In addition to exacerbating drought conditions in California, the weather pattern could further strain global energy and food supplies.

Torrential rain from Storm Nicholas could last for days, knocking out power and unleashing floods across Texas and Louisiana.

This summer has already clocked deadly floods, extreme heat and record-setting tropical storms.

Forecasts say the wildfire threat is running a month ahead of schedule, which means there's daily potential for a flame to start.

This year, the U.S. National Hurricane Center will begin issuing advisories in the Atlantic starting May 15.

Hurricane Iota, the record 30th named storm this year, could trigger a humanitarian crisis in an already vulnerable region.

Eta first hit the Florida Keys on Nov. 8th as the record 12th named storm to target the U.S. in 2020.

More than 2M homes and businesses are without power after Zeta caused widespread damage from Louisana to North Carolina.