Category: southwest

‘Extremely Dangerous Heatwave’ in Southwest US to Continue: NWS

A dangerous heatwave is continuing to affect the southern part of the United States, with temperatures expected to exceed 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43 degrees Celsius) in multiple places this week. In a July 16 update, the National Weather Service (NWS) warned about an “extremely dangerous heat wave” that is affecting the southwest to continue in…


‘Extremely Dangerous Heat Wave’ in Southwest US to Continue: NWS

An already dangerous heat wave is continuing to affect parts of the Southern and Western United States, with temperatures expected to exceed 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43 degrees Celsius) in multiple places this week. More than 90 million people are under heat alerts, according to CNN. In a July 16 update, the National Weather Service (NWS)…


‘Extremely Dangerous Heat Wave’ to Scorch Parts of US: NWS

More than 100 million people across the United States are sweltering under extreme heat alerts or advisories as an already dangerous heat wave is continuing to affect a broad swath of the country, with temperatures expected to exceed 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43 degrees Celsius) in multiple places this week. The National Weather Service (NWS) warned…


Bitter Cold, Snow Blast Southwest; Arizona Highways Closed

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz.—Bitter cold, rain and snow blew across much of the Southwest U.S. on Tuesday, closing stretches of interstate and state highways in northern Arizona where as much as a foot (30 centimeters) of snow was possible and even colder weather on the way. A winter storm warning remains in effect into Wednesday evening for…


LIVE NOW: NTD News Today (Feb. 10): US Launches Long-Range Missile into Pacific; Biden: Chinese Spy Balloon Not a Major Breach

President Biden reacts to the trespassing of the Chinese spy balloon. And the House also votes on a resolution regarding the spy balloon. Alleged abuses by the FBI, and accusations of big tech colluding with government officials. House Republicans kick off hearings on the weaponization of the federal government. Lawmakers from both parties slammed Southwest…


Shallow 5.5 Quake Sets Off Rockslides in Southwest China

BEIJING—Rescuers were headed to the site of a magnitude 5.5 earthquake Thursday in a region of southwestern China at the base of the Tibetan plateau that is prone to deadly quakes. Roads into the area have been blocked by rockslides, although there have been no reported casualties or other damage. The temblor struck at 3:49…


Southwest Promises Refunds as Airline Sees ‘Certain’ Financial Impact

WASHINGTON—Southwest Airlines promised to reimburse passengers for expenses such as hotels and car rentals in addition to refunding tickets after it canceled thousands of flights due to a massive winter storm and said there would be a still-undetermined hit to its earnings. “There’ll certainly be an impact to the fourth quarter,” Chief Commercial Officer Ryan…


At Southwest Airlines, a Day of Calm After a Week of Chaos

DALLAS—Southwest Airlines returned to a relatively normal flight schedule Friday, as the focus shifts to making things right with what could be well more than a million passengers who missed family connections or flights home during the holidays, and many of whom are still missing luggage. The Dallas carrier, which had canceled thousands of flights…


Southwest Cancels Thousands More Flights on Thursday as Disruptions Continue

Travelers face more hardship as Southwest Airlines has canceled nearly 2,400 flights as of Thursday morning—putting the tally at around 15,000 over the course of a week—as the company has struggled to stabilize operations amid a harsh winter storm. As of 8 a.m. New York time on Thursday, Dec. 29, Southwest canceled 2,357 flights and…


Southwest Airlines Cancels 2,500 More Flights Wednesday Amid Federal Officials’ Warnings

More than 2,500 flights have been canceled by Southwest Airlines as of Wednesday morning as federal officials issued more warnings to the company after well over 10,000 fight were scrapped since late last week. Data from FlightAware.com shows that 2,508 Southwest flights were canceled by about 9 a.m. ET on Wednesday, while another 185 were…