National Mall reopens after crowds shelter amid severe weather in D.C.

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing National Mall reopens after crowds shelter amid severe weather in D.C. 01:43 UP NEXT Watch: Salute to America event evacuees sing National Anthem 00:53 Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Show to start early due to weather 02:15 Massive … Read more

Record heat suspected in over 20 deaths as severe weather puts damper on Fourth of July festivities

Record-setting heat is suspected in 22 deaths from the Deep South to the Midwest to the East Coast, authorities said, with the temperature highs also suppressing some Fourth of July celebrations. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. Nearly 156 million people in the eastern two-thirds … Read more

Heat and severe storms damper July Fourth celebrations, leave hundreds of thousands without power

Deadly storms and a heat wave marred American’s 250th birthday for swathes of the United States, leaving hundreds of thousands of utility customers without power. Millions of Americans across the Northeast experienced record-setting temperatures — thunderstorms in the Midwest downed trees, ruptured power lines and made transportation treacherous and complicated across multiple states. Storms trigger power … Read more

3 dead after boat capsizes on Geneva Lake in Wisconsin during severe storm; source says victims are children

Three people died on Geneva Lake in Wisconsin after a boat capsized during a severe storm Friday. A source told CBS News Chicago the fatalities were children.  The source said a group was out on Geneva Lake when severe storms suddenly moved in, causing the boat to flip in the water. The Walworth County Sheriff’s … Read more

Tornadoes reported in Illinois, Iowa as severe weather roils Midwest

Confirmed tornadoes were reported in Illinois and Iowa Wednesday night as severe weather brought the risk of thunderstorms and prompted a flurry of tornado warnings for a large swath of the Midwest. According to the National Weather Service, a confirmed tornado was reported near the small northeast Iowa community of Harpers Ferry at 5:10 p.m., … Read more

Flooding wreaks havoc in the South as severe weather continues hold on the U.S.

Severe flooding is wreaking havoc across the south. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. At least 16 million people are under flood watches from southern Texas, along the Gulf Coast, and up through central Mississippi. The watches will likely be expanded to include Alabama later Tuesday. … Read more

Severe storms bring heavy rain and high winds, toppling trees and power lines in parts of U.S.

Severe storms bring heavy rain and high winds, toppling trees and power lines in parts of U.S. – CBS News Watch CBS News Severe weather brought torrential rain and gusty winds to Ohio and Pennsylvania over the weekend while dangerous flash flooding hit central Texas. Rob Marciano has the latest. Source link