Southern California braces for 8-foot tides as Tropical Storm Rachel threatens coast

Southern California is facing severe coastal flooding and infrastructure damage as Tropical Storm Rachel brings dangerous high tides, rain, and winds to the region.

Newport Beach closes piers, some beaches amid severe coastal flooding

Newport Beach has temporarily closed some beaches and piers as Tropical Storm Rachel continues to drive severe coastal flooding and hazardous surf conditions.

Hurricane Isaias makes landfall as extreme winds, heavy rain blast the Gulf Coast

Hurricane Isaias, the first Atlantic hurricane this season, weakened slightly from a Category 3 to a Category 2 storm Friday afternoon before it made landfall near Destin, Florida. 

Tropical Storm Rachel to bring rain, cooler temps, coastal flooding to SoCal

Southern California is bracing for a dramatic weather shift as Tropical Storm Rachel brings rain, dropping temperatures, and severe coastal flood warnings across Los Angeles and Orange counties.

El Niño Guide: 2026-27 event could be strongest on record

A strong El Niño has the potential to shift the winter storm track, boosting the odds for an active winter for parts of the United States.

Newport Beach declares local emergency over coastal flooding on Balboa Peninsula

Newport Beach declared a local emergency after Tropical Storm Rachel caused coastal flooding on the Balboa Peninsula, with high tides expected to continue.

What is the Waffle House Index - Why the government says it works

One favorite restaurant chain of the South, somehow plays an important role when it comes to measuring the impact of a storm and how it will affect a community. 

Malibu declares local emergency ahead of potentially historic El Niño

Malibu has declared a local emergency as officials across Southern California brace for a potentially historic El Niño weather pattern this winter.

Bracing for Hurricane Rachel's remnants
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Hurricane Rachel's remnants are expected to bring high surf to Southern California's beach communities.

Heat may be behind electrical vault explosions
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Two underground electrical vault incidents in the Los Angeles area have sent flames and concrete into the street in recent weeks. A forensic electrical engineer says aging infrastructure is likely the underlying factor, and extreme heat can make it worse

Officials urge Angelenos to conserve amid heatwave
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Officials are urging Angelenos to be mindful when blasting their air conditioners at their homes during the triple-digit-temperature heat wave.

The surprising link between allergies and suicide risk explained

Could high pollen mean more than sneezing? A study found suicide deaths rose during peak pollen periods, raising new questions about allergies and mental health.