Hurricane Joaquin Could Affect More Than 65 Million from Carolinas to Massachusetts
Joaquin is already threatening the Bahamas. Even if it doesn’t make landfall in the U.S., the storm will have a major impact on the U.S. eastcoast and inland areas
Stories by Alex Sosnowski
How Will Joaquin Compare with Superstorm Sandy and Hurricane Isabel?
No two storms are ever exactly alike due to storm tracks, the position of other weather systems nearby and other factors
Blizzard Brings Travel Nightmare for New England
Two storms joined forces to bring a major blizzard to New England Friday night into Saturday
Heat, Drought Continue to Threaten U.S. Corn Crops
Waves of extreme weather will likely persist to mid-August, stressing crops
Midwest Corn Crop Likely to Suffer Due to Heat Wave and Drought
The upcoming shortfall is likely to impact the price of corn feed and grain-related items significantly and could trickle down to higher food and gas prices
Volcano Erupts within View of Mexico City
Steam, smoke and hot fragments of rock were ejected from Popocatepetl last weekend, about 50 miles southeast of Mexico's capital city
Icebergs Still Threaten Ships 100 Years After Titanic
Despite improvements in detection methods and more accurate ship positions, as well as warmer seas, ships continue to have close encounters with frozen, floating objects
Can You Really Hide from a Tornado?
Belowground storm shelters are best, but some aboveground rooms will work--if the storm isn't too severe
Big Solar Flare May Bring Major Aurora
The next couple of nights may see intense northern lights shows, although the extent is hard to predict
Turkey Earthquake Survivors Face Hypothermia Risk
A large storm will form and stall over the Van, Turkey, area this week, bringing in chilly and unsettled conditions
