Tag: weather
Old Chicago School Buildings Brace for Heat
Schools worry about excessive heat covering much of the South and Midwest. Chicago will hit a heat index over 110.
Heat, Smoke, Storms Dominate Weather Patterns
Heat waves in the south have brought death, storms in the Midwest have caused power outages, and smoke from wildfires persists.
Hazardous Air Quality Cancels NYC School Activities
Wildfires have caused smoke to descend on many parts of the US, particularly in the Northeast. Schools keep students inside.
5-foot lake-effect snowfall in western New York
Lake-effect snow from Lake Erie came to western New York communities over the weekend, shattered records, and closed schools.
Hurricane Ian closes schools in Florida
Hurricane Ian threatens Florida's gulf coast this week. Several counties are being evacuated and schools shut down.
Deadly tornadoes rip IL, 5 other states
Storms brought killer tornadoes to IL, Ky., and several other areas in the area, killing 70 in Ky., destroying buildings, uprooting trees.
Centennial fans, amid flood warning, flood football field
1st home victory in 8 years at a Md. high school; the state's capital experienced flooding that brought kayakers into the streets.
10 students rescued by boat during Ida’s flooding
Rescue personnel had to travel by boat to rescue 10 students and the bus driver, who were trapped in high water in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida.
New Orleans closes after Hurricane Ida
Hurricane Ida made landfall as a Category 4 storm Sunday afternoon and "devastated" areas of southeastern Louisiana.
Millions of Americans under extreme heat
It's hot out there for large portions of the country. If you live in an area under a heat advisory or warning, take precautions to stay safe.