Stalled and overheated cars, endless gridlock and nearly 100 deaths. The deadly Hurricane Rita evacuation is still etched in the memories of many Houstonians 20 years later.

A barrier lake burst its banks in eastern Taiwan, while Hong Kong airport grounds most flights and shuts schools and businesses.

Officials on Maui have been evacuating residents from a wildfire and sounding emergency sirens. The fire was first reported Tuesday afternoon, but its size is still unknown.

Smoke is expected to accumulate over the western Washington area over the next 24 hours, diminishing air quality for many.