KPBS Staff
San Diegans are experiencing more dangerously hot days than they are used to. Heat has a real impact on health and finances. KPBS breaks down those numbers and looks at how to minimize the risk while keeping loved ones safe.
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Moderate heat risk will be present in the desert areas as early as Monday, with highs likely peaking Wednesday and Thursday, according to the National Weather Service. -
Thunderstorms with high winds could make it more difficult to contain a massive wildfire that has scorched parts of southern Colorado. -
People in the Northern Mariana Islands — remote U.S. territories in the Pacific Ocean — are dealing with the aftermath of intense winds and severe flooding from Super Typhoon Bavi. -
President Trump lauded America's storied history in a speech marking the 250th anniversary of its independence, while also praising his war in Iran, railing against "communists," and vowing to restrict mail-in ballots. -
As much of the Eastern U.S. experiences potentially record-breaking daytime temperatures, the nights are also staying unusually warm, leaving the human body no time to recover. -
The National Weather Service has issued heat warnings and watches for much of the Midwest and East heading into the holiday weekend. In many places, the temperatures could shatter records. -
In the meantime, relatively mild temperatures and increased winds are expected over the mountains and deserts at times through Tuesday. -
Dangerous heat is expected across large swaths of the U.S. this week, according to the National Weather Service. -
Punishing temperatures extended to the United Kingdom and Spain, where weather agencies issued red alerts — like France — about the risks of extreme heat for tens of millions of people. -
Forecasters say Arthur could generate life-threatening flash floods along the northern Gulf Coast. But it is not expected to strengthen further.
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