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A 71-year-old California man died this weekend after his car was swept away by a creek flooded by heavy rains. Officials say when rescuers found the man’s vehicle in Pleasant Grove, the water was so high that only a piece of the trunk was visible.
November 17, 2025 at 1:00 AM
A 71-year-old California man died this weekend after his car was swept away by a creek flooded by heavy rains. Officials say when rescuers found the man’s vehicle in Pleasant Grove, the water was so high that only a piece of the trunk was visible.
A slow-moving storm system has parked itself across Southern California, bringing with it a threat of dangerous floods and debris flows. @andrewkozaktv.bsky.social has the latest forecast.
November 16, 2025 at 12:52 AM
A slow-moving storm system has parked itself across Southern California, bringing with it a threat of dangerous floods and debris flows. @andrewkozaktv.bsky.social has the latest forecast.
Australia has a new creepy critter: a “lucifer” bee with devil-like horns. The species, dubbed Megachile (Hackeriapis) lucifer, was found in the state of Western Australia, Curtin University announced on Tuesday. cbsn.ws/4i59Mxt
November 12, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Australia has a new creepy critter: a “lucifer” bee with devil-like horns. The species, dubbed Megachile (Hackeriapis) lucifer, was found in the state of Western Australia, Curtin University announced on Tuesday. cbsn.ws/4i59Mxt
An arctic blast is moving in for much of the U.S., causing temperatures to plummet in the South, East and Midwest. Some areas will see temperatures 20 to 30 degrees below average, with many set to receive the first snow of the season. @andrewkozaktv.bsky.social has the latest forecast.
November 10, 2025 at 12:12 AM
An arctic blast is moving in for much of the U.S., causing temperatures to plummet in the South, East and Midwest. Some areas will see temperatures 20 to 30 degrees below average, with many set to receive the first snow of the season. @andrewkozaktv.bsky.social has the latest forecast.
Jamaica’s government updated the island nation’s death toll from Hurricane Melissa to at least 32 on Monday, saying that several more deaths may soon be confirmed. The update brings Melissa’s death toll to at least 64 across Jamaica, Haiti and the Dominican Republic. cbsn.ws/43ctBgh
November 3, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Jamaica’s government updated the island nation’s death toll from Hurricane Melissa to at least 32 on Monday, saying that several more deaths may soon be confirmed. The update brings Melissa’s death toll to at least 64 across Jamaica, Haiti and the Dominican Republic. cbsn.ws/43ctBgh
This is what it was like when Hurricane Melissa hit Montego Bay, Jamaica, on Tuesday as a Category 5 storm with 185 mph winds. Video filmed inside the Dreams Rose Hall Resort and Spa shows the moments the vicious winds peeled off parts of the roof and left the hotel’s ceilings collapsed.
October 29, 2025 at 9:25 PM
This is what it was like when Hurricane Melissa hit Montego Bay, Jamaica, on Tuesday as a Category 5 storm with 185 mph winds. Video filmed inside the Dreams Rose Hall Resort and Spa shows the moments the vicious winds peeled off parts of the roof and left the hotel’s ceilings collapsed.
Hurricane Melissa shredded the roof, tore off walls and left debris thrown across the property of St. Elizabeth Technical High School in Santa Cruz, Jamaica. The principal said he believes the school will be closed for several weeks at a minimum before classes or school activity can resume on-site.
October 29, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Hurricane Melissa shredded the roof, tore off walls and left debris thrown across the property of St. Elizabeth Technical High School in Santa Cruz, Jamaica. The principal said he believes the school will be closed for several weeks at a minimum before classes or school activity can resume on-site.
Hurricane Melissa has made landfall near New Hope, Jamaica, as one of the most powerful storms to ever cross the Caribbean. cbsn.ws/47s4Ldj
October 28, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Hurricane Melissa has made landfall near New Hope, Jamaica, as one of the most powerful storms to ever cross the Caribbean. cbsn.ws/47s4Ldj
Even as Hurricane Melissa’s sustained wind speeds reached 185 mph on Tuesday as it encroached on Jamaica, its gusts were even higher, reaching as high as 247 mph as the Cat 5 storm breaks records along its path. cbsn.ws/47v82Ja
October 28, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Even as Hurricane Melissa’s sustained wind speeds reached 185 mph on Tuesday as it encroached on Jamaica, its gusts were even higher, reaching as high as 247 mph as the Cat 5 storm breaks records along its path. cbsn.ws/47v82Ja
With little time before Hurricane Melissa’s landfall in Jamaica, the island nation’s gullies, the important land features that allow rainfall to be carried back out to the ocean to help prevent flooding, are filled with litter, vegetation and silt. cbsn.ws/47cszDe
October 26, 2025 at 7:34 PM
With little time before Hurricane Melissa’s landfall in Jamaica, the island nation’s gullies, the important land features that allow rainfall to be carried back out to the ocean to help prevent flooding, are filled with litter, vegetation and silt. cbsn.ws/47cszDe
Hurricane Melissa could be one of the most powerful storms to ever hit Jamaica. The storm is expected to undergo rapid intensification as it continues across the Caribbean, and could bring feet of rain, storm surge and intense winds to the island. @andrewkozaktv.bsky.social has the latest.
October 25, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Hurricane Melissa could be one of the most powerful storms to ever hit Jamaica. The storm is expected to undergo rapid intensification as it continues across the Caribbean, and could bring feet of rain, storm surge and intense winds to the island. @andrewkozaktv.bsky.social has the latest.
Hurricane Melissa is expected to undergo rapid intensification as it creeps closer to Jamaica, where people are rushing to prepare for the storm, expected to become a major Category 3 or higher before making landfall.
October 25, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Hurricane Melissa is expected to undergo rapid intensification as it creeps closer to Jamaica, where people are rushing to prepare for the storm, expected to become a major Category 3 or higher before making landfall.
A strong cold front is sweeping toward the East Coast, and starting tonight, people from Washington, D.C. to New York could see severe weather.
@andrewkozaktv.bsky.social has the latest forecast.
@andrewkozaktv.bsky.social has the latest forecast.
October 19, 2025 at 11:00 PM
A strong cold front is sweeping toward the East Coast, and starting tonight, people from Washington, D.C. to New York could see severe weather.
@andrewkozaktv.bsky.social has the latest forecast.
@andrewkozaktv.bsky.social has the latest forecast.
At least one tornado was confirmed in Arkansas on Saturday as severe weather blasts through the midsection of the country — and a surge of cold air is coming in right behind it that’s expected to bring frost and freeze alerts.
@andrewkozaktv.bsky.social has your latest weather forecast.
@andrewkozaktv.bsky.social has your latest weather forecast.
October 19, 2025 at 1:00 AM
At least one tornado was confirmed in Arkansas on Saturday as severe weather blasts through the midsection of the country — and a surge of cold air is coming in right behind it that’s expected to bring frost and freeze alerts.
@andrewkozaktv.bsky.social has your latest weather forecast.
@andrewkozaktv.bsky.social has your latest weather forecast.
In 2007, an EF-5 tornado destroyed 95% of the small town of Greensburg, Kansas, killing 10 people and injuring over 60. But today, the town has rebuilt with a major difference — 100% of its electricity comes from wind energy. cbsn.ws/4n302Vj
October 16, 2025 at 3:00 AM
In 2007, an EF-5 tornado destroyed 95% of the small town of Greensburg, Kansas, killing 10 people and injuring over 60. But today, the town has rebuilt with a major difference — 100% of its electricity comes from wind energy. cbsn.ws/4n302Vj
Small Western Alaska villages are seeing “catastrophic” damage after the remnants of Typhoon Halong hit the region, causing flooding that swept entire homes off their foundations and displaced hundreds of people. cbsn.ws/4nRKo0a
October 15, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Small Western Alaska villages are seeing “catastrophic” damage after the remnants of Typhoon Halong hit the region, causing flooding that swept entire homes off their foundations and displaced hundreds of people. cbsn.ws/4nRKo0a
It’s busy in both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans with three storm systems swirling at the same time. @andrewkozaktv.bsky.social breaks down what to expect.
October 5, 2025 at 10:32 PM
It’s busy in both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans with three storm systems swirling at the same time. @andrewkozaktv.bsky.social breaks down what to expect.
Jane Goodall led a life with two missions — one that redefined the world’s understanding of chimpanzees, and another to help people “realize we’re part of the environment.” On Wednesday, the Jane Goodall Institute announced that its founder has died. cbsn.ws/4mUZEbC
October 1, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Jane Goodall led a life with two missions — one that redefined the world’s understanding of chimpanzees, and another to help people “realize we’re part of the environment.” On Wednesday, the Jane Goodall Institute announced that its founder has died. cbsn.ws/4mUZEbC
Jane Goodall, the renowned conservationist who shaped the world’s knowledge of chimpanzees, has died at the age of 91, the institute she founded announced Wednesday. cbsn.ws/3KCxWTj
October 1, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Jane Goodall, the renowned conservationist who shaped the world’s knowledge of chimpanzees, has died at the age of 91, the institute she founded announced Wednesday. cbsn.ws/3KCxWTj
Despite a broken jaw, 32 Chunk has eaten his way to the top of the Fat Bear Week 2025 bracket after two years as runner-up in the contest. As one of the largest bears in the annual contest, Chunk was estimated to be more than 1,200 pounds, according to park officials. cbsn.ws/3WhHO7v
October 1, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Despite a broken jaw, 32 Chunk has eaten his way to the top of the Fat Bear Week 2025 bracket after two years as runner-up in the contest. As one of the largest bears in the annual contest, Chunk was estimated to be more than 1,200 pounds, according to park officials. cbsn.ws/3WhHO7v
Tropical Storm Imelda is bringing heavy rain and potential flooding and mudslides to the Leeward Islands as Humberto maintains its major hurricane status through the Atlantic. @andrewkozaktv.bsky.social has the latest on the expected impacts, from the islands in the Atlantic to the U.S. East Coast.
September 28, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Tropical Storm Imelda is bringing heavy rain and potential flooding and mudslides to the Leeward Islands as Humberto maintains its major hurricane status through the Atlantic. @andrewkozaktv.bsky.social has the latest on the expected impacts, from the islands in the Atlantic to the U.S. East Coast.
Tropical Storm Imelda formed Sunday in the western Atlantic and is forecast to strengthen to hurricane status over the next few days, bringing the threat of torrential rainfall to portions of the southeastern U.S. early this week. cbsn.ws/3IwhkMv
September 28, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Tropical Storm Imelda formed Sunday in the western Atlantic and is forecast to strengthen to hurricane status over the next few days, bringing the threat of torrential rainfall to portions of the southeastern U.S. early this week. cbsn.ws/3IwhkMv
Massachusetts cranberry farmers are choosing to restore their bogs into wetlands amid economic headwinds. cbsn.ws/46DLntB
September 25, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Massachusetts cranberry farmers are choosing to restore their bogs into wetlands amid economic headwinds. cbsn.ws/46DLntB
Tropical Storm Humberto formed Wednesday in the central tropical Atlantic. It’s one of two systems swirling over the western Atlantic that could potentially bring some downstream impacts to parts of the Southeast U.S. coast from Florida up to North Carolina. cbsn.ws/4nHfxTA
September 25, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Tropical Storm Humberto formed Wednesday in the central tropical Atlantic. It’s one of two systems swirling over the western Atlantic that could potentially bring some downstream impacts to parts of the Southeast U.S. coast from Florida up to North Carolina. cbsn.ws/4nHfxTA
For car buyers interested in electric vehicles, the clock is ticking to take advantage of federal tax credits on new and used EVs before they expire on Sept. 30. cbsn.ws/47ThoAb
September 24, 2025 at 3:00 AM
For car buyers interested in electric vehicles, the clock is ticking to take advantage of federal tax credits on new and used EVs before they expire on Sept. 30. cbsn.ws/47ThoAb