Philadelphia cancels parade due to heat
Organizers canceled Philadelphia's Salute to Independence Semiquincentennial Parade after high temperatures raised significant safety concerns.
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Organizers canceled Philadelphia's Salute to Independence Semiquincentennial Parade after high temperatures raised significant safety concerns.
A heat wave is threatening to melt plans for America's 250th birthday, making parades and parties uncomfortable at best and downright dangerous at worst. At least 11 states are expecting temperatures above 100 degrees over the holiday weekend. Kris Van Cleave reports and Rob Marciano has the forecast.
This July Fourth is expected to be the hottest ever for millions of Americans as more than half of the U.S. will be trapped under a heat dome through the holiday weekend. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports on how this may impact travel and Rob Marciano has the forecast.
Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg joins CBS News to discuss the response and precautions underway as a massive heat dome affects millions across the U.S.
Pet expert and dog trainer Andrea Arden joins "CBS Mornings" to show how you can keep your furry friends safe during this record-breaking heat wave and throughout the summer. Arden discusses which dogs are most at risk of heat stroke, how to spot the signs and more.
Multiple cities are expecting triple-digit temperatures over the Fourth of July weekend and some are scaling back their celebrations. CBS News meteorologist Rob Marciano has the latest forecast.
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.
A heat wave is affecting more than 200 million people across large parts of the U.S. this week and is forecast to persist through July 4. Tom Hanson reports and Rob Marciano has the forecast.
Waves of extreme heat will broil cities across the U.S. this week. Hydration is key to staying safe during extreme heat, says Dr. Reed Caldwell, a doctor with the NYU Langone Health's Ronald O. Perelman Center for Emergency Services.
High winds and low humidity are fueling raging wildfires in Colorado. Several firefighters have been killed amid efforts to contain the flames. CBS News correspondent Jonah Kaplan reports.
Europe has the oldest population of any continent while also warming the fastest, leading to a dangerous and deadly situation.
Three firefighters were killed and two others were burned battling a wildfire along the Colorado-Utah border. Meanwhile, at least four people have died in flash flooding in Kentucky. Adam Yamaguchi reports and Andrew Kozak has a look at the forecast.
Four people have died due to flooding from thunderstorms in Kentucky, Gov. Andy Beshear said Saturday, and he issued a state of emergency with additional rainfall expected.
Many Parisians without air conditioning in their homes are turning to public cooling centers. CBS News' Chris Livesay reports.
Authorities are attempting to reduce the pressure on hospitals as the city swelters under extreme heat.
A heat wave has been smothering Europe for almost a week, smashing records, shuttering schools and claiming hundreds of lives tied to exposure and drownings. Chris Livesay reports from Paris.
Europe is the fastest-warming continent on Earth, data shows. In the United Kingdom and France, the current heat wave is breaking records. Columbia University professor Radley M. Horton joins "CBS Morning News" to discuss the challenges surrounding climate change in Europe.
European officials are warning of a threat to life, especially for vulnerable people, as a dangerous heat wave passes over Europe. CBS News reporter Leigh Kiniry has the latest.
Hail almost the size of grapefruits pounded the Texas Panhandle as torrential rain slammed parts of the state and Oklahoma. Meanwhile, at least five wildfires continue to burn in Utah. Rob Marciano reports.
A string of intense tornadoes ripped through southern Illinois late Sunday as there were at least two dozen tornado reports in the Midwest. Meanwhile, high winds in the West are fueling at least 70 active wildfires. Rob Marciano reports.
Dangerous flooding conditions in the Gulf states persist, and more extreme weather is expected. CBS News' Jason Allen reports.
Tropical Storm Arthur formed on Wednesday off the Gulf Coast of Texas and drenched parts of the state as it strengthened. Arthur also caused flooding in parts of Louisiana. Jason Allen has more.
At least seven tornadoes descended on parts of the Midwest and Southeast Wednesday night, ripping through homes and buildings and leaving a trail of destruction in their wake. CBS News' Rob Marciano reports.
Violent tornadoes ripped through central Illinois on Wednesday, leaving behind swaths of destruction. One man described how he shielded himself and his family from the storms. Rob Marciano reports.
Severe weather slammed parts of the Midwest and the South. Tropical Storm Arthur flooded parts of Texas and Louisiana. CBS News' Jason Allen reports.