record-high heat is possible across US on Halloween
October 28, 2024 at 10:35 AM

Record heat on Halloween possible for several East Coast cities

Unseasonably warm air heading East next week could make for a hotter-than-average Halloween in New York, Philadelphia, the Raleigh-Durham metro area and Atlanta.
October 28, 2024 at 10:35 AM
People walk in Central Park as the leaves turn brown and yellow during autumn in New York, on Oct. 24, 2024.
1 month ago

Hurricane forecasting: How accurate is it, according to meteorologists?

Hurricane forecasting has made tremendous strides in recent decades.
1 month ago
Heavy rains from hurricane Helene caused record flooding and damage, Sept. 28, 2024, in Asheville, N.C.
1 month ago

Autumn temperatures reach record numbers

ABC News’ Ginger Zee is tracking the summer-like temperatures across the country.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Autumn temperatures reach record numbers
1 month ago

How to increase your chances of seeing the northern lights

In the continental U.S., some of the best places to see the northern lights are Michigan's Upper Peninsula and North Dakota.
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In the continental U.S., some of the best places to see the northern lights are Michigan's Upper Peninsula and North Dakota.
1 month ago

Parts of New Mexico remain on alert for potential flooding

First responders and the National Guard rescued hundreds of people overnight in New Mexico. WABC meteorologist Dani Beckstrom reports.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Parts of New Mexico remain on alert for potential flooding
1 month ago

2 dead, hundreds rescued in 'dangerous' New Mexico flash flooding

Roswell, New Mexico, experienced an overnight Flash Flood Emergency into Sunday morning, the National Weather Service reported.
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Flash flooding in Chaves County, N.M., on Oct. 19, 2024.