Do we need to change the way we rate hurricanes? Researchers seem to think so.

Usually, the second week of September is buzzing with tropical activity. This year, though, the Atlantic hurricane season is snoozing. Here's why that's happening and some perspective on what lies ahead.

After a brief cool-down, temperatures will soar across the eastern half of the country. This includes parts of the Midwest, Plains, Ohio Valley and South. Temperatures will soar back into the 90s by the end of the week and last into the weekend. See where the warmest temperatures will be here.

The Garnet Fire, ignited by lightning, grew by more than 10,000 acres in 24 hours in California’s rugged Sierra National Forest.

A23A, the world’s largest and oldest iceberg first broke away from an Antarctic ice shelf nearly 40 years ago, by the end of 2025 it could be no more. It’s now splintered so much it no longer holds the title of “world’s largest.” Watch this video to learn just how small it is now and what could happen next.