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A heat dome has driven record electricity demand across the eastern United States. Officials warn temperatures will stay high this week and the grid faces stress as cooling needs rise. Cooling centers expand and energy-use guidance is issued to prevent outages.
Super Typhoon Bavi has direct-hit Rota with winds over 150 mph, triggering warnings for Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands. Officials warn of catastrophic damage and prolonged outages as the storm tracks westward toward the Philippines and Taiwan amid El Niño-linked warming.
El Niño has strengthened and is forecast to reach the strongest category by fall, bringing droughts, heavy rains, heat waves, and shifts in hurricane activity. Forecasts indicate the event will influence global weather patterns this fall and winter, with warnings of significant regional impacts.
Bavi has intensified to a Category 5 super typhoon with winds of 162 mph (260 km/h) and gusts up to 315 km/h, threatening Guam, Tinian and Rota as it roars toward the Northern Marianas. Officials warn of torrential rains, coastal flooding and potential widespread power outages.
El Niño has strengthened, with forecasters warning it will be among the strongest on record. Regions across Africa, South Asia, and the Americas face droughts, floods, and rising food prices as climate impacts intensify. Aid groups warn that vulnerable communities and smallholder farmers will bear the brunt as aid budgets tighten.
A sweeping heat dome has kept tens of millions under heat alerts from the Midwest to the East Coast. Overnight temperatures are failing to cool, heightening health risks and straining power grids. El Niño is intensifying the heat, and cooling centers, water, and hydration remain critical.
A sequence of microbursts has downed trees, cracked power lines, and damaged buildings across Montgomery and Philadelphia counties. A West Philadelphia building collapsed, sending bricks into the street and blocking trolley tracks. The National Weather Service confirms four microbursts with 60–70 mph winds on Saturday between 2:30 and 3:15 p.m. Officials say the damage is due to straight-line winds, not a tornado, and Philadelphia has declared a Disaster Emergency.
The Gunnison County sheriff’s office says the pilot assisting firefighters with the Gold Mountain Fire has been found dead in Silver Jack Reservoir. The blaze covers about 57 square miles and remains only 13% contained. Investigators have asked the FAA for more details as authorities press on with firefighting efforts amid extreme fire weather.
The National Weather Service has issued alerts as a large, deadly flood wave is barreling down the Guadalupe River in Texas, threatening Kerrville, Uvalde and other Hill Country communities. Rescue teams have already carried out dozens of high-water rescues; governors have declared disasters across dozens of counties as rainfall continues.
Canadian wildfire smoke is spreading toward the Great Lakes and Northeast, pushing air quality into unhealthy ranges. Officials warn residents to stay indoors, wear masks where needed, and prepare cooling options as heat intensifies.
West Virginia faces a severe flood emergency as heavy rainfall triggers widespread damage. Governors mobilize National Guard and declare a state of emergency across all 55 counties. Rescues continue as utilities restore power and crews clear debris. Officials warn that the situation remains volatile with high water and saturated ground.
Wildfire smoke from Canadian fires has blanketed the northeastern United States, affecting air quality ahead of the Spain-Argentina final in East Rutherford. Rain and thunderstorms are forecast to improve conditions, but health warnings remain in place for players, fans and residents.
Wildfire smoke from Canada and the Midwest has pushed air quality to dangerous levels across the U.S., prompting health warnings. Officials urge residents to stay indoors and mask up as a split doubleheader is rescheduled with revised start times.
Wildfire smoke from Canadian and U.S. fires has created unhealthy air across the Midwest, Northeast and beyond. Official alerts urge residents to stay indoors as air-quality deteriorates. Climate-linked fires are intensifying, with conditions likely to persist and spread smoke further south and east.
Torrential rain has driven dangerous floods across Texas Hill Country for a third day, triggering rescues and road washouts. Authorities warn waters will continue to rise, with last year’s deadly floods weighing on response efforts.
Wildfire smoke from Canadian fires continues to affect the US Midwest and Northeast, with air quality remaining unhealthy in several cities. Authorities warn that smoke will transport east and south in coming days, and residents are advised to limit outdoor activity and seal homes where possible.
Fire officials report multiple wildfires across the Western U.S. have intensified, with the Old Trails Fire in Washington near Spokane expanding rapidly and prompting evacuations, while Oregon faces closures and near-term risk as crews contend with hot, dry, windy conditions.
Air quality alerts from Canadian wildfire smoke have eased in much of the northeast ahead of the final between Spain and Argentina, with forecasts expecting further improvement and temperatures around 27C.
A tornado has struck the Fox Cities region in Wisconsin, impacting Appleton, Menasha and Neenah. Officials say the tornado traveled about 12 miles, caused widespread damage to roofs, power lines and vehicles, and prompted shelter openings. Despite the scale of damage, there have been no confirmed deaths or missing persons as crews continue assessments.
The Spokane Complex Fires are burning near Spokane, Washington, with multiple blazes uncontained. Evacuations have intensified to tens of thousands, and authorities warn that hotter, drier conditions could worsen the situation. Firefighters are contending with wildland-urban interface terrain, extreme weather, and ongoing investigations into ignition sources. The outlook remains challenging as temperatures rise later in the week.
Wildfires near Spokane have expanded to more than 8.2 square miles as weather worsens, prompting evacuations, emergency declarations, and power shutoffs. Officials warn winds could intensify, complicating containment efforts and threatening more structures.
Puerto Rico’s water rationing remains in effect for 48-hour cycles across San Juan and surrounding municipalities as drought and aging infrastructure strain supplies. Officials have not set an end date, while water trucks prioritize hospitals and elder care. The crisis, driven by dry weather and underinvestment in the water system, persists into August 2026.
Rising heat advisories affect millions across the central Plains to the Southeast, with temperatures pushing toward 100 F and humidity making it feel hotter. In the U.K., calls for legal maximum workplace temperatures gain momentum as workers advocate protective laws amid intensifying heat waves.
Belgians battle a historic wildfire in the High Fens as Europe endures a heat-driven fire season. Firefighters are reinforced by EU civil-protection aid; evacuations continue in several villages as authorities warn homes may be at risk.
Tropical Storm Lala has strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane and has lashed Hawaii’s Big Island with heavy rain and strong winds, causing at least one death, widespread power outages and property damage. A second system, Moke, has formed south of the islands with tropical-storm‑strength winds and will bring additional heavy rain.
Heavy rains have inundated central Indiana, prompting local officials to seek federal help. Governors say President Trump has pledged to approve a presidential emergency declaration, unlocking resources for rescue and recovery as floodwaters crest along the White River. Dozens have been rescued; several fatalities are confirmed amid the deluge.
A waterspout-turned-tornado has struck Atlantic Beach, Nassau County, Long Island, tearing through Sun and Surf Beach Club and nearby structures. Officials report no serious injuries, while a state of emergency is declared and first responders assess damage and rescue trapped individuals. Other areas report related flooding and weather impacts.
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A derecho swept through Gary, Indiana on Aug. 11, causing widespread outages and damage. Restorations remain slow days later, with officials warning on timelines while residents face food, medicine shortages and rising community strain.
68-year-old Pierre Michel Formosa has died after his car became stuck in mud in Death Valley National Park. He and a French travelling companion walked across salt flats in extreme heat to seek help; the survivor was rescued later the same day. The coroner will determine the cause of death as search teams warn of dangerous conditions in the park.
Flash flooding has swept Bright Angel Canyon and Phantom Ranch since Saturday afternoon, forcing air and ground evacuations, destroying footbridges and damaging the Transcanyon water pipeline. Park officials have evacuated more than 60 people, recovered at least two bodies and are searching for one remaining missing person while enforcing emergency water restrictions and closing overnight lodging.
Malibu declares a local emergency after a large sinkhole forms on Sea Level Drive, engulfing part of a private road, triggering a gas leak and evacuation orders. Emergency services warn conditions may worsen with high tides and heavy rain from nearby Tropical Storm Marie.
A developing nor'easter is driving onshore winds and heavy rain from the Mid-Atlantic to New England. The storm is expected to bring coastal flooding, strong winds, and rough surf through the weekend, with conditions improving by early next week.
Flash flooding across the Navajo Nation has claimed three lives in New Mexico, as monsoon moisture drives heavy rain and widespread road damage. Officials warn residents to avoid flooded roads and to follow emergency guidance; updates indicate multiple communities remain isolated.
Hurricane Polo remains at Cat 4-5 strength as it tracks along Mexico’s Pacific coast, threatening heavy rainfall, flooding and landslides. Nolo, a separate Pacific system, is approaching Hawaii with life-threatening rainfall and potential mudslides. El Niño conditions are fuelling the activity, while authorities warn residents to prepare for dangerous weather in multiple regions.
A rapidly intensifying nor’easter is bringing dangerous coastal flooding, strong winds and heavy rain from Virginia to Maine. Governors have declared emergencies as tens of millions face power outages and transit disruptions; flights are canceled and events are called off along major East Coast cities.