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Death Valley hits 130 degrees, nearly breaking heat record
By Jeanna Bryner published
Temperatures over 120 degrees Fahrenheit are part of a "heat dome" scorching the western United States.

June 2021 smashed heat records in North America
By Brandon Specktor published
Satellite data finds that June 2021 was the hottest June ever recorded in North America.

Tropical Storm Elsa churns toward Florida's Gulf Coast
By Jeanna Bryner published
Tropical Storm Elsa is approaching north Florida's Gulf Coast, with maximum sustained winds of 65 mph (100 km/h).

Hurricane Elsa, 1st of season, could hit Florida next week
By Laura Geggel published
Elsa, The first hurricane of the 2021 season, formed on Friday (July 2).

Why is humidity so uncomfortable?
By Tiffany Means published
Here's why "It's not the heat; it's the humidity" rings true.

'Heat dome' scorches western US with record-breaking temps
By Stephanie Pappas published
Temperatures over 120 degrees Fahrenheit are part of a "heat dome" scorching the western United States.

'Ballooning' spiders leave behind sea of silk after flood in Australia
By Nicoletta Lanese published
The phenomenon is "surprisingly common" after floods, experts say.

Hurricane season kicks off. Expect higher-than-normal storm activity.
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
The 2021 Atlantic hurricane season has officially begun, and it's expected to bring a higher-than-average number of storms in the months ahead.
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