Warming Arctic may lead to methane boost, abrupt permafrost thaw

October 16, 2018, 1:13:24 PM EDT

As Arctic permafrost thaws, greenhouse gases are released into the atmosphere, which may accelerate abrupt thawing and influence the formation of Arctic lakes.

Viewing conditions across Asia for this weekend's Orionid meteor shower

October 16, 2018, 1:02:22 PM EDT

The Orionid meteor shower is created by particles from Halley’s Comet, which Earth passes through twice a year.

Major flooding on Llano River triggers bridge collapse near Kingsland, Texas

October 16, 2018, 1:25:28 PM EDT

A dangerous flooding situation unfolded in south-central Texas Tuesday morning near the town of Llano, as heavy rain exacerbated ongoing river flooding, prompting evacuations and a bridge collapse.

Orionid meteor shower set to peak across Europe: Will you be able to see it?

October 16, 2018, 11:31:55 AM EDT

One of the most famous meteor showers of the year is set to reach its peak this weekend as the Orionids will be visible in the night sky.

Cold winds to pelt northeastern US with 1st snowflakes of season, local power outages and damage

October 16, 2018, 12:07:50 PM EDT

Blasts of cold air will not only bring the lowest temperatures of the season so far to the northeastern United States, but also the first snowflakes of the season to some areas and the risk of damaging wind gusts into this weekend.

How to safely shelter in place if you ran out of time to evacuate before severe weather strikes

In the event of an impending natural disaster, those facing a direct threat will have to consider the options of evacuating to a safer location versus sheltering in place.

‘Together, we will prevail!’: President Trump visits Hurricane Michael-torn Florida, Georgia

October 16, 2018, 10:46:16 AM EDT

Hurricane Michael slammed through the Florida panhandle and into Georgia last week. President Donald Trump surveyed the hurricane-torn areas of Florida and Georgia on Monday, Oct.15.

Tropical Storm Tara to bring flooding rain to Mexico, a 2nd tropical threat brewing

October 16, 2018, 7:55:57 AM EDT

Parts of Mexico will endure heavy rain and the risk for mudslides from Tropical Storm Tara into the middle of the week.

Fire danger to persist into midweek in Southern California

October 16, 2018, 2:39:34 PM EDT

While the peak wind speeds are in the past with the season's first Santa Ana wind event, gusty winds and a heightened fire threat will persist into Wednesday across Southern California.