A slow-moving storm causing flooding and power outages in northern California would need to be replicated at least five more times for meteorologists to declare an end to the states historic drought.
Climate change can make heat waves more likely and more severe, according to a study in the Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society that found fewer clear links to extreme weather such as drought and storms.
Munich Re, the worlds biggest reinsurer, reported second-quarter profit that missed analyst estimates, hurt by claims linked to a snowstorm in Japan. The shares dropped the most in three months.
A survey by Travelers reveals most Americans believe severely damaging weather is becoming more frequent, but may overestimate their preparedness to deal with the damage.
A large storm system brought a variety of weather conditions across the United States this week, killing at least three people and injuring dozens of others. Click to see damage in some of the affected states and for more information on the storm system.