US: Empire State Building Glows Pink in Tribute to Dolly Parton 3

The Empire State Building lit its tower lights in a pink sparkle on Tuesday, August 25, in tribute to country music icon Dolly Parton, who died earlier that day at age 80. The illumination ran from 9:25 to 10:25 p.m., a nod to Parton's song and film "9 to 5," and also honored her Dollywood Foundation and Imagination Library children's book charity.

US: Empire State Building Glows Pink in Tribute to Dolly Parton 2

The Empire State Building lit its tower lights in a pink sparkle on Tuesday, August 25, in tribute to country music icon Dolly Parton, who died earlier that day at age 80. The illumination ran from 9:25 to 10:25 p.m., a nod to Parton's song and film "9 to 5," and also honored her Dollywood Foundation and Imagination Library children's book charity.

US: Empire State Building Glows Pink in Tribute to Dolly Parton

The Empire State Building lit its tower lights in a pink sparkle on Tuesday, August 25, in tribute to country music icon Dolly Parton, who died earlier that day at age 80. The illumination ran from 9:25 to 10:25 p.m., a nod to Parton's song and film "9 to 5," and also honored her Dollywood Foundation and Imagination Library children's book charity.

US: Aftermath of Hawk Fire Revealed in Nevada Foothills

The Hawk Fire, which ignited Saturday in the Sierra Nevada foothills, was fueled by strong winds and has burned more than 15,000 acres. This video captures the aftermath at Peavine Peak, an area scorched by the fire.

US: Possible Tornado Spotted Near Port St. Lucie, Florida 3

A brief landspout/tornado likely occurred near Jessica Clinton Park in Port St. Lucie, Florida, on Sunday, August 23, lofting a small amount of debris and causing minor damage, the National Weather Service in Melbourne said.

US: Possible Tornado Spotted Near Port St. Lucie, Florida 2

A brief landspout/tornado likely occurred near Jessica Clinton Park in Port St. Lucie, Florida, on Sunday, August 23, lofting a small amount of debris and causing minor damage, the National Weather Service in Melbourne said.

US: Possible Tornado Spotted Near Port St. Lucie, Florida

A brief landspout/tornado likely occurred near Jessica Clinton Park in Port St. Lucie, Florida, on Sunday, August 23, lofting a small amount of debris and causing minor damage, the National Weather Service in Melbourne said.

US: Tornado Tears Through Dover, Delaware, Prompting Emergency Declaration 4

A confirmed tornado tore through Dover, Delaware on Thursday, damaging hotels, downing trees and power lines, and knocking out power across parts of the city. The mayor declared a state of emergency, though no injuries were reported.

US: Tornado Tears Through Dover, Delaware, Prompting Emergency Declaration 3

A confirmed tornado tore through Dover, Delaware on Thursday, damaging hotels, downing trees and power lines, and knocking out power across parts of the city. The mayor declared a state of emergency, though no injuries were reported.

US: Tornado Tears Through Dover, Delaware, Prompting Emergency Declaration 2

A confirmed tornado tore through Dover, Delaware on Thursday, damaging hotels, downing trees and power lines, and knocking out power across parts of the city. The mayor declared a state of emergency, though no injuries were reported.

US: Tornado Tears Through Dover, Delaware, Prompting Emergency Declaration

A confirmed tornado tore through Dover, Delaware on Thursday, damaging hotels, downing trees and power lines, and knocking out power across parts of the city. The mayor declared a state of emergency, though no injuries were reported.

US: Monsoon Storm Slams Phoenix, Knocking Out Power to Thousands

On Wednesday, August 19, a monsoon storm swept across the Phoenix area, bringing a wall of dust and strong winds. The storm knocked out power to thousands of customers across Maricopa and Pinal counties overnight. The severe weather also caused property damage and downed trees across the region.

US: Port Charlotte High School Locked Down After Reported Threat

Port Charlotte High School in Charlotte County, Florida, was placed on lockdown on Wednesday, August 19, following a reported threat. The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office responded, and deputies searched all buildings on campus but found no active threat, after which the lockdown was lifted.

US: Tropical Storm Lala Topples Trees, Leaves Thousands Without Power 2

Tropical Storm Lala toppled trees and power lines across Hawaii, knocking out electricity to about 200,000 residents statewide, and record rainfall triggered landslides and flash flooding that washed out roads and swept at least one home off its foundation. Hawaii Gov. Josh Green said more than 100 homes on the southern part of the Big Island were damaged or destroyed.

US: Dust Devil Spins in Mead, Washington, Amid Dry Conditions

A dust devil was spotted in Mead, near Spokane, Washington, on Monday, August 17, as the state remained under a wildfire emergency amid record drought, high temperatures, and strong winds.

US: Wind-Driven Mukluk Fire Forces Evacuations Near Tok, Alaska

A fast-moving, wind-driven wildfire dubbed the Mukluk Fire ignited in the backyard of a home along the Alaska Highway near Sundog Trail in Tok, Alaska, late Monday morning, growing to an estimated 1,500 to 2,000 acres in the evening and destroying an unknown number of structures. Officials said a downed power line appeared to have sparked the human-caused blaze, prompting Level 3 evacuation orders.

US: Tropical Storm Lala Topples Trees, Leaves Thousands Without Power

Tropical Storm Lala toppled trees and power lines across Hawaii, knocking out electricity to about 200,000 residents statewide, and record rainfall triggered landslides and flash flooding that washed out roads and swept at least one home off its foundation. Hawaii Gov. Josh Green said more than 100 homes on the southern part of the Big Island were damaged or destroyed.

US: Thunderstorms Bring Hail, Flash Flooding to Denver Metro 3

Severe thunderstorms brought heavy rain and hail across the Denver metro area on Friday afternoon, August 14. The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning for the area.

US: Thunderstorms Bring Hail, Flash Flooding to Denver Metro 2

Severe thunderstorms brought heavy rain and hail across the Denver metro area on Friday afternoon, August 14. The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning for the area.

US: Thunderstorms Bring Hail, Flash Flooding to Denver Metro

Severe thunderstorms brought heavy rain and hail across the Denver metro area on Friday afternoon, August 14. The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning for the area.

US: High Winds, Hail Cause Widespread Damage Across Southern Maine

High winds and quarter-size hail caused widespread damage across southern Maine on Thursday, August 13, knocking out power for thousands of residents.

US: Intense Monsoon Thunderstorms Sweep Gilbert, Arizona

Intense monsoon thunderstorms swept Gilbert, Arizona, in the Phoenix metropolitan area on Wednesday, August 12.

US: Severe Hailstorm Topples Trees, Damages Homes Across Denver Area

A severe hailstorm swept through the Denver, Colorado area on Thursday, August 13, dropping golf ball-sized hail and toppling trees across the region. Residents reported widespread damage to homes, trees and property.

US: Historic Flash Flooding Devastates Southeastern Indiana as Disaster Declared

Historic flash flooding swept through southeastern Indiana on Wednesday, August 12, damaging homes and businesses. Indiana Gov. Mike Braun declared a statewide disaster on Thursday.

US: Severe Storm Triggers Flash Flood Warning in Lexington, Kentucky

A severe thunderstorm brought heavy rain and strong winds to the Lexington area in Kentucky on Thursday, August 13, triggering a flash flood warning.

US: EF-1 Tornado Strikes Homewood-Flossmoor, Knocking Out Power Near Chicago

On Tuesday, August 11, an EF-1 tornado confirmed by the National Weather Service struck the Homewood-Flossmoor area, near Chicago, as a storm system brought powerful winds across southern Cook County. Downed trees and power lines left widespread power outages and prompted emergency declarations.

US: Microburst Topples Light Poles as Storms Sweep Phoenix Area

On Wednesday, August 12, a powerful microburst hit Chandler, Arizona, as intense monsoon thunderstorms swept the Phoenix metropolitan area, toppling light poles and causing damage. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport issued a ground stop due to the severe weather, resulting in flight delays.

US: High Winds and Hail Hit D.C. Area, Grounding Flights and Downing Trees

Severe thunderstorms swept through the Washington, D.C. region on Monday, August 10, bringing high winds, torrential rain and hail. Fallen trees damaged homes and caused injuries in Montgomery County, while the storms knocked out power for tens of thousands of customers and triggered ground stops at the region's airports.

US: Ominous Shelf Cloud Looms Over St. Petersburg, Florida

An ominous shelf cloud loomed over St. Petersburg, Florida, on Sunday, August 9.

US: Severe Thunderstorms Bring Strong Wind, Knocking Down Trees in New Jersey

Downed trees, snapped wires and flash flooding shut down multiple lanes and stretches of major highways across New Jersey on Friday, August 7 as severe thunderstorms brought heavy rain with strong winds and intense lightning amid a regional heat advisory.

US: Severe Thunderstorms Bring Intense Lightning to New Jersey

Downed trees, snapped wires and flash flooding shut down multiple lanes and stretches of major highways across New Jersey on Friday, August 7 as severe thunderstorms brought heavy rain with strong winds and intense lightning amid a regional heat advisory.

US: Heavy Rain and Strong Wind Sweep Across New Jersey

Downed trees, snapped wires and flash flooding shut down multiple lanes and stretches of major highways across New Jersey on Friday, August 7 as severe thunderstorms brought heavy rain with strong winds and intense lightning amid a regional heat advisory.

US: Heavy Rain and Strong Wind Sweep Across New Jersey 2

Downed trees, snapped wires and flash flooding shut down multiple lanes and stretches of major highways across New Jersey on Friday, August 7 as severe thunderstorms brought heavy rain with strong winds and intense lightning amid a regional heat advisory.

US: Heavy Rain and Strong Wind Sweep Across New Jersey 3

Downed trees, snapped wires and flash flooding shut down multiple lanes and stretches of major highways across New Jersey on Friday, August 7 as severe thunderstorms brought heavy rain with strong winds and intense lightning amid a regional heat advisory.

US: Fast-Moving Storm Floods Roads in Treasure Island, Florida

A fast-moving thunderstorm brought heavy rain to Treasure Island, near St. Petersburg, Florida, on August 6, causing flash flooding on local roads.

US: Widemouth 2 Fire Burns 84,000 Acres and Remains Uncontained

The lightning-caused Widemouth 2 Fire in Millard County, Utah, grew to more than 84,000 acres and remained at zero percent containment as of Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 4, prompting evacuation orders for Fillmore, Kanosh, and Meadow as crews worked to protect structures and infrastructure.

US: Little Giant Fire Grows to Nearly 60,000 Acres in Washington Forest 3

The Little Giant Fire, sparked by lightning on July 15 in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, grew to an estimated 59,345 acres with no containment as of Tuesday, August 4. Gusty winds under a Red Flag Warning drove rapid spread, sparking a new spot fire and prompting additional evacuations. Smoke from the blaze also triggered an Air Quality Alert across multiple counties.

US: Sinlahekin Fire Grows to Over 100,000 Acres Near Tonasket, Washington

The Sinlahekin Fire, which sparked on July 26 near Tonasket, grew to an estimated 102,934 acres with 5% containment as of Tuesday, August 4. At least two structures were destroyed, though no injuries or fatalities have been reported.

US: Footage Captures Damage From Spokane Wildfires 2

Fast-moving wildfires fueled by strong winds and high temperatures forced roughly 60,000 people to evacuate in Spokane County, Washington. The Old Trails, Fairview and Autumn Lane fires burned about 7,500 acres combined and destroyed more than 600 structures. The state issued air quality warnings as the fires continued to spread. No injuries or deaths were confirmed as of Sunday, August 2.

US: Storm Triggers Flash Flood Warning in Northern Virginia

On Sunday, August 2, a flash flood warning was issued for parts of Washington, D.C., and Northern Virginia, as a storm moved through the area.

US: Waterspout Turns Into Tornado at Folly Beach, South Carolina

A waterspout that formed offshore near the Folly Beach Pier in South Carolina on Saturday, August 1, moved onshore and was confirmed by the National Weather Service as a brief EF-0 tornado. The tornado tossed beach tents, chairs, and umbrellas into the air, though no injuries or structural damage were reported.

US: Tornado-Warned Storm Hits Western Pennsylvania With Heavy Rain

A tornado-warned storm moved through western Pennsylvania on Sunday, August 2, bringing heavy rain and strong winds.

US: Footage Captures Damage From Spokane Wildfires

Fast-moving wildfires fueled by strong winds and high temperatures forced roughly 60,000 people to evacuate in Spokane County, Washington. The Old Trails, Fairview and Autumn Lane fires burned about 7,500 acres combined and destroyed more than 600 structures. The state issued air quality warnings as the fires continued to spread. No injuries or deaths were confirmed as of Sunday, August 2. The video shows scorched ground and smoke haze from Spokane wildfires.

US: Spokane Wildfires Force Mass Evacuations, Trigger Air Quality Alerts 2

Fast-moving wildfires fueled by strong winds and high temperatures forced roughly 60,000 people to evacuate in Spokane County, Washington. The Old Trails, Fairview and Autumn Lane fires burned about 7,500 acres combined and destroyed more than 600 structures. The state issued air quality warnings as the fires continued to spread. No injuries or deaths were confirmed as of Sunday, August 2.

US: Spokane Wildfires Force Mass Evacuations, Trigger Air Quality Alerts

Fast-moving wildfires fueled by strong winds and high temperatures forced roughly 60,000 people to evacuate in Spokane County, Washington. The Old Trails, Fairview and Autumn Lane fires burned about 7,500 acres combined and destroyed more than 600 structures. The state issued air quality warnings as the fires continued to spread. No injuries or deaths were confirmed as of Sunday, August 2.

US: Double Rainbow Appears Over Golden After Storm Delays Rockies Game at Coors Field

A huge double rainbow appeared over Golden after the storm that delayed the first pitch of the Rockies-Royals game at Coors Field on Friday, July 31.

US: Large Hail Batters D.C. and Baltimore Region Amid Severe Storms

Severe storms swept through the D.C. and Baltimore region on Tuesday, July 28, bringing tornado watches, flash flooding, damaging winds, and large hail. The storms downed trees and power lines, flooded roads, and left tens of thousands without power, while also causing hours-long delays at Baltimore Washington Thurgood Marshall Airport.

US: Vehicle Submerged in Floodwater in Spring Valley, New York

A vehicle became submerged in floodwater on Memorial Park Drive in Spring Valley, New York, on Monday, July 27, as heavy rain and flash flooding hit Rockland County. A Flood Watch remained in effect for the region through Wednesday morning as the National Weather Service warned of continued flooding risks across the New York Tri-State area.

US: Fast-Moving Dove Fire Prompts Evacuations in Tuolumne County

A fast-moving wildfire forced evacuations in Tuolumne County, California, on Sunday, July 26, after the Dove Fire broke out near Highway 108 and Stockton Road in the Sonora area. Mandatory evacuation orders were issued for several areas, while evacuation warnings and road closures were put in place across additional areas.

US: Heavy Rain and Gusty Winds Hit Bradenton, Florida

A heavy rain with gusty wind hit Bradenton, Florida, on Friday, July 24. The National Weather Service issued a special weather statement for the area.