How do El Niño and La Niña affect temperatures?
A massive heat wave is putting nearly 100 million people under intense triple-digit heat in the coming days. Here's how El Niño is contributing to the high temperatures.
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World just sweltered through its "hottest week on record," U.N. says
Researchers estimate that 61,672 people died due to the heat between June and September, with 11,600 deaths in one particularly intense week alone.
Beijing's record high temperatures prompt request to limit time outdoors
Temperatures in the capital are expected to drop on Monday before rising again later next week.
Iowa meteorologist quits after death threat over climate coverage
Gloninger says numerous harassing and threatening emails over his climate coverage left him with PTSD. Now, he said he's going to fight even harder to tackle climate solutions.
Tropical Storm Bret gets stronger, but no longer forecast as a hurricane
Tropical Storm Bret has proven to be a "unique" system with its emergence early into the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season.
Tropical Storm Bret forms in Atlantic Ocean
Forecasters say the storm could strengthen into a hurricane in the coming days.
India and Pakistan brace as "very severe" Cyclone Biparjoy closes in
Experts say the world's warming oceans, including the Arabian Sea where Cyclone Biparjoy is churning, are producing more and more powerful storms.
Maps, satellite images show 2023 wildfire smoke enveloping parts of U.S.
Many areas on Friday were seeing improvement from earlier in the week when they were shrouded in an orange, hazardous haze.
El Niño is officially here
El Niño's return could bring much more rain to Southern California later this year and drier conditions in the Pacific Northwest.
Tropical Storm Arlene forms in Gulf of Mexico on 2nd day of hurricane season
Tropical Storm Arlene is expected to slightly pick up speed overnight on its path toward Cuba, forecasters said.
Atlantic hurricane season officially begins
The Atlantic hurricane season has officially begun and forecasters are already watching some activity in the Gulf. CBS News senior weather and climate producer David Parkinson joins with a preview of the season, and national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez investigates Florida's flood insurance crisis.
Hurricane season begins with tropical disturbance barreling toward Florida
The Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1 – and is already stirring up the Gulf of Mexico.
Global heat expected to hit historic records in coming years
"Nobody is going to be untouched by these changes that are happening," an expert from the U.K. Met Office warned.
El Niño is coming back, NOAA says
Warm ocean waters are one of El Niño's biggest fuels – and data shows that sea surface temperatures have hit temperatures well above those seen during 2016's "Godzilla" event.
What is the "Graypril" weather event hovering over San Diego?
"Oh sun, where are thee?" the local National Weather Service asked.
New Atlantic hurricane season forecast hinges on strength of El Niño
Experts have already said that the recurring climate pattern will "likely develop" this season.
El Niño watch issued by NOAA's Climate Prediction Center
Climate scientists estimate the warm weather pattern could begin to develop as early as May.
Storms bring down trees, bring play to halt at the Masters
Two towering pine trees fell near patrons as storms rolled through Augusta National on Friday, and another tree fell elsewhere on the property, though nobody was injured as the second round of the Masters ground to a halt.
One killed after tornado strikes Delaware; severe weather slams Northeast
The Northeast was hit by the same massive storm system which had already produced several deadly tornadoes in the Midwest and South on Friday.
At least 3 killed, dozens hurt as powerful storm system hits several states
More than 85 million people were under weather advisories as a monster storm system tore through the South and Midwest.
Study: Warming climate could spawn more storms
Storms like the one that tore through Mississippi last week, killing several dozen people, could become more common due to climate change, according to a new study. Atmospheric scientist Dr. Walker Ashley, a professor at Northern Illinois University, and one of the study's lead authors, joins CBS News' John Dickerson on "Prime Time" about what these findings could mean.
Netanyahu delays plans for judicial overhaul
After mass protests broke out, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delayed his far-right government's plan for a judicial overhaul. The delay helped end a general strike, but demonstrations continue throughout the country. Imtiaz Tyab reports
Storm chaser discusses Mississippi tornadoes
Tornadoes killed over two dozen people in Mississippi over the weekend. Storm chaser Aaron Rigsby was in Rolling Fork, Mississippi, when the tornadoes touched down and witnessed the storm firsthand. He shared his story with CBS News.
Rare tornado strikes near Los Angeles
A rare tornado hit the Los Angeles area, injuring one person and causing damage to several buildings. Cellphone video captured the tornado, which the National Weather Service gave an EF-1 ranking. Janet Shamlian reports.
California hit by another atmospheric river
The 12th atmospheric river of the season has brought more heavy rain and flooding to California. The Weather Channel meteorologist Mike Bettes takes a look at the forecast.
Texas House passes GOP redistricting plan after weeks-long standoff
The measure now goes to the Senate, after Democrats returned from a quorum-breaking walkout. Republicans aim to reshape the state's congressional maps.
California Supreme Court declines to stop Newsom's redistricting plan
The California Supreme Court cleared the way for Democrats to move forward with a plan to redraw congressional districts Thursday.
Hurricane Erin starts moving away from North Carolina coastline
Meteorologists are closely tracking the projected path and forecast of Hurricane Erin, which is the first hurricane to develop over the Atlantic this year.
Fed Chair Powell faces delicate balancing act in upcoming Jackson Hole speech
Jerome Powell will address the state of the U.S. economy — and perhaps offer hints about interest rates — in a closely watched speech this week. Here's what to expect.
Abbott targets Texas lawmakers who flee state to block votes
New agenda items include penalties for lawmakers who flee the state, pharmacy access to Ivermectin, and a groundwater study in East Texas.
Gabbard cutting Director of National Intelligence staff by roughly 40%
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard is slashing her office's staff by roughly 40% — the latest major Trump-era change slated for the intelligence agency.
Menendez brothers continue bid toward freedom with parole hearings on tap
Erik and Lyle Menendez face separate California parole board hearings this week after spending decades in prison for the 1989 killings of their parents in Beverly Hills.
Flying object that crashed in Poland was a Russian drone, Polish officials say
Poland's defense minister accused Russia of provoking NATO during a crucial moment, as peace talks over the war in neighboring Ukraine are underway.
Judge Frank Caprio, known for his compassion in court, dies at 88
Judge Frank Caprio, a former judge for the Providence Municipal Court, died following a bout with pancreatic cancer, according to a statement posted to social media.