When Floridians talk about extreme weather, hurricanes dominate the conversation. Each season brings updates on storm tracks, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Extreme heat can become lethal quickly. A young man cools off at Washington, D.C.'s Yards Park during a heat wave in 2021. Olivier ...

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Temperatures are scorching, and they probably haven’t peaked yet. By David Gelles Across the Northern Hemisphere, searing temperatures are breaking records, disrupting everyday life and costing lives.

During a heat wave, much attention is paid to extremely high temperatures during the daytime, but it’s the warm overnight lows that can be really dangerous. Many think they'll get some relief as the ...

Over 170 million people are under heat alerts in the U.S. this week, with temperatures reaching record highs across the country. Tampa, Fla. recently hit a record high of 100 degrees on Sunday, and ...

Every summer, heat waves affect millions of people around the world. The World Meteorological Organization reported that at least 10 countries experienced temperatures higher than 50ºC in 2023–2024.

LAS VEGAS — Intense heat will blanket much of the West this week, with temperatures in some states expected to soar to record-breaking highs, elevating the risk of dangerous wildfires and heat-related ...

Flies are a common nuisance in the Ozarks year-round, but their activity can dramatically spike during heat waves. Warmer temperatures create ideal conditions for flies, encouraging them to move ...

Heat waves cause devastating impacts across Europe, including agricultural losses, energy usage spikes, health crises, and increased mortality. Recent deadly events in 2003, 2010, and 2022 underscore ...

Extreme heat can become lethal quickly. A young man cools off at Washington, D.C.'s Yards Park during a heat wave in 2021. Olivier Douliery/AFP via Getty Images For many people, summer is a time for ...