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Prayers and tears mark 20 years since the Indian Ocean tsunami that killed some 230,000 people
The powerful earthquake off the coast of the Indonesian island of Sumatra on Dec. 26, 2004, triggered a tsunami that impacted a dozen countries, reaching as far as East Africa.
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‘Very blessed and lucky': Utah man saves brother buried in avalanche
Hunter Hansen recalled seeing the avalanche at Logan Canyon, but it happened fast and he was buried. “The most violent thing I’ve ever felt,” he said.
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French territory Mayotte devastated by worst cyclone in century
The archipelago in the Indian Ocean has suffered extensive damage after getting pummeled by winds in excess of 136 mph.
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Coffee prices are spiking due to climate change
The price of arabica coffee beans is up 70% this year due to droughts, frost, floods, high temperatures, say experts.
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Climate change is causing distress, anxiety among young Americans
New research shows the vast majority of Gen Z and Millennials are worried about climate change. National climate reporter Chase Cain talked with mental health experts about ways to cope with the difficult emotions.
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Bomb cyclone leaves at least 2 dead and more than 400,000 without power in Pacific Northwest
A “bomb cyclone” swept across the northwest U.S., knocking down trees, causing widespread power outages and leaving at least two people dead.
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What is a ‘bomb cyclone'? The weather term back in the spotlight as West Coast prepares for a storm
Bomb cyclone is a term used by weather enthusiasts to describe a process that meteorologists usually call bombogenesis. It’s the rapid intensification of a cyclone in a short period of time, and it can happen during powerful storms such as the one northern California and the Pacific Northwest are preparing for this week.
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Rafael weakens to tropical storm over Gulf of Mexico after barreling through Cuba as a hurricane
Rafael has weakened to a tropical storm and was expected to dissolve over the Gulf of Mexico in the coming days after barreling across Cuba as a Category 3 hurricane.
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Hurricane Rafael to leave behind life-threatening swells along US Gulf Coast over next few days
Hurricane Rafael was moving west across the Gulf Coast of Mexico Friday, bringing the threat of life-threatening conditions to the southern United States coastline, according to the National Hurricane Center.
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High winds prompt red flag warning across Southern California
High winds across Southern California prompted a red flag warning Monday, putting fire crews on high alert for possible wildfires.
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Red flag warning leads to increased fire danger
Strong winds in several areas of Southern California have prompted advisories and warnings. John Cádiz Klemack reports for the NBC4 News at 6 a.m. on Nov. 4, 2024.
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Angry crowds throw mud and shout insults at Spanish king as he tours flood damage
Anger and frustration erupted in Spain on Sunday as King Felipe VI surveyed the damage from historic flash floods that killed more than 200 people.
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At least 95 people die in devastating flash floods in Spain
Authorities say flash floods in Spain turned village streets into rivers, ruined homes, disrupted transportation and killed at least 95 people.
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More than 200 people killed in flash floods in Spain
Devastating floods have killed at least 205 people in eastern and southern Spain, local officials announced Friday.
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First-time voters, disasters, & climate change could decide this election
The Environmental Voter Project says more than 130,000 first-time voters, who prioritize climate change, have already cast ballots. Combined with the impacts of extreme weather and climate change, they could decide this election. National climate reporter Chase Cain shows us where climate voters could have the most influence.
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Dust devil spotted twisting up in Rancho Cucamonga sky
A dust devil forced people to take cover during a football game in Rancho Cucamonga Saturday.
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92 people still missing in North Carolina after Hurricane Helene, governor says
“I want to caution that this is not a definitive count, because the task force is continuing its work,” Cooper said. “The number will continue to fluctuate as more reports come in and others are resolved.”
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Cleanup underway in aftermath of Hurricane Milton
More than two million people remain without power in Florida as the devastating Hurricane Milton swept through the coastal state. Robert Kovacik reports for the NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on Oct. 10, 2024.
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Hurricane Helene's youngest known victims were just 5 weeks old, and died in their mother's arms
A devoted mother and her 5-week-old twins were killed when a massive tree crashed through their home during Hurricane Helene.
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Homeowners hit by Hurricane Helene face the grim task of rebuilding without flood insurance
A week after Hurricane Helene overwhelmed the Southeastern U.S., homeowners hit the hardest are grappling with how they could possibly pay for the flood damage from one of the deadliest storms in recent history to hit the mainland.