NOAA data shows drought expanded to nearly 60 percent of the contiguous U.S., one of the largest footprints in recent years.

March has been the hottest month on record for the continental United States in 132 years, according to federal weather data.

Several states saw record daily temperatures set on Wednesday, as the heat wave that has been scorching the West expands into the central U.S.

As the tri-state area gets its first real taste of summer weather, Wednesday promises to be the hottest day for many since ...

This prolonged stretch of heat is on track to break more than 150 record highs through Saturday, with temperatures running 20 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. High temperatures are expected to continue baking large sections of the U.S. through the end of the week, potentially setting more ...

New Gallup polling shows concern about the climate is at a near record high in the U.S.