With the current conditions, an area of high pressure over the Great Basin combined with a storm in northwestern Mexico to create Santa Anas over Southern California Tuesday, said AccuWeather meteorologist Gwen Fieweger. Three decades ago, Florida had a ...

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A rare frigid storm charged through Texas and the northern Gulf Coast on Tuesday, blanketing New Orleans and Houston with snow that closed highways, grounded nearly all flights and canceled school for more than a million students more accustomed to hurricane dismissals than snow days.

As wildfires rage across Southern California, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has announced that the state is ready to provide assistance in the firefighting and recovery efforts. "Our prayers are with everyone affected by the horrific fires in Southern California.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Parched Southern California was forecast to face more dangerous winds on Wednesday but could get some badly needed rain this weekend, dampening the prospects of another round of deadly wildfires though even a small amount of precipitation could could create new challenges like toxic ash runoff.

In a state that averages more than 7,500 wildfires a year some California homeowners keep helmets and fire hoses handy. However, the Los Angeles fires demonstrate a new reality: Wildfires in the state are growing larger and more ferocious and burning into suburbs and cities more often, experts told USA TODAY.

The wildfires in Southern California have led to the evacuations of over 130,000 people and have destroyed over 10,000 structures. Overlaying the wildfire outbreak across other major U.S. cities shows that the blaze is one of the worst in United States history, as it continues to spread across residential areas in Los Angeles.

Big Dog Ranch Rescue in Loxahatchee has taken in just under 80 dogs saved from devastating wildfires in Southern California and freezing temperatures in Texas.

STOPPED IN HERE BRIEFLY BEFORE HEADING OUT. SHE’S ACTUALLY FROM THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS, HERE, VISITING CENTRAL FLORIDA, BUT SHE GOT A CALL LAST NIGHT. NOW SHE IS ON HER WAY TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. SHE GOT HERE WITH HER BAGS PACKED. HER NAME IS MARJORIE ...

For the latest updates on the snow, follow USA TODAY's coverage for Wednesday, Jan. 22. LAFAYETTE, La. − A wide swath of the South was targeted by a major winter storm Tuesday as brutally cold temperatures gripped much of the nation,

A major winter storm that slammed Texas and blanketed the northern Gulf Coast with record-breaking snow moved east overnight, spreading heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain across

The Palmetto State has officially become the go-to destination for Americans packing up and starting fresh, according to a new study from U-Haul that analyzes data from 2024. South Carolina climbed to the top spot on the moving company’s annual ranking, knocking Texas to second place after the Lone Star State’s three-year reign.

A rare frigid storm is charging through Texas and the northern Gulf Coast, blanketing New Orleans and Houston with snow, closing highways and grounding nearly all flights.