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Arizona 3 days ago

Arizona recreation area closed after hiker death and nearly 3 dozen rescues in just 2 days

Arizona’s Lake Mead National Recreation Area have closed multiple trails due to dangerously high temperatures and the death of one hiker and rescue of 33 others over two days.

Health March 5

Aging may speed up in areas with extreme heat, research suggests

Extreme heat may accelerate aging in older adults, a new study suggests. ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ days of higher temperatures resulted in faster biological aging, with potential negative health impacts.

California August 13

California man dies of heat exposure after crashing car off embankment in Death Valley National Park

A man died of extreme heat exposure in California's Death Valley National Park earlier this month after crashing his car off a steep embankment.

Health July 28

Stay fresh in the heat of summer with 5 hygiene trends from dermatologists

Heading into the hottest part of summer, New York health professionals shared with Fox News Digital some potential hygiene hacks to stay fresh and clean.

Utah July 23

Hiker dies after running out of water near Utah state park in extreme heat

A 56-year-old woman died while hiking near Quail Creek State Park in southwestern Utah over the weekend after running out of water on a 106-degree Fahrenheit day, officials said.

Heat Wave July 17

Father arrested for hot car death of 8-week old daughter amid summer heatwave

A New Jersey father left his 8-week-old in a vehicle during a heatwave on Monday which led to her death, prosecutors say.

LIFESTYLE July 9

Arizona park rangers use extreme heat to bake up some banana bread

Park rangers issued a warning about the extreme heat in vehicles while cooking baked goods in a car at the Saguaro National Park in Tucson, Arizona, and posting the results on Facebook.

National Parks July 8

Motorcyclist dies at Death Valley National Park, another hospitalized amid triple-digit heat

A motorcyclist died and a second was hospitalized due to the extreme heat after riding through Death Valley National Park in California, officials said.

Joe Biden July 3

Biden proposes new rules to protect workers from extreme heat

President Joe Biden proposed a new rule to address excessive heat in the workplace, which would become the first major federal heat safety standard if enacted.

Deals June 21

Summer buys: 5 essentials to help you stay cool by the pool

Beat the heat wave hitting most of the U.S. with these 5 summer essentials that will keep you cool and hydrated — from a sun protectant to patriotic pool floats and more on Amazon.

Heat Wave June 21

When heat waves turns deadly: How extreme temperatures affect the human body

Hot weather can lead to dangerous health consequences. When the body gets too hot, heart strain and dehydration are just two possible risks that can lead to hospitalization or death.

Mexico June 20

Heat wave leaves at least 125 dead in Mexico

At least 125 Mexicans have been reported dead in the nation's latest heat wave, with over 2,300 more suffering from dehydration, heatstroke, and sunburn.

Saudi Arabia June 18

Muslim pilgrims complete this year's Hajj as deadly triple-digit temps sear Mecca

Muslim pilgrims have completed the Hajj, a religious rite of passage marked this year by scorching heat in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, and the deaths of dozens from sunstroke.

Heat Wave June 18

White House press briefing interrupted by medical emergency

A medical emergency briefly interrupted the White House press briefing on Tuesday after someone appeared to have passed out due to the high heat in the briefing room.

Family June 17

Child hot car death pushes parents who lost daughter to sound alarm about 'preventable tragedy'

A mother who tragically lost her girl in a hot car death is pleading with other families to be vigilant about not leaving their kids in cars this summer as the weather heats up.

California June 15

California hikers rescued after running out of water during blistering heat wave

A hiking couple in Joshua Tree, California were rescued via helicopter on June 9 after running out of water during a scorching heat wave, per the Riverside County Sheriff's Office.

Europe June 13

Heatwave shutters Acropolis in Athens for second consecutive afternoon

Greek authorities elected to close the Acropolis in Athens from noon to 5 p.m. on Thursday as unseasonably high temperatures continue searing the Balkan nation.

Weather June 12

7 ways to stay safe in this summer’s scorching heat

Properly preparing for the summer heat could help you avoid becoming seriously ill due to this summer's scorching heat. Here are several expert tips to follow.

Mexico May 28

Monkeys, birds and bats continue to die en mass amid extreme Mexico heat

The number of heat-related howler monkeys deaths in Mexico has risen to 157, and an animal park confirmed around a hundred parrots, toucans, bats and more have died of dehydration.

Pakistan May 23

Hundreds treated for heatstroke in Pakistan as country faces severe heat wave

A severe heat wave in Pakistan has led to hundreds of heat stroke cases across the country, prompting health officials to advise staying indoors and hydrated.

Mexico May 8

3-digit temperatures trigger rolling blackouts in Mexico

Hourslong rolling blackouts hit Mexico late Tuesday as high temperatures and brief drops in power generation took their toll on the Latin American country.

Europe May 1

Greece bolsters firefighting arsenal to cope with country's growing heat risk

Greece is bracing for an intense wildfire season as temperatures rise and fires start earlier each year by doubling the number of firefighters in specialized units.

Asia April 29

Philippine schools cancel classes as major heat wave spreads across Southeast Asia

Millions of students in public schools across the Philippines are being ordered to stay home after urgent health warnings spread throughout Southeast Asia as major heatwave continues to hit region.

US April 23

US implements new color-coded system to warn Americans about heat danger

A new color-coded heat warning system was introduced by the National Weather Service and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Earth Day, officials say.

HEALTH April 21

Health weekend roundup: A mother's health mission, sleep-blocking foods, heat illnesses and more

As your weekend continues and you look to the week ahead, check out some of the top recent stories in Health that you may have missed, or have been meaning to check out.

HEALTH April 19

CDC warns of extreme heat dangers amid ‘record-breaking high temperatures’

Many regions across the U.S. experienced “record-breaking high temperatures" in 2023 due to extreme heat, according to the CDC. Experts share risk factors and safety tips.

Africa March 26, 2024

South Sudan to reopen schools after 2-week, extreme heat-induced closure

The South Sudanese government on Tuesday announced that the country's schools will reopen next week after being shuttered by triple-digit temperatures.

Oregon March 18, 2024

Portland area residents commemorate victims of deadly 2021 heat wave by planting trees

Volunteers and family members of the people killed by a 2021 heat wave in the Pacific Northwest gathered in Oregon to plant trees in their memory.

Year in Review December 21, 2023

Wildest weather moments of 2023: Burning Man flooding, wildfire smoke, record heat

From Southern California's first-ever tropical storm warning to wildfire smoke smothering cities in the Northeast, here are five of the wildest weather moments of 2023.

Sustainable Development September 14, 2023

USDA grants $1 billion across the country to plant trees in hopes of reducing extreme heat

Hundreds of projects across the U.S. will share $1.13 billion in federal funding to help cities plant trees, mitigate extreme heat incidents, and improve access to nature.