Power outages amid the heat wave
Thousands of Metro Detroit residents lost power late Tuesday and into Wednesday morning. Here's a recap of the situation as of 6 a.m. Wednesday.
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Thousands of Metro Detroit residents lost power late Tuesday and into Wednesday morning. Here's a recap of the situation as of 6 a.m. Wednesday.
A heat wave will blast much of the eastern U.S. this week, and forecasters say temperatures will feel even hotter because of the high humidity that's arriving with it.
Southeast Michigan residents who lack access to air conditioning are welcome at designated cooling centers during this week's heat wave.
An extreme heat warning for Southeast Michigan takes effect at noon today. Here's what you need to know about dealing with such conditions.
Waterparks and lakes are popular places to keep cool from the summer's heat - but one waterpark in Oakland County will be closed Tuesday with limited hours Wednesday and Thursday.
A heat wave will hit its peak in Metro Detroit from Tuesday through Thursday, the National Weather Service says.
Hot weather safety steps include not leaving children, older loved ones, or pets unattended in a parked car. The temperatures can rise very high, quite fast, and result in dangerous medical situations.
Dr. Molly O'Shea discusses what to watch for with your kids, and how to help them cool down, during extreme heat conditions.
Extreme temperatures are on the horizon in Southeast Michigan, setting the stage for a prolonged and dangerous heat wave next week.
Temperatures are expected to reach 104 degrees Fahrenheit in some areas of France and Spain.
The threat of severe weather continues into Thursday for much of the Great Lakes and Midwest, including in Metro Detroit.
Hot and humid conditions are expected to push temperatures into the upper 80s and lower 90s on Wednesday, with heat index values climbing to the 96-102 range.
Temperatures climb quickly this week, with humid air arriving as well.
The extreme heat continues in the Midwest, the Southeast and some parts of the Northeast.
The South Lyon Fire Department hosted a spray park on Thursday afternoon, setting up a fire truck and using its hoses for something other than firefighting.
Thursday is a NEXT Weather Alert Day in Southeast Michigan because of dangerous heat that will affect the region for one day.
Thursday is expected to be one of the hottest days of the week, with temperatures potentially reaching triple digits in parts of the metro area.
Some of Metro Detroit's cooling centers will be open to the public this week in response to a spike in temperature that is in the forecast.
Corn sweat is exactly what it sounds like: moisture given off by corn.
A heat dome is trapping over 90 million Americans in extreme temperatures this week with the National Weather Service issuing heat alerts from Nebraska to Florida.
Nine children have died in the U.S. after being left in hot cars this year, according to data from Kids and Car Safety.
A brutal heat wave across the eastern United States trapped millions of people in sweltering air this week with record-high temperatures.
From teens taking shelter at air-conditioned stores to Marines ordered to limit non-essential outdoor activity, Americans have been finding ways to cope with a heat wave that created sweltering conditions in several states. Here's a look from CBS News.
Residents say multiple complaints to management have also gone unanswered, with no real updates or solutions.
Southwest Airlines launched a multi-million dollar initiative after extreme summer heat led to beverage cans bursting on flights.
