August 10, 2021 Severe storms prompt ground stop at Chicago's O'Hare Airport, evacuation of control tower: report Severe weather ripped through Chicago on Monday, causing more than 300 flights to be canceled and prompting a ground stop at O'Hare International Airport, according to reports.
August 9, 2021 US swelters as heat wave settles in The dog days of summer have arrived as it is going to be a hot week with dangerously high temperatures spread across large portions of the country.
August 9, 2021 Omaha flooding: 7 people escape after being trapped inside elevators A strong storm system rolled across areas in Nebraska cause serious flooding in cities like Omaha on Saturday, prompting the rescue drivers who abandoned their vehicles and seven people who were trapped in two elevators inside the basement of an apartment building.
August 7, 2021 Last month was worst July for global wildfires since 2003: report Researchers report that last month was the worst July for wildfires around the world since at least the year 2003.
August 7, 2021 Impacts of California drought, water woes threaten energy, agriculture California is seeing the effects of the West's historic "megadrought," which has cut off critical water resources in multiple states.
August 6, 2021 California wildfire smoke can be seen from space: Watch the video Videos released online show the extent of the various wildfires ravaging California right now, and the effects can be seen from outer space.Â
August 6, 2021 Excessive heat in Grand Canyon forces warnings for parkgoers Travelers are being warned to avoid Arizona's Grand Canyon National Park on Friday due to excessive heat.
August 6, 2021 Northern California town burns to ashes in devastating wildfire As hot, bone-dry, gusty weather hit California, the state's largest current wildfire raged through the Gold Rush-era Sierra Nevada community of about 1,000, incinerating much of the downtown that included wooden buildings more than a century old.