Point Dume Beach closed after severe erosion from high surf in Malibu

While the access point to Point Dume Beach remains closed to vehicles, it's not stopping people from cooling off during the extreme heat that continues to impact much of Southern California this week.

There are now more ‘mosquito disease days’ in 95% of major US cities: See the map

Climate change is lengthening mosquito season across much of the U.S., giving disease-carrying mosquitoes more time to spread illnesses. A new analysis reveals which cities are seeing the biggest increases.

LA County under red flag warning rest of night
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Red flag warnings were issued for most of Los Angeles County and parts of Orange County through the rest of the night and into early Thursday morning.

Hotter nights are costing you sleep: Here's how much

Hotter nights are making it harder for people around the world to get a good night's sleep. A new analysis reveals which cities are impacted the most.

Scorching-hot temps felt across Southern California
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FOX 11's Nic Garcia was in Lake View Terrace as families scrambled to the local aquatics centers to stay cool.

Tropical depression off Mexico could become a hurricane, NHC says

The National Hurricane Center is tracking a tropical depression that formed off the Mexican coast and is expected to strengthen, potentially into a hurricane. 

Triple-digit heat, active wildfires, and peak king tides collide in Southern California

Southern California faces a severe weather convergence with triple-digit heat warnings, high-bacteria warnings at popular beaches, active wildfires, and King Tide coastal flooding.

Missouri woman dies after home swept away in devastating floods

A woman who went missing after floodwaters swept her Missouri home from its foundation was found dead Saturday as severe storms and heavy rainfall continued to impact parts of the Midwest and South.

Odds increase again for development of brewing Super El Niño by this fall, reaching potential strongest ever

The NOAA reports an 81% chance that a historic 'Super El Niño' will develop by this fall, a climate pattern expected to suppress the Atlantic hurricane season while fueling active global weather into 2027.

Victim ID'd in deadly lightning strike at Florida beach that killed 1, hurt 3 others

A man died after being struck by lightning while in the water at Fort Myers Beach, according to authorities. The incident also sent three family members to the hospital.

SoCal heat advisories extended as bacteria warnings hit major local beaches

Heat advisories across Southern California have been extended ahead of a 112-degree heat watch next week, while health officials warn beachgoers away from seven contaminated shores.

SoCal Heat Advisory: Triple-digit temperatures forecasted through Friday

A multi-day heat advisory has been issued for Los Angeles County, bringing triple-digit temperatures to valleys and mountain areas through Friday.

19 New Jersey deaths linked to extreme heat

Millions of people across the world have been experiencing an unusual and unbearable hot and humid summer as temperatures have impacted various regions since the start of 2026. 

France-Paraguay set to be hottest World Cup match yet

Weather forecasters predict this weekend’s World Cup knockout round clash between France and Paraguay in Philadelphia could be the hottest match of the 2026 tournament so far.