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Two Dead in Grand Canyon Flash Flood as Search for Missing Hikers Continues
A flash flood devastated parts of Grand Canyon National Park, killing at least two people and leaving about 15 unaccounted for, with search-and-recovery efforts ongoing. Initial assessments noted the flood damaged roughly 40% of the Transcanyon Waterline, and flood watches remained in effect as authorities continue to account for hikers and visitors.
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Powerful tornado devastates southern France as Western Europe braces for more storms
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Record Heat Dome to Hover Over the U.S. This Weekend
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Three EF-1 Tornadoes Confirmed as Chicago-Area Derecho Ravages the Midwest
National Weather Service confirms three EF-1 tornadoes from Tuesday’s Chicago-area derecho, with damage in southern Cook and eastern Will counties and in northeast Will County; two tornadoes crossed into northwest Indiana (St. John and Munster). The fast-moving system produced near-100 mph winds, caused widespread damage, and left hundreds of thousands without power across northern Illinois and northwest Indiana, prompting sheltering actions at venues like Navy Pier.
Smoke From Canadian Wildfires Blankets the U.S. Again
Smoke from weekend wildfires in British Columbia drifted into the United States, producing hazy skies from the Northwest toward the Midwest and Northeast. BC reported 11 new fires and a state of emergency near Summerland, with the Bald Range Fire burning over 33,000 acres; forecasters warn the haze may intensify and linger into Thursday as air quality remains poor in parts of the West.
Fire crosses the map: Spokane homes burn after being labeled low-risk
Photos and maps show the Old Trails Fire pushing beyond areas deemed low-hazard in Spokane, Washington, burning homes and forcing evacuations, illustrating how wildfire risk boundaries can lag behind the evolving danger.
Spokane Man Charged With Arson as Wildfires Rage
Authorities in Spokane arrested 37-year-old Aaron F. Farinacci on first-degree arson charges in connection with the Old Trails Fire, one of three wildfires burning thousands of acres; he was spotted near the fire’s start with matches and a lighter when the incident unfolded.
Heat dome grips the U.S.: three crucial stats to know
A dangerous heat dome is forming over the Tennessee Valley and will shift to the Mid-Atlantic by week’s end, with NOAA’s HeatRisk projecting about 73 million Americans in triple-digit heat through Sunday, 190 million under extreme humidity by the weekend, and 205 million at major or extreme heat-related risk through Monday; the pattern reflects high-pressure systems and warming climate, and it should ease early next week as another heat dome develops over Western Europe.
Heat dome to push triple-digit heat from the Midwest to the East this week
A dangerous heat dome will intensify over the Eastern United States this week, driving triple-digit temperatures across the Midwest and East with little overnight relief and the potential for hundreds of records to fall.
Utah braces for rare red-flag fire warning as Cottonwood blaze rages
Federal meteorologists issued a rare 'particularly dangerous situation' red-flag warning for southern Utah through Friday as the Cottonwood Fire, now over 70,000 acres, rages and ranks among the largest blazes in the U.S. this year. Forecasters warn life-threatening fire behavior is possible Friday amid extreme fire weather, with risk extending across the Intermountain West into next week. Smoke from the fires is blowing toward the East Coast, though air quality remains unaffected in the area.
Spain's record heat may have caused hundreds of excess deaths, study finds
Madrid researchers, citing Spain's Carlos III Health Institute, estimate that the current heat wave has caused about 212 excess deaths in Spain since Sunday, with temperatures surpassing 110°F in parts of the country, underscoring the human toll of Europe’s record heat.
France swelters under record heat as drownings mount
A record-breaking heat dome has gripped France, with temperatures exceeding 110F and officials reporting at least 45 deaths, including about 40 drownings, as people seek relief in unsupervised swimming spots. The heat wave is expected to spread across Europe, prompting warnings and discussions about the link between extreme heat and climate change.
Arthur's Remnants Push a Flood Watch Across the Deep South
Arthur’s remnants—though downgraded from a tropical storm—bring heavy rain (6–9 inches so far) and a growing flood threat from Texas through eastern Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama, with NOAA warning of life‑threatening flash floods and possible tornadoes as the system moves inland and more downpours could follow.