hot weather

An Alabama case worker has been fired and a state investigation is underway after a three year old toddler died in a hot car while in the custody of The Department of Human Resources. Ke’Torrius Starks Jr was supposed to be taken back to daycare following a supervised visit with his biological father. Published reports say the youngster was left in a hot car for hours and declared dead about an hour after police arrived.

Don't walk your dog in the heat of the day; find a time in early morning or in the evening, and stay on the grassy areas! Remember, your pet is barefoot!

The National Weather Service says temperatures in February were the hottest on record, with record breaking highs reported in several Alabama cities.

Pets don't sweat to cool themselves like humans do - they pant. And when the air temperature is high, they cannot cool their bodies enough to be safe.…

Summer heat can be uncomfortable, especially for your dog. Most dogs enjoy being outdoors, but they can overheat or burn their paws before you know they…

Dogs and cats don't sweat - they pant to cool themselves as water evaporates from their mouths and lungs. In a confined space (like a car) that overheats,…

If your pet becomes overheated, you can put it in a tub of cool water; or use a garden hose or a small wading pool. And take your furry buddy to the…

Even as hot as it is now in the summertime, your pet still wants to play! Be careful, because your furry friend may become overheated - and that could…

A devastating drought has taken over areas of the Rocky Mountains and Midwest. Author and conservationist William deBuys tells Renee Montagne that one of the shocking things has been the number of new high temperature records.

More than half the country is experiencing drought conditions, some of them severe.