A serious threat of severe thunderstorms and tornadoes is on the map in the nation's midsection. Get the latest forecast timing and see who is in the greatest danger here.

The storm bearing the name “Melissa” was so deadly and damaging that the name will never be used again. It has become the 100th name to be retired.

Did you stay up late or wake up early to witness the total lunar eclipse? If you missed the blood moon or if the weather got in the way, don’t worry, we’ve rounded up some of the most remarkable views of the moon passing through Earth’s shadow. If you did get to experience this celestial event, share your pictures with us at weather.com or send them here.

Most dogs fetch balls, but one golden retriever was chasing thrills on a beach in Cruz, Brazil. Rocco wasn’t content to just play on the shores while perfect winds took his kitesurfing owner into the sky. See how the four-legged daredevil went sailing!

Millions of Americans will experience record warmth this week into this weekend. Hundreds of daily record highs and record warm lows will be in jeopardy. By Friday, the 70s make it as far north as the Ohio Valley and mid-Atlantic. Watch this video to see how warm it gets in your city.