It was only a matter of time before a long-lived heat wave would develop in the Midwest and Northeast. This one could last from late this week into early next week.

This latest bout of severe weather began in the Plains Monday into Tuesday, where it produced reported tornadoes, huge hail and high winds from Kansas and Colorado to Minnesota, including a 101-mph wind gust in Wichita, Kansas. Now the storm system is spreading eastward.

Hurricane warnings extend along Mexico's coast from Acapulco to Puerto Angel ahead of Erick's strike Thursday.

While the heat and humidity of summer have already arrived for some, the new season's arrival officially comes with the solstice Friday evening. Here's a look at how the forecast is shaping up for July through September.

Nilo the dog is lending a paw as a rare standard poodle on the beach rescue team at Las Lindes beach near Torrox, Spain, joining a team of canine lifeguards trained to save swimmers in distress. With his life vest secured and nose lathered with sunblock, Nilo shows that water rescues are in his blood, turning heads and towing swimmers alongside his labrador teammates.