Forecasts show the storm strengthening into a major hurricane as it approaches Florida by the middle of next week.
Author: Doyle Rice, USA TODAY
Major earthquake strikes Mexico on Sept. 19 for third time since 1985, this time a magnitude 7.6; 1 dead
The U.S. Tsunami Warning Center said a tsunami was possible only along parts of the Mexican coastline within about 200 miles of the quake epicenter.
Tropical Storm Fiona takes aim on Puerto Rico, Caribbean islands
Tropical Storm Fiona continued to churn across the Atlantic Ocean Thursday and is forecast to threaten Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands this weekend.
Tropical Storm Fiona forms in Atlantic, headed toward Puerto Rico
Tropical Depression Seven strengthened to Tropical Storm Fiona late Wednesday in the Atlantic Ocean.
‘Devastating:’ World is ‘heading in the wrong direction’ on climate change, new UN report warns
The world is “heading in the wrong direction” when it comes to climate change, according to a new report from the United Nations released Tuesday.
Intentional power cuts to thousands of people in Oregon may lessen fire danger
In Oregon, the threat of high winds prompted intentional power outages that could affect tens of thousands of customers.
‘Triple-dip’ La Niña is on the way. Here’s what it means for weather in the US.
Meteorologists say that for the third straight year, La Niña will persist throughout the winter in the Northern Hemisphere.
West Coast heat wave: About 50 million people warned of extreme heat; wildfires prompt evacuations
Temperatures in the mid- to upper 90s and lower 100s will result in widespread daily records. And the intense heat is exacerbating wildfire concerns.
August hasn’t been this devoid of tropical storms since 1997. Is hurricane season over?
For the first time since 1997, not a single hurricane or tropical storm formed in the Atlantic basin in August.
Dramatic increase in deadly US heat waves now likely inevitable, but experts say there’s still hope
Even if the global temperature goals of the Paris Agreement are met, study authors warn, heat waves are destined to become more prevalent worldwide.