Erin will head toward warmer waters in the coming days, allowing it to strengthen into a hurricane late this week.

A police officer’s dash cam captured the dramatic moment lightning struck a power pole, causing a towering explosion during a rainy morning commute. Mount Pleasant Police said it was a bit too much excitement for a Monday and you’ll probably agree when you see it for yourself.

Animals at a zoo in Rome have been given frozen treats to help them cool off as Italy is in the middle of a scorching heatwave. Italy’s Ministry of Health has issued a red alert, as temperatures could hit triple digits on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Thousands of people have enjoyed a dip in the river since three public bathing sites opened last month, the first in over a century.

The Perseid meteor shower is widely considered the best meteor shower for the average person to view in the night sky. It’s so stunning it inspired a lyric in John Denver’s iconic song “Rocky Mountain High.” The celestial event will peak on Tuesday and Wednesday, but the moon could dim this year’s show.