What you should do if your property is damaged by lightning
Florida is the lightning capital of the U.S. and annually sees more damage claims than any other state.
Watch a wind turbine disintegrate in Texas after a lightning strike
"We’re not equipped to handle that kind of fire. Nobody in the area really is to speak of."
Chalk Mountain Fire burns 6,700 acres in Somervell County
The Chalk Mountain Fire has burned more than 6,700 acres, destroying multiple homes and other properties. One woman has been working nonstop to help those battling the flames even as her family’s properties have burned.
Dallas Meals on Wheels recipients also getting fans to help during triple-digit heat
This long stretch of hot weather is hard on those who are homebound and may not be able to seek out cooling supplies. That's where volunteers become an important lifeline.
1 soldier dead, 9 injured by lightning at Georgia Army base
It happened Wednesday morning on the range of the US Army base located just west of Augusta.
16 homes destroyed, 5 damaged by Chalk Mountain wildfire in Somervell County
The first damage report from the large wildfire in Somervell County shows that more than a dozen homes were destroyed.
Possum Kingdom Lake fire continues burning; voluntary evacuations underway
Firefighters are still struggling to get control of this 500-acre wildfire near Possum Kingdom Lake that burned down several homes. As of Tuesday, evacuations are only voluntary.
North Texas volunteers helping homeless residents, homebound elders stay cool during heatwave
The pastor of Our Calling says he knows of at least two homeless people who have died from chronic heat exposure. Volunteers are going out to try and get these folks off the streets. Other organizations like the Visiting Nurse Association of Texas are doing their part to help our most vulnerable residents stay cool.
DART slowing trains down due to extreme heat
The speed reduction will be in place until 9 p.m. Tuesday and again Wednesday between 2 p.m. and 9 p.m.
UK breaks record for highest temperature as heat wave hits Europe
Britain has shattered its record for the highest temperature ever recorded, with a provisional reading of 40.3 degrees Celsius (104.5 degrees Fahrenheit) in eastern England.
6,000 acres continue burning in Chalk Mountain wildfire in Somervell County
The Chalk Mountain Fire began Monday afternoon and has already burned about 4,000 acres near Glen Rose. It is only about 10% contained.
Potentially deadly, record-breaking heat continues to bake the central US
Heat is continuing to bake the central United States on Tuesday, with many areas seeing temperatures above 100 degrees once again.
500-acre wildfire destroys several homes near Possum Kingdom Lake
An extremely destructive wildfire at Possum Kingdom Lake in Palo Pinto County destroyed waterfront homes and lake houses.
Fort Worth MedStar sees increase in heat-related calls as excessive heat warning continues
Fort Worth MedStar’s heat-related calls are up 110% over this time last year. The temperatures continue soaring, and authorities want people to really take seriously the dangers of heat illness.
Reports: Heat melts runway at UK’s largest air force base; residents cover windows with foil
Temps at or near 100 degrees are forecast across a large swath of Britain
Watch: Colossal waves crash over 2-story condo in Hawaii as Hurricane Darby remnants pass
A massive wave sparked from hurricane remnants crashed into -- and over a two-story condo building in Hawaii as parts of the Big Island dealt with heavy surf over the weekend.
Dozens missing now accounted for after flash flood washes away homes in rural Virginia town
Officials believe more than 100 homes were either damaged or destroyed by the flooding in the rural mountainous region of western Virginia.
High school athletes endure workouts in the Texas heat
Not even a heat wave can stop Texas high schools from preparing for the upcoming sports season. Some players return to the field Monday with precautions in place.
ERCOT asks Texans to conserve electricity on Monday
Texans are being urged to turn up the thermostat to conserve energy Monday or risk rolling blackouts.
Excessive heat delays, cancels outdoor events in North Texas due to safety
The near-record temperatures across North Texas are forcing the organizers of some outdoor events to either delay or outright cancel the events because of safety concerns.