A Magnitude 5.1 Earthquake Shook Sparta, North Carolina Around 8AM
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake occurred in Sparta, North Carolina around 8 a.m. on August 9th, according to a news release.
Hurricane Alpha? Amped Up Season Forecast, Names May Run Out
Already smashing records, this yearβs hyperactive Atlantic hurricane season is about to get even nastier, forecasters predict. In the coming months, they expect to run out of traditional hurricane names and see about twice as much storm activity as a normal year.
Tropic Storm Isaias Whips Up Eastern US, Killing At Least 7
At least seven people were killed as Tropical Storm Isaias battered the U.S. East Coast with rain and fierce winds after making landfall as a hurricane in North Carolina. Millions of people were without power on Wednesday after felled trees downed power lines.
Phoenix Hits 118 Degrees; Tops 1934β²s Previous Mark Of 115
It was a record-setting heat day for Phoenix.
Isaias, Again A Tropical Storm, Spawns Wild Inland Weather | PHOTOS
Tropical Storm Isaias spawned tornadoes and dumped rain during an inland march up the U.S. East Coast on Tuesday after making landfall as a hurricane along the North Carolina coast, where it piled boats against the docks and caused floods and fires that displaced dozens of people. At least one person was killed when one of its twisters hit a mobile home park.
Isaias Near Hurricane Strength As It Crawls Toward Carolinas
Isaias was forecast to become a hurricane Monday as it neared landfall in the Carolinas after bands of heavy rain from the tropical storm lashed Floridaβs east coast.
Latest Info on Hurricane Isaias
Find the latest information and track on Hurricane Isaias here.
Hurricane Isaias Lashes Bahamas While Florida Battens Down
Hurricane Isaias ripped shingles off roofs and blew over trees as it carved its way through the Bahamas early Saturday and headed toward the Florida coast, where officials in Miami said they were closing beaches, marinas and parks.
Bahamas, Florida Brace As New Hurricane Isaias Bears Down
Forecasters declared a hurricane watch for parts of the Florida coastline on Friday as Hurricane Isaias drenched the Bahamas on a track for the U.S. East Coast.
Storm Isaias Unleashes Flooding, Landslides In Puerto Rico
Tropical Storm Isaias battered Puerto Rico on Thursday as it continued on a forecast track toward the U.S. mainland, unleashing small landslides and causing widespread flooding and power outages on an island still recovering from previous hurricanes and earthquakes.
Maineβs Largest City Breaks Temperature Record Amid Heatwave
Itβs so hot even the low temperatures are breaking records.
Hawaii Battles Complacency After Another Hurricane Near-Miss
Hurricane Douglas joined a long list of hurricanes that have come near the Hawaiian Islands but didnβt cause major damage.
Tropical Storm Hanna Strengthens; The Earliest "H-named" Storm In A Record-Setting Hurricane Season
Tropical Storm Hanna strengthened slightly Friday as it moves toward the Texas coastline, threatening to bring heavy rain, rough waters and strong winds, all while another tropical storm continued to approach the Caribbean.
The Heat Index Can Be Misleading. Here's Something Better.
While the heat index is an effective tool for measuring what it feels like outside, it does not factor in sunlight, which is crucial for mid- and lower-latitudes.
Officials: Lightning Strike In Banner Elk Injures 6
Six people were hospitalized for injuries they sustained when lightning struck near a roller coaster in Banner Elk, authorities said.
Tropical Storm Gonzalo Forms, The Atlantic's Earliest 'G'
The National Hurricane Center in Miami says Tropical Storm Gonzalo has formed the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. This sets a record for the earliest named seventh tropical storm of the Atlantic hurricane season.
