Extreme weather slams U.S. coasts, bringing snow and floods

The Northeast sees its first major snowstorm of the season after months of drought, while a powerful Pacific storm causes flash flooding and power outages in Northern California.

Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday

Extreme weather in U.S. slams both coasts

Severe weather on both sides of the country is bringing snow to the East as the West recovers from a bomb cyclone. Power outages and several deaths have been reported in Washington. CBS News' ...

Stormy weather slams several portions of West Coast

Relentless rain was pummeling Northern California on Thursday, turning the normally sunny state into a soggy mess as the powerful storm front moved south after it earlier slammed the Pacific ...

Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday

Atmospheric River Brings Rain, Snow and Power Outages to California and West Coast

The “atmospheric river” storm disrupted travel and left at least two people dead in Northern California and the Pacific Northwest.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Disruptive snow to hit UK as weather warnings issued

Snow and ice warnings have been issued and disruption is possible as the weather turns colder across the UK.

Explained: The weather conditions that brought the floods

Much of the country has been badly hit by heavy rain and hailstorms, triggering rapid flooding across multiple areas.

'Multi-hazard' Storm Bert causing disruption across UK

High winds and snow are affecting road and rail travel, while heavy rain brings the potential for flooding.

Spain braces for torrential rain as new weather system reaches Med coast

World - Yahoo News - November 12

Spain braces for torrential rain as new weather system reaches Med coast

Two weeks after flash floods devastated eastern Spain, several areas are on alert again.

Extreme weather contributing to migration between US, Mexico: Research

Extreme weather is a factor in driving both illegal border crossings from Mexico into the U.S. and whether migrants return to Mexico, according to new research published in the Proceedings of the ...

Politics - The Hill - November 8

Extreme weather cost $2tn globally over past decade, report finds

US suffered greatest economic losses, report commissioned by International Chamber of Commerce finds, followed by China and India. Violent weather cost the world $2tn over the past decade, a report ...

World - The Guardian - November 11

Extreme weather is ramping up toxic nitrate pollution in groundwater: Study

Climate-driven extreme weather conditions, such as droughts and intense precipitation, may be accelerating the pace at which toxic nitrates are polluting groundwater, a recent study has found. ...

Politics - The Hill - November 13

How do we know that the climate crisis is to blame for extreme weather?

Scientific techniques known as climate attribution can help us discern whether the rise in severe weather events is due to global heating. Climate crisis to blame for dozens of ‘impossible’ ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

UK braces for ‘disruptive snow’ as weather warnings cover swaths of country

Up to 20cm could hit worst-affected areas this week in Britain’s ‘first taste of winter’ this season. Weather forecasters have warned the UK to be prepared for “disruptive snow” and plummeting ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

Deadly weather system moving across the U.S.

A bomb cyclone that is moving away from the West and toward the Midwest turned deadly. This comes as another weather system is headed toward the West. CBS News Sacramento's Sakura Gray reports.

Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday

Meet the U.S. Coast Guard’s elite surfmen

The U.S. Coast Guard’s elite surfmen are trusted to drive lifeboats on the most challenging rescue missions. They train in some of the worst weather and on the highest seas in America.

Latest news on wildfires raging in both U.S. coasts

The Jennings Creek wildfire continues to burn in New Jersey and has led to the death of a forest ranger volunteer, according to officials. This comes as the Mountain Fire destroys more homes in the ...

Eye Opener: Storms batter both U.S. coasts

As the Northeast is hit with a major winter blast, the Pacific Northwest braces for another powerful storm. Meanwhile, Trump announces a new pick for attorney general. All that and all that matters ...

Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday

China's Heavyweight Coast Guard Ships Bring Muscle to Sea Disputes

In most countries, the coast guard focuses on law enforcement and rescue. In China, it focuses on enforcing Beijing’s contested maritime claims—with two massive ships leading the charge.

World - The Wall Street Journal - 6 days ago

Spain flood death toll expected to rise as weather warning systems criticised

Rescue workers are set to comb through debris in worst hit areas like Valencia, after at least 95 people were killed in deadliest floods in a generation. Rescue workers in Spain continued to search ...

World - The Guardian - October 31