The remnants of Kay to deliver flooding rains to the Desert Southwest
By Jennifer Gray, CNN meteorologist Five days after Hurricane Kay made landfall along the Mexican coast, the storm’s remnants are still causing…
Continue ReadingCNN-Weather/Environment
Air quality worsens as 94 fires burn across Western US, Kay weakens
By Nouran Salahieh, CNN Air quality alerts are in place across much of Washington, Oregon and Idaho as smoke from ongoing fires is leading to poor…
Continue Reading‘False fall’ arrives, but don’t get too cozy, meteorologist says
By Jennifer Gray, CNN meteorologist WOW! Can I get a hallelujah for these temperatures? After what seemed like a summer in the furnace, I think we…
Continue Reading
From wildfires to tropical storm rains, parts of the West Coast continue to face extreme weather conditions this weekend
By Aya Elamroussi, CNN As parts of the West grapple with destructive wildfires fueled by scorching temperatures, a storm that brought…
Continue Reading From wildfires to tropical storm rains, parts of the West Coast continue to face extreme weather conditions this weekend
By Aya Elamroussi, CNN As parts of the West grapple with destructive wildfires fueled by scorching temperatures, a storm that brought…
Continue Reading
Rain falling in Southern California threatening areas of drought-stricken state with possibilities of flash floods
By Haley Brink, Judson Jones, Michelle Krupa and Steve Almasy, CNN Parts of Southern California were under flash flood warnings Friday as a tropical…
Continue Reading Rain falling in Southern California threatening areas of drought-stricken state with possibilities of flash floods
By Haley Brink, Judson Jones, Michelle Krupa and Steve Almasy, CNN Parts of Southern California were under flash flood warnings Friday as a tropical…
Continue ReadingThe East Coast could see dangerous rip currents this weekend as Hurricane Earl churns near Bermuda
By Steve Almasy, CNN The entire East Coast could be affected by strong rip currents this weekend as Hurricane Earl churns through the Atlantic,…
Continue ReadingHurricane Earl threatens Bermuda and could bring ‘life-threatening surf’ to the US East Coast
By Holly Yan and Christina Maxouris, CNN Hurricane Earl is on the brink of turning into a major hurricane, threatening Bermuda with ferocious winds…
Continue ReadingA hurricane that just made landfall in Mexico is triggering flood concerns in parts of southern California
By Derek Van Dam, Judson Jones, Brandon Miller, Allison Chinchar and Monica Garrett, CNN Hurricane Kay made landfall in Mexico, along the west coast…
Continue ReadingA hurricane that just made landfall in Mexico is triggering flood concerns in parts of southern California
By Derek Van Dam, Judson Jones, Brandon Miller, Allison Chinchar and Monica Garrett, CNN Hurricane Kay made landfall in Mexico, along the west coast…
Continue ReadingEarl could strengthen into a major hurricane as it nears Bermuda by late Thursday
By Taylor Ward, CNN Meteorologist Hurricane Earl continues to strengthen Wednesday and could become a major hurricane by week’s end, according…
Continue ReadingA strengthening Hurricane Kay will extend extreme heat in Southern California through Friday
By Judson Jones, CNN Meteorologist A strengthening hurricane tracking up Mexico’s Pacific Coast will affect Southern California’s weather…
Continue ReadingMillions face flash flood warnings and watches in the Northeast
By Judson Jones, CNN Meteorologist A massive plume of moisture stretching from the eastern Pacific all the way to the US East Coast is bringing…
Continue ReadingMillions face flash flood warnings and watches in the Northeast
By Judson Jones, CNN Meteorologist A massive plume of moisture stretching from the eastern Pacific all the way to the US East Coast is bringing…
Continue ReadingGeorgia region hit with ‘extreme’ rainfall and flash flooding is under another flood watch
By Theresa Waldrop and Haley Brink, CNN Areas in northwest Georgia that experienced “extreme rainfall” and flash flooding are again under…
Continue ReadingHurricane hunter airplanes just went where they have never been before
By Jennifer Gray, CNN meteorologist NOAA’s hurricane hunters, famous for flying into the world’s most ferocious weather, have a job which…
Continue ReadingMore than 80 million people are under flood watches today, from Alabama to Maine
By Judson Jones, CNN Meteorologist Moisture streaming in from the Gulf of Mexico, combined with a stubborn, nearly stationary storm system, will…
Continue ReadingMore than 80 million people are under flood watches today, from Alabama to Maine
By Judson Jones, CNN Meteorologist Moisture streaming in from the Gulf of Mexico, combined with a stubborn, nearly stationary storm system, will…
Continue ReadingA flash flood emergency in northwestern Georgia is at least a 1-in-200 year event
By Theresa Waldrop and Haley Brink, CNN Rainfall in parts of northwest Georgia Sunday has been so heavy, CNN Weather estimates it is at least a…
Continue ReadingAs Danielle weakens, another named storm forms in the Atlantic
By Aya Elamroussi and Derek Van Dam, CNN As Danielle weakened while churning in the open waters of the North Atlantic early Saturday, another storm…
Continue ReadingAs wildfires and high temps scorch the West, millions across Nevada and California are asked to reduce their power consumption
By Aya Elamroussi, CNN Millions across Nevada and California are urged to reduce electricity consumption during the holiday weekend as a heat wave…
Continue ReadingDanielle becomes first hurricane of the 2022 Atlantic season
By Jay Croft, CNN The first hurricane of the Atlantic season, which debuted earlier this week, got its full billing Friday. Danielle is now the…
Continue ReadingRecord heat and flooding: What to expect for Labor Day weekend weather across the US
By Allison Chinchar, CNN Meteorologist Labor Day weekend is usually the final goodbye to summer, but for roughly a third of the country, temperatures…
Continue ReadingRecord heat and flooding: What to expect for Labor Day weekend weather across the US
By Allison Chinchar, CNN Meteorologist Labor Day weekend is usually the final goodbye to summer, but for roughly a third of the country, temperatures…
Continue Reading
Savage heat baking California and other Western states will continue through the holiday weekend
By Aya Elamroussi, CNN The savage heat that has gripped several states in the West will persist through the holiday weekend — and for the third…
Continue Reading
As heat wave grips the West, millions in California are urged to set thermostats to 78 degrees to conserve electricity today
By Aya Elamroussi, CNN An intense heat wave will blanket much of the West this week, prompting officials in California to urge residents to slash…
Continue ReadingExplosive growth of fire in Los Angeles County should be a ‘wake-up call’ for the days ahead, official says
By Elizabeth Wolfe, Aya Elamroussi and Alaa Elassar, CNN After a wildfire raging in Los Angeles County swelled to more than 5,200 acres in less than…
Continue ReadingExplosive growth of fire in Los Angeles County should be a ‘wake-up call’ for the days ahead, official says
By Elizabeth Wolfe, Aya Elamroussi and Alaa Elassar, CNN After a wildfire raging in Los Angeles County swelled to more than 5,200 acres in less than…
Continue Reading As heat wave grips the West, millions in California are urged to set thermostats to 78 degrees to conserve electricity today
By Aya Elamroussi, CNN An intense heat wave will blanket much of the West this week, prompting officials in California to urge residents to slash…
Continue Reading As heat wave grips the West, millions in California are urged to set thermostats to 78 degrees to conserve electricity today
By Aya Elamroussi, CNN An intense heat wave will blanket much of the West this week, prompting officials in California to urge residents to slash…
Continue ReadingFor the first time in 25 years, August did not have a named storm – now September is starting off with a possible hurricane
By Judson Jones, CNN Meteorologist It isn’t your imagination. The tropics in the Atlantic have been very quiet this year despite a forecast…
Continue ReadingA prolonged and record heat wave builds over the West this week
By Jennifer Gray, CNN meteorologist Some of the hottest temperatures of the year are on the way for the West Coast and possibly staying dangerously…
Continue ReadingA prolonged and record heat wave builds over the West this week
By Jennifer Gray, CNN meteorologist Some of the hottest temperatures of the year are on the way for the West Coast and possibly staying dangerously…
Continue ReadingA named tropical system is likely by Labor Day. Here’s how it could affect weekend plans
By Jennifer Gray, CNN meteorologist The National Hurricane Center is actively watching four areas right now for tropical development, and two have a…
Continue ReadingA named tropical system is likely by Labor Day. Here’s how it could affect weekend plans
By Jennifer Gray, CNN meteorologist The National Hurricane Center is actively watching four areas right now for tropical development, and two have a…
Continue Reading
Jackson’s water system is failing and can’t produce enough water to fight fires or to flush toilets, Mississippi governor says
By Nouran Salahieh, Dakin Andone and Kevin Conlon, CNN The residents of Jackson, Mississippi — already dealing with flooded streets — are…
Continue Reading
‘Get out now’: Mayor urges residents to flee ahead of rising river waters in Mississippi
By Nouran Salahieh and Paradise Afshar, CNN A day after warning residents of Jackson, Mississippi, to “get out now,” the mayor of the…
Continue Reading
Mississippi governor declares state of emergency amid massive flooding event
By Claire Colbert and Hannah Sarisohn, CNN Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves declared a state of emergency Saturday as weather and emergency management…
Continue Reading
After heavy rain, Mississippi capital prepares for river flooding
By Jay Croft and Amanda Musa, CNN After record-setting rainfall this week, Jackson, Mississippi, is preparing for the Pearl River to reach 36 feet by…
Continue Reading After heavy rain, Mississippi capital prepares for river flooding
By Jay Croft and Amanda Musa, CNN After record-setting rainfall this week, Jackson, Mississippi, is preparing for the Pearl River to reach 36 feet by…
Continue ReadingHurricane Katrina Statistics Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at some statistics from Hurricane Katrina. August 29, 2005 Katrina makes landfall near Grand Isle,…
Continue Reading
Flooding prompts Mississippi nursing home to evacuate dozens of residents
By Judson Jones, Monica Garrett, Steve Almasy and Amir Vera, CNN Dozens of residents at a nursing home in the Mississippi town of Brandon had to be…
Continue Reading Flooding prompts Mississippi nursing home to evacuate dozens of residents
By Judson Jones, Monica Garrett, Steve Almasy and Amir Vera, CNN Dozens of residents at a nursing home in the Mississippi town of Brandon had to be…
Continue Reading Flooding prompts Mississippi nursing home to evacuate dozens of residents
By Judson Jones, Monica Garrett, Steve Almasy and Amir Vera, CNN Dozens of residents at a nursing home in the Mississippi town of Brandon had to be…
Continue ReadingAnother half a foot of rain is possible in flood-pounded areas from central Texas to Mississippi this week
By Jennifer Gray, CNN meteorologist A quarter of the state of Texas has been experiencing exceptional drought — the most extreme level of…
Continue ReadingAnother half a foot of rain is possible in flood-pounded areas from central Texas to Mississippi this week
By Jennifer Gray, CNN meteorologist A quarter of the state of Texas has been experiencing exceptional drought — the most extreme level of…
Continue ReadingMore than 14 million people under flood watches Sunday
By Haley Brink, CNN meteorologist After heavy rain and flash floods in parts of the Southwest this weekend, more than 14 million people across the…
Continue Reading‘Prolific rainfall and widespread flash flooding’ threaten nearly 10 million people across the Southwest
By Haley Brink, CNN meteorologist Nearly 10 million people across Arizona, New Mexico and western Texas are under flood watches Saturday, including…
Continue ReadingTropical storm warning issued for South Texas and the East Coast of Mexico
By Allison Chinchar, Haley Brink and Taylor Ward, CNN A tropical storm warning has been issued from Port Mansfield, Texas to Boca de Catan, Mexico,…
Continue Reading