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New record achieved for Mt. Fuji and why it matters

Japan's Mount Fuji has finally regained its trademark signature snowcap, following a record-breaking period of high temperatures.
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Mt. Fuji in Japan is covered with snow Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024.
November 6, 2024 at 7:14 PM

Hurricane Rafael strengthens to Category 3 before landfall in Cuba

Hurricane Rafael strengthened to a major Category 3 hurricane as it nears the western coast of Cuba.
November 6, 2024 at 7:14 PM
This satellite image provided by NOAA shows Hurricane Rafael, Nov. 6, 2024, in the Caribbean.
November 5, 2024 at 5:20 PM

Election Day forecast: Rain, record heat and snow

As millions of Americans head to the polls, thunderstorms are forecast from the Great Lakes to the Gulf Coast, with the potential to cause inconveniences to voters.
November 5, 2024 at 5:20 PM
As millions of Americans head to the polls, thunderstorms are forecast from the Great Lakes to the Gulf Coast, with the potential to cause inconveniences to voters.
November 5, 2024 at 9:10 AM

Gulf Coast braces as Tropical Storm Rafael forms in Caribbean

Jamaica, the Cayman Islands and Cuba are expected to be hit in the coming days. In the U.S., everyone from Texas to Florida should monitor the storm's path as it approaches closer to the weekend.
November 5, 2024 at 9:10 AM
VIDEO: Gulf Coast braces as Tropical Storm Rafael forms in Caribbean
November 4, 2024 at 8:51 PM

More tornado warnings for Oklahoma City area, day after twisters caused major damage

An emergency tornado warning was in effect on the University of Oklahoma's Norman campus, officials said.
November 4, 2024 at 8:51 PM
Footage from Oklahoma City showing storm damage around the OKC metro area, Nov. 3, 2024.
November 4, 2024 at 7:34 PM

What does NOAA do?

Inside the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
November 4, 2024 at 7:34 PM
VIDEO: What does NOAA do?
November 3, 2024 at 10:58 PM

Multiple possible tornadoes in Oklahoma overnight

Severe weather continues across the southern Plains into Monday.
November 3, 2024 at 10:58 PM
Multiple possible tornadoes in Oklahoma overnight
November 3, 2024 at 8:05 PM

Spain flooding death toll climbs to 217 as cleanup efforts continue

The death toll from catastrophic flooding in Valencia, Spain, has reached 217 as the search for survivors -- and bodies -- continued in devastated cities and towns.
November 3, 2024 at 8:05 PM
VALENCIA, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 02: A woman walks along a street full of mud and waste from houses after heavy rain and flooding hit large parts of the country on November 02, 2024 in Paiporta municipality, in Valencia, Spain. By Friday, Spanish authorities confirmed that at least 200 people had died, mostly in the Valencia region, amid the flooding that swept eastern and southern parts of the country starting on Tuesday. The intense rainfall event is known as a "cold drop" or DANA weather system. (Photo by Pablo Blazquez Dominguez/Getty Images)
November 2, 2024 at 9:23 PM

Flash flood, severe thunderstorm threats in the southern Plains this weekend

The south-central U.S. is the focus of unsettled weather this weekend, with a flash flooding threat and severe thunderstorms across a large swath of the southern Plains.
November 2, 2024 at 9:23 PM
November 1, 2024 at 6:12 AM

Death toll soars following the devastating flooding in Spain

The death toll from the catastrophic flooding in Spain has risen to at least 158, with many more missing and believed to be trapped in buildings and vehicles.
November 1, 2024 at 6:12 AM
VIDEO: Death toll soars following the devastating flooding in Spain
October 31, 2024 at 2:41 PM

Forecasters scare up record-high temperatures for Halloween in the Northeast

As record-breaking high temperatures were expected Wednesday, snow blanketed the mountaintops of Hawaii and residents of the Great Plains were bracing for tornadoes.
October 31, 2024 at 2:41 PM
Costumed revelers, dressed as evil clowns, celebrate Halloween Eve in Salem, Massachusetts, on October 30, 2024.
October 31, 2024 at 2:17 PM

Halloween forecast across the US

ABC News’ Sam Champion has the latest on the tornadoes in the Heartland and the warm forecast for many trick-or-treaters.
October 31, 2024 at 2:17 PM
VIDEO: Halloween forecast across the US
October 31, 2024 at 12:16 AM

Snow, record heat and possible tornadoes in weather forecast

On Wednesday, the U.S. mainland saw record-high temperatures, while Hawaii's mountaintops received several inches of snow. Meanwhile, residents in the Great Plains prepared for possible tornadoes. 
October 31, 2024 at 12:16 AM
Snow, record heat and possible tornadoes in weather forecast
October 30, 2024 at 7:09 PM

Snow is falling in Hawaii

Several inches of snow fell across high elevations of Hawail's Big Island just a day before Halloween
October 30, 2024 at 7:09 PM
Several inches of snow fell across high elevations of Hawail's Big Island just a day before Halloween
October 30, 2024 at 5:25 PM

Flooding in Spain leaves dozens dead, officials say

ABC News’ Marcus Moore has the latest on the emergency response and search and rescue efforts.
October 30, 2024 at 5:25 PM
VIDEO: Flooding in Spain leaves dozens dead, officials say
October 30, 2024 at 4:23 PM

Dozens dead following flash flooding in Valencia, Spain

Three regions, including Andalucia and Valencia, were under Red Alerts on Wednesday.
October 30, 2024 at 4:23 PM
Three regions, including Andalucia and Valencia, were under Red Alerts on Wednesday.
October 28, 2024 at 12:10 PM

Record-high heat is possible across US on Halloween

Trick-or-treaters could possibly hit the streets in record heat across the Northeast. WLS-TV Chicago meteorologist Cheryl Scott reports.
October 28, 2024 at 12:10 PM
VIDEO: Record-high heat is possible across US on Halloween
October 28, 2024 at 10:35 AM

Record heat on Halloween possible for several East Coast cities

Unseasonably warm air heading East next week could make for a hotter-than-average Halloween in New York, Philadelphia, the Raleigh-Durham metro area and Atlanta.
October 28, 2024 at 10:35 AM
People walk in Central Park as the leaves turn brown and yellow during autumn in New York, on Oct. 24, 2024.
October 26, 2024 at 10:06 PM

At least 126 dead and missing in massive flooding and landslides in Philippines

The number of dead and missing in massive flooding and landslides in the Philippines has reached nearly 130 and the president says many areas remain isolated
October 26, 2024 at 10:06 PM
Family and their friend grieve as they watch over their loved ones at a basketball court where the coffins of landslide victims were placed after Tropical Storm Trami recently struck Talisay, Batangas province, Philippines on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)
October 24, 2024 at 2:01 PM

Hurricane forecasting: How accurate is it, according to meteorologists?

Hurricane forecasting has made tremendous strides in recent decades.
October 24, 2024 at 2:01 PM
Heavy rains from hurricane Helene caused record flooding and damage, Sept. 28, 2024, in Asheville, N.C.
October 22, 2024 at 3:29 PM

Autumn temperatures reach record numbers

ABC News’ Ginger Zee is tracking the summer-like temperatures across the country.
October 22, 2024 at 3:29 PM
VIDEO: Autumn temperatures reach record numbers
October 22, 2024 at 1:38 AM

How to increase your chances of seeing the northern lights

In the continental U.S., some of the best places to see the northern lights are Michigan's Upper Peninsula and North Dakota.
October 22, 2024 at 1:38 AM
In the continental U.S., some of the best places to see the northern lights are Michigan's Upper Peninsula and North Dakota.
October 21, 2024 at 10:43 AM

Parts of New Mexico remain on alert for potential flooding

First responders and the National Guard rescued hundreds of people overnight in New Mexico. WABC meteorologist Dani Beckstrom reports.
October 21, 2024 at 10:43 AM
VIDEO: Parts of New Mexico remain on alert for potential flooding
October 20, 2024 at 7:02 PM

2 dead, hundreds rescued in 'dangerous' New Mexico flash flooding

Roswell, New Mexico, experienced an overnight Flash Flood Emergency into Sunday morning, the National Weather Service reported.
October 20, 2024 at 7:02 PM
Flash flooding in Chaves County, N.M., on Oct. 19, 2024.
October 17, 2024 at 4:37 PM

Earliest snow since 2010 hits parts of Vermont, blankets upstate New York

Residents of parts of upstate New York and Vermont awoke to winter-like weather Thursday.
October 17, 2024 at 4:37 PM
Fall foliage and fallen leaves are seen along a back road in Marshfield, Vt., Oct. 15, 2024.
October 17, 2024 at 3:42 PM

Meteorologists forecast what the rest of the 2024 hurricane season will be like

Temperatures may be starting to drop, but hurricane season is far from over.
October 17, 2024 at 3:42 PM
A man drags storm debris in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton on October 10, 2024 in Englewood, Florida.
October 13, 2024 at 4:50 PM

Dangerous, record-breaking heat hits the West

Dangerous, record-breaking heat is ongoing in the West, with Phoenix's temperature reaching the triple digits every day for the last three weeks.
October 13, 2024 at 4:50 PM
A person rides a bike past a restaurant's cooling mist as afternoon temperatures reach 102 degrees in Tempe, Arizona, on Oct. 11, 2024.
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What to know about storm surge as Milton nears Florida

Storm surge is a major threat from Hurricane Milton, which is set to make landfall on Florida's west coast as a Category 4 hurricane Wednesday night.
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A sign indicates that an evacuation order is in effect for the beach area before Hurricane Milton's arrival on Oct. 8, 2024, in Fort Myers, Fla.
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Odds increase for tropical storm to develop in Gulf

The Southeast is still recovering from Hurricane Helene, and now a developing storm in the Gulf is expected to bring heavy rain and flooding to Florida.
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VIDEO: Odds increase for tropical storm to develop in Gulf
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How wayward hikers put National Parks rangers at risk during extreme heat

When visitors venture to the parks on days when temperatures exceed triple digits, they are not only are they putting themselves at risk, but the park rangers as well.
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Tourists visit Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes in Death Valley, Calif., as extreme heat wave warnings were issued, on June 7, 2024. Death Valley is widely known as one of the hottest spots on the planet.
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These NFL stadiums will be used as emergency centers as climate impacts rise

Football season may be in full swing, but federal emergency planners have designated another purpose for NFL stadiums other than games: emergency shelters.
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New Orleans residents sit in the Superdome, which is being used as an emergency shelter, before the arrival of Hurricane Katrina, Aug. 28, 2005, in New Orleans.
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Cities across the West experiencing record-breaking heat

Human-amplified climate change is making it more likely that extreme heat lasts longer into fall, as record-breaking temperatures blanket much of the western U.S.
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Sunbathers dot the lawn at Dolores Park In San Francisco Oct. 1, 2024.
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Record-high heatwave hits Southern California in October

With some areas experiencing triple-digit heat this week, an excessive heat warning is in effect through Thursday evening.
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Record-high heatwave hits Southern California in October
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New storm forming could hit Gulf Coast

ABC News’ Ginger Zee has the latest track of the new tropical threat.
1 month ago
VIDEO: New storm forming could hit Gulf Coast
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Strongest hurricanes to hit the US mainland and other storm records

Idalia is the strongest hurricane to make landfall in Florida's Apalachee Bay region ever on record. Here is a look at the most powerful storms to hit the U.S. mainland.
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Men use ropes to pull away the debris of houses in order to look for bodies, after the Galveston Hurricane of 1900.
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3rd house collapses in 4 days on North Carolina coast

A third house has collapsed in four days on the North Carolina coast as officials closed off the beach due to dangerous debris on the shore and in the water.
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A portion of debris from the collapsed house at 23039 G A Kohler Court is shown near houses at 23047 G A Kohler Court and 23237 Sea Oats Drive in Rodanthe.
1 month ago

Florida declares state of emergency as Tropical Storm Helene looms

Millions brace for what's expected to strengthen to a major Category 3 hurricane by Thursday morning. Mandatory evacuations are in place for low-lying areas and barrier islands in the Gulf of Mexico.
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VIDEO: Florida declares state of emergency as Tropical Storm Helene looms
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Possible hurricane takes aim at Florida

ABC News’ Ginger Zee has the latest on the tropical threat taking shape as it prepares to make landfall later this week.
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VIDEO: Possible hurricane takes aim at Florida
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Potential hurricane could hit Gulf Coast this week: What to know

A potential hurricane -- which would be named Helene -- is churning in the Caribbean and is forecast to make landfall along the Florida Panhandle on Thursday.
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A potential hurricane, which would be named Helene, is churning in the Caribbean and could take aim at the Florida Panhandle by the end of the week.
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Temperature-related deaths predicted to rise by over 200%, study finds

Deaths related to extreme temperatures are on the rise, and minority populations are being disproportionately affected, according to a new JAMA study. Dr. Darien Sutton explains.
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VIDEO: Temperature-related deaths predicted to rise by over 200%, study finds
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Tropical threat takes aim at Gulf Coast

ABC News’ Ginger Zee is tracking the storm and tornado threat taking shape around the Gulf.
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VIDEO: Tropical threat takes aim at Gulf Coast
2 months ago

Severe storms may lead to flooding, tornadoes from Plains to Midwest

Thunderstorms are in the forecast across parts of the central United States as a summer-like pattern continues to deliver hot temperatures and scattered severe weather.
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In this NOAA satellite image taken Sept. 21, 2024, clouds are shown stretching from New Mexico and Texas into the midwest region.
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Drenching rain ahead for large part of US

The severe storms may bring flooding from the Plains to the Midwest on Saturday.
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VIDEO: Drenching rain ahead for large part of US
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How extreme temps could contribute to a surge in US deaths

By 2065, researchers predict that deaths from extreme temperatures could reach 19,300 in the lower greenhouse gas emissions scenario, and 26,500 with higher emissions.
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Omar, a person experiencing homelessness, splashes his face with water from a bucket filled by an open fire hydrant as southern California faces a heatwave, Sept. 4, 2024, in Los Angeles.
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Severe storms moving east to Minnesota, including metro

Two tornadoes were reported near Duluth, Minnesota, with at least one fatality. Heavy rain moving from Kansas City to Chicago to Pittsburgh.
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VIDEO: Severe storms moving east to Minnesota, including metro
2 months ago

This is when peak northern lights activity will occur

A busy series of northern lights activity will soon come to a peak as the sun reaches the solar maximum stage in the coming months.
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This is when peak northern lights activity will occur
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Coastal region inundated with historic rainfall, now heading to East Coast

Expect a coastal low to move north across the Carolinas toward the mid-Atlantic over the next day, potentially causing flooding.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Coastal region inundated with historic rainfall, now heading to East Coast
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Powerful storm on the move after drenching the Carolinas

ABC News Chief Meteorologist Ginger Zee tracks where this storm is heading next after bringing more than 18 inches of rain to parts of North and South Carolina.
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VIDEO: Powerful storm on the move after drenching the Carolinas
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Storms slam the Carolinas

Life-threatening flash flooding from a powerful, slow-moving storm system dumped more than a foot and a half of rain on parts of the Carolinas.
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VIDEO: Storms slam the Carolinas
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Historic rainfall, life-threatening flooding strikes North Carolina

A system off the coast of the Carolinas is pummeling North Carolina with historic rainfall and life-threatening flooding.
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Flooding is seen in Carolina Beach, N.C., on Sept 16, 2024.