We explain what made satellite images Wednesday rather extraordinary for late September.

We still have more than 2 months to go in the Atlantic hurricane season. There are a couple of things we are watching.

Harmful and invasive zebra mussels were found living in the wild in North Carolina for the first time.

This visitor demonstrated the importance of giving wildlife space. A visitor to Alberta, Canada’s Jasper National Park had their vehicle slammed into by a bull elk. Park officials reminded visitors that photos are not a valid reason for approaching an elk too closely.

Because of a lack of rain, the water levels on the Mississippi River are very low. Salt water from the Gulf of Mexico is making its way into the river, causing concerns about drinking water for New Orleans and other parts of Louisiana.