Rising temperatures could keep more flights from taking off on time

Air travelers brace for delays during severe storms, but extreme summer heat can trigger hidden disruptions that are far less visible and harder to predict.

El Niño continues to strengthen toward record territory two months into the Atlantic hurricane season

Multiple tropical waves are currently moving off the African coast into the Main Development Region of the Atlantic, but hostile winds, Saharan dust and ocean temperatures will determine whether any development actually happens.

Tornado in Wisconsin: Storms cause "extensive and severe damage"

A tornado touched down in Wisconsin early Monday afternoon as severe storms destroyed homes, downed trees, and knocked out power to thousands of customers.

There are now more ‘mosquito disease days’ in 95% of major US cities: See the map

Climate change is lengthening mosquito season across much of the U.S., giving disease-carrying mosquitoes more time to spread illnesses. A new analysis reveals which cities are seeing the biggest increases.

When will Michigan skies clear? Wildfire smoke could depart temporarily

Caught between extreme heat, hazy skies, and some of the world's worst air quality, Michigan is desperate for some respite from what has been a brutal stretch of weather in July.

Michigan air quality: Detroit ranks worst in world

Air quality continues to be a concern Thursday with the haze, smell and breathing conditions at dangerous levels for those spending long periods of time outdoors.

Wildfire smoke engulfs Michigan as bad air quality expected to persist this week

If you can't see it, you can certainly smell it. The scent of a campfire wafted into Southeast Michigan on Wednesday as poor air quality driven by wildfires in Canada engulfed the region, lowing visibility and worsening breathing conditions.

Hotter nights are costing you sleep: Here's how much

Hotter nights are making it harder for people around the world to get a good night's sleep. A new analysis reveals which cities are impacted the most.

Air Quality Alert: Michigan impacted by Canadian wildfire smoke

With nearly two million hectares burned, over 830 active wildfires, and scorching temperatures cooking the continent, Michigan is once again in the crosshairs of bad air quality and smoky conditions.

SMART deploys cooling buses around Metro Detroit

Southeast Michigan's public transit system is providing relief during the extreme heat by deploying cooling buses around the region to help the public beat back the heat.

Detroit Fire Department urges safe generator use amid recent deaths

Three children are dead in two separate incidents, with officials saying the likely cause was carbon monoxide poisoning—a silent killer that first responders say is entirely preventable.

Almost 80K in Metro Detroit without power after heat wave, storms

Friday night severe storms rolled through the area bringing 60 to 70 mile-per-hour wind gusts which brought down trees – and power lines.