Weather Risk

The most active part of the Atlantic hurricane season starts about Aug. 20, building to a statistical peak on Sept. 10.

The happiest states are generally less susceptible to extreme weather and natural disaster threats.

Almost 4,000 fires were raging across California as of Aug. 5, scorching more than 600,000 acres.

The National Hurricane Center expects Ileana to dissipate Tuesday, and Mexico has dropped its warning and watches.

Start with summer heat, add a dash of humidity & a misbehaving jet stream & suddenly the Northeast is the new Tornado Alley.

Workers new to outdoor jobs are generally most at risk for heat-related illnesses.