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Wildfire September 6, 2020

Creek Fire in California generates smoke clouds up to 50,000 feet, hundreds airlifted to safety

An explosive wildfire in California that caused hundreds to be rescued from a campground by a military helicopter has generated massive plumes of smoke stretching into the sky.

Weather September 6, 2020

September snow in forecast for Denver, after 100-degree Labor Day weekend heatwave

The heat is on in Denver as a Labor Day weekend heatwave may break more records on Sunday, but an abrupt return to winter is on the way.

Wildfire September 4, 2020

California issues excessive heat warning, with possible blackouts, amid record-high temperatures

The strain on power grids could cause rolling blackouts as residents attempt to beat the heat.

Weather September 3, 2020

Severe weather threat for 59 million, dangerous heat for West heading into Labor Day weekend

A disturbance heading east may trigger severe thunderstorms for millions on Thursday as record-setting heat will settle in over the West for the holiday weekend.

Flash Flood September 2, 2020

Flash flood, heavy rain threat for Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas as extreme heat returns out West

Another day of heavy rainfall and flash flooding is in the forecast Wednesday for the Southern Plains and Arkansas, as dangerous wildfire conditions develop out West. 

Flash Flood September 1, 2020

Flash flood threat for Southern Plains, Midwest as hot weather stretches through Texas

A stalled front will bring the risk of heavy rain and flooding Tuesday as hot weather builds in areas cleaning up from Hurricane Laura.

Heat Wave August 31, 2020

Extreme heat in areas of Texas, Louisiana still powerless after Laura; severe storm threat for Plains

Hundreds of thousands who remain without power in Texas and Louisiana after Hurricane Laura's wrath last week now are having to deal with scorching heat on Monday. 

California August 21, 2020

California blackouts blamed on poor electrical-grid preparation

Droves of power plants were either down or producing below peak strength prior to the Golden State's record-breaking heat, the New York Times reported, citing data from the dashboard maintained by the organization. 

Wildfire August 19, 2020

California wildfires spur statewide emergency declaration as more than 30 blazes rage

Thousands of people are under evacuation orders in Northern California as some 30 wildfires rage across the state, as Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a statewide emergency in response to the blazes.

Heat Wave August 18, 2020

Record-breaking heat bakes West, raises wildfire danger as nearly 42 million under excessive heat warnings

A record-breaking heat wave out West shows no signs of letting up for the rest of the week.

Weather August 17, 2020

Dust storms in Arizona impact Phoenix area, briefly close Interstate 10

Two dust storms converged over the greater Phoenix area on Sunday, hours after the city reached another record as a heat wave grips the West.