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Published
July 19, 2023

Tornado damages Pfizer plant in North Carolina as other parts of U.S. reel from scorching heat, floods

Meanwhile, Phoenix broke an all-time record Wednesday morning for a warm low temperature at 97 degrees Fahrenheit.
Published
July 18, 2023

As smoke shrouds Maine skies, scientist foresees more on the horizon

'What we are seeing are climate change impacts in the here and now,' says Gail Carlson, a Colby College professor.
Published
July 17, 2023

Floods wash away children, scorching heat envelops the West as wildfire smoke overtakes northern U.S.

The mother of the 9-month-old boy and his 2-year-old sister, and 4 other people, died in the flooding.
Published
July 13, 2023

Vermont braces for more rain in wake of historic flooding

Transportation officials were moving equipment to areas that were considered more flood-prone to prepare for the storms as they continued to evaluate damage.
Published
July 13, 2023

One-third of U.S. under heat alerts as blistering weather spreads from Southwest to California

Phoenix hit 110 degrees for the 14th consecutive day Thursday, putting it on track for a possible new record next week.

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Published
July 12, 2023

Tornado touches down near Chicago’s O’Hare airport, disrupting hundreds of flights

Some 173 flights departing Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport were canceled and more than 500 were delayed.
Published
July 11, 2023

Across the U.S. Southwest, residents in desert cities like Phoenix are experiencing extreme heat wave

On Tuesday, Phoenix reached 110 degrees F for the 12th consecutive day, according to the National Weather Service.
Published
July 6, 2023

Heat advisory in effect for central Maine as temperatures reach into the 90s

The heat and humidity could make it feel up to 96 degrees in Augusta Thursday, according to the National Weather Service. A heat advisory is in effect until 7 p.m.
Published
June 30, 2023

Western heat wave ahead of July 4th fireworks raises wildfire concerns and prompts changes in Utah

Wildfire risk is high this holiday weekend, with forecasts of triple-digit temperatures in some areas.
Published
June 29, 2023

Air quality in some parts of Maine to decline Friday as Canadian wildfires continue

Dense smoke from wildfires burning in Canada has caused poor air quality in other states but is expected to continue to move south and east.