BREAKING: 2 people reportedly bitten by shark off Fire Island, New York

July 18, 2018, 2:11:39 PM EDT

Two people suffered shark bites while swimming in the water off Fire Island in Suffolk County, New York, according to NBC New York.

Tropical Storm Ampil to take aim at Ryukyu Islands, China later this week

July 19, 2018, 12:17:20 AM EDT

Newly formed Tropical Storm Ampil is set to strengthen as it tracks toward Japan’s Ryukyu Islands into the weekend.

Will a weekend rainstorm signal the end of hot summer weather in the Northeast?

July 18, 2018, 11:31:39 PM EDT

A rainstorm moving up from the south will coincide with a shift in the jet stream and mark the beginning of an extended period of wet, humid conditions in the northeastern US that may last into August.

Niña de 12 años inventa dispositivo para eliminar plástico del océano

July 18, 2018, 10:37:26 AM EDT

Eventualmente, la aspirante a ingeniero ambiental espera trabajar tanto con gobiernos como con corporaciones para eliminar microplásticos de los océanos de manera segura y eficiente.

Drenching storms shatter records, strand motorists around DC, Baltimore Tuesday evening

July 18, 2018, 10:57:41 PM EDT

Drenching thunderstorms advanced into the northeastern United States Tuesday afternoon and evening, bringing reports of flash flooding throughout the region.

How does weather play a role in the Tour de France?

Weather invariably comes into play at certain points during the Tour de France, especially when some tour stages can be greater than 100 miles in length.

Mosquitoes estimated to be 2 to 3 times more active than normal along US East Coast

July 18, 2018, 10:18:26 AM EDT

Heavy spring rainfall in parts of the mid-Atlantic have triggered higher-than-average mosquito rates this season. It is estimated that mosquitoes are two to three times their normal rates.

Tour de France: Heat, thunderstorms to greet racers for Stage 13 on Friday

July 18, 2018, 8:03:36 AM EDT

Racers of the 2018 Tour de France will emerge from the mountains on Friday; however, new challenges await.

Experts explain the health risks of peeing in a pool

Many swimmers don't think about the effects of pee and trust the power of the chemicals in the water. However, the chemical byproducts that result from urine and chlorine aren’t as harmless as some swimmers may think.