Hurricane, earthquake, wildfire response
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A truck driver uses a machete to clear I-10 of fallen trees and branches after Hurricane Idalia crossed the state on Aug. 30 near Madison, Fla. The storm made landfall at Keaton Beach, Fla., as Category 3 hurricane.
A series of impactful events have recently unfolded across the U.S. Severe storms killed 13 in Texas, Arkansas, and Oklahoma. President Biden emphasized U.S. support to global allies in his West Point speech. Louisiana introduced a new law reclassifying abortion pills, while Trump faced criticism at the Libertarian convention.
Oregon faces a massive wildfire threatening communities, while a Native American artist showcases his recovery from gun violence. Alleged cartel co-founder Zambada pleads not guilty, Trump criticizes Harris and plans rallies, and billionaire donors hope Harris replaces FTC Chair Khan. Meanwhile, RFK Jr. challenges Trump on crypto views.
The latest US domestic news includes Hawaiian Electric's $4 billion Maui wildfire settlement, music industry lawsuits over AI-generated content, a near hurricane-force storm heading towards Florida, and updates on significant events involving Donald Trump, Rudy Giuliani, California wildfires, and Olympic athletes Katie Ledecky and Simone Biles.
From the devastating Super Typhoon Yagi making landfall in Vietnam to Russia's drone attack on Ukraine, and political scandals in Italy, the latest news cycle is packed. Other highlights include China’s stave on African debt relief, protests in France against Macron's pick for prime minister, and Trump's delayed sentencing.
This summary covers a range of current US domestic news briefs: Haitian Americans fear for their safety after Trump's false claims, Hurricane Francine impacts Louisiana, three New York museum employees fired for wearing keffiyehs, an Indiana judge rules against expanding abortion ban exceptions, and more updates on Harvard enrollment and USPS ballot delivery concerns.
Trump made the comments in California, where he says the freshwater would help combat wildfires.
Global leaders gather for climate meetings in New York as growing mistrust is highlighted. Germany's SPD fends off far-right in Brandenburg state election. Mexico's ruling party elects new leader. Hezbollah and Israel exchange heavy fire. Trump states he will not run again if he loses in November. Zelenskiy seeks peace for Ukraine in U.S. Visit. Iran coal mine blast kills 31.
Vice President Kamala Harris visits the U.S.-Mexico border, highlighting immigration controls while Republican Donald Trump emphasizes security concerns. The U.S. Supreme Court rules against Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s ballot inclusion in New York. Tropical Depression Helene wreaks havoc in the Southeastern U.S., causing severe flooding and power outages.
Hurricane Helene has claimed over 100 lives, with some of the worst flooding in western North Carolina. Buncombe County, home to the city of Asheville, reported 35 fatalities.
The ex-president said Brian Kemp, the state governor, was trying to reach the president who was ‘sleeping’, in vain
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R) expressed his appreciation for the role the federal government has played in responding to Hurricane Helene, contradicting comments from former President Trump.
Former President Trump is seeking to put Vice President Harris on the back foot as both candidates respond to the devastation unleashed by Hurricane Helene.
Former President Donald Trump paid a visit to Valdosta, Georgia, on Monday, sending support to those impacted by the deadly path of Hurricane Helene.
The fundraiser’s initial goal was listed as $1 million, which was surpassed with over $3.3 million raised as of Tuesday afternoon.
US vice president Kamala Harris was in Charlotte one day after a visit to the state by Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump.
More than 200 people have died after the worst storm to hit the US mainland since Katrina in 2005.
Donald Trump visited North Carolina for the fourth time in a month to bolster support in the competitive state ahead of the November election against Kamala Harris. With floods from Hurricane Helene complicating the political landscape, the race remains closely contested.
The Vice-President was in Charlotte one day after a visit to the state by Donald Trump, who is spreading false claims about the federal response to the disaster
Trump has falsely claimed the Biden administration isn't doing enough to help impacted people in Republican areas and has harshly criticized the response.
The US faces diverse challenges ranging from educational hurdles due to rising migration, legal battles over death penalties, to natural disasters like hurricanes. Meanwhile, political tensions continue as the election approaches amidst debates on international and domestic policies, alongside controversial statements from key figures including Trump and Harris.
Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign is launching a new digital ad campaign featuring two former Donald Trump administration officials criticizing the former president’s handling of natural disasters while in office.
Helene has killed more than 220 people in six states.
The former president’s disinformation is getting in the way of disaster response.
Rep. Chuck Edwards debunked some of misleading information spread by former President Donald Trump and others.
The president condemned the ‘reckless, irresponsible and relentless disinformation and outright lies’.
The Hurricane Milton, which was earlier labeled as Category 5 hurricane, shrinked the level of devastation while landing in Florida on Wednesday and struck the state as a Category 3 hurricane.
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris and the White House criticized Donald Trump for his attacks on the federal response to Hurricanes Helene and Milton and suggested he was wrongly trying to turn the deadly storms to his political advantage.
President Joe Biden admonished Donald Trump and told him to "help these people" during a speech on Thursday.
Vice President Kamala Harris is visiting North Carolina to meet with Black leaders and attend church, emphasizing support after Hurricane Helene's devastation. With the Democratic focus on this battleground state, her visit also targets economic issues as criticisms about the federal response from Trump's allies emerge.
Mr Trump’s campaign and that of his Democratic rival, Vice President Kamala Harris, are ramping up their activity in North Carolina.
In Asheville, N.C., the waters have receded but the sorrow hasn’t, writes Rosie DiManno.
The news covers various topics, including Donald Trump's legal issues and appointments, a wildfire in California causing evacuations, successful missile tests by the U.S. Pentagon, and other significant events. Key highlights include Trump's building priorities, McConnell's injury, and Mangione's arrest.
One person died and seven others were injured when a Tesla Cybertruck that appeared to be carrying fireworks caught fire and exploded outside President-elect Donald Trump's Las Vegas hotel.
The US sees significant developments: UnitedHealth faces shareholder pressure, devastating LA wildfires cause $50 billion in damages, jobless claims hit an 11-month low, Trump seeks Republican unity in Washington, George Santos' sentencing is postponed, veterans urge Trump on Afghan resettlement, and TikTok's future hangs in the balance with upcoming Supreme Court decisions.
President-elect Donald Trump inaccurately blamed water shortages in Los Angeles on policies meant to preserve an endangered fish called the Delta smelt.
While President-elect Donald Trump and others suggest offshore wind is responsible for an increase in whale deaths, the NOAA and Whale and Dolphin Conservation...
President-elect Donald Trump has used the devastating Los Angeles wildfires to revisit a policy disagreement with California Gov.
The Los Angeles wildfires have presented Canada with an opportunity to do what the nation has always done when its southerly neighbour is in need.
Fuelled by Trump’s inflammatory comments suggesting Canada is an economic freeloader and a national security vulnerability, Canada is putting its all-of-country effort on full display, writes Allan Woods.
Professor Robert Wilson told Newsweek that Trump's rhetoric seems to suggest he won't take the threat climate change has on wildfires "seriously."
Current U.S. domestic news highlights include dangerous Santa Ana winds fueling wildfires in Los Angeles, a decline in New York City traffic following a congestion fee, and legal developments in cases involving Trump, Sandy Hook, and Alex Jones. Additionally, Blue Origin's rocket launch has been postponed.
Wednesday's US news highlights include Los Angeles wildfires fueled by strong winds, Trump team's request for diplomats' resignations, a Gaza ceasefire deal featuring Biden and Trump's claims, TikTok's potential shutdown, and a lawsuit against Southwest Airlines for flight delays.
The vast majority of Americans are about to get an extended taste of frigid Siberian weather. Forecasters predict another polar vortex disruption will stretch Arctic air across the top of the globe and make Donald Trump’s second inauguration the coldest in 40 years.
US domestic news covers a spectrum from progress in Los Angeles' wildfire containment to the Supreme Court's agenda on contentious cases. Highlights include Trump-era immigration changes, Supreme Court deliberations on educational religious freedom, and the real estate market facing mortgage struggles.
The federal hiring freeze implemented by President Donald Trump has affected the hiring of a crucial group of federal workers: firefighters.
This compilation of world news covers various developments: dangerous sinkholes in Brazil's Amazon, protests in Slovakia, U.S.-Ukraine minerals deal developments, a freed Congo opposition leader, a conviction related to Salman Rushdie's attack, AP's legal action against Trump aides, a Berlin stabbing incident, and UN actions concerning Ukraine.
The U.S. faces a host of domestic challenges, including severe weather with a death toll of 36, controversial deportations against legal orders, and internal political disputes. The Trump administration's actions are under scrutiny, from cost cuts in DOJ to restrictions on international visas, amid ongoing international relations efforts.
Earlier this year, almost 20 tornadoes rampaged across several Mississippi towns, killing seven people and damaging hundreds of homes. Residents are still waiting for aid from President Donald Trump's administration months later.PBS NewsHour recently reported that even in the deep-red Southern state...
"The FEMA thing has not been a very successful experiment," Trump said.
States will continue to get FEMA federal disaster aid this year but may see less assistance after changes made in 2026
Google is using a new AI model to forecast tropical cyclones and working with the US National Hurricane Center (NHC) to test it out. Google DeepMind and Google Research launched a new website today called Weather Lab to share AI weather models that Google is…
Authorities warn the blaze in the South Jersey Pinelands has created hazardous breathing conditions for at-risk individuals in areas of southeast PA
The FCC has delayed implementing its multilingual emergency alerts system — making non-English speakers vulnerable during climate disasters.
There is a state of emergency in West Virgina where at least three people are dead and several missing from flash flooding Saturday night.
A group of disc golfers witnessed a baby hammerhead shark fall from the sky while in the middle of a game on the morning of May 18 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Chesapeake Bay is at a turning point. Once severely polluted, the bay has seen major improvements in recent years. But President Trump's proposed budget would slash key programs.
Jeremy Greenberg was in charge of coordinating federal help after hurricanes, wildfires, earthquakes and other emergencies. He has resigned from leading FEMA's National Response Coordination Center.
A tornado was spotted beside a rainbow in Nebraska as severe storms moved through the region. At least 18 tornadoes were reported across several states Monday.
Indonesian Authorities raised the eruption alert to the highest level and expanded the danger zone to about 5 miles from the crater, reports the Associated Press.
The collapse of the world’s second-largest ice sheet would drown cities worldwide. Is that ice more vulnerable than we know?
Powerful storms are threatening millions after a tornado outbreak across the Plains, where over a dozen tornadoes were reported in three states.
Investigators say the 15-year-old Florida boy was at the beach with his family in Martin County when his mother could no longer see him in the water and called authorities for help.
Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki has erupted with giant ash and smoke plumes again after forcing evacuations of villages and flight cancelations.
For many Americans, high humidity will make it feel in the triple digits. The National Weather Service is urging people to prepare to protect themselves from the dangers of extreme heat.
In New York City, a teenager was struck by lightning in Central Park Thursday afternoon, police said. The boy is alert and conscious, police said.
NOAA’s Hurricane Hunter airplane missions significantly increase the accuracy of hurricane forecasts, but President Trump’s proposed budget cuts jeopardize the data-gathering efforts and other forecasting tools
There have been some wildly ambitious schemes to knock the power out of hurricanes and cyclones over the years. Now, scientists believe they have come up with a way to successfully subdue these destructive storms, long before they have a chance to reach land.…
Experts say California is primed for a brutal fire season. Sweeping changes to federal emergency management agencies could make matters worse.
There are 150 million Americans on alert ahead of the extreme heat event, meanwhile heavy rain triggered dangerous flash flooding in central New York.
A section of road buckled and sent a car flying as a heat wave impacted Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
A partnership with the nonprofit Earth Fire Alliance and satellite manufacturer Muon Space is giving Google a better shot at tracking wildfires—and using AI to process all the data being collected.
A cargo truck, with the driver inside, was seen hanging over the edge of a collapsed road bridge in China.
Just days after a shark attack on Hilton Head Island in South Carolina, first responders rushed to help a second person that was bit by a shark on the same beach.
Summer has officially begun with a blast of scorching temperatures across much of the United States. The National Weather Service is warning of “extremely dangerous heat” baking 160 million people under a heat dome stretching from the Midwest to the East Coas…
More than 120 million Americans remain under heat alerts Wednesday as record-breaking temperatures and dangerous humidity grip the East Coast.
Every year, millions of Americans rely on FEMA assistance after hurricanes, wildfires, tornadoes and other disasters. The president says state governments should do more.
Swarms of aggressive killer bees are on the move and spreading across the U.S. The Africanized honey bee has been found in 13 states, primarily in the South, but appear to be moving north.
No tropical activity is expected over the next seven days, although the National Hurricane Center is tracking four tropical waves.
The National Hurricane Center is tracking several tropical waves and a disturbance in the western Caribbean.
A Florida woman was in her mobile home when a tornado lifted it off its foundation, leaving her clinging for her life.
A Wyoming woman was on her way home when she came across a lone bison causing a bit of a traffic backup in Yellowstone National Park.
A storm chaser got a close-up look at a powerful tornado that destroyed homes in Valley City, North Dakota, last week.
Seventy-six-year-old Deborah Mettler survived the EF-1 tornado that ripped through Largo, Florida.
The apparent bite comes just a week before millions of us head to the beach for the upcoming holiday weekend.
Senators might want to read a new Yale-George Mason survey of registered voters before they vote on the huge bill cutting clean energy, climate funding & tax incentives.
In a newly revealed March memo, officials proposed ways to dramatically curtail the US government’s disaster response role, such as by ending aid for smaller disasters and cutting housing funds for survivors. Read more:…
This latest blow to federal forecasting abilities is sparking outrage from meteorologists and public officials.
A system expected to stall over Florida late this week could spell trouble for your Fourth of July outdoor plans across Sarasota-Manatee.
Much of the nation is bracing for more severe weather as the projected record-breaking Fourth of July travel week kicks off.
A deadly home explosion and fire in Philadelphia left three homes collapsed. ABC News' Perry Russom reports.
Hurricane experts have already raised alarms about the effect the Trump administration's slashing of science budgets could have on hurricane research.
Temperatures in Paris are expected to reach 38.3 degrees Celsius, approximately 101 degrees Fahrenheit, on Tuesday.
Eyewitness video captured the moment when a fireworks warehouse caught fire and exploded in California.
A building under construction collapsed into a nearby river as the ground beneath it suddenly gave way amid flash floods in the region.
What we conserve and why—art, heirlooms, animals, even the planet—are increasingly urgent questions.
A huge line of severe weather passed through on Thursday night, killing one person in New Jersey and complicating travel for millions on the move for the Fourth of July weekend.
As millions travel for the July 4th weekend, severe storms are moving across the Northeast, threatening to delay or cancel flights. Heavy rain, damaging winds, hail and lightning are possible.
A storm chaser captured the moment a huge tornado touched down near the town of Clear Lake, South Dakota.
NPR has compiled a timeline of when local, state and federal officials posted warnings on social media as well as the timeline of events as presented by local officials.
(Reuters) -A frantic search continued on Saturday for about two dozen people still missing from a century-old Christian girls' camp in central Texas after...
Water rose fast along the Guadalupe River, causing more than two dozen deaths. Local officials said they couldn’t have seen it coming.
At least 24 are dead following a devastating flash flood in central Texas Friday -- and over 20 girls from a Christian girls-only summer camp are still missing. The nearly 2-dozen MIA girls are from Camp Mystic, one of approximately 18 camps along…
Authorities in US state face questions about whether they issued proper warnings before rain-fuelled flooding.
A YOUNG woman was miraculously rescued after being swept 20 miles downriver in floods that have killed at least 27 and left dozens of young girls missing. The 22-year-old was scooped up by fast-mov…
Rising waters sweep through Kerrville, with authorities racing against time to find survivors
The search for more than two dozen children missing from a girls' summer camp hit by flash floods in Texas entered a third day on Sunday, as rescuers faced the threat of more flooding and the death toll in the region reached at least 43.
Flash floods along Texas’ Guadalupe River have killed at least 32 people and also left around 27 people missing.
Forecasts of continued heavy rain and thunderstorms are raising concerns, as rising water levels could further hamper rescue efforts, officials say.
As searchers continue to look for victims in the deadly flash flooding in Texas, officials are answering questions about the weather forecasts ahead of and during the storm.
Eyewitness video captured the dramatic moment when a large explosion tore through a strip mall in Utah.
As Tropical Storm Chantal made landfall near Litchfield Beach, South Carolina, it could bring dangerous rip currents along parts of the East Coast. ABC News’ Victor Oquendo demos how to escape them.
AT least 51 people including children have been killed in the Texas floods – with 27 young girls still missing from their summer camp. Rescuers are still scouring the devastated landscape in …
Flash floods along Texas’ Guadalupe River have killed at least 32 people and also left around 27 people missing.
Flash floods along Texas’ Guadalupe River have killed at least 32 people and also left around 27 people missing.
The National Weather Service issued multiple alerts ahead of the deadly floods that devastated central Texas, but whether people actually responded to them is an important question.
Search and rescue teams wade through mud-piled riverbanks for a fourth day as more flash floods threaten the region.
Search efforts continue for the dozens of people still missing after Friday's floods, as questions swirl over what went wrong. Here's what we know so far.
STORY: The death toll from devastating floods in Texas reached at least 78 on Sunday, including 28 children.Among the worst impacts were felt at Camp Mystic,...
ABC News Chief Meteorologist Ginger Zee shares how the fast flood threat developed so quickly and how early people were warned about the dangers.
Scott Ruskin joined “GMA” to detail his rescue operation amid deadly flooding in Texas.
A Domino's Pizza shop erupts into flames in Utah after a three-car wreck ruptured a nearby gas line.
Organizations and local brands have jumped into action to help victims of the deadly Texas floods that began in Hill Country on Friday.
"Look, the Internet can be a strange place," Cruz said.
The National Weather Service issued timely alerts, meteorologists say, but few were listening in the hours before the early morning flash floods along the Guadalupe River
While insisting this wasn't Trump’s fault, Noem blamed previous administrations for failing to update NOAA’s “ancient” systems—which would include Trump’s first term, no?
The deadly floods in Central Texas were caused by extremely heavy rain. Climate change is causing even more rain to fall during the heaviest storms.
Footage taken from the sky and from the ground has captured just how fast floods arrived in Texas over the Fourth of July holiday weekend, which has killed at least 82 people with hundreds more unaccounted for. [Read More]
On Thursday, literally the day before flash flooding devastated Texas, the Texas Observer published an article warning that “Trump’s DOGE Cuts Are a Texas-Sized Disaster,” explaining how cuts to both the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Nati…
At least 90 people have died in central Texas in extraordinary floods, the deadliest in the Lone Star State since Hurricane Harvey killed 89 people. A torrential downpour started off the July 4 weekend with several months’ worth of rain falling in a few hours…
By definition, flash floods are notoriously difficult to warn people about well in advance. They form rapidly, giving forecasters hours of lead time at best to figure out where they might hit with specificity. We've seen this with devastating effect in Texas,…
Search efforts are still ongoing after the deadly Texas floods. Here's how you can help survivors. And RFK Jr.'s vaccine policy has sparked a lawsuit.
(Reuters) -The death toll in Kerr County crept up to 87 on Tuesday as search and rescue teams recovered three more bodies in the flood-ravaged hills of...
ABC News Chief National Correspondent Matt Gutman is at one location along the Guadalupe River where officials are performing rescue and recovery missions.
The governor and top emergency official in Texas are both members of a council advising the Trump administration on options for eliminating the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
The death toll for the Texas floods tops 100 as the search and rescue efforts continue for over 160 missing people. And, the Supreme Court is allowing Trump to resume mass federal layoffs for now.
Visitors to a local brewery in Ruidoso, New Mexico, were stunned to see a house swept away by rushing floodwaters on Tuesday as they waited out the danger.
Along the banks of the Guadalupe River, David Muir meets with Robert Brake Jr. as he searches for his parents who were washed away by the rapidly rising floods.
Texas has identified more than $50 billion in flood control needs, but lawmakers have devoted just $1.4 billion to address them
The disaster plan for Camp Mystic was approved just 2 days before the deadly flood wreaked havoc on central Texas Friday, killing 27 young campers and counselors at the all-girls Christian summer camp, according to a new report. The sleep-away camp…
County officials had pressed the state for flood warning systems for nearly a decade but without luck.
Kerr County applied for federal grants to build a warning system to protect residents from flash floods. Under the Trump Administration, that kind of funding is drying up.
The data also highlights critical risks in other areas along the Guadalupe River in Kerr County, revealing more than twice as many Americans live in flood prone areas than FEMA's maps show.
Kerr County, Texas, officials waited 90 minutes to send an emergency alert advising residents about the flooding, according to audio obtained by ABC affiliate KSAT.
Lava fountains reached up to approximately 1,200 feet, the USGS said.
Lifeguards rescued a deer that got swept out to sea off the coast of Flagler Beach, Florida, on Sunday, with a witness telling ABC News the incident coincided with a possible shark sighting.
Texans gather in Kerrville to mourn more than 120 flood victims and pray for 160, at least, still missing.
At least 120 were killed when flash flooding devastated areas in central Texas last week.
President Trump is heading to Texas to assess the damage caused by the recent flooding. DOGE has access to a database that controls government payments to farmers and ranchers.
President Donald Trump will travel to Texas on Friday in the wake of devastating floods that killed at least 120 people, including dozens of children.
Shelter animals in Texas have been moved to to make space for the many pets lost in the recent floods.
The president and first lady visited Kerrville to meet local officials and families of the victims of the recent flooding. Trump promised federal support, but his team emphasized the state's role.
Amid the heartbreak one week after the devastating floods in Central Texas, Linsey Davis reports on the animals saved and the Humane Society of North Texas volunteers who helped make it happen.
Elizabeth Kolbert on how, even as the death toll climbs in Texas, the Trump Administration is actively undermining the nation’s ability to predict—and to deal with—climate-related disasters.
By Elizabeth Troutman Mitchell, The Daily Signal | July 11, 2025 President Donald Trump said his administration will take “historic action” to prevent another devastation like the Texas flash flooding, which has claimed more than 120 lives, including dozens o…
Multiple urban search and rescue teams from across the country that responded to the deadly floods in central Texas told CNN they were not deployed by the...
The secretary of homeland security was grilled over her handling of deadly floods in Texas.
This is the predictable result of Donald Trump and his flunkeys in Congress putting unqualified lickspittles in charge of life-and-death departments. We already knew that it took the shockingly unqualified DHS Secretary Kristi Noem three days to authorize the…
NBC host Kristen Welker called out Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem because the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) reportedly responded to fewer than 16% of calls in response to the recent deadly flooding in Texas. "The Ne…
Rescue teams retrieved the man and there were no reports of injuries.
NHC is tracking Invest 93L, a disturbance off Florida. Get ready for a wet week, with a potential for localized flooding and dangerous rip currents.
That an agency overseen by former South Dakota governor Kristi Noem would fail to handle flooding capably shouldn’t come as a surprise. That sort of thing is directly on brand for Noem, who did this to her own state because she was trying to score points with…
Regardless of development, heavy rainfall is expected over portions of Florida, which could bring localized flash flooding through mid-week.
Footage shows flooding at the 28th Street station in New York City on Monday night as slow-moving thunderstorms hit the Northeast.
Cyrus told ABC News that she won’t be on a major tour anytime soon.
Heavy rains Monday triggered flash floods in multiple East Coast states, resulting in chaos on roads and transit systems and at least two fatalities in New Jersey.
Wimberley, Texas, was the site of a devastating flash flood on Memorial Day weekend in 2015. Now, 10 years later, the town has rebuilt with such floods in mind — but still feels the emotional effects.
After flash floods swept through central Texas in July 2025, people online searched for reasons why the disaster was so deadly.
While the National Hurricane Center's map is lit up with a tropical disturbance, Saturday's forecast is much more about the heat index.
Officials in a Texas hill country community pummeled by deadly flooding July 4 said Saturday that just three people remain missing, down from nearly 100, after people who had previously been reported missing have since been accounted for.
The number of people reported missing in the wake of historic July 4 flooding in Kerr County, Texas, has dropped from a peak of more than 160 to three, with many now verified as being safe, officials said Saturday."Extensive follow-up work" and "extraordinary…
(Reuters) -The U.S. Forest Service faced criticism from current and former employees who say federal workforce reductions under the Trump administration have...
Here are the key events on day 1,243 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
A low-pressure system just off the Florida coast is forecast to bring heavy rains, thunderstorms and possible flooding the next few days, the NWS said.
Officials and scientists say the state has had a mild season thus far, but fires are expected to surge in drier months.
Flooding is getting more frequent, extreme, and hard to predict—and most of us are dangerously unaware of its risks.
A tropical storm was blowing across the Philippines' mountainous north Friday, worsening more than a week of bad weather that has caused at least 25 deaths...
The National Hurricane Center is now tracking four tropical waves with the development of a new one in the Caribbean.
A home was swept away by floodwaters in New Mexico on Thursday as storm water rushed off mountainsides that have been scarred by wildfire.
Dispatches from Ukraine. Day 1,248.
Satellite data allows meteorologists to keep track of the location, structure and intensity of severe weather, helping to keep people safe. Now they're losing access to these satellites.
Here are the key events on day 1,251 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Severe thunderstorms caused flash flooding around Detroit Metro Airport.
Doctors in Russia continued surgery on a patient despite a powerful magnitude 8.8 earthquake striking.
ABC News foreign correspondent Britt Clennett says Japan is being extra cautious due to the country's history with earthquakes and tsunamis — referencing the 2011 Fukushima disaster.
Drone footage showed tsunami waves flooding the Russian coastal town of Severo-Kurilsk after a powerful earthquake.
The strength of the powerful earthquake that struck off Russia's Pacific coast on July 30 was dramatically demonstrated in video released by the local branch of a geophysical research organization.
Here are the key events on day 1,253 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Here are the key events on day 1,255 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Two hikers were rescued by helicopter after becoming stranded on a remote beach in California after rising tides cut off their exit route, police said.
OceanGate's Titan submersible, which killed five people on a deep-sea voyage to the Titanic wreckage in June 2023.
The Hong Kong Observatory says it has recorded 355.7mm of rainfall, making it the highest daily rainfall recorded for August since records began in 1884.
Here are the key events on day 1,258 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
The Dragon Bravo wildfire has been burning for over a month, and U.S. firefighting agencies are too understaffed to stop it.
Video circulating online shows the moment the forceful stream of water carrying debris came down on the village of Dharali, killing at least four and leaving many others trapped under debris.
Breathtaking video captured the moment two twin waterspouts merged off the Po River Delta on Italy's north-eastern coast, driven by strong winds that hit the area.
It took less than two hours for the bridge to completely collapse, according to a farmer in nearby Blythe, California.
President Donald Trump said Russia's Vladimir Putin doesn't have to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in order for him and Putin to meet.
The guest, whose condition is stable, received medical attention and is being treated for injuries.
Here are the key events on day 1,262 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Invest 97L, an area of low pressure associated with tropical wave now has a high probability of developing next week.
Tropical Storm Erin continues to move quickly west, and is expected to become the first hurricane of the Atlantic season.
A man waded through floodwater while carrying a baby in Prayagraj, India, amid recent severe weather in the region.
Here are the key events on day 1,267 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
State news agency RIA Novosti has reported that a gunpowder workshop at the facility caught fire and triggered an explosion.
The U.S. Air Force released footage showing one of its planes entering the eye of Hurricane Erin.
A fireball was caught on multiple cameras lighting up the night skies in southern Japan on Tuesday evening.
Hurricane Erin caused massive coastal flooding in North Carolina on Tuesday as the storm continued its northward march up the East Coast.
The explosion at Smitty's Supply oil plant in Roseland, Louisiana, has prompted an evacuation emergency throughout the town, including a nearby elementary school.
Nearly 1,400 people died after Hurricane Katrina crashed into Louisiana and Mississippi. Most of the deaths were in New Orleans, which has had an uneven recovery in the past 20 years.
Eyewitness video captured the moment a firefighting helicopter spun out of control and crashed into a pond in France.
After Katrina, Congress built safeguards to protect the U.S. from future storms. Now, the Trump administration is rolling back those reforms.
The government's colossal failure to respond after Hurricane Katrina led to major reforms at the nation's top disaster agency. Now, the Trump administration has reversed some of those changes.
While much of the focus marking 20 years since Hurricane Katrina is on New Orleans, where federal levees failed and flooded the city, the historic storm also decimated the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
Hurricane forecasts have made huge leaps since Katrina hit 20 year ago, but that progress is threatened by Trump administration cuts to research
Two decades after Katrina, we revisit the storm and discuss the evolution of hurricane preparedness since then.
The tropics have been relatively kind to Texas this year, especially compared with last year, when hurricane season kicked off early with Alberto and Beryl.
Katrina's legacy persists, emphasising hard truths and fears Trump White House failing to learn from past disasters.
New Orleans marks 20 years since Katrina, experts warn that reduced funding and policies could affect preparedness
President Trump is undoing many of the reforms Congress implemented in the aftermath of the storm.
The epicenter of the 6.0 magnitude temblor struck near the Afghan-Pakistan border, and the death toll is expected to rise.
A live camera captured the moment a whirlwind formed kicking up loose ash deposits. Whirlwinds are caused by the chaotic and turbulent mixing of hot and cold air, according to USGS.
A woman captured overnight time-lapse footage of the northern lights off the coast of Flamborough, England, on Monday, displaying the aurora in all its glory.
The Department of Justice alleges that negligence by Southern California Edison sparked deadly Eaton Fire in January.
The State Department has approved funding to address the fallout from deadly flooding in Pakistan.
As an ominous storm approached Buddy Anthony's new home, he took shelter in his Ford F-250 pickup parked under a nearby carport. White House spokeswoman...
Climate-fueled heat has caused thousands of excess deaths over the past three summers, which were the three hottest on record
A rescue team reportedly spent another two hours attempting to rescue him, securing him to their line and sending him across the water to dry ground.
Eyewitness video shows the moment a 10-year-old girl named Marah was pulled from the rubble of a building in Gaza City.
Hail hammered parts of North Texas on Sunday as severe storms swept through the region. The risk for severe weather is ongoing, with storms possibly returning to the area on Tuesday.
Eyewitness video captured a large chunk of ice breaking off in spectacular fashion from the Bruggen Glacier in southern Chile.
Video circulating online shows the dramatic moment floodwaters smash through the doors of a hotel in Hong Kong.
Security footage captured the moment floodwaters crashed into a Hong Kong restaurant on Wednesday as a result of Super Typhoon Ragasa.
Less than three months after devastating floods killed 27 people at Camp Mystic in Kerr County, the camp announced it will reopen in 2026, with several families criticizing this decision.
Part of a coastal bluff collapsed damaging several backyards and threatening homes in Rancho Palos Verdes, California.
An area of low pressure may form near the northwestern Bahamas and southern Florida by Saturday, Oct. 4.
An investigation is underway after an explosion in the Bronx caused part of a NYCHA apartment building to collapse on Wednesday morning.
An effort is underway to rescue hundreds of hikers who became trapped on Mount Everest due to an unexpected blizzard.
South Carolina Circuit Court Judge Diane Goodstein's house on Edisto Island went up in flames Sunday, injuring three.
New video shows drivers racing to lift a medical helicopter that crashed Monday night on a busy Sacramento highway.
Here are the key events from day 1,324 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
A helicopter plunged to the ground Saturday in Huntington Beach, California, with video showing the chopper spinning out of control before it suddenly went down.
The largest airlift in Alaska’s history is taking place after a massive storm surge and winds up to 100 mph, fueled by Typhoon Halong, left at least one person dead and two people missing.
Advocates are questioning why so many applicants from the flood-ravaged county in Texas have not received federal disaster help. Nonprofits are trying to fill in the gaps.
A pair of volcano watchers were silhouetted against Mount Kilauea's lava fountain.
Across the wider region, four people are reported to have been killed and 10 others injured.
The national database on billion-dollar weather and climate disasters has found a new home after the Trump administration decided to ax it earlier this year. Thanks to researchers continuing the work despite a lack of federal support, we can keep the tally go…
Forecasters are predicting plenty of snow for New York this winter, with some parts expected to receive over 100 inches.
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Strong winds in central France made it difficult for the man seen in this video to stay upright, much less make any forward progress.
Experts said the storm unleased rains comparable to what the region saw from a hurricane in 2022.
Melissa is set to bring catastrophic winds, rain, flooding and storm surge to Jamaica, where residents and tourists are sheltering in place.
Several more North Carolina homes have collapsed into the Atlantic Ocean, and more could collapse in the coming days, according to the National Park Service.
Hurricane Melissa made landfall along Jamaica's southwestern coast Tuesday as an extremely powerful Category 5 storm.
On a gloomy Saturday morning this past May, a few months after entire blocks of Altadena, California, were destroyed by wildfires, several dozen survivors met at a local church to vent their built-up frustration, anger, blame, and anguish. As I sat there list…
Entire communities have been devastated or isolated after taking a direct hit form the powerful storm.
A JetBlue flight traveling from Mexico to New Jersey on Thursday made an emergency landing after experiencing a drop in altitude, leaving several passengers injured, according to the airline.
One worker was critically injured and another trapped in the collapse, authorities said.
A UPS cargo plane crashed shortly after takeoff in Louisville, Kentucky killing at least seven people.
The first snowstorm of the 2025 season in the books. Drivers saw dangerous conditions on the roads as overnight snowfall blanketed the Chicago area.
The storm hit the Philippines, killing at least four people and displacing more than 1.4 million others.
More than 200 million people across multiple U.S. states woke up on Tuesday to an early blast of winter with the first major snowfall of the season.
Funding and staffing cuts are shuttering the monitoring stations that sustain this life-saving early warning system.
A swirling ash "tornado" formed next to jets of lava on Sunday as Hawaii's Kilauea volcano is once again shooting lava more than 1,000 feet into the air.
A powerful solar eruption produced aurora in areas as far-flung as New Hampshire, Texas and Colorado.
A hot-air balloon ride in Mexico ended with a bump after the balloon drifted straight into a tree, sending branches spilling into the basket.
Footage shows flames engulfing a pavilion at the Yongqing Temple complex in China, sending smoke into the sky. Chinese state media reported the blaze was caused by a tourist using incense and candles.
At least 26 people, including three children, were killed in Russian strikes on the Ukrainian city of Ternopil.
A pair of roommates helped rescue a Vietnam veteran as his car floated away in floodwaters in Southern California early on Friday morning.
At least 13 people have been killed and dozens injured in the blaze that has engulfed a residential apartment complex in Hong Kong.
Millions of Americans are on the move for Thanksgiving, with rough weather already causing turbulence as two storm systems sweep across the country.
In a village outside Botswana ’s capital, Keorapetse Koko sat on an aging couch in her sparsely furnished home, stunned that a career — and an entire...
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Search and rescue crews saved two men found clinging to trees amid deadly flooding on Indonesia's Sumatra island.
A woman in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, demonstrated exactly what not to do when encountering a bear in the wild.
The Pope also met with families of people who were killed in the explosion.
America's urban search and rescue teams are facing financial and political pressure. But their work has never been more in-demand, as weather disasters get more common.
The coldest air of the season is invading the Midwest and Northeast as the Mid-Atlantic sees its first snow of the season, with record low temperatures in multiple cities.
The government has spent more than $3 billion on beach replenishment over the last four decades. But with worsening climate change, experts say more dramatic change is in order
A powerful 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck late Monday off northern Japan, according to officials. Several people have been reportedly injured.
A USGS camera inside Kilauea’s Halemaʻumaʻu crater in Hawaii was overtaken by lava as the volcano sent fountains up to 1,000 feet into the air, officials said.
ABC News meteorologist Dani Beckstrom with the latest weather reports impacting Americans across the country.
Officials said the megaquake advisory is not a prediction and the probability of a magnitude 8 or larger quake is only about 1%, but there's hope it will...
Nearly 100,000 people in northern Japan were urged by authorities to seek higher ground.
Dashcam footage captured the moment a truck plunged off an overpass in Rialto, California.
ABC News Chief Meteorologist Ginger Zee discusses the effects and impact of the geomagnetic storm expected for Tuesday.
Eyewitnesses are speaking out after video captured a small plane apparently losing power before descending quickly to make an emergency landing and crashing on top of a car on I-95.
A powerful winter storm slamming the Northern Plains and Midwest created dangerous road conditions. In the West, an atmospheric river has brought up to a foot of rain in parts of Washington state.
Water rescues are underway in the West after major flooding from an atmospheric river as an Arctic-air-fueled snowstorm sweeps from the Midwest all the way East.
Up to 100,000 people in Washington state could be ordered to evacuate amid a threat of "catastrophic" flooding from an atmospheric river event, officials said.
Twenty states had challenged the end of the programme, meant to make localities more resilient to natural disasters.
Gazans in tents have been hit by heavy rain as failure to find last Israeli hostage risks derailing peace plan.
Six people were transported to area hospitals after a building exploded Thursday in Hayward, California, according to fire officials.
When Eddie Wicks and his wife went to bed in their house next to the Snoqualmie River on a Washington state farm known for its sunflower mazes and Christmas ...
Security camera video captured the moment a pickup truck lost control and smashed into a telephone pole amid wintry conditions in Southington, Connecticut. Fortunately, no one was seriously injured.
A Cessna C550 crashed while landing at Statesville Regional Airport earlier this morning around 10:20am in North Carolina, according to the FAA.
A hole emerged on a British canal, sending boats tipping over the edge and stranding them.
Hawaii's Kilauea volcano marked one year of continuous eruptions as Episode 39 sent lava fountains more than 1,000 feet into the air Wednesday.
Extreme weather leaves thousands homeless as tents collapse amid strong wind and heavy rain.
Officials are investigating what's believed to be the state's first deadly mountain lion attack in more than 25 years.
Mourners held a vigil Thursday for victims of a fire that ripped through a popular bar in a resort town in the Swiss Alps early on New Year's Day.
Dawes and an all-star lineup including Brandon Flowers, Stephen Stills, and Lucius performed at a benefit concert aiding Altadena after L.A.’s fires.
Nearly 900,000 acres have burned in the past days as the country bakes in a record-setting heatwave.
First responders pulled dozens from cars after police say that dense fog caused a deadly pileup crash on Highway 99 in Fresno, California.
The fires affected millions of people in the region. It could take years to understand the health consequences, but ongoing research is helping to prepare people to weather the next fires more safely.
About 100 vehicles, including around 40 semi trucks, were involved in a massive chain-reaction crash just west of Grand Rapids, Michigan, according to police.
A brutal arctic blast is bringing dangerously low temperatures to the Plains and Midwest before it invades the Northeast.
Millions of Americans from New Mexico to the Carolinas are bracing for a potentially catastrophic ice storm, while parts of the Northeast could see enough snow to make travel nearly impossible.
Stuart Nixon, owner of Montvale Hardware in New Jersey, says he has never seen a demand for salt like this ever.
The winter storm stretches over 2,000 miles from New Mexico and Texas all the way to Maine. Several states have declared a state of emergency.
More than a dozen states sound the alarm, declaring emergencies or urging people to stay home.
Almost 10,000 flights have been canceled for the weekend across the U.S. as a monsterstorm expected to wreak havoc across much of the country bears down. The storm threatens to knock out power for days and snarl major roadways. Roughly 140 million people were…
Nearly 10,000 flights Saturday and Sunday are canceled in the U.S. as a massive winter storm is set to bring cold temperatures, heavy snow and ice.
A powerful winter storm swept across the country, with heavy snow, ice and dangerously low temperatures affecting millions.
The blackout arrives as the government has encouraged citizens to be ready for a 'disaster' lasting up to five days.
From Texas to New England, the monster storm brings hazardous conditions, prompting warnings to stay off roads.
A massive winter storm continues to hit large parts of the country, dumping snow, sleet and freezing rain. Frigid temperatures, power outages, and treacherous road conditions were widespread. The National Weather Service says the storm is expected to continue…
Workers at the hotel say the collapse did not impact the rest of the hotel and no one was hurt.
Vehicles were stuck for days on a stretch of Interstate 20 in Louisiana in the aftermath of the weekend winter storm, with local officials blaming the “lingering accumulations of snow/ice.”
Dangerous cold is hampering cleanup after a deadly snowstorm that continues to disrupt air travel and power grids across the Midwest and Northeast.
The City of Myrtle Beach shared drone footage Sunday of the popular South Carolina beach town after this weekend's winter storm.
Chief Sydney Niemi of the Coast Guard cutter Hawser joins ABC News Live after breaking ice on the frozen Hudson River to keep fuel, shipping, and ferries moving.
Waterfront houses collapsed into the ocean as a powerful winter storm lashed North Carolina's Outer Banks.
Millions of Americans across the Northeast remain on alert as dangerous cold sweeps the region.
An arctic blast pounds the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, as New York City issues an extreme cold warning.
Nevada County Sheriff Shannan Moon said there were "whiteout conditions" during the rescue mission that saved six survivors.
This major nor'easter is hitting Atlantic City, New Jersey, from all sides with heavy snow, strong winds, and rough surf. Officials warn of up to three feet of coastal flooding during high tide.
The bridge is primarily used for freight trains. No word on the cause of the blaze.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has declared a state of emergency in several counties.
Some 50 million Americans are on alert for potentially damaging storms, including possible tornadoes.
A group of tourists off the coast of Miami Beach quickly flagged down an emergency team on a nearby boat after noticing a burning smell and flames coming from their vessel.
Over 5,800 flights have been canceled in just 48 hours, and thousands more were delayed.
Dangerous flooding is impacting Hawaii's Oahu island, prompting more than 230 rescues, "catastrophic" damage as major rains pummel the area for the second significant rain event in a week.
ABC News Chief Meteorologist Ginger Zee reports on the storms tearing through the Hawaiian Islands, causing the worst flooding in decades.
A brutal wildfire season is about to put Trump’s Wildland Fire Service to the test, with the safety of millions of Americans on the line.
The Trump administration has delayed billions of dollars for projects to protect Americans from floods, wildfires and hurricanes. Local leaders are increasingly anxious.
Cars were seen swept away by floodwaters following heavy rainfall in southern Russia’s Dagestan region on Saturday.
A seven-story parking garage that was under construction partially collapsed in Philadelphia, killing at least one person.
Amid red-flag fire danger alerts issued for parts of New York and a forecast of potential flooding for Hawaii, conditions are a go for the Artemis II splashdown.
States say disaster funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency has slowed to a trickle under the Trump administration. That's delaying projects to protect communities from wildfires and hurricanes.
The U.S. just had the hottest March it's ever recorded, but sure, throw on a "super El Niño" on top of that.
Super Typhoon Sinlaku is forecast to track close to Guam and potentially bring significant impacts to the Northern Mariana Islands over the coming days.
A super typhoon steadily battered a pair of remote U.S. islands in the Pacific Ocean with ferocious winds and relentless rains, shredding tin roofs and forcing residents to take cover.
Rivers in Michigan and Wisconsin are overflowing after a month’s worth of rain fell in just days with more expected to fall today. Plus, the Heartland is bracing for more life-threatening storms.
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck off Japan's coast, prompting tsunami warnings.
Chief Meteorologist Ginger Zee tracks flooding in Michigan as rivers and creeks overflow, sending ice chunks into homes.
Authorities say two families were hiking along the coastline when the tide quickly came in, leaving them stranded along the rocky edge.
Ongoing U.S. blockade of Strait of Hormuz strands thousands of seafarers, Trump administration eases rules on medical marijuana, Wildfires fueled by drought continue to spread in parts of Georgia.
More than a dozen tornadoes were reported across the central U.S. on Thursday night, including a powerful storm in northwestern Oklahoma.
A group of tourists in Guatemala was forced to run down Santiaguito, an active volcano nicknamed “the Death Trail,” after it suddenly erupted, sending ash and debris falling around them.
A diner in Albuquerque, New Mexico, partially collapsed, exposing two floors of the building. The city ordered the diner to close two weeks prior after inspectors deemed the structure unsafe.
Many of the nation's overgrown forests are at high risk of burning. Under the Trump administration, work to reduce flammable vegetation fell by more than a million acres compared to previous years.
Brian Fennessy, new head of the U.S. Wildland Fire Service, says his agency is 'trying to bring on additional aircraft and bring them on early,' and dismisses criticism of prevention methods.
In his new book "Torched," CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti delivers a damning account of how LA and California officials made a bad situation catastrophic.
The impending arrival of El Niño will help keep the number of storms low. But it only takes one landfall to create a catastrophe.
Forecasters expect 8 to 14 storms will form in the Atlantic between June 1 and November 30. But the danger is more serious than the numbers suggest.
Five people were located alive yesterday, but rescue divers say getting them out will not be easy as crews search for two remaining miners trapped in a flooded cave in Laos.
Eight students dangling nearly 100 feet in the air after a roller coaster in Galveston, Texas, malfunctioned and became stuck were rescued. The operation took hours, but everyone is OK.
The Forest Service says it's fully staffed with seasonal firefighters going into summer but there are still questions about whether the government is prepared if major wildfires get out of hand.
All detainees at the detention center in the Florida Everglades, known as "Alligator Alcatraz," have been transferred to other facilities, the Department of Homeland Security said, citing concerns related to the hurricane season.
With the Palisades Village slowly re-opening and the official opening coming in August, residents of the fire-ravaged community are thrilled at what it represents.
The storms bring the possibility of dangerous thunderstorms, large hail and damaging winds. More than 50 reported tornadoes tore across the Midwest, killing three.
A fisherwoman is speaking out after being swallowed by a terrifying wave outside of San Francisco.
New research suggests high-severity wildfires are overtaking California's forests and killing some of the world's oldest trees.
The quake comes less than six months after Venezuela's then-leader Nicolás Maduro was seized by US forces.
Two major earthquakes in Venezuela have killed at least 164 people and left hundreds injured. And, President Trump canceled the signing of a massive bipartisan housing bill yesterday.
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said the death toll would most likely run into the thousands.
Ciarán Donnelly of the International Rescue Committee discusses the humanitarian response as rescue efforts continue following the deadly earthquake in Venezuela.
Venezuela declared a state of emergency after twin 7.2 and 7.5 earthquakes caused widespread damage and rescue efforts.
Global leaders express solidarity with Venezuela as dual earthquakes kill at least 32 and leave widespread devastation.
At least 164 people have died and 971 were injured after a pair of powerful quakes rocked Venezuela, Acting President Delcy Rodríguez said. Wednesday evening’s 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes were among the strongest to strike Venezuela in more than a centu…
Venezuela was struck by two massive earthquakes back-to-back on Wednesday, June 24, causing widespread destruction in the capital city of Caracas and nearby areas.
Rescuers are searching for thousands of people missing after two earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday. And, the Supreme Court says the U.S. can turn away asylum seekers at the border.
Venezuelans living in the U.S organize donation drives in response to the devastating earthquakes.
A massive car explosion caught on camera sparked a wildfire in Arizona, forcing the closure of Highway 87 outside of Phoenix.
Powerful back-to-back earthquakes leave behind destruction.
Those rescued include 60-year-old woman trapped for 86 hours, as tens of thousands still reported missing.
More than 100 people just deported from the United States were being held in a hotel when earthquakes struck Venezuela, setting off a scramble to find surviv...
146 Venezuelans were deported from Texas to Caracas on June 24. Hours later, while the deportees were in a guarded hotel, powerful twin earthquakes struck.
The deaths of three U.S. government firefighters in a Colorado wildfire are casting a spotlight on the Trump administration’s creation of a new federal fire...
In the first, crucial days after Venezuela’s earthquake, the people closest to the disaster were on their own.
Here's a look at some of the major developments since major back-to-back earthquakes rocked Venezuela on June 24, devastating parts of a country already reeling from crisis after crisis.
Attention has turned to the humanitarian response after at least 2,295 people are confirmed dead, and 13,000 homeless.
Events in D.C. and Philadelphia were axed, and Amtrak is delaying some trains.
From Washington to LA, how plans to mark the United States' 250th anniversary could be disrupted by extreme heat.
Triple digit temperatures in Washington, D.C. have forced organizers to cancel the annual Independence Day parade. “The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for the District of Columbia, with heat index values expected to reach between …
An evacuation was ordered Saturday evening at the National Mall as storms gathered around Washington just hours before U.S. President Donald Trump was scheduled to deliver a speech commemorating America's 250th anniversary of independence.
Trump says he will still speak in Washington, DC, after a thunderstorm delayed celebrations in the US capital.
Extreme weather disrupted the US’s 250th anniversary celebrations, forcing evacuations, cancellations and delays.
Missouri declares state of emergency over severe storms, flooding, having voted for Trump