Australia Faces Critical Fire Warnings Amid Record-Breaking Heat Wave
Temperatures are well above 100 degrees Fahrenheit in much of the country, and forecasters warned of potentially catastrophic fire conditions on Friday.
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Australia Bakes Under Record Heat, Fueling Fire Risk
A record-setting heat wave is sweeping across large swaths of Australia, sending residents to the water for relief. In several parts of the country, forecasters have warned that the severe heat could stoke dangerous fire conditions.
Wintry Conditions Cause Hundreds of Flight Cancellations in Amsterdam
One of Europe’s major travel hubs canceled hundreds of flights this week after days of accumulated ice and snow. More winter weather is expected across Northern Europe through Wednesday.
Winter Weather Snarls Travel in Amsterdam, Brussels and Other European Cities
Ice and winds disrupted airports and caused car accidents this week. More snow is expected in Amsterdam and Brussels on Wednesday.
Spain weather: Flood chaos sparks weather warnings in Malaga, Valencia, Benidorm
Spain is bracing for more wet weather as holiday spots like Malaga and Valencia are under weather warnings.
This Trump vandalism is worse than tearing down the East Wing of the White House
It’s the end of the year, and so one should be compiling ten-best lists.And I turned 65 last week, having spent almost my entire adult life in the climate fight, so it’s one of those moments when I wish I could look back with a certain amount of satis…
Photos: Western WA recovering from power outages, flooding
A very gusty night had Western Washington waking up to power outages and road closures throughout the region. Cleanup efforts are underway.
Photos: Devastation along Highway 2
A nearly 50-mile stretch of Highway 2 between Skykomish and Leavenworth will be closed for months, authorities said Tuesday. Rocks, trees and mud cover the road in multiple locations, according to several photos shared by WSDOT. State officia…
Kayaks being used to rob homes after flooding leaves town evacuated
Looters are using kayaks to rob homes in Washington that had been affected by devastating floods, according to the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office.
Stehekin Valley ordered to evacuate as more rain is on the way
The remote town on the north shore of Lake Chelan is reeling after devastating floodwaters rushed down the fire-scarred mountainsides surrounding it.