When Floridians talk about extreme weather, hurricanes dominate the conversation. Each season brings updates on storm tracks, ...

This article was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Thirty-four people died from heat-related ...

A record-setting marine heat wave stripped huge portions of Florida's coral reef of their colors in 2023, triggering the ninth and worst mass bleaching event in the Caribbean. Temperatures soared for ...

Water temperatures several degrees above normal span thousands of miles, though they have mostly stopped short of the Pacific Northwest coast. Cool water welling up from the depths is thought to be ...

The Northeast Pacific ocean, off the U.S. West Coast, is experiencing its fourth-largest marine heat wave since record-keeping began in 1982. “The extent of the current Pacific marine heatwave should ...

From seabirds to sea lions, wildlife along the California coast are now facing “the Blob,” a massive marine heat wave that’s become a recurring anomaly since the early 2010s. The oceanic phenomenon ...

Temperatures will surge near 100 degrees Fahrenheit across parts of the Mississippi Valley and Plains this weekend. Some areas could even see 86-year temperature records broken, according to a report ...

Extreme heat is becoming more common, and experts say it can affect your health in short- and long-term ways. A new study suggests that two years of exposure to heat waves could prematurely age a ...

A brutal heat wave in Japan has set nationwide records and continues to deliver punishing heat across the country. On July 30, the country hit the highest temperature ever recorded, measuring 106.16 ...

Extreme heat can trigger excessive sweating that overwhelms the body’s natural cooling system, potentially leading to heat cramps, heat stroke and even death in severe, untreated cases. An ...

A heat wave is impacting the Pacific Northwest, with temperatures in the upper 80s to over 100 degrees in Washington. Warm nights are a concern as they prevent the body from recovering from daytime ...

An excessive heat warning is in effect for a large portion of Washington state, including Seattle and Tacoma, due to high temperatures and warm nights. Daytime temperatures are expected to reach the ...