Last month was the coolest June in 26 years in NC
The average daily high temperature in the state last month was 71 degrees, making it the state’s coolest June since 1997.
Weather
How climate change could cause a home insurance meltdown
It's increasingly expensive and difficult to get home insurance, as losses rise from climate-driven disasters such as wildfires and hurricanes. And the solutions aren't always politically popular.
Wildfires in Greece prompt massive evacuations, leaving tourists in limbo
Tens of thousands of people, many of them British tourists, are scrambling to evacuate from Rhodes and Corfu as wildfires rage across the country. Temperatures are expected to climb again Tuesday.
Heavy rains wreak havoc in eastern Canadian province of Nova Scotia
As of Saturday morning, parts of Nova Scotia had already accumulated nearly six inches of rain. In some areas, rain fell over an inch per hour.
Danger signs to look out for: What happens to the body in extreme heat
The extreme summer heat impacting millions in the U.S. will likely continue through August. Of all extreme weather conditions - heat is the most deadly.
Why can't Canada just put the fires out? Here are 5 answers to key questions
In Canada, more than 25 million acres of land — an area larger than Portugal — has burned, and the fire season shows no signs of slowing. Here's why many fires are being left to burn.
El Niño will likely continue into early 2024, driving even more hot weather
NOAA has announced its forecast for El Niño, as well as expectations for drought, heat and precipitation in the coming months. (This piece originally aired on ATC on July 20, 2023.)
El Niño will likely continue into early 2024, driving even more hot weather
El Niño is warming up the water in the Pacific Ocean. That extra heat affects the whole planet, and has helped drive record-breaking hot weather.
Mayor in South Carolina discusses efforts to help people cope with intense heat
South Carolina is working to help people there cope with the intense heat. Daniel Rickenmann, mayor of Columbia, S.C., joins the program to discuss how he's trying to address the issue.
Extreme heat raises concern about the health of prison inmates, particularly in Texas
As record-setting, dangerous heat continues in parts of the Southwest, there's concern about inmates in Texas. Most Texas prisoner housing isn't air conditioned and there are no temperature standards.