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Rams vs Bills: How to watch on TV, stream, or listen on radio

Rams vs Bills: How to watch on TV, stream, or listen on radio

Can home cookin’ help get the Rams over .500?

El Niño Promises Vibrant Fall Foliage Across U.S.

El Niño Promises Vibrant Fall Foliage Across U.S.

This year's El Niño weather pattern is expected to bring wetter and warmer conditions, which could result in brighter fall foliage across the United States. According to Don Hagan, a forest ecology expert at Clemson University, the absence of extreme drought conditions during the summer has set the stage for vibrant leaf colors. Mild cold fronts followed by sunny days and cool nights are ideal for color development, and these conditions are anticipated in the coming weeks. The record-quiet Atlantic hurricane season has also contributed to the favorable outlook, although Hurricane Isais may have impacted some areas. Peak foliage timing varies by region, with higher elevations in the Southern Appalachians seeing colors first, followed by lower elevations and other areas like New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia through November.

Post-Tropical Storm Brings Flooding to Southwest

Post-Tropical Storm Brings Flooding to Southwest

A post-tropical storm is causing significant coastal flooding, heavy rain, and strong winds across the southwestern United States, particularly in California. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has reported that water levels along the California coast are running as much as 1.5 feet above predictions, exacerbated by a near-record strong super El Niño event in the tropical Pacific. This phenomenon has led to higher-than-average water levels and worsened by waves from powerful offshore hurricanes in the eastern Pacific. Some areas in Southern California have already experienced severe damage, with homes lost to the sea. Inland regions, including parts of Arizona, southern Nevada, and Utah, are also experiencing wind gusts between 45 to 65 mph. The storm is expected to dissipate over the southwestern states, but hazardous coastal conditions are likely to persist into the following week. (Source time: Sat, 10 Oct 2026 19:13:21 GMT)

Post-Tropical Cyclone Rachel Brings Heavy Rain to Southern California

Post-Tropical Cyclone Rachel Brings Heavy Rain to Southern California

Rachel, now a post-tropical cyclone, has brought unusually large waves and heavy rainfall to Southern California and the Southwest. The storm caused significant damage to coastal areas, including the Long Beach peninsula, where a century-old wooden boardwalk was destroyed. Homeowners in the region have been forced to evacuate due to ongoing erosion and storm surges. Rachel has since dissipated over Las Vegas, leaving behind drenched deserts across the Southwest. Meanwhile, Hurricane Simon, a Category 4 storm, is approaching Mexico’s Pacific coast, with its eye remaining offshore but delivering powerful winds and rain to coastal communities.

USA TODAY Sports Super 15 West region football rankings, Week 9

USA TODAY Sports Super 15 West region football rankings, Week 9

The losses of Mililani (HI) and Orange Lutheran (CA) opened the door for two new teams to enter the West region high school football rankings.

El Niño Strengthens, Historic Event Likely at 83%

El Niño Strengthens, Historic Event Likely at 83%

The NOAA Climate Prediction Center has reported a significant strengthening of El Niño conditions, with sea surface temperature anomalies in the eastern equatorial Pacific exceeding +4.0°C. The Niño-3.4 index has reached +2.1°C, and the probability of a historically strong El Niño event between October and December 2026 is now estimated at 83%. This would mark one of the strongest El Niño events since 1950. Subsurface ocean temperatures in the eastern Pacific have also risen sharply, with anomalies exceeding +10.0°C at depth. These developments indicate a coupled ocean-atmosphere system that has intensified further through September 2026, as detailed in NOAA's October ENSO Diagnostics Discussion.

2 dead from storm as Isaias brings threat of flash floods across the Southeast

2 dead from storm as Isaias brings threat of flash floods across the Southeast

At least two people have died after the first hurricane of the Atlantic season roared onto the Florida Panhandle before carving a path into the Southeast

Isaias weakening after lashing Gulf Coast as a Category 2 hurricane

Isaias weakening after lashing Gulf Coast as a Category 2 hurricane

Isaias was a post-tropical cyclone Saturday morning after roaring ashore as a Category 2 hurricane, leaving downed trees and power outages.

Isaias weakens but flooding threats persist as hundreds of thousands grapple with power outages

Isaias weakens but flooding threats persist as hundreds of thousands grapple with power outages

Isaias has hit the U.S. Gulf Coast, leaving hundreds of thousands without power in Alabama and the Florida Panhandle

America’s good hurricane luck is about to run out

America’s good hurricane luck is about to run out

Hurricane Isaias is almost here. Are we ready?

High-tech 'new tools' used in hurricane forecasts, NHC director says

High-tech 'new tools' used in hurricane forecasts, NHC director says

When AI arrived, it sped up decades of slow improvement in hurricane forecasting. Now scientists wonder what's next.

Can't pronounce Isaias? Neither can DeSantis

Can't pronounce Isaias? Neither can DeSantis

Can't pronounce Hurricane Isaias? Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says he's struggling, too. Here's how to say the storm's unusual name.