World hits 12 consecutive months of record heat — and it's not over
"Our planet is trying to tell us something. But we don't seem to be listening," the U.N.'s secretary-general said after May marked another month of back-to-back global heat records.
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"Our planet is trying to tell us something. But we don't seem to be listening," the U.N.'s secretary-general said after May marked another month of back-to-back global heat records.
Powerful storms left a trail of devastation in their wake after spawning possible tornadoes in parts of Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas overnight.
WCCO's Jason Rantala catches up with Minneapolis residents using today's heat as an excuse to take advantage of spring.
People who have experienced extreme weather are especially likely to say climate change needs to be addressed right away.
The revised coral bleaching alert levels come in the wake of Florida experiencing hot tub-level sea temperatures and some reefs experiencing "100% mortality."
Phoenix residents are expected to experience sweltering temperatures as high as 114 degrees Fahrenheit over the weekend.
Labor Day weekend is traditionally the end of summer, but this season feels different.
As the temperatures rise, so do our energy bills. John Marshall with Xcel Energy says there are things you can do ahead of the heat - to help cut down energy costs.
Updated predictions from NOAA suggest at least six and as many as 11 hurricanes will develop before the season ends in November.
In this extreme heat, cooling centers, like the Minneapolis Central Library, play a critical role in keeping people cool.
Crews across Minneapolis are doing everything they can to beat the heat so they're ready to respond to fires. But that's not all they're ready for.
Not only are firefighters keeping our communities safe, but they also gotta keep themselves safe, too.
Experts say most times, homeowners are running units that are caked with cottonwood tree dust – something that can force an older unit to work harder to achieve the same amount of cooling.
Adam Duxter shares the common mistakes that could leave you sweating it.
Imagine trying to sleep this week without air conditioning. That's the uncomfortable reality for thousands across the Twin Cities, including nearly all the people that live in public housing.
The state says just more 375,000 Minnesota workers spend at least part of their shift outside.
Imagine trying to sleep this week without air conditioning. That's the uncomfortable reality for thousands across the Twin Cities, including nearly all the people that live in public housing.
The intense heat might be hard to escape this week, especially if staying indoors is not an option.
"The role of climate change is absolutely overwhelming," says the scientist who led the team that did the study.
Thermometers cracked 90 degrees for a second day in a row in St. Paul, making for a memorable Tuesday at Como Zoo.
Thermometers cracked 90 degrees for a second day in a row in St. Paul, making for a memorable Tuesday at Como Zoo.
A weeklong streak of highs above 90 started Monday, and it's only going to get hotter as the week goes on. The heat is already causing an impact on local farmers and their crops.
The extreme heat can be difficult to deal with for every member of the family, including pets. Viewers sent in questions about how to handle the hot streak.
Sports seasons could be changing as extreme heat moves in hotter and longer. "I don't think you're going to be able to continue with business as usual," one expert said.
Blueberry Fields of Stillwater may have just closed for the summer, with the heat expected to spoil the ripe berries. The owner of the fields basically launched a closeout sale Tuesday, giving bigger discounts for people picking bigger buckets.
