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July 4, 2024 at 8:51 PM

Heat wave sets in on West Coast with worst yet to come

Some 170 million Americans are on alert for sweltering temperatures this Fourth of July as the brutal heat continues.
July 4, 2024 at 8:51 PM
People gather on the beach to enjoy the cooler coastal weather as southern California is facing a heatwave, in Santa Monica, on July 3, 2024.
July 4, 2024 at 5:09 PM

Historic heat waves bake the West, South

Millions of Americans are under heat alerts as Hurricane Beryl approaches the Gulf Coast.
July 4, 2024 at 5:09 PM
VIDEO: Historic heat waves bake the West, South
July 4, 2024 at 6:06 AM

India is likely undercounting heat deaths, affecting its response to increasingly harsh heat waves

Months of scorching temperatures sometimes over 50 degrees Celsius (122 Fahrenheit) in parts of India this year left hundreds dead or ill
July 4, 2024 at 6:06 AM
FILE - A woman walks carrying water collected from a public tap in a shanty town on the outskirts of Jammu, India, Tuesday, June 18, 2024. The official number of heat deaths listed in government reports barely scratches the surface of the true toll and that's affecting future preparations for similar swelters, according to public health experts. (AP Photo/Channi Anand, File)
July 3, 2024 at 8:00 PM

10-year-old boy dies after being rescued during hike amid hot temperatures

A 10-year-old boy died after he suffered a "heat-related medical emergency" during a hike in Arizona on Tuesday amid triple-digit temperatures.
July 3, 2024 at 8:00 PM
In this undated stock photo, the South Mountain Park is seen in Phoenix, Ariz.
July 3, 2024 at 4:28 PM

10-year-old dead after heat-related medical event in Phoenix

Officials said the boy was hiking in temperatures of 113 degrees.
July 3, 2024 at 4:28 PM
Officials said the boy was hiking in temperatures of 113 degrees.
July 3, 2024 at 3:31 PM

Tracking extreme weather conditions

ABC News meteorologist Somara Theodore tracks Hurricane Beryl and gives an update on the record-breaking heat wave spreading along the West Coast.
July 3, 2024 at 3:31 PM
VIDEO: Tracking extreme weather conditions
July 3, 2024 at 1:49 PM

Hurricane Beryl bears down on Jamaica

The Category 4 storm is heading straight for Jamaica, bringing potentially life-threatening flash floods and storm surge up to nine feet.
July 3, 2024 at 1:49 PM
VIDEO: Hurricane Beryl bears down on Jamaica
July 2, 2024 at 10:46 PM

Biden proposes new rule to protect 36 million workers from extreme heat

President Joe Biden has proposed a new rule to address excessive heat in the workplace
July 2, 2024 at 10:46 PM
President Joe Biden speaks during a visit to the D.C. Emergency Operations Center, Tuesday, July 2, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
July 2, 2024 at 2:25 PM

Beryl strengthens into Category 5 storm

Hurricane Beryl is the earliest Category 5 storm on record to form in the Atlantic Basin.
July 2, 2024 at 2:25 PM
VIDEO: Beryl strengthens into Category 5 storm
July 2, 2024 at 12:46 PM

How to protect yourself from extreme heat

With millions across the country spending time outdoors, emergency responders in Phoenix, America’s hottest city, are using a new technique to avoid heatstroke.
July 2, 2024 at 12:46 PM
VIDEO: How to protect yourself from extreme heat
July 2, 2024 at 10:54 AM

Tropical Cyclone Freddy that hit Africa last year was longest ever: UN agency

The U.N. weather agency says it has confirmed that Tropical Cyclone Freddy, a deadly Indian Ocean storm that lashed eastern Africa last year, was the longest-lasting cyclone ever recorded — at 36 days
July 2, 2024 at 10:54 AM
FILE - A view of a damaged road connecting the two cities of Blantyre and Lilongwe following heavy rains caused by Tropical Cyclone Freddy in Blantyre, Malawi, Tuesday, March 14 2023. The U.N. weather agency said Tuesday, July 2, 2024 that Tropical Cyclone Freddy, a deadly Indian Ocean storm that lashed eastern Africa last year, was confirmed to be the longest-lasting cyclone ever recorded at 36 days. (AP Photo/Thoko Chikondi, File)
July 2, 2024 at 12:07 AM

Record-breaking Hurricane Beryl barrels through the Caribbean

Hurricane Beryl, now a Category 4 storm, threatens several Caribbean nations.
July 2, 2024 at 12:07 AM
VIDEO: Record-breaking Hurricane Beryl barrels through the Caribbean
July 1, 2024 at 2:18 PM

Severe weather could impact July 4 holiday travel

At least 1,300 flights have been canceled and nearly 9,000 were delayed on Sunday due to severe weather.
July 1, 2024 at 2:18 PM
VIDEO: Severe weather could impact July 4 holiday travel
July 1, 2024 at 10:46 AM

Damaging wind, tornadoes to impact millions in Northeast

More than 8 million are under a flood watch for parts of Ohio and Pennsylvania and more than 75 million are in the storm zone this weekend.
July 1, 2024 at 10:46 AM
July 1, 2024 at 1:56 AM

Severe weather alert on East Coast

Severe weather is threatening holiday travel as Americans gear up for the 4th of July and one of the busiest travel times of the year.
July 1, 2024 at 1:56 AM
VIDEO: Severe weather alert on East Coast
June 30, 2024 at 7:20 PM

Fourth of July forecast calls for extreme heat for most of US

The Fourth of July holiday is stacking up to be a scorcher for most of the nation, as record-breaking temperatures are expected in the West and South.
June 30, 2024 at 7:20 PM
People spend the day at Rockaway Beach as high temperatures return in New York City, June 26, 2024.
June 30, 2024 at 2:32 PM

Severe storms in the Northeast

ABC News’ meteorologist Somara Theodore reports on the severe storms hitting North Carolina to Maine and the extreme heat for millions from coast-to-coast.
June 30, 2024 at 2:32 PM
VIDEO: Severe storms in the Northeast
June 29, 2024 at 5:20 PM

4th of July travelers to feel the heat

Temperatures are expected near or above 100 degrees from coast to coast.
June 29, 2024 at 5:20 PM
VIDEO: 4th of July travelers to feel the heat
June 29, 2024 at 12:36 AM

Severe weather wreaks havoc from Midwest flooding to deadly Northeast storms

According to AAA, storms can impact record-breaking Independence Day, as travelers are expected to set new records this year nationwide.
June 29, 2024 at 12:36 AM
VIDEO: Severe weather wreaks havoc from Midwest flooding to deadly Northeast storms
June 28, 2024 at 3:06 PM

Severe weather moving east this weekend: Latest forecast

Severe storms ravaged the country from Montana to Florida on Thursday, with winds gusting to 91 mph in South Dakota.
June 28, 2024 at 3:06 PM
A neighborhood off of Sarno in Melbourne in Florida is seen on June 27, 2024.
June 28, 2024 at 12:19 AM

1 dead after powerful storms spread through New York and New Jersey

At least one person was killed, and several others were injured when a powerful storm system passed through the Tri-State area.
June 28, 2024 at 12:19 AM
VIDEO: 1 dead after powerful storms spread through New York and New Jersey
June 27, 2024 at 10:46 PM

Experts say 'fecal soup' could be in Iowa floodwaters

Torrential rain has caused road closures, evacuation orders, and failure at some water treatment plants, according to officials.
June 27, 2024 at 10:46 PM
Torrential rain has caused road closures, evacuation orders, and failure at some water treatment plants, according to officials.
June 27, 2024 at 2:55 PM

Damaging storms slam Northeast

ABC News’ Ginger Zee has the latest on the storms sweeping east, putting millions on alert.
June 27, 2024 at 2:55 PM
VIDEO: Damaging storms slam Northeast
June 27, 2024 at 3:58 AM

Few have flood insurance to help recover from devastating Midwest storms

Many Midwestern homeowners hit by bad flooding this week do not have flood insurance
June 27, 2024 at 3:58 AM
Heavy rains in recent days have submerged farmland near Vermillion, S.D., on Tuesday, June 25, 2024. Flooding has devastated communities in several states across the Midwest. (Jake Hoffner via AP)
June 27, 2024 at 12:03 AM

Severe storms threaten to disrupt Fourth of July travel plans

Just as a record-breaking holiday travel week begins, 50 million people are under heat alerts in 16 states. A state of emergency has been declared in Philadelphia, with the heat index exceeding 100.
June 27, 2024 at 12:03 AM
VIDEO: Severe storms threaten to disrupt Fourth of July travel plans
June 26, 2024 at 8:22 PM

Severe storms threaten to disrupt July Fourth travel plans

ABC News' Alexis Christoforous and Somara Theodore report on the busiest air-travel day of the year. Meanwhile, holiday weather threatens to wreak havoc on travel plans ahead of July Fourth.
June 26, 2024 at 8:22 PM
VIDEO: Severe storms threaten to disrupt July Fourth travel plans
June 26, 2024 at 2:31 PM

Patel it like it is: How to keep kids safe in the summer heat wave

ABC News' Dr. Alok Patel shares his safety tips for how to keep children cool while having a blast this summer.
June 26, 2024 at 2:31 PM
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June 26, 2024 at 1:32 PM

Severe weather threatens to wreak havoc on air travel

The TSA is expecting Thursday to be the busiest air travel day of the year, but the FAA is warning there could be travel interruptions in the coming days due to weather.
June 26, 2024 at 1:32 PM
VIDEO: Severe weather threatens to wreak havoc on air travel
June 26, 2024 at 1:31 PM

Millions on alert for dangerous heat and severe storms

ABC News’ chief meteorologist Ginger Zee has the latest on dangerous weather from the Midwest to the Northeast.
June 26, 2024 at 1:31 PM
VIDEO: Millions on alert for dangerous heat and severe storms
June 25, 2024 at 11:55 PM

Parts of the Midwest experience heavy flooding due to rain

Over 70 million Americans in the Midwest to the Northeast are under threat. Historic flooding is causing a slow-motion disaster in the Northern Plains. At least 24 states are under heat alerts.
June 25, 2024 at 11:55 PM
VIDEO: Parts of the Midwest experience heavy flooding due to rain
June 25, 2024 at 10:51 PM

Minnesota's Rapidan Dam at risk of 'failure' amid severe flooding

In April 2023, the National Inventory of Dams gave Rapidan Dam a "poor condition" rating with the hazard potential classification as "significant."
June 25, 2024 at 10:51 PM
High water levels at the Rapidan Dam on the Blue Earth River in Mankato, Minn., June 24, 2024.
June 25, 2024 at 4:39 PM

Extreme flooding and severe heat across the US

ABC News meteorologist Somara Theodore tracks the dangerous heat from coast to coast, as well as damaging winds hitting the Midwest.
June 25, 2024 at 4:39 PM
VIDEO: Extreme flooding and severe heat across the US
June 25, 2024 at 1:31 PM

Heavy rain floods parts of Midwest as millions of Americans battle high temps

ABC News chief meteorologist Ginger Zee has the latest on the floods and scorching temperatures.
June 25, 2024 at 1:31 PM
VIDEO: Heavy rain floods parts of Midwest as millions of Americans battle high temps
June 25, 2024 at 11:55 AM

Biden approves Iowa disaster declaration, unlocking federal funds following flooding

President Joe Biden declared a major disaster in the state Monday night and approved federal aid to help recovery efforts.
June 25, 2024 at 11:55 AM
A drone view shows a flooded area following heavy rainfall in Rock Valley, Iowa, U.S. June 22, 2024, in this still image obtained from a social media video. (PHOTO: Chris VB/via REUTERS)
June 25, 2024 at 12:14 AM

Record-breaking floods in Minnesota cause broken dam

Minnesota's Rapidam Dam is facing imminent failure, authorities said. Blue Earth River residents have been told to prepare for evacuation.
June 25, 2024 at 12:14 AM
VIDEO: Record-breaking floods in Minnesota cause broken dam
June 24, 2024 at 6:09 PM

Blistering heat dome to scorch cities coast to coast for 2nd week

Sixty-five million Americans from coast to coast are under heat alerts as the life-threatening heat dome continues for the second week.
June 24, 2024 at 6:09 PM
A person cools off in a water fountain near the Hudson River during a heatwave in New York City, June 20, 2024.
June 24, 2024 at 4:54 PM

Flooding emergency in Midwest, while summer heat wave continues

ABC News meteorologist Somara Theodore tracks the dangerously high temperatures across the U.S., along with the severe weather threats in the Midwest.
June 24, 2024 at 4:54 PM
VIDEO: Flooding emergency in the Midwest, while summer heat wave continues
June 24, 2024 at 1:37 PM

When to expect relief from the heat

ABC News’ Ginger Zee shares the latest forecast and when temperatures may begin to drop.
June 24, 2024 at 1:37 PM
VIDEO: When to expect relief from the heat
June 24, 2024 at 1:29 PM

Flooding emergency hits Midwest

Catastrophic flooding in Southern Minnesota has left entire communities under feet of water.
June 24, 2024 at 1:29 PM
VIDEO: Flooding emergency hits Midwest
June 24, 2024 at 1:28 PM

Summer scorcher grips America

A heat dome has been scorching the country for seven days and counting, hitting cities coast-to-coast with blistering temperatures in the upper 90s and 100s.
June 24, 2024 at 1:28 PM
VIDEO: Summer scorcher grips America
June 24, 2024 at 1:15 AM

Relentless heat continues to scorch the country

ABC's Ike Ejiochi and Meteorologist Somara Theodore report on the heat wave affecting more than 100 million Americans across 27 states.
June 24, 2024 at 1:15 AM
VIDEO: Relentless heat continues to scorch the country
June 23, 2024 at 6:52 PM

Swimmers ordered out of the water as dangerous rip currents persist

Dangerous rip currents are forecast to persist Sunday along much of the Atlantic and Gulf coasts, where at least eight people have drowned since Thursday, officials said.
June 23, 2024 at 6:52 PM
Officials search for two teens who disappeared in the water at Rockaway Beach, NY, June 22, 2024.
June 23, 2024 at 6:34 PM

Extreme heat updates: 100 million under heat dome as tornado warnings loom

An expanding heat dome Sunday had 100 million people across 27 states on alert for extremely high temperatures coast to coast, including America's two largest cities.
June 23, 2024 at 6:34 PM
People put their feet in the water to cool off at the US World War II Memorial in Washington, DC, June 19, 2024.
June 23, 2024 at 4:01 PM

Extreme weather across US is the ‘beginning of the new normal’: Bill Nye

ABC News’ Martha Raddatz interviews Bill Nye the "Science Guy" on “This Week.”
June 23, 2024 at 4:01 PM
VIDEO: 1-on-1 with Bill Nye
June 23, 2024 at 2:51 PM

Dangerous heat blankets much of the US as floods force evacuations in Midwest

ABC News’ meteorologist Somara Theodore reports on the extreme heat impacting the nation from coast to coast. Plus, the catastrophic flooding in the heartland.
June 23, 2024 at 2:51 PM
VIDEO: Dangerous heat blankets much of the US as floods force evacuations in Midwest
June 23, 2024 at 11:09 AM

'Considerable' damage after apparent tornado touches down in Wisconsin, officials say

An apparent tornado touched down on the south side of Janesville, Wisconsin, on Saturday evening, causing "considerable" damage to buildings and infrastructure.
June 23, 2024 at 11:09 AM
This is a breaking news story please check back for updates.
June 23, 2024 at 8:14 AM

Helicopters scramble to rescue people in flooded Iowa town

Floodwaters have forced people out of their homes in parts of Iowa, the result of weeks of rain
June 23, 2024 at 8:14 AM
A person holds a dog while being evacuated in the bucket of a front end loader in Hawarden, Iowa, Saturday, June 22, 2024, in the wake of flooding from the Big Sioux River. Massive upstream rainfall sent the river over its banks in Hawarden causing massing flooding that prompted evacuations. (Tim Hynds/Sioux City Journal via AP)
June 23, 2024 at 12:22 AM

Record-breaking temperatures scorch the northeast

More than 120 million Americans remain under heat alerts as record-breaking temperatures scorch the I-95 corridor.
June 23, 2024 at 12:22 AM
VIDEO: Record-breaking temperatures scorch the northeast
June 22, 2024 at 7:22 PM

Millions under heat alerts as record-breaking temps reach Mid-Atlantic, South

In New York City, the heat index could reach 103 degrees this weekend.
June 22, 2024 at 7:22 PM
A group of men cool down in the shade after playing a game of soccer during hot weather in Washington, D.C., on June 21, 2024.
June 22, 2024 at 6:14 PM

3 missing in a landslide in Swiss Alps as heavy rains cause flash floods

Three people are missing after massive thunderstorms and rainfall in southeastern Switzerland caused a landslide
June 22, 2024 at 6:14 PM
A car is stuck in the mud at the Sorte village, community of Lostallo, Southern Switzerland, after a landslide, caused by the bad weather and heavy rain in the Misox valley, in Lostallo, Southern Switzerland, Saturday, June 22 2024. Massive thunderstorms and rainfall led to a flooding situation on Friday evening after a landslide in the Misox valley. Four people went missing on Saturday morning. Several dozen people had to be evacuated from their homes in the Misox and Calanca regions. (Samuel Golay/Keystone via AP)