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The Heat Dome That Refuses To Budge: March Heat Wave Breaks Records

It's already rewritten March, even April, record books. This March heat wave still has some gas left in the tank this week. Here are some of the records that have already fallen and what's in store.
The Heat Dome That Refuses To Budge: March Heat Wave Breaks Recordsstory-preview

Lightning Hits This New York Landmark Again And Again

As severe storms hit New York City, lightning put on quite the show over One World Trade Center. Standing at 1,776 feet high, it’s the city's tallest skyscraper and its spire is a lightning rod by design. Electrifying video (pun intended) captured bolts striking the landmark tower over and over again.
Lightning Hits This New York Landmark Again And Againstory-preview

Severe Storms To Rumble Across Midwest, Ohio Valley Thursday

Severe storms are forecast to develop across the Midwest and Ohio Valley late Thursday afternoon into Thursday night. A level 2 out of 5 severe threat includes places like Indianapolis, Columbus, Cincinnati and Fort Wayne. Damaging wind gusts, large hail and tornadoes will all be possible along with the threat for heavy rain. Make sure you have multiple ways to receive warnings as the severe threat will continue overnight. Watch this video for your hour-by-hour forecast.
Severe Storms To Rumble Across Midwest, Ohio Valley Thursdaystory-preview

No Relief From The Weather This Week For Allergy Sufferers

If you suffer from tree pollen allergies and live in the southern half of the country, you might be begging for some relief from Mother Nature right about now. Unfortunately, there’s none in the forecast, because this week is dry with a capital D-R-Y. Tree pollen reigns supreme right now, but grass pollen is starting to make its move from the Southern Plains to the Gulf Coast.
No Relief From The Weather This Week For Allergy Sufferersstory-preview

Iowa Fire Department Calls For Special Help

When a fire was “getting out of hand” on Saturday in southern Iowa, crews enlisted the help of a local farmer and his trusty tractor. The fire started as an unattended burn barrel and spread quickly due to high temperatures, low humidity and gusty winds. The farmer immediately jumped into action, plowing a firebreak in a field.
Iowa Fire Department Calls For Special Helpstory-preview