Seattle can be regarded as somewhat of a temperate paradise: If you can outlast a dark winter and rainy shoulder seasons, you’re rewarded with mild and pleasant summers. But for a few days each year, ...

We have folks out walking in the hot sun on Peters Creek Parkway trying to find places out of the dangerous heat,” an earnest ...

Cool off with a cold shower and light, breathable clothing. Cut back on using the oven to keep your home from getting even ...

As temperatures continue to soar, people are being urged to help birds in their garden because the hot weather can be a ...

Another way you can help birds cope in the heat is by ensuring they have access to fresh clean water in your garden. Lucy ...

Using your oven or stove during a heat wave can make your living area much warmer. Keep personal electronic devices charged. Be prepared to lose power. | Priscila Zambotto/GettyImages ...

Another reason to check on older adults during heat waves: loneliness. Both Miller and Dr. Marc Cohen, co-director of the ...

The summer of 2024 was one of the hottest on record, and this summer’s temperatures are shaping up to be hotter than normal as well. Heat waves seem to just be a fact of life now, no matter when in ...

Yellowfin tuna numbers are on the increase, with some boats reporting double digit hookups during a single day of trolling ...

A marine heat wave in the Mediterranean Sea is combining with a powerful heat dome to cause Europe to swelter under a brutal ...

NPR speaks with Jennifer Horney of the Disaster Research Center at the University of Delaware about what to do if you get a flash flood warning in your area and how to stay safe during a flood.

Know the signs of heat illness.If you or someone you know is ever experiencing any of these symptoms, focus on immediate cooling and hydration. There are other factors that can affect your body in ...