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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
May 4, 2024 at 2:55 AM

Houston area faces 'life-threatening' flood conditions as severe weather hits Texas

Gov. Greg Abbott has issued a disaster declaration for dozens of counties in Texas as severe weather and flooding threaten the state.
May 4, 2024 at 2:55 AM
A still from video footage shows a flood river rescue in Splendora, TX, May 3, 2024.
May 4, 2024 at 1:55 AM

Houston bracing for catastrophic flooding

The Houston area is preparing for disastrous flooding due to rain and extreme weather in Texas. At least one tornado was confirmed near Abilene, and some areas reported receiving 28 inches of rain.
May 4, 2024 at 1:55 AM
VIDEO: Houston bracing for catastrophic flooding
May 3, 2024 at 10:25 PM

13 killed as heavy rains unleash landslide in Haiti

Officials say at least 13 people died in northern Haiti following two days of heavy rains
May 3, 2024 at 10:25 PM
May 3, 2024 at 6:53 PM

Tornadoes and flash flooding hit Texas

At least one tornado was confirmed near Abilene as parts of Texas also reported 28 inches of rain in 48 hours. ABC News’ Sam Champion has the latest severe weather threats.
May 3, 2024 at 6:53 PM
VIDEO: Tornadoes and flash flooding hit Texas
May 3, 2024 at 2:16 PM

Houston area faces 'life-threatening' flood conditions as severe weather hits Texas

Gov. Greg Abbott has issued a disaster declaration for dozens of counties in Texas on Thursday as severe weather and flooding threaten the state.
May 3, 2024 at 2:16 PM
Gov. Greg Abbott has issued a disaster declaration for dozens of counties in Texas on Thursday as severe weather and flooding threaten the state
May 3, 2024 at 3:56 AM

Evacuations ordered in Texas over torrential rain

Severe weather in Southeast Texas has caused flooding along the Trinity and San Jacinto rivers. Communities are being evacuated due to urgent safety concerns.
May 3, 2024 at 3:56 AM
VIDEO: Evacuations ordered in Texas over torrential rain
May 3, 2024 at 3:09 AM

Here's how hot it will get in the South next week

Southern Texas is expected to feel the most severe heat threat next week, according to the National Weather Service.
May 3, 2024 at 3:09 AM
In this July 16, 2023, file photo, residents cool off in the Liz Carpenter Splash Pad at Butler Park, in Austin, Texas, during a heat wave.
May 3, 2024 at 12:02 AM

Texas driver gets stuck in floodwater as onlookers scream

Bystanders screamed for a motorist to turn around before they drove into floodwater in College Station, Texas. The vehicle got stuck, but as the video shows, the driver was OK.
May 3, 2024 at 12:02 AM
VIDEO: Texas driver gets stuck in floodwater as onlookers scream
May 2, 2024 at 2:59 PM

Tornado threat in the Heartland

ABC News chief meteorologist Ginger Zee is tracking the latest severe weather threats across the country.
May 2, 2024 at 2:59 PM
VIDEO: Tornado threat in the Heartland
May 1, 2024 at 4:15 PM

Area recently hit with 13 reported tornadoes expected to encounter more severe storms

Residents in Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas are at risk for severe flash flooding in addition to more tornadoes.
May 1, 2024 at 4:15 PM
VIDEO: Area recently hit with 13 reported tornadoes expected to encounter more severe storms
April 30, 2024 at 3:10 PM

Severe storms bring possible tornadoes to areas already devastated by flooding

Residents in Polk County, Texas, are under mandatory evacuation orders due to the severe weather.
April 30, 2024 at 3:10 PM
VIDEO: Severe storms bring possible tornadoes to areas already devastated by flooding
April 30, 2024 at 2:20 PM

Heartland braces for another round of storms

Severe weather, including possible tornadoes, are set to hit the same areas devastated by the tornado outbreak over the weekend.
April 30, 2024 at 2:20 PM
VIDEO: Heartland braces for another round of storms