Tropical Storm Isaias Nears Florida Coast
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis urged state residents to remain vigilant and heed warnings from local officials and news outlets as Isaias moves closer to the state.
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Florida's Gov. DeSantis Declares Emergency As Hurricane Isaias Closes In
The hurricane could begin affecting South Florida as early as late Friday night and could increase in strength to a Category 2, DeSantis says. North Carolina and Virginia also declared emergencies.
Astronauts Set To Return To Earth In First U.S. Splashdown In Decades
The two NASA astronauts who flew on the SpaceX craft to the International Space Station in May are scheduled to return to Earth on Sunday. But there's a hurricane forecast for the splashdown vicinity.
Tropical Storm Isaias Floods Part Of Puerto Rico As It Heads Toward Florida
The storm is "causing life-threatening flash flooding and high winds over Puerto Rico," the National Weather Service office in San Juan says.
Coronavirus Pandemic Sidelines California's Inmate Firefighters
The inmates who usually help fight wildfires are not on the job this summer because of COVID-19. As the state enters peak fire season, that means its forces are down significantly.
At Least 15 Feared Dead After Torrential Rains Sweep Through Southern Japan
Japanese officials say it's the heaviest rainfall ever recorded in the region. More than 200,000 people were asked to evacuate.
Hurricane Season Will Be Above Average, NOAA Warns
Federal forecasters expect 3 to 6 major hurricanes during the 2020 hurricane season, which runs from June 1 to November 1. Rising seas and a warmer climate make storms of all sizes more damaging.
Spring Snow Forecast For Northeast As Polar Vortex Arrives From Canada
The National Weather Service says a low-pressure system in the southern Plains is dragging Arctic air south, likely bringing record low temperatures and snow to the upper Midwest and New England.
As Storms Gather, Officials Urge Taking Shelter — Even If Distancing Is Not Possible
Dangerous storms are set to hit the southeastern United States on Easter Sunday. Faced with a choice between social distancing and taking cover in a shelter, experts recommend sheltering with others.
One More Coronavirus Problem: Accurate Weather Forecasts
Weather forecast models rely on commercial airplanes for massive amounts of real-time data. With widespread flight cancellations, meteorologists are concerned.