Hurricane Franklin gaining strength, Idalia expected to hit Florida as hurricane
This year’s Atlantic hurricane season is expected to have 18 named tropical storms, nine of which become hurricanes, four of them major, according to forecasters.
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Hailstorm in Germany Rips Through a Town, Damaging Buildings and Cars
An estimated 80 percent of buildings were damaged during a hailstorm in Bad Bayersoien, Germany.
Extreme Heat Sweeps Southern Europe
Late summer heat waves across the region have led to temperatures topping 100 degrees in Spain.
Mexico Braces for Rain and Flooding from Hurricane Hilary
The torrential rain and flooding that threaten Southern California also menaced Baja California, the western Mexico peninsula that is popular with tourists.
In France, ‘Climate Fresk’ Global Warming Workshops Are a Hit
More than a million people in France have attended a “Climate Fresk” class to understand the process of global warming. The project is now spreading abroad.
Hurricane Hilary: Category 4 storm barrels toward California in rare event
The U.S. National Hurricane Center said Hilary had sustained winds near 145 mph (230 kph) and was expected to continue its rapid intensification.
Hurricane Hilary Map: Tracking Storm Path as It Approaches Southern California
Storm path and precipitation forecasts for Hurricane Hilary.
Hurricane Hilary Forecast: Storm Will Bring Rain to California This Weekend
Torrential rain is expected to hit the Southwestern United States starting Friday.
In France, Some Public Pools Are Victims of Budget Woes
As temperatures rise, a vast but aging system is feeling the strains of rising energy costs, increasing water scarcity and mounting pressure on public budgets.
Typhoon Lan Brings Heavy Rain and Winds to Western Japan
The heavy rains and winds brought by the storm prompted evacuation warnings and the cancellation of hundreds of flights.