Hurricane Erin effects will persist
Hurricane Erin is moving away from the U.S., but its effects will still be felt near New York and other parts of the East Coast. CBS News' Rob Marciano reports.
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Hurricane Erin packs a punch
Hurricane Erin's powerful force is being felt along the East Coast as it moves north into the Atlantic Ocean. CBS News' Rob Marciano reports, and Jessica Burch has the latest weather forecast.
Hurricane Erin could erode parts U.S. coast
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein is warning residents ahead of Hurricane Erin's impact on the East Coast. The Category 2 Hurricane is currently hovering over the Atlantic Ocean, threatening parts of the U.S. with severe weather. Meteorologist Andrew Kozak has the latest weather forecast.
Hurricane Erin threatens the East Coast
Hurricane Erin is hovering over the Atlantic Ocean as a Category 2 storm, alarming parts of the East Coast as weather conditions worsen for communities in several states. CBS News' Rob Marciano reports.
Coastal impacts of Hurricane Erin
Forecasters are giving urgent warnings to millions of people who live along the East Coast as Hurricane Erin churns in the Atlantic. The storm will not make direct landfall, but is expected to bring dangerous rip currents. CBS News meteorologist Rob Marciano has more on the storm's path.
Tracking Hurricane Erin's path
Hurricane Erin will bring dangerously rough surf to parts of the U.S. East Coast. Over the weekend, Erin's outer bands lashed Puerto Rico with up to 7 inches of rain and flooding parts of the island.
Hurricane Erin strengthens in the Atlantic
The Atlantic Ocean's first hurricane of the season, Erin, has continued to gain strength and currently sits off the coast of Anguilla.
Tropical Storm Erin nears hurricane strength
On Friday, Tropical Storm Erin neared hurricane strength and is expected to become the first hurricane of the Atlantic season. Forecasters anticipate Erin to become a major hurricane over the weekend.
Tracking Tropical Storm Erin's path
Tropical Storm Erin is expected to become a hurricane by Friday and a major hurricane by Sunday. CBS News meteorologist Rob Marciano reports on the storm's path.
NOAA updates hurricane forecast
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration updated the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season forecast. CBS News' Jessica Burch reports.
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Boy swept away by floods into storm drain
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Scientist measures "megaflash" lightning strike
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Dangerous flooding in Northeast
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Dangerous weather slams the Northeast
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Severe weather moves over parts of Northeast
A state of emergency has been declared in New York and New Jersey as the Mid-Atlantic is hit with high amounts of rainfall. CBS News New York reporter Ali Bauman is following the storm in Queens, New York.
New study on how lightning bolts are created
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Federal cuts impact warning systems
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Millions face heat alerts
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Map shows U.S. heat advisories as heat dome moves east
More than 100 million Americans are under heat alerts as the extreme temperatures that have smothered the Midwest this week arrive on the East Coast.
Home swept away amid flash flooding in New Mexico mountain village
Another afternoon of heavy rainfall has prompted flash flooding in the southern New Mexico mountain village of Ruidoso.
Extreme heat affecting millions of Americans
Extreme and dangerous heat is impacting millions of people across the country. In some areas, it felt as hot as 115 degrees Fahrenheit. Lana Zak has more from Iowa City.
Full Interview: Sen. Maria Cantwell
In the wake of the Texas flooding tragedy, there is now a new push to address severe weather warnings. Democratic Sen. Maria Cantwell of Washington joins "The Takeout" to discuss her letter to President Trump about updating the nation's weather systems so communities are alerted to extreme weather events before they occur.
Flash flooding hits Washington, D.C.
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Joe Kent under FBI investigation for alleged leaks
The FBI is investigating Joe Kent — who resigned over the war with Iran — in connection with alleged leaks of classified information, sources say.
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Joe Kent under FBI investigation for alleged leaks
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