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CNN By Susannah Cullinane, CNN (CNN) — A vicious storm that smacked the central and eastern US Friday is continuing its assault Saturday with whipping winds and blizzard conditions, rain, snow and dangerous coastal flooding. Meanwhile, a brutal blast of Arctic air is spreading south and east through the central US and will bring snow and ice

By Susannah Cullinane, CNN (CNN) — A vicious storm that smacked the central and eastern US Friday is continuing its assault Saturday with whipping winds and blizzard conditions, rain, snow and dangerous coastal flooding. Meanwhile, a brutal blast of Arctic air is spreading south and east through the central US and will bring snow and ice to

CNN By Holly Yan and Robert Shackelford, CNN (CNN) — A calamitous cocktail of vicious winds, extreme snowfall, dangerous thunderstorms and potentially lethal cold is taking aim across the country as perilous conditions snarl travel and threaten power outages in freezing temperatures. Here’s the latest: More than 70 million people are under winter weather alerts

By Holly Yan and Robert Shackelford, CNN (CNN) — A calamitous cocktail of vicious winds, extreme snowfall, dangerous thunderstorms and potentially lethal cold is taking aim across the country as perilous conditions snarl travel and threaten power outages in freezing temperatures. Here’s the latest: More than 70 million people are under winter weather alerts Friday: The

By Allison Chinchar, CNN (CNN) — A brutal blast of Arctic air will spread through the central US on the heels of a powerful storm, eventually bringing the coldest air of the season as far south as Texas. Iowans headed to the first presidential primary for the 2024 election Monday will have to brave what

CNN, SECMH, KCRA, KOVR, WFSB, WSAZ, JODY LANDRY, PAUL SELSKY, BROOKE CRESALIA, JASON GLICKMAN, GARDEN CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT, TROOPER TOD KHP By Allison Chinchar, CNN (CNN) — A brutal blast of Arctic air will spread through the central US on the heels of a powerful storm, eventually bringing the coldest air of the season as

By Mary Gilbert, CNN Meteorologist (CNN) — Another powerful storm is preparing to unleash blizzard conditions, severe thunderstorms, damaging winds and brutal cold across the eastern half of the US in what will be a dangerous dose of déjà vu for many. The new storm will place the same parts of the central and eastern

By Mary Gilbert, CNN Meteorologist (CNN) — An eerily familiar situation will play out later this week as a new, powerful storm mirrors the path and hazards of the massive storm that slammed much of the country earlier this week. Thousands of people are still without power in the eastern US, rivers are rising and

CNN By Nouran Salahieh, Mary Gilbert, Joe Sutton and Robert Shackelford, CNN (CNN) — A powerful storm that battered a large swath of the eastern US, knocking out power across several states and leading to multiple rescues, delivered its final blow to New England Wednesday. Here’s the latest: • Swollen waterways force evacuations: Multiple rivers were

By Nouran Salahieh, Mary Gilbert, Joe Sutton and Robert Shackelford, CNN (CNN) — A powerful storm that battered a large swath of the eastern US, knocking out power across several states and leading to multiple rescues, delivered its final blow to New England Wednesday. Here’s the latest: • Swollen waterways force evacuations: Multiple rivers were at

By Elizabeth Wolfe, Robert Shackelford and Joe Sutton, CNN (CNN) — A wide-reaching winter storm that pummeled much of the eastern half of the country Tuesday, knocking out power in several states and prompting the closure of highways, schools and government offices was dumping heavy rain across the Northeast on Tuesday night. Here’s the latest: •

By Dave Hennen and Taylor Ward, CNN Meteorologists (CNN) — A major winter storm is lashing parts of the US with strong winds, tornadoes, flooding, snow and white-out conditions. Through Wednesday, the storm will cover more than 1,800 miles in 72 hours, producing dangerous severe storms and notable snowfall. Are you under a winter weather

CNN By Allison Chinchar, Elizabeth Wolfe and Mary Gilbert, CNN (CNN) — A whirlwind of brutal weather is in store Monday and Tuesday as an exceptionally powerful storm packing nearly every winter weather threat tracks across the US. This fast-moving storm will unload strong winds, possible strong tornadoes, serious flooding, snow and blizzard conditions, and

By Allison Chinchar, Elizabeth Wolfe and Mary Gilbert, CNN (CNN) — A massive winter storm system has unleashed dangerous blizzard conditions in parts of the central United States, shutting down highways and stranding drivers in frigid temperatures Monday, and it’s pummeling parts of the South with hail storms, heavy flooding and tornado threats. The fast-moving

CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — A massive rocket launched from Florida earlier today carrying what may be the first commercial lander to touch down on the moon. The historic mission could set the tone for NASA to explore the lunar surface for the first time in more than 50 years. Here’s what else

CNN By Allison Chinchar, CNN (CNN) — The next winter storm is already on the move and is expected to bring heavy snow, blizzard conditions, strong winds, potential tornadoes and serious flooding as it carves a path from the Southwest to the Northeast through midweek. Snow is still falling from the first big winter storm

By Allison Chinchar, CNN (CNN) — Nearly 70 million people across the Gulf Coast and Southeast are at risk for severe weather, including tornadoes, damaging wind and flooding rain on Monday and Tuesday, according to the Storm Prediction Center. Days after the season’s first big winter storm, another storm is on the move and is

CNN By Eric Zerkel, CNN (CNN) — A winter storm is plowing through the mid-Atlantic and Northeast Saturday, and there’s another stronger one nipping at its heels that will affect a much wider area of the US. The first storm will unleash up to a foot of snow through Sunday that could cause travel disruptions

By Eric Zerkel, CNN (CNN) — A winter storm is plowing through the mid-Atlantic and Northeast Saturday, and there’s another stronger one nipping at its heels that will affect a much wider area of the US. The first storm will unleash up to a foot of snow through Sunday that could cause travel disruptions for

CNN By Eric Zerkel, CNN (CNN) — A winter storm is on a collision course with the mid-Atlantic and Northeast Saturday, and there’s another stronger one nipping at its heels. The first storm is tracking into the regions where it will unleash up to a foot of snow and significant ice through Sunday that could

By Eric Zerkel, CNN (CNN) — Winter is about to kick into overdrive in the US. A one-two punch of winter storms and the first Arctic cold outbreak of the season are poised to affect millions of Americans through next week. Up first, a winter storm is on track to deal a blow of heavy

By Eric Zerkel, CNN (CNN) — A substantial storm is poised to smack the Northeast and parts of the mid-Atlantic with winter’s first dose of big snow and dangerous ice. Winter storm watches, warning the millions in the storm’s path of its weekend arrival, were hoisted Thursday from southern North Carolina to southern Maine. As

CNN By Eric Zerkel, CNN (CNN) — A substantial storm is poised to smack the Northeast and parts of the mid-Atlantic with winter’s first dose of big snow and dangerous ice. Winter storm watches, warning the millions in the storm’s path of its weekend arrival, were hoisted Thursday from southern North Carolina to southern Maine.

By Eric Zerkel, CNN (CNN) — A major winter storm is setting up to thrash much of the eastern US this weekend with heavy rain, strong winds and the first significant snow of the season. As of Thursday morning, the highest confidence for significant snow was in portions of the interior Northeast, including central Pennsylvania

CNN, KCBS, KCAL, KION, KGO By Elizabeth Wolfe and Robert Shackelford, CNN (CNN) — Massive waves and coastal flooding are wreaking havoc for a third day in many of California’s coastal communities, where extreme conditions have forced water rescues, washed away cars and injured a handful of enthralled onlookers. The unusually large surf – often

By Mary Gilbert, CNN Meteorologist (CNN) — In the hottest year on record, the fingerprints of a changing climate in a warming world were all over dozens of extreme weather events. There wouldn’t be weather without heat; heat is energy, and weather is an expression of that energy, of an atmosphere trying to balance itself.

By Elizabeth Wolfe and Robert Shackelford, CNN (CNN) — Massive waves and coastal flooding are wreaking havoc for a third day in many of California’s coastal communities, where extreme conditions have forced water rescues, washed away cars and injured a handful of enthralled onlookers. The unusually large surf – often towering over 20 feet –

CNN, KCAL, KCBS By Elizabeth Wolfe, Robert Shackelford, Mary Gilbert and Cindy Von Quednow, CNN (CNN) — A series of powerful storms in the Pacific Ocean are driving towering waves into the California coastline, triggering flooding and posing a significant risk to people and structures along the coast. Monstrous, 20-foot-plus waves on Thursday crashed over

CNN, KION, KPIX, KGO, VENTURA PD AND THE CITY OF VENTURA, SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, CHP SANTA CRUZ By Elizabeth Wolfe, Robert Shackelford, Mary Gilbert and Cindy Von Quednow, CNN (CNN) — A series of powerful storms in the Pacific Ocean are driving towering waves into the California coastline, triggering flooding and posing a significant risk

By Elizabeth Wolfe, Robert Shackelford, Mary Gilbert and Cindy Von Quednow, CNN (CNN) — A series of powerful storms in the Pacific Ocean are driving towering waves into the California coastline, triggering flooding and posing a significant risk to people and structures along the coast. Monstrous, 20-foot-plus waves on Thursday crashed over seawalls and swept

By Cindy Von Quednow, David Williams and Robert Shackelford, CNN (CNN) — Offshore storms shoved waves toward communities along the California coast, bringing flooding and road closures, as well as fright to nearly 20 people who were briefly swept away along a Ventura beach on Thursday. Eight people were taken to the hospital, officials said.

CNN, STRINGER, NEBRASKA STATE PATROL, @NEBRASKADO, WBBM, WLS By Nouran Salahieh and Mary Gilbert, CNN (CNN) — A blizzard-fueling winter storm is sweeping across the Plains and upper Midwest with heavy snow, freezing rain and strong winds, making for dangerous travel during the busy holiday week. The storm’s frequent wind gusts of 50 to 60

By Nouran Salahieh and Mary Gilbert, CNN (CNN) — Parts of the eastern US will face tricky holiday travel after avoiding deadly blizzard conditions and ice that slammed the central US earlier this week. A batch of steady rain will move across the mid-Atlantic through Wednesday afternoon and push into the Northeast by Wednesday evening.

By Sara Smart and Ross Levitt, CNN (CNN) — Dense fog in the Chicago area caused delays and cancellations on Sunday morning at Midway Airport amid the busy travel rush. The Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground stop at Chicago’s Midway Airport for most of Sunday morning due to low visibility in the area, but it has since been lifted. There is

By Mary Gilbert, CNN Meteorologist (CNN) — Rain, wind and snow may deal a blow to holiday cheer for some travelers in the central US this weekend, with disruptions possible on the ground and in the air. The 10-day holiday travel period starting Saturday is likely to be the busiest ever at US airports, according

By Mary Gilbert, CNN Meteorologist (CNN) — Chances are, you can blame the weather if your flight plans get upended during the holiday travel rush. Weather is the largest cause of air traffic troubles in the US and accounts for 75% of all reported delays, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. But not all weather

KCAL, KCBS, VAZQUEZ FAMILY, GARY HARBOUR, PHOTOS OBTAINED BY KCBS, X , @_SILVER_CRONE_, CNN, Photos Obtained by KCBS/KCAL, X /@_SILVER_CRONE_ By Aya Elamroussi, CNN (CNN) — A driver died in Los Angeles County early Friday after his vehicle hydroplaned and crashed before submerging in water from heavy rainfall in parts of Southern California. The death

By Aya Elamroussi, CNN (CNN) — A driver died in Los Angeles County early Friday after his vehicle hydroplaned and crashed before submerging in water from heavy rainfall in parts of Southern California. The death occurred in the city of Carson as an atmospheric river delivered heavy rains and coastal flooding to portions of Southern

By Elisa Raffa, CNN meteorologist (CNN) — Winter is here, but for most of the United States, it’s feeling less and less like it. At 10:27 p.m. ET on Thursday, Earth’s Northern Hemisphere will be at its greatest tilt from the sun, marking the winter solstice: the shortest day of the year and the official

KFSN By Aya Elamroussi, Robert Shackelford, Sara Tonks and Mary Gilbert, CNN (CNN) — An atmospheric river continues to unload a deluge of rainfall across Southern California Thursday, leaving roadways flooded and prompting evacuations ahead of the holiday weekend. The atmospheric river poured more than 4 inches of rain over parts of the region from

By Aya Elamroussi, Robert Shackelford, Sara Tonks and Mary Gilbert, CNN (CNN) — An atmospheric river continues to unload a deluge of rainfall across Southern California Thursday, leaving roadways flooded and prompting evacuations ahead of the holiday weekend. The atmospheric river poured more than 4 inches of rain over parts of the region from late

WMTW, WMUR, WCVB, WPTZ, WGME, JASON NELSON, BLACK FLY MEDIA, AUGUST PUBLIC WORKS, STRINGR, CNN, WMTW, WMUR, WCVB, WPTZ, WGME, Jason Nelson/Black Fly Media, August Public Works, Stringr By Holly Yan, Elizabeth Wolfe, Dave Hennen and Celina Tebor, CNN (CNN) — A deadly storm that deluged much of the the Northeast has given way to

By Allison Chinchar, CNN (CNN) — As millions gear up to travel for the upcoming holidays, heavy rain, snow, and gusty winds may delay Californians taking to the sky and roadways for the next few days. A flood watch is in place for over 20 million people across Southern California, including Los Angeles, as an

By Holly Yan, Elizabeth Wolfe, Dave Hennen and Celina Tebor, CNN (CNN) — A deadly storm that deluged much of the the Northeast has given way to frigid temperatures as tens of thousands of people grapple with no electricity in the cold. More than 140,000 Maine power customers – such as homes and businesses –

CNN, WCSC By Mary Gilbert, Elizabeth Wolfe and Robert Shackelford, CNN (CNN) — At least four people died across four states as a powerful storm battered parts of the East Coast over the weekend and stretched into the Northeast Monday, knocking out power, washing out roads and prompting one community’s evacuation. A 72-year-old woman died

By Mary Gilbert, Elizabeth Wolfe and Robert Shackelford, CNN (CNN) — At least four people died across four states as a powerful storm battered parts of the East Coast over the weekend and stretched into the Northeast Monday, knocking out power, washing out roads and prompting one community’s evacuation. A 72-year-old woman died in South

CNN By Nouran Salahieh, CNN (CNN) — A strengthening storm that hit Florida with heavy rains and powerful winds this weekend is roaring its way up the East Coast, threatening floods, dangerous surf, power outages and travel disruptions. More than 12 inches of rain fell near Georgetown, South Carolina on Sunday, according to the National

By Nouran Salahieh, CNN (CNN) — A strengthening storm that hit Florida with heavy rains and powerful winds this weekend is roaring its way up the East Coast, threatening floods, dangerous surf, power outages and travel disruptions. More than 12 inches of rain fell near Georgetown, South Carolina on Sunday, according to the National Weather

CNN, WESH By Mary Gilbert and Taylor Ward, CNN (CNN) — A powerful storm started drenching Florida Saturday and is expected to strengthen as it tracks up the East Coast through the weekend, unleashing heavy rainfall, gusty winds and coastal hazards along the way. A blockbuster snowstorm is not expected, despite the time of year,

By Mary Gilbert and Abigail Holmes, CNN (CNN) — A storm headed for the Northeast is expected to be another rainy, blustery mess – leaving parts of the snow-starved region pining for any significant snow. Several major Northeast cities are enduring record-long waits for significant snowfall that has left them missing feet of snow over

By Mary Gilbert and Taylor Ward, CNN (CNN) — A powerful storm started drenching Florida Saturday and is expected to strengthen as it tracks up the East Coast through the weekend, unleashing heavy rainfall, gusty winds and coastal hazards along the way. A blockbuster snowstorm is not expected, despite the time of year, but this

By Mary Gilbert, CNN Meteorologist (CNN) — A storm coming from the Gulf of Mexico is expected to crash into Florida on Saturday and strengthen as it tracks up the East Coast through the weekend, unleashing heavy rainfall, gusty winds and coastal hazards along the way. A blockbuster snowstorm is not expected, despite the time

By Mary Gilbert, CNN Meteorologist (CNN) — A potent storm will track from the Gulf of Mexico into Florida and move north up the East Coast this weekend, bringing with it the chance of flooding rainfall and gusty winds for much of the eastern United States. The storm’s exact track and strength as it moves

By Mary Gilbert, CNN Meteorologist (CNN) — As Christmas nears, daydreams grow of presents under decked-out trees, a mug full of hot cocoa and an idyllic white Christmas with snow-lined streets. But snowy dreams are being dashed across the US by this year’s temperature forecast. The new temperature outlook predicts above-average temperatures for almost the

CNN By Elizabeth Wolfe and Sarah Dewberry, CNN (CNN) — Thousands of Tennesseans are displaced or facing prolonged power outages after a series of powerful tornadoes and storms tore through the state over the weekend, shredding hundreds of homes and killing at least six people, including a mother and her toddler. Destruction caused by storms

By Elizabeth Wolfe and Sarah Dewberry, CNN (CNN) — Thousands of Tennesseans are displaced or facing prolonged power outages after a series of powerful tornadoes and storms tore through the state over the weekend, shredding hundreds of homes and killing at least six people, including a mother and her toddler. The destruction caused by storms

By Mary Gilbert, CNN Meteorologist (CNN) — A massive storm is delivering more severe thunderstorms, heavy rainfall and strong winds to portions of at least a dozen eastern US states Sunday – with snow still to come. The robust storm threatens to upend travel and knock out power through the start of the work week

By Nouran Salahieh, Andy Rose, Sarah Dewberry and Chris Boyette CNN (CNN) — Tennessee officials are assessing the damage after tornadoes and strong thunderstorms roared across the state Saturday, leaving at least six people dead, more than 50 injured, multiple buildings destroyed and power outages. At least three people died, including a child, after a

By Andy Rose, Sarah Dewberry and Elisa Raffa, CNN (CNN) — At least six people have died in Tennessee as tornadoes and strong thunderstorms moved across the state Saturday. Three people were confirmed dead in Madison, Tennessee, just north of Nashville, emergency management officials said. “We have teams assessing damage and looking for patients,” the

By Mary Gilbert, CNN Meteorologist (CNN) — A disruptive storm will unload heavy rain, severe thunderstorms, strong winds and even snow on the eastern half of the US through this weekend. This wide-reaching storm could disrupt travel both on the ground and in the air across more than a dozen states and knock out power

By Mary Gilbert, CNN Meteorologist (CNN) — A wide-reaching storm is set to affect much of the eastern half of the US this weekend with heavy rain, severe thunderstorms, strong winds and even snow. The weekend storm will begin to take shape on Friday as an area of low pressure develops in the southern Plains.

By Elizabeth Wolfe, Robert Shackelford, Mary Gilbert and Holly Yan, CNN (CNN) — A second person has died in a swollen Oregon waterway after atmospheric rivers have pummeled the Pacific Northwest with two bouts of more than 9 inches of rain. One man was found dead Tuesday in Bronson Creek in Washington County, Oregon, the Washington

By Mary Gilbert, CNN Meteorologist (CNN) — Another strong atmospheric river is set to barrel into the Northwest late Monday and dump over half a foot of rain on the already soaked region, setting off a significant flood threat. Monday’s storm is the latest in a seemingly never-ending train of atmospheric rivers slamming the region,

By Mary Gilbert and Abigail Holmes, CNN (CNN) — Several major Northeast cities are enduring record-long waits for significant snowfall that has left them missing feet of snow over the last two winters. Six cities from Richmond, Virginia, to New York City have waited for more than 650 days to see an inch of snow

By Mary Gilbert, CNN Meteorologist (CNN) — The 2023 Atlantic hurricane season ends on Thursday as one of the busiest on record, with a twist: Most of its storms veered into the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. But with El Niño expected to end next year and global temperatures on the rise, forecasters say there’s

By Mary Gilbert, CNN Meteorologist (CNN) — Another severe thunderstorm threat, including the possibility of tornadoes, will take aim at the southern United States on Thursday, less than two weeks after at least a dozen tornadoes hit Louisiana and Mississippi. Damaging storms that may spin up a few tornadoes are possible from coastal Texas into

By Eric Zerkel, CNN (CNN) — Snowfall is declining globally as temperatures warm because of human-caused climate change, a new analysis and maps from a NOAA climate scientist show. But less snow falling from the sky isn’t as innocuous as just having to shovel less; it threatens to reinforce warming, and disrupt food and water

By Elizabeth Wolfe, Sara Tonks and Mary Gilbert, CNN (CNN) — A storm system pushing across the eastern US ahead of Thanksgiving is delivering widespread impacts on Tuesday, threatening to disrupt holiday travel with severe thunderstorms, drenching rain and snow. Live Updates: See the latest on delays and disruptions as Thanksgiving travel gets underway At

By Robert Shackelford, Mary Gilbert and Steve Almasy, CNN (CNN) — Dangerous thunderstorms rumbled to life across parts of the South on Monday as more than 20 million people from eastern Texas to the Southeast faced a threat of damaging winds, hail and potentially strong tornadoes. The severe thunderstorms moved across eastern Texas and the

CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — A few days before Thanksgiving, the White House appears eager to promote dropping prices on everything from gas to the cost of turkeys as many Americans grapple with a holiday cash crush. The push to highlight easing prices comes as the Biden administration has struggled to move the

By Mary Gilbert, CNN Meteorologist (CNN) — A significant storm will deal a blow to Thanksgiving travel this week, with rain, snow and even severe thunderstorms set to impact a large portion of the US. This week is expected to be the busiest in years on the roads and airports could set new records –

CNN By Mary Gilbert, CNN Meteorologist (CNN) — A significant storm will deal a blow to Thanksgiving travel this week, with rain, snow and even severe thunderstorms set to impact a large portion of the US. This week is expected to be the busiest in years on the roads and airports could set new records

By Robert Shackelford, Elizabeth Wolfe and Mary Gilbert, CNN (CNN) — More than 20 million people from eastern Texas to the Southeast face a threat of severe thunderstorms beginning Monday afternoon, with some areas bracing for the possibility of strong tornadoes. “Damaging winds and several tornadoes, a few of which may be strong, will be

By Allison Chinchar and Sara Tonks, CNN (CNN) — Multiple storm systems could impact Thanksgiving travelers. Two separate systems will impact holiday travelers Saturday – one in New England and the other along the West Coast – both bringing rain and snow and the possibility of travel delays. The system in the East will push

By Mary Gilbert, CNN Meteorologist (CNN) — The 2023 Atlantic hurricane season technically comes to a close in two weeks, but parts of the Atlantic Ocean are still churning. A potential tropical cyclone spun to life on Thursday afternoon and is expected to become a tropical storm on Friday in the Caribbean Sea – the

By Aya Elamroussi and Mary Gilbert, CNN (CNN) — Torrential rain and powerful winds knocked out power across South Florida metro areas and prompted school closures on Thursday. Overnight flash flood warnings expired early Thursday, but South Florida could see periodic light rainfall through the day, particularly along the East Coast. Flood watches that affected millions

By Mary Gilbert, CNN Meteorologist (CNN) — Microplastics are turning up in unusual places increasingly often as they filter into nearly every facet of life on Earth. They’ve been discovered in drinking water, food, air and even in blood. Now, scientists have found that these tiny particles might even be able to influence the weather.

By Mary Gilbert, CNN Meteorologist (CNN) — The Gulf Coast’s most significant rainfall in months will bring much-needed relief this week to portions of the Gulf Coast, helping to alleviate Louisiana’s worst drought on record – one that’s fueled unprecedented wildfires and helped trigger an alarming saltwater intrusion into the Mississippi River. Exceptional drought –

By Mary Gilbert, CNN Meteorologist (CNN) — A major pattern change is set to deliver California’s first atmospheric river of the season next week. Significant rain and snow is in the forecast for the Golden State, while damp, dreary days are ahead for other parts of the West as signs of El Niño’s influence on

By Robert Shackelford, Laura Paddison, Joseph Ataman and Tara Subramaniam, CNN Paris (CNN) — Storm Ciarán has brought hurricane-strength winds to France, the Channel Islands and southern England, leaving more than a million people without access to electricity and forcing hundreds of schools to close. The storm has claimed at least four lives, two in

By Mary Gilbert, CNN (CNN) — A vegetation fire in California’s Riverside County exploded in size as it was stoked by hot and dry Santa Ana winds, scorching multiple structures and forcing thousands of people to flee their homes. When the fire – dubbed the Highland Fire – was first reported Monday at 12:37 p.m.

By Mary Gilbert, CNN (CNN) — Millions of trick-or-treaters across the US will be reaching for extra layers, not umbrellas, this Halloween as temperatures fall to “scary” levels for October. Much of the contiguous US will remain dry as people go door-to-door Tuesday evening in search of candy, with a couple of exceptions. A storm

CNN, WCCO, PHILADELPHIA FACEBOOK, WASHINGTON DC FACEBOOK By Mary Gilbert, CNN (CNN) — Millions of trick-or-treaters across the US will be reaching for extra layers, not umbrellas, this Halloween as temperatures fall to “scary” levels for October. Much of the contiguous US will remain dry as people go door-to-door Tuesday evening in search of candy,

By Mary Gilbert, CNN Meteorologist (CNN) — Millions across the US will be reaching for extra layers this Halloween as temperatures fall to “scary” levels for October. A push of bone-chilling air will dive south out of Canada and overspread much of the US by Tuesday, sending temperatures plummeting in its wake, with a few

CNN By Karol Suarez, Ashley R. Williams and Duarte Mendonca, CNN (CNN) — At least 45 people have died after powerful Hurricane Otis tore through southern Mexico’s Guerrero state as a devastating Category 5 storm last week, the region’s governor said Sunday. At least 47 people remain missing, Guerrero Gov. Evelyn Salgado Pineda said in

By Karol Suarez, Ashley R. Williams and Duarte Mendonca, CNN (CNN) — At least 45 people have died after powerful Hurricane Otis tore through southern Mexico’s Guerrero state as a devastating Category 5 storm last week, the region’s governor said Sunday. At least 47 people remain missing, Guerrero Gov. Evelyn Salgado Pineda said in a

By Eric Zerkel, CNN (CNN) — New satellite images capture the scale of destruction Category 5 Hurricane Otis wrought in Acapulco and southern Mexico. Few in history have endured a storm as strong as Otis – Acapulco never has. Its 165-mph winds and stronger gusts were akin to a slow-moving, 30-mile-wide, EF3 tornado. At least

By Elizabeth Wolfe and Mary Gilbert, CNN (CNN) — At least 27 people are dead and Acapulco, Mexico, has been left in ruins after Hurricane Otis slammed into the coast Wednesday as a record-breaking Category 5 storm. Four people are also missing, Mexican Security Minister Rosa Icela Rodriguez said during a news conference on Thursday

By Rachel Ramirez, CNN (CNN) — The rapid intensification Hurricane Otis underwent in the hours before it slammed into southern Mexico is a symptom of the human-caused climate crisis, scientists say – and one that is becoming more frequent. When it happens right before landfall, as it did with Otis, it can catch coastal communities

CNN By Rachel Ramirez, CNN (CNN) — The rapid intensification Hurricane Otis underwent in the hours before it slammed into southern Mexico is a symptom of the human-caused climate crisis, scientists say – and one that is becoming more frequent. When it happens right before landfall, as it did with Otis, it can catch coastal

By Mary Gilbert, CNN Meteorologist (CNN) — California’s Death Valley is the hottest place in the world and the driest place in North America. But two months after Hurricane Hilary’s epic rainfall, parts of the national park look more oasis than desert. Parched ground turned to ponds, wildflowers are in bloom in remote areas and

By Mary Gilbert, CNN Meteorologist (CNN) — The first significant snowfall of the season is on the way for the northwestern US and parts of the Northern Plains, and by the time the last flake falls, many high elevation areas will be buried in more than a foot of fresh snow. A surge of cold

By Jason Hanna and Allison Chinchar, CNN (CNN) — Norma weakened to tropical storm strength Saturday after bringing hurricane-force winds, flash flooding and storm surge to Mexico’s Pacific coast. Meanwhile, another late-season storm continued to threaten island nations in the Atlantic. Norma made landfall as a Category 1 hurricane with winds of 80 mph over

By Allison Chinchar, CNN Meteorologist (CNN) — Two hurricanes will strike land this weekend by two different ocean basins – Tammy in the Atlantic and Norma in the eastern Pacific. Neither are a threat to the US, but Norma has triggered hurricane warnings for Mexico, including the popular resort town of Cabo San Lucas, and

By Mary Gilbert, CNN Meteorologist (CNN) — Prepare for another dose of wet weekend weather in the Northeast, but this time, the dreary déjà vu comes with a twist – some snowflakes may fly in high elevations. It has rained on a Saturday or Sunday in parts of the Northeast and mid-Atlantic every weekend since

By Mary Gilbert, CNN Meteorologist (CNN) — Saturday’s ring of fire annular solar eclipse will alter weather conditions on the Earth’s surface as it plays out in the sky. Changes to temperature, wind speed and humidity occur as the moon crosses in front of the sun during a solar eclipse and casts a shadow on

By Mary Gilbert and Robert Shackelford, CNN (CNN) — A powerful storm will traverse nearly 1,500 miles of the US through the weekend and unload snow, severe thunderstorms and flooding rain along its path, culminating in the eighth consecutive dreary weekend in parts of the Northeast. The storm will dump the first significant snow of

By Eric Zerkel and Allison Chinchar, CNN (CNN) — At least one tornado damaged homes, cars and businesses in Florida as severe weather hit the state Thursday. A likely tornado damaged at least two homes in Clearwater Beach after it roared ashore early Thursday morning. No one was injured, Clearwater police said, but photos from