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By Nouran Salahieh, CNN (CNN) — The West is sizzling under a major, prolonged heatwave through July 4 and beyond that’s bringing triple-digit temperatures and fueling wildfire risk as thousands have had to flee their homes from an advancing Northern California blaze. The Thompson Fire has consumed over 3,700 acres in California’s Butte County since

By Mary Gilbert, CNN Meteorologist (CNN) — Grills won’t be the only thing sizzling this Fourth of July as uncomfortable, potentially dangerous heat sets in for millions in the US. This summer started off unusually hot and is largely expected to stay that way, as forecasts show only fleeting moments of respite in the weeks

By Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN (CNN) — Hurricane Beryl, now a potentially catastrophic Category 5 storm, has set its sights on Jamaica after leaving at least one person dead and inflicting ruin across entire islands in the Caribbean on Monday. The storm is expected to bring life-threatening winds and storm surge to Jamaica on Wednesday and

By Mary Gilbert and Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN (CNN) — Hurricane Beryl has strengthened into a Category 5 Atlantic hurricane — the earliest on record — as it powers across the Caribbean after bringing devastation to the Windward Islands, where at least one person is dead. Its intensity also marks just the second time an Atlantic hurricane

CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — As our daily interactions become more digital, emojis are evolving to help us convey our particular emotions via text messages. Emojis can also dramatically alter the meaning of a sentence — and sometimes reveal what generation you belong to. Take this CNN quiz to see what your texting

By Dalia Faheid, Sara Tonks, Melissa Alonso and Michael Rios, CNN (CNN) — Beryl, the first hurricane of the 2024 Atlantic season, intensified to an extremely dangerous Category 4 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 130 mph Sunday, as it made its way toward the Windward Islands. Beryl is now the earliest Category 4 hurricane

By Mary Gilbert, CNN Meteorologist (CNN) — Hot and humid conditions are building over the Northeast – including parts of the I-95 corridor – marking the return of uncomfortable air for millions of people after a short reprieve earlier this week. This sticky summertime air will also prime the atmosphere for potentially feisty storms when a

By Mary Gilbert, CNN Meteorologist (CNN) — Summer is off to a sweltering start after multiple record-breaking heat events sent temperatures soaring for millions of people in the US. So when will it end? Forecasts for the coming weeks and months show exceptional heat is largely here to stay, with only fleeting periods of respite.

KQDS, KTIV, CNN By Dalia Faheid, CNN (CNN) — Millions of people across the US are still trudging through a record-setting heat wave that is shifting to the mid-Atlantic, while many Americans – including those in areas of New Mexico, Iowa, Minnesota and South Dakota – contend with “catastrophic” flash flooding this weekend. Here’s the

By Dalia Faheid, CNN (CNN) — Millions of people across the US are still trudging through a record-setting heat wave that is shifting to the mid-Atlantic, while many Americans – including those in areas of New Mexico, Iowa, Minnesota and South Dakota – contend with “catastrophic” flash flooding this weekend. Here’s the latest: • More than

By Dalia Faheid and Samantha Beech, CNN (CNN) — A dangerous heat wave is bringing sweltering temperatures to much of the US this weekend, including over parts of the Ohio Valley and mid-Atlantic. Meanwhile, a tropical system could develop this weekend through the southwest Gulf of Mexico. Here’s the latest: • Millions of Americans under heat

By Dalia Faheid and Allison Chinchar, CNN (CNN) — Extreme summer weather continues to impact much of the US on Friday and into the weekend with a dangerous heat wave ratcheting up in New York and the I-95 corridor, deadly and destructive wildfires still burning in New Mexico and potential tropical threats. Here’s the latest:

By Mary Gilbert, CNN Meteorologist (CNN) — A tropical storm warning is now in effect for parts of South Texas and northeastern Mexico as the first tropical threat of the year closes in on the areas. It’s not the only area of tropical concern looming large this week as a predicted hyperactive hurricane season kicks

By Mary Gilbert and Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN (CNN) — A record-breaking heat wave is sending temperatures soaring to dangerous levels in the Northeast and Midwest, but much of the US is suffering through sweltering heat. Around 270 million people in the US will experience temperatures at or above 90 degrees this week as an impressive

By Ashley R. Williams and Mary Gilbert, CNN (CNN) — The year’s most significant heat wave so far is expected to roast a large portion of the central and southern United States on Father’s Day Sunday with potentially record-breaking high temperatures, four days away from summer’s official start. The National Weather Service warned people in