Transition into El Nino could lead to record heat around globe
The World Meteorological Organization reports fishermen first used the term El Niño off the coast of South America to describe the unusually warm water temperatures before Christmas.
Storm cleanup continues from winter blast; 6,300 without power
This winter storm packed as much of a punch as expected with wet, heavy snow including Detroit, where the city will have contractors plow residential streets in 24 hours.
Drone footage shows river with enough garbage to fill 4 Olympic swimming pools
In the Drina River of Eastern Europe, a combination of bad weather and a build-up of waste in riverside landfills led to an significant accumulation of garbage.
Scientists divert lightning strikes using lasers
A demonstration was conducted on a mountain in Switzerland.
‘Scared for their lives’: 3 rescued from car teetering precariously over cliff's edge in California
Three people escaped a potentially deadly situation on Friday when they were rescued from a car that was teetering precariously over the edge of a cliff in Santa Cruz County, California.
Search for 5-year-old boy swept away in California flood waters turns up one Nike
It's been two days since a 5-year-old California boy was swept away by raging floodwaters. Rescue crews aren't giving up on the search for him and on Wednesday went out again when the visibility and weather conditions improved.
Firefighters rescue mother giving birth in the middle of flooded California riverbed
The storm that began Monday dumped more than a foot (30 centimeters) of rain at higher elevations in central and Southern California and buried Sierra Nevada ski resorts in more than 5 feet (1.5 meters) of snow.
Dramatic photo shows lightning stike Sutro Tower during Bay Area's thunderstorms
The severe weather to slam the Bay Area in recent weeks have resulted in torrential rains, flooding, mudslides, and powerful lashing winds that have knocked out power and brought down once-towering trees. On Tuesday, there was also hail, thunder, and lightning.
Hurricane hunters fly missions to California to study atmospheric river amid powerful storm
It may not be hurricane season, but Air Force and NOAA aircraft are still busy collecting data over the Pacific from November to March.
Toddler, teen driver, others killed across Northern California during deadly storm
A toddler in Sonoma County was killed when a rain-soaked redwood tree crushed him during the heavy rains – and others across Northern California died in car crashes and in floods, officials said.
Bomb Cyclone Watch: Young California child dies after tree falls onto home
California's storm became deadly Wednesday.
Lightning report: 2022 was a ‘year of extremes,’ with most US strikes in Texas
The 2022 Annual Lightning Report also reveals a new lightning capital of the United States, and it’s not far from a major tourist attraction.
Wildest weather videos from California's series of storms
The weather has been wet and treacherous in California since after Christmas. We've compiled some of the wildest videos to reflect the storms.
Riverview apartment residents living in hotel after flooding in numerous buildings
Many residents of Riverview Crossings were forced to leave their apartments over the holiday weekend and relocate to a hotel due to flooding and no heat.
Mt. Clemens business owner finds store submerged in water, merchandise destroyed
When the owner of Alleycat Metaphysical Supplies in Mt. Clemens went to his shop to feed his cat, he discovered a mess that destroyed his merchandise and the building.
Every resident of Midtown Detroit apartment complex displaced after busted pipes flood building
Extreme cold over the week busted pipes at a Detroit apartment complex, leaving residents dealing with flooded units.
Massive winter storm leaves at least 48 dead, including 27 in western NY
The dead have been found in their cars, homes and in snowbanks. Some died while shoveling snow.
Woman dies from cold exposure after being found in snow outside Michigan assisted living home
A woman died after she was found in the snow outside of her Michigan assisted living community home. Wind chills were dangerously cold at the time.
Michigan activates State Emergency Operations Center during blizzard
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has activated the State Emergency Operations Center as much of the state deals with blizzard conditions.
MSP: High-profile vehicles should stay off freeways north of Metro Detroit
As Michigan State Police handle crashes during the winter storm, high-profile vehicles are asked to stay off freeways in the Third District region, which includes Arenac, Bay, Genesee, Gladwin, Huron, Iosco, Lapeer, Midland, Ogemaw, Saginaw, Sanilac, Shiawassee, St. Clair, and Tuscola counties.