Hurricane Erin forces Outer Banks evacuations; East Coast beaches close
Hurricane Erin is forcing evacuations on North Carolina's Outer Banks as it threatens to whip up wild waves, rip currents and tropical-force winds.
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How Hurricane Erin exploded in strength and became a major storm
Hurricane Erin underwent rapid intensification to become a Category 5 storm in just hours. It has since weakened to a Category 4 status.
Hurricane Erin strengthens in the Atlantic
The Atlantic Ocean's first hurricane of the season, Erin, has continued to gain strength and currently sits off the coast of Anguilla.
Falling tree kills family as Chattanooga flooding prompts water rescues
Four people have died in heavy rain and flooding that hit near Chattanooga in Tennessee, officials said.
Flooding subsides in parts of Midwest after storms cut power, killed at least 1
Flash flooding hit several Midwestern states over the weekend, submerging cars in Milwaukee and killing at least one person in eastern Nebraska, officials said.
Latest weather forecast in the West
The Gifford Fire is almost at 15% contained as the Canyon Fire continues to rage in Ventura County. CBS News Los Angeles has the latest, and meteorologist Zoe Mintz has the latest weather forecast.
Maps show Southeast heat advisories, air quality alerts in Midwest
A cold front is bringing storms and lower temperatures to parts of the country, while the Midwest sees poor air quality from wildfire smoke.
More than 163 million people under heat advisories in Midwest, Southeast
The National Weather Service issued heat advisories for a large swath of the East Coast through much of the weekend.
Map shows U.S. heat advisories as heat dome moves east
More than 100 million Americans are under heat alerts as the extreme temperatures that have smothered the Midwest this week arrive on the East Coast.
Home swept away amid flash flooding in New Mexico mountain village
Another afternoon of heavy rainfall has prompted flash flooding in the southern New Mexico mountain village of Ruidoso.
Heat dome map shows dangerous temperatures across U.S. Corn Belt, South
A heat dome is trapping over 90 million Americans in extreme temperatures this week with the National Weather Service issuing heat alerts from Nebraska to Florida.
Senator pushes for better weather forecasting
Washington State Sen. Maria Cantwell sent a letter to President Trump pushing for better weather preparedness in the U.S. amid recent deadly floods. Cantwell joins CBS News 24/7 to explain her bipartisan mission.
Why early weather warnings are so important
Recent deadly flash floods in Texas, North Carolina and New Mexico have highlighted the importance of early warning systems for extreme weather — and in some cases, how system failures could lead to disaster.
2025 Atlantic hurricane season forecast released
A new forecast from researchers at Colorado State University predicts the 2025 hurricane season will be busier than an average year.
New Mexico house swept away in flash flood
Heavy rain triggered flash flooding in New Mexico on Tuesday, forcing rescue operations and sweeping away at least one home. CBS News' Carter Evans and Paul Heggen have the latest.
How climate change impacts severe weather
The flash floods in Central Texas that have killed more than 100 people and left dozens missing happened quickly, raising the Guadalupe River 26 feet in just 45 minutes. CBS News environmental correspondent David Schechter joins to explain how climate change impacts severe weather events.
North Carolina flooding prompts water rescues in Chapel Hill, other areas
Flooding in North Carolina prompted water rescues in Chapel Hill and other parts of the state, which saw the Haw River crest at 32.5 feet early Monday.
How the floods in Texas developed
Catastrophic flash floods slammed Texas early Friday morning and have killed at least 82 people, with dozens still missing. CBS News Philadelphia meteorologist Kate Bilo explains what led up to the destructive storms.
West Virginia region hit by deadly flash flooding again faces torrential rain
A northern West Virginia area still cleaning up from flash flooding less than two weeks ago has been hit with torrential rains again.
When will the heat wave end? Maps show forecast across the U.S.
A brutal heat wave across the eastern United States trapped millions of people in sweltering air this week with record-high temperatures.
Millions of Americans look for relief as heat wave sets record highs
Dozens of record high temperatures were set Tuesday across parts of the U.S., and it's not over yet.
Dangerous heat wave to sweep the U.S.
On the first day of summer, authorities are warning about a dangerous heat wave that will affect much of the country. Triple-digit temperatures are set to break records. The heat will rise this weekend and last through the week.
Some at risk as heat wave slams U.S.
A major heat wave is moving across the United States, putting some Americans at risk of heat stroke. CBS News Chicago reporter Lauren Victory has the latest, while meteorologist Jessica Burch has the updated forecast.
Erick downgraded to tropical storm after making landfall as Category 3 hurricane
After undergoing rapid intensification, Erick made landfall on Mexico's Pacific coast on Thursday as a Category 3 hurricane.
Cold temperatures hit eastern U.S.
The central and eastern United States woke up to frigid temperatures Friday morning. CBS News weather producer David Parkinson joined CBSN with the forecast.
House committee to make Epstein files public after Justice Department subpoena
The House Oversight Committee intends to release the documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein case, a spokesperson said.
Hurricane Erin threatens East Coast with dangerous rip currents
Meteorologists are closely tracking the projected path and forecast of Hurricane Erin, which is the first hurricane to develop over the Atlantic this year.
Maps show Ukrainian territories claimed by Russia
Russian troops currently control about 20% of Ukrainian territory, but the Ukrainian constitution forbids giving up territory or trading land.
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U.S. strikes deportation deals with Honduras and Uganda, documents show
The U.S. has expanded its campaign to persuade countries to aid its crackdown on illegal immigration by accepting deportations of migrants who are not their own citizens.
Walmart recalls Great Value shrimp after FDA warns of radioactive risk
Some packages of Great Value frozen shrimp sold at Walmart are at risk for potential for Cesium-137 contamination, the FDA says.
Trump working to arrange a summit between Putin, Zelenskyy
President Trump is working to coordinate a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy after Monday's talks.
Venezuela deploying millions of militia after "outlandish threats" by U.S.
The U.S. military has also reportedly deployed several vessels to the southern Caribbean, as part of President Trump's crackdown on Latin American drug cartels.
Hurricane Erin forces Outer Banks evacuations; East Coast beaches close
Hurricane Erin is forcing evacuations on North Carolina's Outer Banks as it threatens to whip up wild waves and tropical force winds.
State Department revokes over 6,000 student visas
More than a million foreign students study in the U.S. each year.