Radio Newsline Archive

The Pacific Coast states remain the focus point of current wildfire activity in the nation, due to several large fire complexes. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey.)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey notes some of the weather condition that could contribute to wildfire activity in the Western U.S. in August.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses the latest developments regarding wildfires in Oregon.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey talks about a wildfire complex near Chico California and its current rank of acreage consumed among Golden State wildfires all-time.

Triple digit temperatures in parts of the Plains are expected to move this week to encompass other areas of the nation. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses where in the Corn Belt developing extreme heat could appear in coming days.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey talks about extreme heat expected for several days throughout the Southeast and what that may mean impact-wise.

Significant rain fall over the course of the week should provide benefits to some parts of the country, especially areas where extreme heat is also expected. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at tropical activity currently forming in the Atlantic Basin and its potential to arrive in the Southeastern U.S. as a tropical system.

Food safety officials have just announced a plan designed to reduce Salmonella contamination and illnesses associated with raw poultry products. (Gary Crawford and Under Secretary of Agriculture Dr. Emilio Esteban)