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At least 4 dead in Houston after 'exceptionally' strong storm hits Texas: Mayor

A rare "high risk" warning for flash flooding has been issued in Texas and Louisiana.
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Dark clouds are seen above Lake Charles, La. on May 13, 2024.
May 17, 2024 at 12:03 AM

Rare 'high-risk' warning for flash flooding issued in Texas, Louisiana

The high-risk area received over 600% of its normal rainfall in the past two weeks, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has warned the flooding could be life-threatening.
May 17, 2024 at 12:03 AM
VIDEO: Rare 'high-risk' warning for flash flooding issued in Texas, Louisiana
May 16, 2024 at 12:09 AM

East Coast under severe thunderstorm watch as powerful storms target US

Severe weather in three parts of the U.S. on Wednesday brought powerful thunderstorms with damaging wind gusts, large hail and possible tornadoes from the Plains to the East Coast.
May 16, 2024 at 12:09 AM
VIDEO: East Coast under severe thunderstorm watch as powerful storms target US
May 15, 2024 at 10:30 AM

Pregnant woman, unborn child killed by falling tree during severe weather

Three people were killed in Louisiana -- including a pregnant woman and her unborn child -- due to severe weather on Monday, officials said.
May 15, 2024 at 10:30 AM
A tree was toppled over by severe weather in Sulphur, La., on Monday, May 13, 2024.
May 15, 2024 at 1:20 AM

Flood-stricken Brazil continues to battle rising river levels, 149 confirmed dead

As of Tuesday, 149 people were confirmed dead in the flood-stricken southern state, with 124 individuals remaining unaccounted for.
May 15, 2024 at 1:20 AM
Ariel view showing the flooded ERS-448 road in Canoas, Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil, May 13, 2024.
May 14, 2024 at 11:49 PM

At least 3 killed, including pregnant woman, in deadly Louisiana storms

Three people, including a pregnant woman and her nine-month fetus, were killed in Louisiana due to severe weather on Monday, officials said.
May 14, 2024 at 11:49 PM
VIDEO: At least 3 killed, including pregnant woman, in deadly Louisiana storms
May 14, 2024 at 3:42 PM

At least 2 killed in deadly storms in Louisiana

New video shows tornadoes and severe storms ripping across the Ozarks to Louisiana.
May 14, 2024 at 3:42 PM
VIDEO: At least 2 killed in deadly storms in Louisiana
May 14, 2024 at 3:02 PM

How scientists discovered summer 2023 was the hottest season in 2,000 years on Earth

A closer look at tree rings is adding to the growing list of evidence that shows unprecedented temperatures measured on Earth over the past year.
May 14, 2024 at 3:02 PM
Children play in hot weather at a mist fountain at the Iowa State Fair on Aug. 11, 2023 in Des Moines, Iowa.
May 14, 2024 at 2:38 AM

There’s another chance to view the stunning Northern lights show Monday night

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts that a solar storm may cause auroras visible in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Maine, and upstate New York.
May 14, 2024 at 2:38 AM
VIDEO: There’s another chance to view the stunning Northern lights show Monday night
May 13, 2024 at 1:18 AM

Flash floods and cold lava flow hit Indonesia’s Sumatra island. At least 37 people were killed

Heavy rains and torrents of cold lava and mud flowing down a volcano's slopes on Indonesia’s Sumatra island have triggered flash floods
May 13, 2024 at 1:18 AM
The body of a victim of a flash flood is seen on a gurney at a local community health center in Padang Pariaman, West Sumatra, Indonesia, Sunday, May 12, 2024. Heavy rains and torrents of cold lava and mud rushing down a volcano on Indonesia’s Sumatra island have triggered flash floods that killed more than a dozen of people and injured several others, officials said Sunday. (AP Photo/Fachri Hamzah)
May 12, 2024 at 3:20 PM

Deep South faces massive rainfall

ABC News’ Somara Theodore reports on the storms brewing in the South with flooding rain and severe weather that will continue into the work week.
May 12, 2024 at 3:20 PM
VIDEO: Deep South faces massive rainfall
May 12, 2024 at 12:34 AM

1 killed in powerful Florida storm

At least one person was killed and thousands were left without power after a storm with hurricane-force winds struck northwest Florida.
May 12, 2024 at 12:34 AM
VIDEO: 1 killed in powerful Florida storm
May 11, 2024 at 12:46 AM

Strong solar storm hitting Earth could produce northern lights in the US

A severe solar storm has impacted the Earth, which could disturb communication systems and cause the Northern Lights to be visible over a large part of the United States.
May 11, 2024 at 12:46 AM
VIDEO: Strong solar storm hitting Earth could produce northern lights in the US
May 11, 2024 at 12:28 AM

Flooding in Brazil is set to continue through the weekend

The worst isn't over as flooding is set to continue through the weekend in Brazil, the governor said.
May 11, 2024 at 12:28 AM
Volunteers carry dogs that have been evacuated from a flooded area in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil May 10, 2024.
May 10, 2024 at 3:18 PM

Makeshift shelter saves hundreds of dogs amid floods in southern Brazil

Hundreds of volunteers have set up a makeshift dog shelter in an abandoned, roofless warehouse in the Brazilian city of Canoas, one of the hardest hit by floods in southern Brazil’s Rio Grande do Sul state
May 10, 2024 at 3:18 PM
A soldier evacuates a dog from an area flooded by heavy rains, in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil, Friday, May 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Carlos Macedo)
May 10, 2024 at 2:35 PM

Severe storms on the move

ABC News’ Ginger Zee has the latest after nearly 100 tornadoes were reported across the United States this week.
May 10, 2024 at 2:35 PM
VIDEO: Severe storms on the move
May 10, 2024 at 12:59 AM

2 skiers dead in Utah avalanche, another rescued, police say

The skiers are believed to have been buried by an avalanche in the backcountry, according to police.
May 10, 2024 at 12:59 AM
The skiers are believed to have been buried by an avalanche in the backcountry, according to police.
May 10, 2024 at 12:58 AM

Horse rescued after being stranded on rooftop amid flooding in Brazil

A Brazilian horse that garnered widespread attention after a TV news helicopter spotted it stranded on a rooftop has been rescued, officials say.
May 10, 2024 at 12:58 AM
VIDEO: Horse rescued after being stranded on rooftop amid flooding in Brazil
May 10, 2024 at 12:38 AM

2 skiers who were missing in Utah avalanche found dead: Police

Two skiers have been found dead, and one rescued, after an avalanche Thursday in the area of Lone Peak Summit in Utah.
May 10, 2024 at 12:38 AM
VIDEO: 2 skiers who were missing in Utah avalanche found dead: Police
May 10, 2024 at 12:37 AM

3 skiers missing in Utah avalanche, search underway: Police

The skiers went missing on Lone Peak, near Salt Lake City, officials said.
May 10, 2024 at 12:37 AM
The skiers went missing on Lone Peak, near Salt Lake City, officials said.
May 10, 2024 at 12:18 AM

Millions of Americans may get rare sighting of Northern Lights this weekend

A strong solar storm expected to make the lights visible over a large part of the U.S. beginning Friday.
May 10, 2024 at 12:18 AM
VIDEO: Millions of Americans may get rare sighting of Northern Lights this weekend
May 9, 2024 at 3:13 PM

New round of tornadoes slam Heartland

Deadly tornadoes left a path of destruction in the South as more than 60 million Americans brace for severe weather.
May 9, 2024 at 3:13 PM
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May 9, 2024 at 2:29 PM

Puerto Rico declares state of emergency after heavy flooding, landslides

Puerto Rico has declared a state of emergency following heavy rains, widespread flooding and landslides in the U.S. territory
May 9, 2024 at 2:29 PM
May 9, 2024 at 3:26 AM

Powerful storms kill 3 as tornadoes tear through central and southeastern US

Severe storms are tearing through the central and southeast U.S., spawning damaging tornadoes, producing massive hail, and killing two people in Tennessee and another in North Carolina
May 9, 2024 at 3:26 AM
A storm damaged mobile home is surrounded by debris at Pavilion Estates mobile home park just east of Kalamazoo, Mich. Wednesday, May 8, 2024. A tornado ripped through the area the evening of May 7. (AP Photo/Joey Cappelletti)
May 9, 2024 at 1:50 AM

50 million Americans under severe weather threats

Within the last 48 hours, at least 60 tornadoes were reported across 11 states.
May 9, 2024 at 1:50 AM
VIDEO: 50 million Americans under severe weather threats
May 8, 2024 at 8:25 PM

Brutal summer heat expected in US as planet records 11th consecutive warmest month

Earth has just experienced its 11th-hottest month on record -- a preview of the brutal temperatures forecast for the summer, according to scientists.
May 8, 2024 at 8:25 PM
Women dip their feet in the cool fountain at the World War II Memorial on a possible record setting heat day in Washington, D.C., April 29, 2024.
May 8, 2024 at 6:48 PM

57 million people in tornado storm zone

Tuesday saw another 20 reported tornadoes across five states.
May 8, 2024 at 6:48 PM
VIDEO: 57 million people in tornado storm zone
May 8, 2024 at 4:04 PM

New storm takes form in Midwest and South

One million residents from Texas to Ohio are on alert.
May 8, 2024 at 4:04 PM
VIDEO: New storm takes form in Midwest and South
May 8, 2024 at 3:02 PM

Michigan Governor declares state of emergency in parts of state over tornadoes

The National Weather Service warned there was a "confirmed large and destructive tornado" over Union City at 6:11 p.m. ET Tuesday.
May 8, 2024 at 3:02 PM
The National Weather Service warned there was a "confirmed large and destructive tornado" over Union City at 6:11 p.m. ET Tuesday.
May 8, 2024 at 2:58 PM

Twisters leave trail of destruction in Midwest

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of emergency after at least nine tornadoes hit the area on Tuesday.
May 8, 2024 at 2:58 PM
VIDEO: Twisters leave trail of destruction in Midwest
May 8, 2024 at 10:32 AM

Michigan Governor declares state of emergency in parts of state over tornadoes

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared a state of emergency in areas of Michigan due to the tornadoes that hit the area Tuesday.
May 8, 2024 at 10:32 AM
A FedEx facility in Portage was heavily damaged by a tornado, May 7, 2024.
May 7, 2024 at 3:18 PM

Deadly weather outbreak in middle of country

At least one person is dead in Oklahoma after 16 tornadoes were reported in six states.
May 7, 2024 at 3:18 PM
VIDEO: Deadly weather outbreak in middle of country
May 7, 2024 at 1:57 PM

Reported tornadoes cause damage in Heartland

Life-threatening storms have turned deadly, leaving wide swaths of destruction as they sweep through states in the Heartland.
May 7, 2024 at 1:57 PM
VIDEO: Reported tornadoes cause damage in Heartland
May 7, 2024 at 9:44 AM

3 dead, including child, as Texas flooding eases: 'We are out of the woods now'

More than 20 million people were under a flood watch in Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas over the weekend.
May 7, 2024 at 9:44 AM
In this screen grab from a video, floodwaters are shown in a residential neighborhood in Conroe, Texas, on May 3, 2024.
May 7, 2024 at 9:42 AM

Tornado forecast: NOAA issues 'high risk' alert for intense, long-track tornadoes

Potentially intense and historic tornadoes are in the forecast for Oklahoma and other nearby states on Monday, according to NOAA.
May 7, 2024 at 9:42 AM
A tornado spins as cars pass on U.S. 277, west of Hawley, Texas, May 2, 2024.
May 7, 2024 at 1:32 AM

Hundreds rescued from flooding as waters continue rising in Houston

Houston residents are returning home as floodwaters recede after heavy rainfall caused significant damage and led to hundreds of rescues, including those stranded on rooftops.
May 7, 2024 at 1:32 AM
VIDEO: Hundreds rescued from flooding as waters continue rising in Houston
May 7, 2024 at 1:10 AM

Heavy rains ease around Houston but flooding remains after rescues and evacuations

Floodwaters in the Houston area and parts of Southeast Texas are starting to recede, allowing residents to begin returning to their homes and assess damages after days of heavy rainfall
May 7, 2024 at 1:10 AM
A mailbox is partially submerged on a flooded street in an unincorporated area in east Harris County near Houston on Sunday morning, May 5, 2024. The nearby San Jacinto River, overflowing due to heavy rainfall earlier this week, caused the flood waters. (AP Photo/Lekan Oyekanmi)
May 6, 2024 at 11:01 PM

Is there a climate change link to deadly, destructive tornadoes?

Spring is bringing multiple tornado outbreaks across the country. ABC News' chief climate correspondent Ginger Zee explains if climate change plays a part.
May 6, 2024 at 11:01 PM
VIDEO: Is there a climate change link to deadly, destructive tornadoes?
May 6, 2024 at 8:01 PM

Severe weather impacting Texas, Oklahoma

ABC News' Somara Theodore reports on the relentless rain impacting Texas and tornados hitting Oklahoma. Plus, a look ahead for the next storm on the move.
May 6, 2024 at 8:01 PM
VIDEO: Severe weather impacting Texas, Oklahoma
May 6, 2024 at 4:31 PM

‘Intense’ tornadoes expected in Kansas, Oklahoma

The states are still recovering from deadly storms in April.
May 6, 2024 at 4:31 PM
VIDEO: ‘Intense’ tornadoes expected in Kansas, Oklahoma
May 6, 2024 at 2:06 PM

Dozens rescued from flood waters in Texas

More than 20 million people are recovering after torrential rain hit parts of the South with at least one person reported dead.
May 6, 2024 at 2:06 PM
VIDEO: Dozens rescued from flood waters in Texas
May 6, 2024 at 1:28 PM

Severe weather expected in the Plains

ABC News’ chief meteorologist Ginger Zee is tracking the latest storm system moving into the Plains and the potential for severe weather.
May 6, 2024 at 1:28 PM
VIDEO: Severe weather expected in the Plains
May 6, 2024 at 1:24 AM

Hundreds rescued from rising floodwaters in southeast Texas

More than 200 people rescued with some areas of Texas getting more than 20 inches of rain in a week.
May 6, 2024 at 1:24 AM
Hundreds rescued from rising floodwaters in southeast Texas
May 5, 2024 at 1:46 PM

Flood alerts in effect for over 21 million people in Texas, Oklahoma

ABC News’ Somara Theodore reports on the catastrophic weather conditions in Texas and Oklahoma, where close to 2 feet of rain has fallen in some areas over the last five days.
May 5, 2024 at 1:46 PM
VIDEO: Flood alerts in effect for over 21 million people in Texas, Oklahoma
May 5, 2024 at 2:14 AM

Houston braces for flooding to worsen in wake of storms

High waters flooded neighborhoods around Houston on Saturday following heavy rains that have already resulted in crews rescuing more than 400 people from homes, rooftops and roads engulfed in murky water
May 5, 2024 at 2:14 AM
A man waves at Texas Parks & Wildlife Department game wardens as they arrive by boat to rescue residents from floodwaters in Liberty County, Texas, on Saturday, May 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Lekan Oyekanmi)
May 5, 2024 at 2:07 AM

Flood Watch for parts of Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas

More than a foot of rain has fallen in some areas, leading to more than 300 water rescues by first responders and 21 million people remain under a flood threat.
May 5, 2024 at 2:07 AM
VIDEO: Flood Watch for parts of Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas
May 4, 2024 at 6:03 PM

Texas police officer dies after being injured when a tornado struck his home

A Texas police officer has died of injuries he suffered when a tornado struck his home
May 4, 2024 at 6:03 PM
May 4, 2024 at 3:03 PM

Flood watch in effect for over 11 million people in Texas and Oklahoma

Several rivers in the Houston area are at major flood stage.
May 4, 2024 at 3:03 PM
Several rivers in the Houston area are at major flood stage.
May 4, 2024 at 2:02 PM

Severe storm slams Texas

Residents were rescued after rising rivers, tornadoes and hail hit parts of the state.
May 4, 2024 at 2:02 PM
VIDEO: Severe storm slams Texas
May 4, 2024 at 12:14 PM

Late-season storm expected to bring heavy snowfall to the Sierra Nevada

A late-season storm is expected to hit the Sierra Nevada this weekend, bringing rain and mountain snow to Northern and Central California
May 4, 2024 at 12:14 PM