Public calamity decreed in Portugal as wildfires continue to rage out of control

August 18, 2017, 12:39:11 PM EDT

The government of Portugal has issued a state of public calamity as wildfires continue to burn across the country ahead of a weekend heat wave.

Tropical Storm Harvey to threaten Central America after drenching the Windward Islands

August 18, 2017, 11:51:46 AM EDT

After drenching the Windward Islands, Harvey is set to track toward Central America and may bring dangerous conditions early next week.

India: Monsoon rain to return to New Delhi, provide relief for flood-stricken northeast

August 18, 2017, 10:51:46 AM EDT

A monsoon low that brought deadly flooding to northeast India, Bangladesh and Nepal over the past week will shift westward into Monday and bring flooding to new areas.

Weekly wrap-up: Sierra Leone mudslides kill hundreds; At least 7 tornadoes swarm Minnesota

August 18, 2017, 9:30:51 AM EDT

Devastating flooding and mudslides struck the west African country of Sierra Leone, while tropical activity was abundant in the Atlantic.

UK: Gert to bring local downpours late Sunday into Monday

August 18, 2017, 9:07:08 AM EDT

A bout of locally heavy rain will impact northern and western areas of the United Kingdom late Sunday into Monday as moisture from Gert crosses the British Isles.

Follow these pro tips to capture quality eclipse photos and avoid frying your smartphone

Many photographers agree: You probably will not fry your phone if you point it to the sky on Aug. 21 for a moment or two, but you may not get a quality image either.

Severe storms to target Minnesota to Oklahoma into Friday night

August 18, 2017, 6:46:28 AM EDT

The central United States will be the focal point for severe thunderstorms once again to end the week.

Storms may hit Friday commute hard in northeastern US

August 17, 2017, 11:04:02 AM EDT

The same storm responsible for severe weather in the central United States on Thursday will swing into the Northeast on Friday.

Dutch engineers test floating islands with hopes to house communities threatened by rising seas

August 17, 2017, 10:24:40 AM EDT

As sea levels around the world continue to rise, countries continue to explore new and innovative techniques to protect infrastructure and coastal communities.