Photos: Wildfire smoke turns sun to reddish orb over Northeast
Air quality is considered unhealthy when the Air Quality Index reaches 100 or greater. Wednesday morning, Philadelphia’s AQI was 212.
Quebec ordering more evacuations with dozens of wildfires in Canada still out of control
The intense Canadian wildfires are blanketing the northeastern U.S. and parts of Eastern Canada, turning the sky yellowish gray and prompting warnings for vulnerable populations to stay inside.
Canada wildfires lead to air-quality alerts in US – Here's how to stay safe
The tiny particles are small enough to get past airway defenses and cause breathing problems. Here's a closer look at what's happening and some precautions for dealing with the haze.
Saharan dust over Puerto Rico fueling potentially deadly heat with feels-like temps of 120 degrees possible
Dangerous and potentially deadly heat will plague the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico this week, thanks in part to plumes of Saharan dust that are blowing across the Atlantic Ocean from Africa.
Manikin used to study effects of extreme heat on humans
This study will help understand what body temperatures are like for a wide variety of people, including people living in mobile homes where the A/C goes out or people experiencing homelessness.
Watch storm chaser's dramatic rescue of stranded driver on flooded Texas highway
A storm chaser captured the dramatic moments when two cars began to float away.
Tropical Storm Arlene forms in Gulf of Mexico
Tropical Depression #2 has strengthened into Tropical Storm Arlene according to the National Hurricane Center.
Experts increase number of storms expected in 2023 Atlantic hurricane season
An updated Atlantic hurricane season outlook released Thursday now calls for 15 named storms, an increase from the initial outlook, and several of them could become hurricanes, experts say.
Flagstaff details all-hazard evacuation zones
The city of Flagstaff is looking to clear up any confusion, if any, for residents who may need to evacuate from their homes during any hazardous situations, including wildfires and flooding, which often plague the community. "The zones build upon the existing 'Ready, Set, Go!' program," the city says. FOX 10's Lauren Clark has more.
Cruise ship Carnival Sunshine pounded by large waves during coastal storm near Charleston, South Carolina
Passengers aboard the cruise ship Carnival Sunshine were left distressed as large waves churned up by a powerful storm off the Southeast coast pounded the vessel, delaying its return from the Bahamas over the Memorial Day weekend.
Avalanche in Pakistan kills at least 11 members of nomadic tribe
A snowy avalanche in northern Pakistan killed 11 people Saturday, including a 4-year-old boy, and injured 25 from a nomadic tribe as they crossed a mountainous area with their goat herds, police said.
Phoenix area counts 4 heat-related deaths so far this year, 425 last year
Maricopa County Department of Public Health issued a heat report this week, which the agency will compile every week between now and October while temperatures soar.
Phoenix chaplin heads to Guam to help handle the aftermath of typhoon devastation
As an American island in the Pacific begins to clean up after a typhoon ravaged the area, people from the U.S. are headed to the island to aid in the recovery efforts, and that includes a chaplain in Arizona who aims to help with damages that are often not seen.
Typhoon Mawar leaves Guam with widespread damage after raking US territory with 100+ mph winds
Super Typhoon Mawar is now the strongest tropical cyclone of 2023 so far. According to data from Colorado State University, Super Typhoon Mawar's 175 mph winds made it stronger than Freddy and Mocha, which roamed the Indian Ocean earlier this year.
Near-average 2023 Atlantic hurricane season expected with up to 17 named storms, NOAA says
The upcoming Atlantic hurricane season is expected to be less active than recent years, with a forecast of a near-average season.
High-speed cameras track monsoon lightning
In the blink of an eye, lightning can light up the Arizona sky, especially during monsoon season. Now, researchers are installing high-speed cameras to capture the lightning bolts. FOX 10 Meteorologist Krystal Ortiz has more on the data being collected in the Phoenix area.
Study predicts 12,800 deaths if heat wave and power failure struck Phoenix: Here's what you should know
What would happen if Phoenix is hit with a heat wave and a power grid failure at the same time? That is the question behind a new study, and in a worst-case scenario, the results are devastating.
Hiker dies in Grand Canyon National Park during an attempt at a difficult trek, NPS says
The National Park Service says a woman who was attempting to hike to the Colorado River and back in a day was found dead in Grand Canyon National Park.
Typhoon Mawar continues to intensify as it barrels towards US territory of Guam
Typhoon Warnings are in effect for Guam and Rota, and forecasters say damaging winds of 39 mph are expected Tuesday evening, with typhoon-force winds of 74 mph or higher expected by Wednesday morning.
Arizona family sends warning after toddler suffers second-degree burns on feet from hot concrete
A toddler in Arizona quietly slipped out the back door of his home and his little feet suffered second-degree burns as concrete and asphalt reaches temps over 120 during hot months.