River Waters Recede in Nashville-- Flood Threat Eases
NASHVILLE (AP) - The Cumberland River rose because of heavy rain upstream from Nashville, lapped at a grassy riverbank in the city, then began receding without flooding.

Flash Flooding Returns to Central Tennessee
NASHVILLE (AP) — Heavy rainfall has soaked some of the same parts of Middle Tennessee that were inundated with severe flooding in May, and forecasters are warning that more rain is expected.

Summer's Extremes Fit Climate Change Fears
NEW YORK (AP) — Floods, fires, melting ice and feverish heat: From smoke-choked Moscow to water-soaked Pakistan and the High Arctic, the planet seems to be having a midsummer breakdown.

Unprecedented Heat Wave Continues in Russia-- Thousands Dead
MOSCOW (AP) — Deaths in Moscow have doubled to an average of 700 people a day as the Russian capital is engulfed by poisonous smog from wildfires and a sweltering heat wave, a top health official

Large, Powerful Tornadoes Touch Down in North Dakota, Minnesota
GRAND FORKS, North Dakota (AP) — The National Weather Service says as many as seven tornadoes may have touched down in southeast North Dakota and western Minnesota.

Tropical Storm Colin Threatens Bermuda
MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Colin is meandering in the Atlantic as it heads toward Bermuda.

High Winds Kill Two at Ohio Egg Farm
CROTON, Ohio (AP) - Authorities say high winds reaching 70 mph knocked over three barns Wednesday at Ohio's largest egg farm,killing two workers.

Rare Tornado Kills 2 in Montana
HELENA, Montana (AP) — A rare tornado tore through a farmhouse and killed two people inside, leaving nothing but the house's foundation and a few twisted vehicles as it swept through Montana's remote

Heavy Weekend Rains Cause Flooding Across Midwest
CHICAGO (AP) — Standing water on Chicago-area expressways turned what should have been an easy Saturday morning drive into a soggy, snarled mess after heavy rains across the Midwest closed roads,

Bonnie Forms in Bahamas- Storm Headed Toward Gulf Oil Spill
MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Bonnie steamed through the central Bahamas on Thursday night while tracking a course that could take it over the site of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill.

Severe Storms Slam New England- Tornadoes in CT and ME
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut (AP) — A series of severe thunderstorms moved across Connecticut on Wednesday afternoon, knocking down trees and utility wires and blowing out windows, state police and weather

Hundreds Killed in China Floods-- Highest Toll Since 1998
BEIJING (AP) — More than 1,000 people have died or disappeared in severe flooding in China so far this year, and the heaviest rains are still to come, a senior official warned Wednesday.

Intense Heat Blamed on Hundreds of Kansas Cattle Deaths
WICHITA (AP) — Kansas livestock owners say intense heat caused hundreds of head of cattle to die over the weekend. KWCH reports that the biggest losses came at Ottawa County Feeders in Bennington.

Tornado Fatalities Down this Year- Advanced Warning and Fewer Strong Tornadoes Cited
WICHITA (AP) — A combination of better warning systems and fewer strong tornadoes have brought a sharp drop in deaths during tornadoes so far this year, weather experts said.

More Flooding for South Texas as Depression Follows in Wake of Alex
LAREDO, Texas (AP) — A rain-packed tropical depression collided with the Texas-Mexico border region on Thursday, posing a new threat to cities already struggling with floods along the Rio Grande and

Sizzling Heat Wave From the Mid-Atlantic to Northeast
NEW YORK (AP) — The heat wasn't going to keep Jerryll Freels inside on his vacation.

Alex Continues
By the Weather Underground for the Associated Press After making landfall, Hurricane Alex was forecast to weaken as it moved westward into northern Mexico on Thursday.

Hurricaine Alex Grows and Gains Strength
MATAMOROS, Mexico (AP) — The first Atlantic hurricane of the year grew to a powerful Category 2 storm as it neared Mexico's Gulf coast and south Texas on Wednesday, whipping up high waves that

Alex Weakens After Landfall
MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Alex weakened to a depression Sunday hours after making landfall in this popular tourist destination, but is expected to regain strength in the coming days as it moves out

Possible Tornado Leaves Damage in Connecticut
BRIDGEPORT, Connecticut (AP) — A suspected tornado tore through Connecticut's largest city Thursday — a rare occurrence in the state — toppling trees and power lines and collapsing a building as a

Minnesota Twisters Rated EF-4's on Fujita Scale
WADENA, Minnesota (AP) — Winds of up to 170 mph fueled the tornado that swept through Wadena and damaged more than 200 homes last week, yet it was the weakest of three storms that hit the area, the

1.4 Million Evacuated For China's Flooding, 90 Dead
BEIJING (AP) — The death toll from flooding this week in southern China rose to 90 Saturday, and 1.4 million people were evacuated as the inundated region prepared for more heavy storms.

Minnesota Tornado Outbreak Turns Deadly
WADENA, Minnesota (AP) — Police and National Guard soldiers blocked off neighborhoods Friday as city officials organized a cleanup from tornadoes that ripped through the city the night before, part

Recovery Slow After Record Oklahoma Floods
OKLAHOMA (USA Today) - Residents and public workers cleared muck and debris Tuesday from homes and streets a day after record rains caused widespread flooding across Oklahoma. With Democratic Gov.

Arkansas Flooding Leaves 18 Dead
CADDO GAP, Arkansas (AP) — The search for nearly two dozen people who disappeared after flash floods swept through a popular campground went from desperate to grim on Saturday, after teams that

Weak EF-0 Tornado Touches Down in Lima-- Little Damage Reported
Lima, OH - It's been confirmed. The funnel cloud spotted in Lima late Friday afternoon indeed briefly touched down in the vicinity of the 1300 block of Rice Ave.

Tornadic Storms Leave 5 Dead in Toledo Suburb
MILLBURY, Ohio (AP) — At least five people were killed and scores of homes destroyed or damaged when a late-night tornado ripped through northwestern Ohio.

Triple Digit Heat Arrives Early in Texas
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Blistering temperatures are forecast for parts of Texas in coming days, arriving a bit earlier than usual.

First Tropical Storm of Eastern Pacific Ranks as 6th Deadliest on Record
GUATEMALA CITY (AP) -  Rural villagers used hoes and pick axes to hunt for victims of landslides that have killed at least 179 people in Central America while officials in Guatemala's capital

NOAA Releases Hurricane Outlook-- Extremely Active Season Expected
(USA Today) - Federal forecasters Thursday called for an "active" to "extremely active" hurricane season this year.

New England Sizzles in Record Heat
PROVIDENCE (AP) — New England sizzled Wednesday with record temperatures as the region experienced an unusual springtime heat wave. The National Weather Service said the mercury hit 95 degrees at T.

WSI Predicts Most Active Hurricane Season Since 2005
(Reuters) - The 2010 Atlantic hurricane season could be the most active since 2005, the most active season in recorded history, Weather Services International (WSI) said on Tuesday.

Latest Snow on Record Falls in Salt Lake City
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A moisture-packed storm system fouled the Monday morning commute along the Wasatch Front, dumped deep snow in the mountains and produced the latest spring snow ever

We're Hot but They're Not...
While much of the central USA swelters through summerlike heat this weekend, most of the Far West will be unseasonably cold. Damp and windy conditions are expected both days for much of the region.

Flooding Rains Accompany Severe Storms in Oklahoma
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Emergency services dragged a stranded motorist to safety through rapid floodwaters Thursday, and dozens of homes were flooded while hundreds had no power after heavy rain

Severe Weather Outbreak in Oklahoma- More Tornadoes Expected
OKLAHOMA CITY  (AP) — A tornado may have touched down as another round of severe weather developed in western Oklahoma.

Undisrupted Flights for Europe with Receding Ash Cloud
Twenty lightning strikes and four earthquakes were recorded at Iceland's Eyjafjallajökull volcano on Thursday and the ash plume has risen as high as 30,000 feet in the past 24 hours, the daily report

Storms Touch Off Weak Tornado Through Delphos
DELPHOS, Ohio - A line of fast moving thunderstorms swept through Van Wert County overnight Thursday, dropping heavy rainfall and leaving a spotty trail of downed limbs, trees and minor roof damage

Northern Rockies Buried Under Heavy May Snow
CHEYENNE, Wyoming (AP) — A spring storm has dropped nearly three feet of snow in the mountains of central Wyoming, closing some highways and schools and causing scattered power outages from broken

Major Tornadic Outbreak-- Several Reported Dead in Oklahoma
NORMAN, Oklahoma (AP) — Officials in Oklahoma say five people have been killed in an outbreak of violent weather that dropped tornadoes across parts of the Southern Plains.

Heavy May Snows Fall in the Dakotas
BISMARCK, North Dakota (AP) — Several inches of slushy snow accumulated early Friday in parts of the Dakotas but there were no immediate reports of power outages.

As Flood Waters Recede, More Feared Dead
NASHVILLE (AP) — Rescuers feared even more bodies would emerge on Tuesday as muddy floodwaters ebb from torrential weekend rains that swamped Nashville, much of Tennessee and two neighboring

Weekend Storms Leave 11 Dead In Mississippi and Tennesee
ASHLAND, Miss. (AP) — Seven people were killed in Tennessee and four in northern Mississippi by a line of storms that brought heavy flooding and tornados to the region over the weekend.

Four Dead and Several Injured in Friday Night Arkansas Storms
CLINTON, Arkansas (AP) — Leveled homes, overturned vehicles and uprooted trees were scattered across central Arkansas on Saturday after several tornadoes ripped through the state, killing a woman and

**BREAKING NEWS** Tornadoes Kill at Least 3, Numerous Injuries in Arkansas
CLINTON, Arkansas (AP) - Authorities say tornadoes ripping through central Arkansas have killed at least three people, injured 25 others and destroyed several homes.

Gulf Oil Leakage Much Worse than First Thought
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Coast Guard revised the amount of oil spewing from a damaged wellhead at the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico to 5,000 barrels — or 210,000 gallons — a day, five times higher

Late Season Snowstorm Dumps on Northern New England
LAKE PLACID, New York (AP) — A late-season storm expected to dump as much as a foot of snow across the hills and mountains of northern New York and New England was a boon for skiers and ski

March Warmest on Record Globally
(AP) - Although a large chunk of the USA didn't get in on the warmth in March, the rest of the world sure did.

Plains Fear a Dust Bowl Return
MULESHOE, Texas — James Wedel remembers seeing thunderheads on the horizon and thinking: "Oh good, we're finally gonna get some rain." One problem: Those weren't rain clouds.

Very Busy 2010 Hurricane Season Predicted
(USA Today) - The Atlantic basin is facing a busier-than-usual hurricane season, in part because of record warm water in the ocean, according to the latest hurricane forecast.

Rhode Island's Easter Renewal Messages
COVENTRY, Rhode Island (AP) — A stream of water flowing from the basement of St.

Rhode Island Faces Slow Recovery from Historic Flooding
PROVIDENCE (AP) - U.S.

Record Rainfall Leading to Historic Flooding in Northeast
BOSTON (AP) — The second major rain storm of the month pounded the Northeast on Tuesday with what meteorologists said could be record-setting rainfall, sending rivers toward flood stage, closing

North Carolina Communities Hit Hard by Tornado Outbreak
HIGH POINT, North Carolina (AP) — Residents along a 150-mile swath of North Carolina were securing homes ripped open to the elements and a handful of people were nursing injuries Monday after a

Spring Snow Dumps on Denver
DENVER, Colorado (AP) — A spring snowstorm that whipped though Colorado left the state a slushy mess Wednesday, with thousands stuck at Denver's airport or left without power or schools.

Iceland's Volcanic Eruption Could Have Global Consequences
REYKJAVIK, Iceland (AP) — Blasts of lava and ash shot out of a volcano in southern Iceland on Monday and small tremors rocked the ground, a surge in activity that raised fears of a larger

Residents Near Red River Await Expected Flood
FARGO, North Dakota (AP) — Schoolchildren, parents and hundreds of residents have spent days packing and stacking sandbags to protect their cities against the rising Red River.

9 Deaths, Major Power Outages From Latest Nor'Easter
BOUND BROOK, NJ (AP) — Torrential rains and high winds pounded the Northeast for a third day Monday, taking a heavy toll on people and property in a region that only recently restored power or

Flooded Iowa Town Rebuilds to Come Back Stronger
OAKVILLE, Iowa (USAToday) — The Iowa River runs fast and wide on the edge of this tiny town.

First Tornadoes of Month Kill One in Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas (AP) — One person was killed after tornadoes cut a path through Arkansas, ripping off rooftops and downing power lines along the way, authorities said Thursday.

Virginia Snows This Winter Spark Global Warming Debate
RICHMOND, Virginia (AP) — Some people seem to think this winter's snows prove that global warming is a bunch of hot air. They are wrong, the experts say.

Little Accumulation with Latest Southern Snow
ATLANTA (AP) — Snow fell on Tuesday in the north Georgia mountains and as far south as the Atlanta area, while several southeastern states are seeing flakes or under winter storm warnings.

Days After Storm, Thousands Remain Powerless
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — More than 200,000 homes and businesses were still without power Sunday as restoration efforts continued days after a slow-moving storm battered the Northeast with heavy snow,

Winter Storm Batters Northeast, One Million Without Power
ALBANY, New York (AP) — A slow-moving winter storm smacked the Northeast on Friday, unleashing heavy snow, rain and hurricane-force winds as it knocked out power to more than a million homes and

Preps Underway for Possible Northeast Blizzard
ALBANY, New York (AP) — A storm dropping rain and snow moved over the Northeast on Wednesday, closing hundreds of schools and knocking out power to more than 160,000 customers as forecasters warned

Midwest Spring Flood Threat High
ST LOUIS, Missouri (AP) — Communities along rivers in the Midwest are bracing for what could be a whopper of a spring flood season, with the National Weather Service warning of a "high

Snowiest February for Cincinnati
CINCINNATI (AP) — Cincinnati has set a February snowfall record, and other Ohio cities are getting close as the state continues its recovery from the month's third big winter storm.

Unusually Snowy Winter for Kentucky Continues..
LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (AP) — Winter-weary Kentucky was walloped by another storm Monday that sent highway crews scurrying to clear roads covered by fresh accumulations of snow.

Another Mid-Atlantic Blizzard-- All Time Seasonal Snowfall Records Broken
WASHINGTON (USA Today) — The Mid-Atlantic region on Wednesday got hammered with the second major snowstorm in less than a week, breaking snowfall records in cities and creating one of the biggest

Paralyzing Snowstorm Brings 2 Feet of Snow to Mid-Atlantic
ARLINGTON, Virginia (AP) — Hundreds of thousands of people were left without power, and transportation came to a near-standstill Saturday as double-digit snowfalls driven by strong winds blasted much

Historic Snowstorm Expected in Mid-Atlantic States
WASHINGTON (AP) — Life in the nation's capital ground to a halt Friday as steady snow fell, the beginning of a storm that forecasters said could be the biggest in modern history.

Winter Storm Knocks Out Power to Thousands on Reservation
SOUTH DAKOTA (AP) - Parts of a sprawling South Dakota reservation were without water and electricity on Monday after an ice storm and blizzard toppled thousands of power lines, caused water

Oklahoma Braces for Significant Snow and Ice Storm
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — For the second time in about a month, Oklahomans are preparing for a major winter storm that Gov.

Several Injuries Reported After Huntsville Tornado
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama (AP) — Officials in Huntsville say the city's Five Points area is getting back to normal after a tornado struck, knocking down power lines and injuring about half a dozen people.

Powerful Storms Slam California
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The second in a series of storms roared into Southern California on Tuesday, bringing heavy rains and winds that smashed windows, submerged cars and flipped an SUV along a stretch

January Thaw and Rain Highlight the Martin Luther King Day Weekend
(USA TODAY) - The USA will remain on the mild side through the weekend, with no bitterly cold air likely anywhere in the lower 48 states.

Record Cold Hits Southern Florida
MIAMI (AP) — Record low temperatures chilled Florida from top to bottom Monday, endangering fruit and vegetable crops and taxing the power grid of a state unaccustomed to the cold.

Winter's Icy Grip Chills East and South
ATLANTA (AP) — Snow and blustery winds blew into the already-frigid East on Friday and a deep freeze settled into the Deep South, making highways especially hazardous in a region unaccustomed to

More Eastern Cold and Snow on the Way
(USA TODAY) - Cold enough? Residents across the central and eastern USA coped with another day of brutally low temperatures Monday as the next round of snow and cold makes its way into the forecast

Bitter Winds Blow Through Northern New England
Portland, ME (AP) — A snowstorm blamed for a fatal crash and a fuel truck rollover served as a prelude to wind gusts of nearly 50 mph, dangerous wind chills and some of the coldest weather of the

Upper Midwest Braces for Christmas Blizzard
(USA TODAY) - A wicked storm barreling into the Upper Midwest just before Christmas could brew up a blizzard stronger than any storm seen in South Dakota in the past 40 years.

Return to Normalcy Slow After Record Storm
Washington DC (AP) - Millions of East Coast commuters returned to work Monday over slick roads and icy sidewalks after a winter storm dropped record snowfall, interrupted holiday shopping and

Major Snowstorm for Mid-Atlantic to Southern New England
MIAMI (AP) — A major storm moving up the Atlantic Coast on the last shopping weekend before Christmas threatened to shut down much of the region as officials warned of up to 20 inches of snow and

Monthly Rainfall Record Broke in New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Streets flooded, schools closed and at least one emergency shelter opened for people whose homes took on water as heavy rains pounded southeastern Louisiana on Tuesday, setting a

Early Season Blizzard from Plains to Midwest
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A fierce winter storm was moving into the nation's midsection Tuesday, promising to wallop the region with heavy snow and strong winds.

New England Sees Record Warmth After Rain/Wind Storm
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A storm packing blustery winds and driving rain knocked out power to thousands of homes and businesses in the Northeast on Thursday before giving way to sunny skies and record

2009 Hurricane Season Ends; Quietest Since 1997
(USA Today) - The 2009 Atlantic hurricane season ended Monday without a hurricane landing on U.S. shores and with the fewest named storms in 12 years, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Southwest Drought Intensifies After Weak Monsoon Season
PHOENIX (AP) — While rain and snow have ended droughts across much of the U.S. this year, conditions have gotten worse in Arizona, further extending a dry streak that began in 1996.

Heavy, Wet Snow Blamed for Power Outages in Nebraska
BEATRICE, Nebraska (AP) — Heavy, wet snow is being blamed for power outages in southeast Nebraska. Up to 6 inches of snow was being reported at several locations on Monday morning.

Powerful Nor'Easter Unrelenting Along Mid-Atlantic Stretch
RICHMOND, Virginia (AP) — Relentless rain drenched much of the Atlantic seaboard Thursday, pelting communities from North Carolina northward with gusty winds and heavy rains, inundating streets and

Weakened Ida Makes Landfall; Minimal Damage Reported
MOBILE, Alabama (USA Today) — A weakened Tropical Storm Ida washed ashore at Dauphin Island Tuesday morning with top wind speeds of about 45 mph, causing flooding of some roads and scattered power

Ida Nears Upper Gulf Coast with Wind, Heavy Rain
GULF SHORES, Alabama (AP) — Residents along the Gulf Coast in Alabama, Florida and Mississippi prepared Monday for the arrival of Tropical Storm Ida, which could bring heavy rains and winds up to 70

Ida Exits Central America-- Could Impact U.S.
MANAGUA, Nicaragua (AP) — Former Hurricane Ida drenched Central America as a tropical depression Friday and forecasters said it had some chance of regaining force and heading toward the United States.

Ida Landfalls in Nicaragua- Could Head for Gulf of Mexico
MANAGUA, Nicaragua (AP) — Hurricane Ida ripped into Nicaragua's Atlantic coast Thursday, destroying homes, damaging schools and downing bridges before losing steam and becoming a tropical storm.

Late Season Tropical Storm Forms in Western Caribbean
MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Ida has formed in the southwestern Caribbean, prompting storm warnings for the coast of Nicaragua and two Colombian islands.

Unusual Fall Flooding Targets Midwest
ST LOUIS (AP) — Midwestern flooding is usually associated with the spring or summer, so even officials at the National Weather Service are perplexed about the unusual fall flood that is causing

Storms Unleash Tornadoes in Louisiana, One Dead
SHREVEPORT, Louisiana (AP) — One man is dead and a landmark church steeple toppled onto a car in Louisiana after a line of thunderstorms spawned several tornadoes there and in neighboring Arkansas.

Autumn Snowstorm Leaves Mark on Mountain West
DENVER, Colorado (AP) — A slow-moving autumn storm showed no signs of letting up in Colorado and the western Plains on Thursday, blanketing areas already buried with as much as 3 feet, closing

Big Autumn Snows Expected in Wyoming, Colorado
CHEYENNE, Wyoming (AP) — Forecasters are predicting two days of heavy snow and near-blizzard conditions for Cheyenne and the northern Colorado Front Range.

Developing Typhoon Targeting Ravaged Philippines
MANILA (AP)— The U.S. government on Monday announced $8.5 million in food aid for the Philippines, which is struggling to recover from back-to-back storms that killed more than 900 people. U.S.

Cloud Seeding Plan Considered in Moscow to Limit Snowfall
MOSCOW (AP) — Moscow's mercurial mayor, famous for seeding clouds to prevent rain during parades, is escalating his war on weather with plans to slash this year's snowfall by one-fifth in the

Record Early Season Snowfall in Parts of Northeast
STATE COLLEGE, Pennsylvania (AP) — An autumn storm brought snow to parts of Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey, the earliest snow on record in some towns used to harsh winters.

Insurers Profit From Tranquil Hurricane Season
MIAMI (REUTERS) — Thanks to El Nino, the 2009 Atlantic hurricane season has been the quietest in more than a decade, offering a reprieve for residents in the danger zone and a chance for

Major Storm Brings Mudslide Threat to California
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Residents across California worried Tuesday about possible flash floods and mudslides as a storm began showering areas devastated by wildfires.

New Tropical Storm Could Impact Baja California
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Tropical Storm Patricia strengthened Monday as it inched closer to the tip of the Baja California Peninsula, prompting the government to issue a tropical storm watch for the

Drenching Rains Flood Mississippi Valley and Midwest
ST. LOUIS, Missouri (AP) — Parts of the Midwest were under flash flood warnings Thursday as a slow-moving storm system dumped heavy rain.

Henri Forms-- 8th Named Storm No Threat to Land
MIAMI, Florida (AP) — Forecasters say Tropical Storm Henri has formed in the Atlantic Ocean but it could be short-lived.

Parma Leaves Widespread Flooding in Philippines
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Typhoon Parma weakened into a tropical storm but lingered off the northern Philippine coast Monday, causing widespread flooding and landslides that have killed 16 in

Storm Leaves Destructive Path Across Southeast Asia
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — One of the most destructive storms in years extended its deadly path across Southeast Asia, blowing down wooden villages in Cambodia and crushing Vietnamese houses

Deadly Floods Rage in Philippines After Tropical Storm
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Rescuers pulled more bodies from swollen rivers Monday as residents started to dig out their homes from under carpets of mud after flooding left 140 people dead

Dust Storm Brings Apocalyptic Sky to Sydney
SYDNEY (AP) — Australia's worst dust storm in 70 years blanketed the heavily populated east coast Wednesday in a cloud of red Outback grit, nearly closed the country's largest airport and left

Flooding Leaves Mark on Southeast
ATLANTA, Georgia (AP) — Floodwaters that swept across the rain-soaked Southeast killed at least three people and left five others missing Monday, including a Georgia toddler who disappeared

Texas Drought Eased Some by Rainfall
DALLAS, Texas (AP) — Recent storms in Texas brought some long-awaited relief to the nation's most drought-stricken state, but the brutal dry spell is far from over as it drags into its

Thousands Alter Their Lives in Flooded West Africa
FASS MBAO, Senegal (AP) – The only piece of furniture that survived the most recent flood in Fatou Dione's house is her bed.

Fred Attains Major Hurricane Status.. Expected to Weaken
MIAMI, Florida (Reuters) — Hurricane Fred strengthened into a powerful Category 3 storm in the eastern Atlantic Ocean Wednesday but its newfound intensity was expected to be

Fred Forms in Far Eastern Atlantic.. May Become Hurricane
MIAMI, Florida (AP) — Tropical Storm Fred is approaching hurricane strength in the eastern Atlantic, after being named the season's sixth tropical storm earlier on Tuesday.

Post-Wildfire Worries: Floods, Damaged Ecosystem
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Southern California's huge wildfire has turned nearly a quarter of the 1,000-square-mile Angeles National Forest into a moonscape of barren mountains looming above thousands of

Erika Remains Weak in Northeast Caribbean
ST. JOHN'S, Antigua (AP) — A weakening, disorganized Tropical Storm Erika spun close to St.

Erika Forms in Atlantic, No Immediate Threat
MIAMI, Florida (Reuters) — Tropical Storm Erika formed in the Atlantic Ocean east of the Caribbean's northern Leeward Islands Tuesday and could become a hurricane, the National Hurricane Center

UN Seeks Better Data on Hurricanes, Droughts
GENEVA (AP) – The world needs more innovative projects - like putting weather stations on cellular phone towers across Africa - to help it better predict the increased hurricanes, tsunamis, droughts