Hurricane Francine to make landfall Wednesday
Francine strengthened into a hurricane on Tuesday and is now on a path to make landfall Wednesday in Louisiana with dangerous winds, heavy rain and strong storm surge.
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A look at Tropical Storm Francine's expected path
CBS New York chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn takes a look at where Tropical Storm Francine is headed and how strong it will be when it makes landfall.
Dangerous temperatures scorch Northeast
More than 52 million people were under heat advisories Wednesday from the Midwest to the Northeast, with some schools forced to dismiss students early as a precaution. Lilia Luciano reports.
Maps show where late-summer heat wave will impact millions in U.S.
More than 60 million people were under heat alerts Tuesday as a scorching heat wave blanketed the Midwest.
Hurricane Ernesto continues to bring "life-threatening" conditions to East Coast
Ernesto regained hurricane strength on Sunday, forecasters said, and will continue to bring "life-threatening surf and rip current conditions" to the U.S. East Coast.
July was hottest on record, and 2024 is likely to top charts, NOAA says
NOAA forecasters say there's a 77% chance that 2024 will be the warmest year on record, after July marked the 14th consecutive monthly record.
Debby moves slowly up East Coast
Tropical Storm Debby is dropping record amounts of rain and causing flooding as it moves slowly along the East Coast. The precipitation isn't forecast to let up, as the storm is expected to linger in the Southeast in the coming days. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Tropical Storm Debby threatens Southeast with flooding, record-setting rain
Tropical Storm Debby reached Florida's gulf coast early Monday as a hurricane, bringing with it the potential for catastrophic flooding.
Lightning strikes in Greece start fires, kill cattle amid heat wave
Dangerous heat has posed a threat around the world this year.
More chances for severe storms in Minnesota loom going into Monday
Parts of Minnesota are still assessing damage after storms late Saturday and overnight left some with large hail, and others with high winds that knocked down trees and led to power outages for tens of thousands.
Soaring home insurance costs are likely to keep rising. Here's why.
Storms like Hurricane Beryl are leading to double-digit rate hikes for homeowners, while padding insurers' pockets.
1 dead, records shattered as heat wave continues throughout U.S.
A motorcyclist died from heat exposure while visiting Death Valley National Park as the temperature there reached 128 degrees this weekend.
Dangerous, record-breaking heat expected to continue spreading across U.S.
The National Weather Service said record-breaking temperatures can be expected throughout the weekend.
Firefighters working to contain California fire
The Thompson Fire burning in Northern California is only 7% contained as of Thursday afternoon as firefighters try to get a handle on the blaze. CBS News' Elise Preston reports from Oroville. Then, meteorologist Jessica Burch joins with the latest forecast.
Here's the full list of hurricane names for the 2024 season
The full list of hurricane names for the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season include Beryl, Joyce and Kirk.
Deadly Midwest floods set to continue as mid-Atlantic heat heads south
Flooding in Iowa, South Dakota and Minnesota forces emergency measures as stifling heat bakes a vast portion of the country.
Heat wave sizzles parts of the country amid floods and other severe weather
The National Weather Service said on Sunday that the heat wave will shift from the mid-Atlantic to portions of the southeast and southern Plains by Monday.
Scorching temperatures persist as heat wave expands for millions in U.S.
Millions of Americans – particularly those in the highly populated Interstate 95 corridor are under heat-related advisories or alerts as the squelching heat is expected to hit record-breaking temperatures in some areas.
Relentless heat continues in U.S.
More than 112 million Americans are under excessive heat warnings and advisories, from Los Angeles to New York. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano has more.
Atlantic season's first tropical storm, Alberto, takes aim at Mexico, Texas
The center of Tropical Storm Alberto was likely to reach the Mexican Gulf Coast early Thursday, bringing heavy rainfall to portions of Mexico and Texas.
Maps show "hot, hot heat" headed to Northeast U.S.
Some areas are expected to see a longevity of dangerous heat that "has not been experienced in decades," forecasters said.
Northeast broils under brutal heat wave
A heat dome continued to stifle a large portion of the U.S. Wednesday, with the Northeast experiencing unusually high temperatures. Burlington, Vermont, was almost 10 degrees hotter than Miami, while Caribou in northeastern Maine saw a record 103 degrees. Lilia Luciano has more.
Northeast and Midwest prepare for dangerous temperatures, heat dome
A heat wave is forecast to bring dangerously hot temperatures to the Midwest and Northeast this week.
Scorching heat hits southern U.S.
Much of the South is trapped under a heat dome which is expected to shift east in the coming week. At the U.S. Open in North Carolina, the extreme heat was hitting players and spectators. Medical staff brought in for the event treated hundreds of heat-related illnesses. Dave Malkoff has more.
South Florida compared to a "zombie movie" amid widespread flooding
More downpours are expected in South Florida Friday, forecasters said, and could bring "catastrophic" flooding to some areas.
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Senate rejects funding bills again as government shutdown continues into second week
The government shutdown stretched into its sixth day on Monday with no signs of an imminent resolution. Follow live updates here.
Illinois, Chicago sue to block Trump deployment of National Guard
The state of Illinois and city of Chicago are suing the Trump administration over their plans to deploy the National Guard.
Israel and Hamas begin indirect Gaza ceasefire talks in Egypt
President Trump wants Israeli and Hamas negotiators to "move fast" in new talks aimed at securing a ceasefire in the Gaza war, spurred by his 20-point plan.
U.S. to take ownership stake in Trilogy Metals, which has Alaskan mining claims
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said the "ownership in that company will benefit the American people."
Ex-NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez charged with felony over violent altercation
Mark Sanchez was hospitalized with multiple stab wounds following a violent altercation over the weekend.
Air traffic controllers told to keep working during government shutdown
National Air Traffic Controllers Association tells its members that failing to report to work could cost them their job.
Report warns extremists increasingly using AI to intensify antisemitic propaganda
Secure Communities Network, a nonprofit group dedicated to safeguarding the Jewish community in North America, published the report on AI and antisemitism.
Costco now sells Ozempic and Wegovy at its pharmacies
A one-month supply of Ozempic and Wegovy will now cost $499 out of pocket for Costco shoppers.
Supreme Court won't take up Ghislaine Maxwell's appeal of conviction
The Supreme Court on Monday said it will not take up a bid by Ghislaine Maxwell to overturn her 2021 conviction for sex trafficking.