From: The Weather Channel on Mon, Jul 04 2011 4:30 PM

Prince William got a chance to co-pilot a Sea King helicopter during a simulated emergency water landing. William and his new bride Kate, are visiting Prince Edward Island, Canada. Watch as the helicopter touches down and then takes off again.

From: The Weather Channel on Mon, Jul 04 2011 3:29 PM

What exactly do we celebrate our independence from on the fourth of July? Meteorologist Mark Elliott asks that question and others in this Weather Walking segment.

From: The Weather Channel on Mon, Jul 04 2011 2:37 PM

The Weather Channel’s Mike Seidel goes out with an UPS driver to show what it is like delivering packages in 90 degree weather.

From: The Weather Channel on Mon, Jul 04 2011 12:30 PM

Bad sunburns can double your risk for melanoma. Here’s how to avoid one, and how to get relief when you get too much sun.

From: The Weather Channel on Mon, Jul 04 2011 12:30 PM

Exxon says more than 200 people are working to clean up its oil spill in Montana’s Yellowstone River. An estimated 42,000 gallons were released into the river when a pipeline ruptured. That's enough to fill five tanker trucks.

From: The Weather Channel on Mon, Jul 04 2011 10:34 AM

The weather literally put a damper on some 4th of July festivities Sunday evening. Officials evacuated DC’s National Mall right before strong storms rolled in with heavy rain and winds strong enough to bring down trees.

From: The Weather Channel on Mon, Jul 04 2011 9:29 AM

Many fireworks shows are canceled because of drought and some of the worst wildfires in history. NBC’s Charles Hadlock looks at some of the places that will see a little less sparkle this year.

From: The Weather Channel on Mon, Jul 04 2011 7:29 AM

One of our iWitness Weather reporters got caught in this fierce hailstorm in Dayton, Ohio.

From: The Weather Channel on Sun, Jul 03 2011 2:26 PM

Jen Carfagno, Mike Bettes, Todd Santos and Dr. Greg Forbes take a break from the summer heat to sample some wild varieties of ice cream. A scoop of maple bacon, anyone?

From: The Weather Channel on Sun, Jul 03 2011 11:29 AM

Across the West, skiers in shorts and t-shirts hit the slopes to enjoy this rare combination: A holiday weekend, abundant snow, and temperatures in the upper fifties.

From: The Weather Channel on Sun, Jul 03 2011 10:25 AM

Rip currents are blamed for the drownings of three men in two days at North Carolina beaches. Authorities are urging all beach visitors to stay in shallow water throughout the holiday weekend.

From: The Weather Channel on Sun, Jul 03 2011 8:24 AM

Severe storms moved across Minnesota and Wisconsin on Friday, packing winds up to 110 miles per hour and hail as large as softballs. These iWitness Weather reporters captured some of the lightning on camera.

From: The Weather Channel on Sat, Jul 02 2011 2:23 PM

Even when keeping an eye out for tornadoes, the Weather Channel’s severe weather expert Dr. Greg Forbes must have his ice cream.

From: The Weather Channel on Sat, Jul 02 2011 2:19 PM

Three boys looking to cool off in Cheney Lake in Kansas were suddenly hit by big waves caused by high winds.

From: The Weather Channel on Sat, Jul 02 2011 2:19 PM

Nile monitor lizards are showing up in and around some homes in South Florida.

From: The Weather Channel on Sat, Jul 02 2011 2:19 PM

Rain has already altered the practice schedule. What will that mean for the weekend race and are the drivers worried? The Weather Channel’s Adam Berg takes a look.

From: The Weather Channel on Sat, Jul 02 2011 10:18 AM

A new study indicates that many of the nation’s national parks are in need of repair.

From: The Weather Channel on Sat, Jul 02 2011 9:18 AM

Residents around Tampa, FL know a lot about lightning because they see more thunderstorms than anywhere in the country.

From: The Weather Channel on Sat, Jul 02 2011 8:18 AM

Many times when a wildfire breaks out on federal land smoke jumpers that parachute in are the first on the scene.

From: The Weather Channel on Sat, Jul 02 2011 8:18 AM

In Chicago one animal shelter is sweltering because someone stole the shelters air conditioners.