128 million Americans under heat advisories as scorching temperatures break records

Boston broke its record daily high by six degrees, reaching 101 degrees on Tuesday. Some construction workers were forced to leave their jobs early. In Norfolk, Massachusetts, two firefighters were ... Read More

A 'Heat dome' is forecast to bring scorching temperatures to the US.

According to the Weather Prediction Center, the heat will begin June 20 across the Plains, then expand over the weekend across portions of the Midwest and Great Lakes.The heat is then expected to ... Read More

Why It’s So Hard to Link Extreme Weather Events to Climate Change

Researchers agree that climate change has made torrential downpours more frequent—but the science gets murky when examining how strong the link is between an extreme event and climate change. Read More

‘Heat dome’ to bring scorching temps to much of US: Where will it ...

Minimizing direct sun exposure, wearing loose and light-colored clothing, staying hydrated and spending time in air-conditioned spaces, if possible, are also advised during extreme heat, NWS says. Read More

What is an 'extreme heat warning'? NWS issues alert for Central Texas

Central Texas is under an "extreme heat warning" Wednesday as a persistent heat dome brings dangerously high temperatures to the region. The National Weather Service issued a heat-related alert ... Read More