Tropical Storm Rafael forms in the Caribbean and could hit Cuba as a hurricane

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Tropical Storm Rafael formed Monday in the Caribbean and will bring heavy rain to Jamaica and the Cayman Islands before strengthening into a hurricane and likely hitting Cuba, forecasters said. Later in the week it also is expected to bring heavy...

Heavy rains in Barcelona disrupt rail service as troops search for more flood victims in Valencia

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Continuing storms in eastern Spain that led to massive flooding last week and killed at least 217 people, mostly near Valencia, dumped rain on Barcelona on Monday, prompting authorities to suspend commuter rail service. Spanish Transport Minister Óscar...

Heavy rain leads to flash flooding, water rescues in southern Missouri

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Up to 6 inches of rain fell Monday in parts of southern Missouri, prompting flash flooding in several rural areas and endangering a levee near a lake. More heavy rain was in the forecast for much of the state through Wednesday, including for the St. Louis area. The...

Tropical Storm Rafael forms and is forecast to bring heavy rains to Jamaica before likely hitting Cuba as a hurricane

A look at the weather expected in battleground states on Election Day

Weather conditions can be one factor in how many people vote in person on Election Day. The strongest weather in the U.S. forecast for Tuesday is in Montana where there could be blizzard conditions, but that state is not a battleground and is strongly favored to go for Donald Trump....

What to know about the unprecedented floods that killed more than 200 in Spain

VALENCIA, Spain (AP) — In a matter of minutes, flash floods caused by heavy downpours in eastern Spain swept away almost everything in their path. With no time to react, people were trapped in vehicles, homes and businesses. Many died and thousands of livelihoods were shattered. ...

Oklahoma storms injure at least 11 and leave thousands without power

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Severe storms and tornadoes battered Oklahoma early Sunday, tossing cars and ripping roofs off buildings in the middle of the night and leaving tens of thousands of homes and businesses without power. Among numerous injuries, 11 people required hospitalization, authorities...

Cardinals forced to close roof against Bears after hail in second quarter

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals opted to open the roof at State Farm Stadium for Sunday's game against the Chicago Bears. Of course it hailed. Rain started early in the second quarter, picked up to a downpour and turned to hail, forcing the Cardinals to...

Oklahoma State-Arizona State suspended due to thunderstorms and lightning

STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — The Arizona State-Oklahoma State game on Saturday has been suspended until further notice due to thunderstorms and lightning. Oklahoma State made the announcement at halftime with Arizona State leading 21-14. A message on the big screen told fans to...

NYC declares a drought watch and asks residents to conserve water

NEW YORK (AP) — New York's mayor urged residents to take shorter showers, fix dripping faucets and otherwise conserve water, issuing a drought watch Saturday after a parched October here and in much of the United States. A drought watch is the first of three potential levels of...