Winds Up To 99 MPH Hit Utah, Skittering Semis And Shuttering Capitol
Intense winds flipped at least 45 semi trucks on their sides, causing havoc on Utah's highways Tuesday. Many schools are closed Wednesday.
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'I Heard Popping And Houses Blowing Up': Unprecedented Wildfires Rage On West Coast
The 2020 fire season is off to a staggering start, far outpacing last year. Thousands of people along the West Coast are under evacuation orders, and more red flag warnings were issued Wednesday.
In 48 Hours, Colorado's Wild Weather Sets Records For Both Heat And Snow
Parts of the Front Range hit 100 degrees over the weekend, then woke up to snow on Tuesday. Meteorologists will track whether the enormous swing set a new record in the U.S.
Californians Are Weathering Wildfires, Smoke And Power Blackouts
Hot, dry weather is driving the huge Creek Fire in California and necessitating electricity cutoffs for safety.
California Creek Fire Zero Percent Contained, Chief Firefighter Says
Steve Inskeep speaks with Chief Chris Donnelly of the Huntington Lake Volunteer Fire Department about the latest on wildfires in California.
Record Heat Wave Creates 'Kiln-Like' Conditions In California
One part of Los Angeles County hit 121 degrees this weekend, a county all-time record. Firefighters are battling many blazes, one of which was sparked by a pyrotechnic device at a gender reveal party.
Whatever Happened To ... The Melting Permafrost?
Spoiler alert: It's still melting. A new study looks at the impact of rising rainfall. Meanwhile, scientists are more concerned about environmental threats than defrosting pathogens.
Southwestern Japan Braces For Powerful Typhoon Haishen
The storm expected to bring heavy rainfall and high-speed winds on Sunday. Authorities are urging residents of islands of Kyushu and Okinawa to exercise caution.
42 Crew, Nearly 6,000 Cows Missing After Ship Sinks In Storm-Tossed Seas Off Japan
The Gulf Livestock 1 reportedly capsized in heavy seas near the island of Amami Oshima just as a typhoon was passing through the area. Only one crew member is known to have survived.
DIY Firefighting In California
Why people are buying their own firetrucks.