Heat waves do more than dry out vegetation that can easily burn. They also play a role in lightning strikes, particularly dry lightning.

Heat-resistant molds can survive—and even be activated by—pasteurization. Learn where they originate, why detection is ...

We need to urgently build the extreme heat technology stack. Leaders need to be equipped with the knowledge of the different ...

We expected a big impact, but the numbers still surprised us: While heat waves, which we defined as three or more consecutive days with temperatures in the top tenth of hottest days, accounted for ...

It’s been four days since Central Texas last recorded measurable rainfall, making this the longest dry stretch since May. The last significant dry period lasted 11 days, from May 8 through May 18, and ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Extreme heat remains the deadliest form of weather in the United States ...

The Heat Policy Agenda from the Federation of American Scientists aims to help states and cities develop more resilience to ...

Sunday will bring yet another day of intense heat along with a chance of strong to severe thunderstorms. Due to the high heat and storm risk, Sunday will be a First Alert Weather Day. Highs will lift ...

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — The San Diego Heat Risk Explorer has launched, and the Director of the Region Climate Collaborative at the University of San Diego says their mission is clear. “In San Diego, ...