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Damaging winds, hail and flash flooding are possible as rounds of thunderstorms track from the Plains and Midwest into the Ohio Valley, mid-Atlantic and Northeast through midweek.

Also, the human-caused wildfire has burned more than 10,000 acres on Santa Rosa Island, forced the island to close and sent smoke drifting into parts of Southern California.

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Winter is forecast to make a second comeback in the Rockies as a new storm brings heavy mountain snow, travel hazards and possible power outages across parts of Colorado, Wyoming and Utah by the early week.

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El Niño typically raises the risk of drought in Central America, Southeast Asia, the Sahel and Southern Africa, while increasing the threat of floods in East Africa and South America, according to the UN.

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A new study detected Naegleria fowleri, better known as "brain-eating amoeba" in thermal waters at Yellowstone, Grand Teton and Lake Mead.

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A surge of warmth and humidity will push temperatures into the 80s and near 90° across parts of the Midwest and East next week, bringing mid-summer like conditions after a cool start to May.

Also, it was the second bear attack in a national park in less than a week and forced closures of nearby trails and campgrounds.

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Weather can influence rodent habitat, food supply and activity, which can affect potential exposure risk.

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New imagery from a powerful NASA radar system reveals parts of Mexico city are sinking at rates of more than 1/2 inch a month.

Also, a roller coaster ride of temperature extremes in the northeast and and midwest punctuated by some afternoons worthy of shorts, but also mornings with frosts and freezes, will continue through mid-May before a warmer pattern takes hold.

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A building heat wave will send temperatures soaring across the interior Southwest, with some cities topping 100 to 110 F for the first time this year in the coming days.

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The Eastern Pacific hurricane season starts on May 15, and AccuWeather hurricane experts are warning that El Niño could promote a surge in activity in 2026.

Also, heavy, wet snow damaged trees across metro Denver while totals topped 2 feet in parts of the Colorado Rockies.

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A hailstone picked up by a storm chaser in Texas nearly two years ago has been declared a new state record by officials.

Plus, after an unusually stormy spring in the state, Illinois is No. 1 in preliminary tornado reports this year, bucking the historical average.

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Halley's comet won't zoom by Earth again until 2061 but debris from the famous comet visit twice a year through meteor showers.

Also, The AccuWeather Lightning Network detected lightning strikes between 3 and 3:30 p.m. on Saturday near the Marine Science Laboratory building in St. Petersburgt

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The moon will be the centerpiece of almost every major astronomical happening in May, including a meet-up with Venus and Jupiter.

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Energy bills could soar this summer with widespread heat predicted coast to coast. And as the season progresses, El Niño will have a bigger influence on the weather.

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Severe storms with damaging winds, hail and tornadoes will shift from the middle of the United States to the South and East through midweek, with renewed threats focusing on the Gulf Coast by the weekend.

Also, a spring snowstorm will blanket the mountains of Colorado into the start of May, providing a small boost in snow following an unusually dry winter season.

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Multiple rounds of rain and thunderstorms this week will fall across drought-stricken areas of the South, offering short-term relief and reducing wildfire risk in locations that receive soaking rainfall.

Also, a storm chaser got to see a rare weather phenomenon in Oklahoma on Thursday: A pair of tornadoes, one circling the other.

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Monstrous hail, strong tornadoes and destructive winds will threaten tens of millions this week as a multiday severe weather outbreak reaches its crescendo.

Also, farmers worked through the night ahead of the freeze trying to protect vulnerable crops as temperatures plummeted into the 20s.

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-Air quality alerts are in place for parts of Georgia and South Carolina as wildfires are sending smoke into Atlanta and Charleston.

-After a multi-state severe weather outbreak last Friday, at least 80 tornado tracks have been confirmed, including 2 EF3 twisters.

-The opening of Lake Lure marks a significant milestone for Hurricane Helene recovery in Western North Carolina.

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The United States faces a growing wildfire threat in the coming months, with fires in 2026 forecast to burn between 5.5 and 8 million acres across the country.

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A dangerous and fast-moving wildfire situation is unfolding across the southeastern US.

Several dams neared failure in Michigan and Wisconsin this week as rivers and creeks spilled out of their banks into homes and submerged cars underwater.

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The state of Illinois reigns supreme for tornado and other severe weather reports so far this year, but that's not the way the map should look like in mid April.

Also, CNN's Jacopo Prisco writes that scientists believe they found fresh proof of an ancient ocean on Mars in the form of a “bathtub ring” it left after it dried up billions of years ago.

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At least six vehicles have been found so far as a stubborn Somerville snow mound slowly melts, revealing dirty ice packed with debris after a winter of 60+ inches around Boston.

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Record-challenging heat will give way to a sharp temperature drop, bringing freeze risks that could threaten buds, blossoms and annual garden flowers across parts of the Midwest and Northeast.

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Typhoon Sinlaku caused significant damage and severe flooding to Guam and the Northern Mariana islands.

Also, a breathtaking performance by singer To Athena highlights the quickly melting Morteratsch glacier in southeastern Switzerland and accelerating ice loss due to climate change.

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Extreme meteorologist Dr. Reed Timmer intercepted a tornado on Monday as a stormy week of severe weather got underway in the central United States.

Also, a major crash blocked lanes and forced closures in both directions near mile marker 216, a heavily traveled corridor through the Rockies.

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Video shows a rare tornado touched down near Vina, California Sunday, but it couldn't be rated on the Enhanced Fujita Scale.

Also, the first meteor shower in more than three months is about to peak, and viewing conditions are nearly ideal this year due to the moon.

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A surge of early-season heat will build across the Southeast and mid-Atlantic this week, with some areas nearing record highs, while storms and wildfire risks complicate the forecast. Rounds of thunderstorms will bring a multi-day risk of heavy rain and severe weather to the central US, with Tuesday bringing the highest threat for damaging storms. Storms moving into the West through the early week will bring beneficial rain and mountain snow, causing difficult travel in the passes.

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A "Super El Niño” is defined when temperature anomalies exceed 2.0 degrees Celsius, a rare threshold that has only been reached a handful of times since 1950.

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The four-day Masters Tournament at Augusta National is expected to stay warm and rain-free, on track to become the first totally dry tournament at the club since 2011.

In the Plains and Great Lakes regions, rounds of thunderstorms will bring repeated downpours and localized severe weather, raising the risk of flooding and damaging winds, large hail and a few tornadoes into next week.

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When scientists arrived to measure snow on a California mountain, there was none, something that's only happened once before in the historical record.

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A new study examining microwave radiation data from NASA's Juno mission provides some clues as to why the lightning bolts on Jupiter may be up to 10,000 times more powerful.

Plus, rain will bring much-needed drought relief to Florida this week, but repeated thunderstorms may lead to localized flooding, while strong onshore winds create dangerous surf and rip current risks along Atlantic beaches.

And a sheriff's deputy and an animal services officer in Florida waded into alligator-filled waters to rescue an injured bald eagle last week, officials said.

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Following a break from record-smashing heat, warmer weather will return across the West, complicating drought and fire mitigation in the region.

Also, Fairbanks, Alaska, just emerged from a record-shattering streak of cold weather that included more than 30 nights with temperatures of 40 degrees below zero.

And a third Kona storm in three weeks will bring drenching rain, flooding and mudslide risks to Hawaii, while also helping to ease ongoing drought conditions across the islands.

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When temperatures threatened one of the world's most prized wine regions, some growers reached for fire — while others turned to a more icy solution.

Also, since 2020, 31 privately owned homes have collapsed along the Cape Hatteras National Seashore due to erosion and storm impacts, most in villages near Rodanthe and Buxton.

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From summerlike warmth to chilly coastal air and rounds of rain, much of the East will face a chaotic stretch of weather through Easter before a quieter, warmer pattern emerges next week.

Also, water restrictions on the South Rim are not uncommon due to breaks in the Transcanyon Waterline, which was built in the 1960s.

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A multi-day storm pattern will trigger shifting zones of severe weather from Texas to the Great Lakes and East, including threats of high winds, hail, a few tornadoes and flooding downpours.

Also, a strong earthquake struck offshore early Thursday morning, local time, prompting a tsunami alerts across the region, including parts of Indonesia, the Philippines and Malaysia.

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NASA is targeting a 6:24 p.m. EDT Wednesday liftoff for Artemis II, the first crewed mission around the moon since 1972. Forecasters say clouds and winds are the main concerns.

Also, a dust storm spanning more than 1,000 miles made its way across northwest Africa Monday, documented from weather satellites above and residents on the ground.

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Heavy thunderstorms this week may bring hail, damaging winds, tornadoes and flooding rain from the Plains to the Great Lakes, disrupting travel and outdoor plans into Easter weekend.

Also, rounds of snow and ice will sweep from the Upper Midwest to northern New England later this week, raising the risk of slippery travel and power outages as ice and snow accumulates on trees and power lines.

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Multiple storms will move into the West through the week bringing a break from the heat and rain and mountain snow.

Also, the combination of dry conditions and gusty winds will raise the risk for wildfires to start and spread across the Plains this week.

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The Lyrid meteor shower will be the highlight of the night sky in April, and will be followed up by a tight-knit duo shining in tandem after sunset.

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More than 2,000 weather stations set new daily heat records during the heat wave, causing 7 entire states to set new March temperature records.

A series of storms will bring cooler air, spotty thunderstorms, rain and mountain snow to some regions next week, though drought and wildfire relief may be limited.

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Preparedness is critical as 3–5 direct U.S. impacts are expected during the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season.

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Florida faces one of its driest periods in decades, with severe drought gripping most of the state, fueling wildfires and raising concerns as rainfall remains limited heading into the early stages of the wet season.

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A western United States heat wave will continue to shatter records with days of triple-digit temperatures this week, but a shift in the jet stream could bring cooler air and relief to the region before the end of March.

Plus, a meteorite crashed through a Texas home after a fireball lit up Houston skies—learn how NASA tracked this rare impact event.

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A new Kona storm will bring more rain to Hawaii just days after historic rainfall, increasing the risk of flash flooding, mudslides and travel disruptions across the islands through the weekend.

Plus, warm air surging north will clash with cold air and bring the risk of severe thunderstorms, rain and even some snow to the Midwest and Northeast ahead of an early-week cooldown.

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Storms this winter coated the Northeast and Great Lakes with surplus snow, while the West stayed in a snow drought.

Also, the eastern monarch population in Mexico saw a 64% increase while populations in California were the third lowest on record.

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Camp leaders are partnering with AccuWeather to improve real-time alerts after the catastrophic 2025 Hill Country flooding. AccuWeather’s new services can help camps and first responders nationwide better prepare and better protect communities.

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Warm air to again surge into the Midwest and Northeast into this weekend with some cities nearing records, but another push of cooler Canadian air will return by early next week as the temperature ups-and-downs continue.

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Moisture from a Hawaii-connected atmospheric river will bring periods of heavy rain, rising rivers and flooding concerns across western Washington and southwestern British Columbia into Friday.

Also, a bright meteor streaked across the sky over Ohio and Pennsylvania around 9 a.m. Tuesday, producing a loud sonic boom that rattled homes in the Cleveland area.

And the National Park Service warned hikers about quicksand in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, especially near shorelines and drainages where ground can look dry but give way.

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Record-challenging heat will surge across the Southwest this week as a stubborn heat dome sends temperatures into the 90s and even past 100 degrees in some cities, levels more typical of late spring or early summer.

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The threat for severe thunderstorms packing damaging winds and tornadoes will ramp up Sunday into Monday across the central and eastern US

Also, a strengthening heat dome will send temperatures soaring into the 90s and past 100 degrees across the Southwest, threatening records, accelerating snowmelt and raising wildfire risk now, then water supply concerns later.

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A rapidly strengthening storm could evolve into a bomb cyclone, unleashing blizzard conditions in the Midwest and severe thunderstorms, flooding rain and damaging winds in much of the central and eastern United States.

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An El Niño watch has been issued, and AccuWeather long-range forecasters say there is a chance it becomes just the third “super El Niño” in the past 30 years.

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Potentially damaging winds will sweep from the Rockies to the Northeast as a fast-moving clipper storm spreads snow across the northern tier and heightens wildfire risk across parts of the Plains.

Also, in addition to a lack of snowfall compared to the historical average, nine states had their warmest year on record.

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Nighttime tornadoes are nearly twice as deadly as daytime storms, with the Southeast facing the highest risk and manufactured homes accounting for a disproportionate share of fatalities.

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A rare, early-season tornado in Michigan was the strongest to hit the state since 1977, and left four dead, including a 6th grader.

Also, meteorological winter runs from the start of December through the end of February, but that's not true for the coldest part of the year in many places.

Plus, NASA on Thursday walked back a prediction that an asteroid had a "small, but notable" chance of impacting Earth or the moon in 2032 based on newly analyzed data.

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Severe storms with damaging wind gusts, hail and tornadoes, will take hold across portions of the central United States toward the middle of the week.

Also, warmer air will push out the Northeast chill as much of the eastern U.S. turns 15-25 degrees above average, with some communities from Florida to the Ohio Valley challenging record highs.

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Record levels of seaweed in the Atlantic are piling up in the Caribbean, just in time for spring break. This year is expected to be another record year for the stinky seaweed.

Also, National Park Service released its official peak bloom forecast for Washington, D.C.’s iconic Yoshino cherry trees. Experts say weather patterns in late winter and early spring determine when 70% of blossoms open around the Tidal Basin.

And, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol said the 47-year-old mother and her 13-year-old daughter were found near U.S. Highway 60 after a suspected tornado touched down near Fairview.

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A storm forming high in the atmosphere over the Southwest will bring Santa Ana winds to Southern California from Friday into Saturday. Spotty power outages are possible with some wildfire risk.

Also, a magnitude 4.9 earthquake on Thursday morning was the strongest to strike Louisiana of the United States in nearly 14 years, according to the USGS.

Plus, AccuWeather Meteorologists say that Saharan dust from Africa is moving northward across Spain and Portugal late this week, and it could cause a phenomenon known as "blood rain" in Spain, France and the United Kingdom.

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The National Park Service said the colorful display is being fueled by multiple rounds of rain since autumn, with blooms expected to continue at low elevations into mid-late March.

Also, the warmest weather since October is predicted for some parts of the Midwest and Northeast with temperatures as much as 25 degrees above the historical average.

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Pollen is already ramping up in parts of the South and West. Here’s when tree, grass and weed pollen will spike — and which regions will have the highest levels this year.

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Wyoming’s snow fences don’t just stop drifts, they cut snow-removal costs by up to 50% and improve visibility during blowing snow, according to transportation officials.

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Daylight saving time begins March 8, but March’s biggest change is the rapid increase in daylight, with some cities adding more than 100 minutes by month’s end.

Also, severe storms and flooding risks will ramp up in the Plains, Ohio Valley. Multiple storms moving across the Plains and Ohio Valley in the upcoming week will set the stage for a multiday severe weather risk and flooding.

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Multiple storms will bring rounds of snow, ice and rain from the Midwest to the Northeast as Arctic air briefly surges south, raising risks of slick travel, ice jams and urban flooding into midweek.

Also, two dogs rescued on Monday during a blizzard in Babylon, New York have been returned home. The man who rescued them said, “it could have been a tragedy. The number of people who stopped to help, it shows that people do care.”

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A shifting jet stream will send multiple storms from the southern Plains to the Great Lakes, unleashing severe weather, heavy rain and rising stream and river levels in some areas, while drought persists in others.

Also, smoke from the National Fire burning in Big Cypress National Preserve is obstructing visibility on I-75 as 67% of Florida is in extreme drought.

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Fresh Arctic air will set the stage for a storm early next week that could bring disruptive snow, ice and travel impacts from the Midwest to the Northeast, following several minor rounds of wintry weather.

Also, two snowmobilers were killed in separate Idaho and Utah avalanches as dangerous conditions push US avalanche deaths to 16 this year.

Plus, a new report by the National Hurricane Center has pegged Hurricane Melissa with 190 mph winds, tied for the strongest ever measured in the Atlantic.

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Spring is severe weather season across the United States, and here's where AccuWeather long-rage forecasters are predicting damaging thunderstorms and tornadoes to erupt.

Also, the only total lunar eclipse is on the way next week (March 2 and 3). Worldwide, over 3.3 billion people live in areas where the total eclipse will be visible, weather permitting. In the U.S., the best views will be along the West Coast, from Washington state down to the California–Mexico border.

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A strong cold has ended Florida’s run of 80-degree heat, and will bring a freeze threat to parts of the state and fueling heightened wildfire danger amid dry, windy conditions.

Also, since mid-January, South Carolina has been rattled by nine small earthquakes, according to the USGS. Here's a look at why earthquakes happen in South Carolina.

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A rapidly strengthening storm will shut down much of the northeastern United States from Sunday to Monday as snow is forecast to pile up with blizzard conditions in coastal areas.

Also, a series of Pacific storms will bring renewed flooding downpours, gusty winds and heavy snow to the Northwest and Northern California into Tuesday. The snow levels will be much higher than with the storm last week.

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A snowmobiler died near Snake Creek, southeast of Salt Lake City, and a skier died after a slide in Big Cottonwood Canyon the next day, according to officials. Over 60 slides were reported in two days across Utah.

Also, suspected tornadoes and severe storms devastated communities in Indiana and Illinois on Thursday, damaging homes and facilities and causing multiple injuries.

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The Northeast faces the 5th weekend in a row with snow as a strengthening storm will deliver heavy snow, travel shutdowns and power outages from Delmarva to New York City and southern New England.

Also, explosive wildfire growth fueled by 60+ mph wind gusts, low humidity and drought conditions has scorched more than 312,000 acres across Oklahoma and Kansas.

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Northeast cities face the 5th weekend in a row with snow as a strengthening storm will deliver accumulating snow and slippery travel from West Virginia to southern New England. There is potential for it to rapidly strengthen along the coast.

Also, California's Sierra Nevada have measured over 90 inches of snow from the ongoing onslaught of storms, and more heavy snow is on the

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The spring weather pattern is lining up to dry fuels faster than usual in key areas, causing the wildfire risk to escalate early. Here’s where the risk is highest and what could make it spike.

Also, eight of nine skiers buried in an avalanche near Lake Tahoe in northern California’s Sierra Nevada mountains amid heavy snow and “extreme weather conditions” have died, the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday.

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Blowing dust created near-zero visibility on I-25 near Pueblo, killing 4 people, while the same powerful windstorm fueled fast-moving wildfires and triggered additional crashes across the Plains.

Flooding rain shuts down roads in Los Angeles as Sierra travel turns dangerous with whiteout conditions and spinouts.

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Video shows a windmill burning in Stephens County, Texas after storms moved through the area Saturday. Local firefighters say lightning likely caused the fire.

Plus, the Lac La Belle sank during a storm in 1872 and was lost to the lake for more than a century. Now a shipwreck hunter says the wreck has finally been found.

And, powerful storms and pounding waves eroded the iconic rock formation along Puglia’s Salento coast, toppling the beloved romantic landmark over Valentine’s Day weekend.

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Florida is experiencing its most widespread February drought on record since tracking began in 2000. Here’s why it’s happening and when rain may return.

Also, many areas in the mid-Atlantic will see the most sustained stretch of warmer weather since a string of abnormally warm days in early January.

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Local leaders are hopeful that Lake Lure could be ready for public access, boating and swimming by Memorial Day Weekend.

Also, a 3-year-old female gray wolf fitted with a GPS collar has traveled nearly the length of the Sierra Nevada, marking the farthest south the species has been tracked since returning to California.

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As the extended holiday weekend for some unfolds, a rainstorm threatens to soak some outdoor plans in the southern United States. Thunderstorms will erupt as well and some may be severe.

Also, multiple storms will spin southward along the Pacific Coast of the United States next week. Each storm will bring abundant rain and mountain snow and cause significant impacts on travel and the potential for flooding and mudslides. Parts of the West are in desperate need of moisture

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Ice boats have no brakes and can reach speeds up to 75 miles per hour. The prize is a Tiffany silver trophy first crafted in 1886.

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The National Park Service says the hottest place in North America may soon be covered in wildflowers due to the weather, marking the first superbloom in 10 years.

And even as the harshest cold begins to fade from the Northeast this week, AccuWeather forecasters warn that the stormy pattern is not quite finished.

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Strong winds and Arctic air helped fracture the frozen surface over the weekend. Lake Erie is about 95% ice-covered — and the next few days could decide whether it fully freezes.

Also, tens of millions in the south-central and southeastern United States may "love" the fact that the next big storm will bring rain and not snow or ice to the region over Valentine's Day weekend.

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After quite the lull over the last month, a pattern flip will take place along the West Coast early this week, as storms bring in periods of rain, showers and even feet of mountain snow for some.

Also, nearly every planet will be above the horizon at the same time after sunset, with the moon nearby. The best view comes in a short window during the first part of the night, as long as the weather cooperates.

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About 70 skiers were rescued from 15 cabins after the Gore Mountain gondola malfunctioned during windy conditions.

Also, it is going to feel painfully cold to be outside — even for a few minutes in the northeastern United States this weekend.

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Pacific storms packing moisture, colder air, rain and snow are likely to return to the western United States during weeks two and three of February.

Also, overnight lows in the 20s and 30s forced citrus growers to fight freezing temperatures with irrigation as experts warn crop damage may impact future harvests.

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Lake Erie reached 95.3% ice coverage this week, and AccuWeather’s Brandon Buckingham said a brief stretch of calm wind and deep cold could determine whether the lake fully freezes over.

Also, those traveling in or spending time outdoors in the Northeast this weekend will face some of the most extreme cold of the entire winter in terms of actual temperatures and how it feels.

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More than a week after a massive ice storm devastated the South, thousands are still without power in the cold. For Kirk Herbstreit, the storm has changed how he looks at community resilience.

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The lingering cold across the East will set the stage for another wave of snow for many this week.

Also, dense fog led to a nearly 60-vehicle pileup that injured at least 10 people and forced the closure of one of the region’s busiest highways for hours.

And here's the video of the penguins at the Pittsburgh zoo.

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From early heat to lingering cold snaps and snow, here’s what AccuWeather forecasters expect across the United States throughout the spring season.

Plus, a trash can lost during Hurricane Sally in Alabama 5 years ago traveled across the Atlantic to wash up in the United Kingdom.

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For millions this winter has been the roughest in terms of cold and snow since 2017-18 so far. Conditions may not get any better and could worsen for those struggling with heating bills and dealing with cold and snow.

Also, giant snow melters are turning truckloads into water across the five boroughs, easing the post-storm cleanup as cold weather keeps piles from shrinking on their own.

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Dangerous ice and Arctic cold snapped trees and power lines across the South, leaving hundreds of thousands without electricity and slowing recovery efforts.

Also, It will be cold enough to require winter clothing, have iguanas dropping from trees and farmers holding their breath for damage in the citrus groves is coming to Florida this weekend. It could even snow in some areas.

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A storm will rapidly strengthen along the East Coast this weekend, delivering heavy snow from the Carolinas to New England, with blizzard conditions likely in the hardest-hit areas. Coastal flooding is anticipated.

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There could be another wave of snow across parts of the South and the East during the upcoming weekend as a storm develops, threatening areas that were just hit by severe ice and heavy snow.

Plus, what will Punxsutawney Phil see on Monday?

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Over 1 million customers lost power at the peak of the storm as ice coated roads and trees, while heavy snow shut down travel and forced closures across parts of the Midwest and Northeast.

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The threat of space junk falling out of orbit and crashing toward Earth is growing. Satellites past their prime and old parts reenter our planet’s atmosphere more than three times a day.

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Hundreds of thousands may be without heat for a time in the southern United States in wake of the massive snow and ice storm. The magnitude and duration of the cold will threaten lives and property.

Also, generators can be lifesavers during winter outages, but small mistakes can turn risky fast. Here’s how to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, shock, and fire hazards

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A massive ice storm stretching for 1,800 miles in over a dozen states threatens to halt travel and cut power to a million utility customers. Travel and power could be shut down for days in the storm's wake.

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Extremely cold air will bring the lowest temperatures of the winter and put lives at risk, especially where an ice storm cuts power to hundreds of thousands who may have no heat.

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A massive winter storm is set to spread heavy snow and ice across more than two dozen states, threatening travel, power outages and dangerous cold from the South and Plains to the Northeast this weekend.

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Paired with a long-lasting cold pattern, AccuWeather long-range forecasters are highlighting a storm later this week and into the upcoming weekend that could pose a widespread risk of snow and even ice.

Also, a 12-year-old boy was in critical condition following a shark attack off Sydney's coast.

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While a drought-free start for California is a win, AccuWeather’s long-range meteorologists warn it’s the ongoing snow drought that remains a concern.

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Those planning on travel in the Upper Midwest and the Northeast through this weekend may encounter some delays on the roads and at the airports, due to waves of Arctic air packing areas of snow.

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Dark-eyed Juncos have shorter and stubbier beaks, a stark contrast from the long ones their mountain counterparts use to eat seeds and insects.

Also, an Atlantic hurricane forming in January is unusual, but Alex did it 10 years ago this week, and it later made landfall.

Plus, a coastal storm will deliver snow to part of the southeastern United States on Sunday before eyeing the mid-Atlantic coast and New England on Sunday night.

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Colder air is returning to the central and eastern U.S. as the polar vortex becomes more active, bringing fluctuating temperatures, periodic snow and the potential for a deeper cold blast late this month.

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Temperatures may be 20 degrees below historical average later this week across the Southeast with a frost or freeze likely in areas of Florida.

Also, a shift in the weather pattern will send rounds of cold air and snow to the Northeast, with the first wave arriving later this week.

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If the climate trends continue, they are likely to have major impacts on the U.S. economy, our food and water supply, human comfort levels, energy needs and the health and welfare of citizens over the coming decades.  

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In addition, NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope is examining a newly discovered cloud of gas and dark matter that may represent a long-predicted but never-before-observed “failed” galaxy

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A moisture plume from near Hawaii is set to bring heavy rain, flooding and avalanche risks to British Columbia, Washington and southeastern Alaska, raising concerns after recent flooding events and excessive snowfall.

Also, unseasonable warmth will linger across the eastern U.S. into the weekend before colder air pushes back in waves, as AccuWeather meteorologists monitor the potential for Atlantic coastal snowstorms next week.

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From faster permits to new defensible space rules, AccuWeather's Emilee Speck writes that California is racing to reduce wildfire risk following one of the costliest disasters in U.S. history.

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Storms sweeping across the western U.S. will bring heavy mountain snow, cold rain and wet snow at lower elevations and travel disruptions from the Northwest to the Southwest. Santa Ana winds will follow the storm.

Also, snow and ice will bring areas of slippery travel to the Northeast midweek before a large late-week storm spreads rain, snow and thunderstorms with major travel problems across much of the central and eastern U.S.

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For the second year in a row, tornado reports were above average in 2025, but regional shifts meant some states got more than others.

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Those struggling with high heating bills due to relentless cold and sore backs from shoveling snow in the Midwest and Northeast will soon catch a break as a change in the weather pattern takes place.

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A kayaker briefly scooped up by a whale, viral bald eagles at Big Bear Lake and one very unlucky cicada made for some of 2025’s most memorable animal moments.

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As cold keeps its grip in the northeastern part of the United States, rounds of snow will continue to cause travel problems in portions of a dozen states into early next week.

Also, big rain is poised to renew flash flooding in Northern California in the coming days. As freezing levels plunge and feet of snow pile up in the high country, travel over Donner Pass, California, may shut down.

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The Alaskan city of Juneau has seen nearly a season's worth of snow this December, sinking boats in the harbor and threatening roof collapses and avalanches.

Also, flu cases are climbing across the United States as the season reaches its peak, and millions of people may get sick in the weeks ahead. If you catch the flu early, antiviral medications can help shorten how long symptoms last and reduce the risk of serious complications.

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Plan on ringing in 2026 at Times Square in New York City, or at any outdoor event in the Midwest and Northeast Wednesday evening? Bundle up to avoid a trip to the emergency room for hypothermia or frostbite.

Whether heading out of town for hundreds of miles or just a few to the town center for New Year's celebrations, there will be some trouble spots in the United States due to snow, wind, cold and rain.

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A fresh blast of Arctic air will send temperatures tumbling by as much as 60 degrees, with biting winds sending AccuWeather RealFeel® Temperatures below zero. Snow will accompany the frigid conditions in some areas.

Also, the Quadrantid meteor shower reaches its peak just after sunset on Jan. 3, but a nearly full moon could outshine the event this year.

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Whether heading out of town for hundreds of miles or just a few to the town center for New Year's celebration, there will be some trouble spots in the United States due to snow, wind, cold and rain.

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A second storm in just three days' time will bring another round of wintry weather across a large swath of the central and eastern US beginning Sunday, with the added risk for strong winds to interrupt travel.

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Flash flooding and mudslide risks continue in Northern California and will rise in Southern California through Christmas Day as heavy snow blocks Sierra Nevada roads. Just days after deadly flooding struck Redding, California, the state is now bracing for a new round of rain, resulting in evacuations that last through Christmas Day.

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Scientific divers have navigated a series of treacherous dives more than 330 feet deep in an attempt to unravel the mysteries of deep ocean reefs.

Also, Betty Reid Soskin began her service as a ranger at the Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park at age 85.

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With cold air on the retreat from all but the northern tier and mountains of the West, the opportunity is there for some incredible warmth around the Christmas holiday which may have some wearing short sleeves outside.

Also, a new study found a more than 200% rise in health problems requiring emergency medical attention after the January 2025 fires in Los Angeles County.

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The wildlife overpass in Douglas County, Colorado, spans Interstate 25 and connects 39,000 acres of habitat, allowing elk, deer, bears, mountain lions and other animals to cross safely.

Also, NOAA’s Arctic Report Card shows more than 200 Arctic watersheds in Alaska’s Brooks Range have begun “rusting.”

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A powerful storm with high winds and heavy rain will lead to travel problems in the Northeast, before colder air and snow sweep in later for some areas late this week.

The latest storm in the pineapple express will focus on Oregon into Friday evening. Some streams and rivers will quickly surge to major flood levels, posing risks to lives and property.

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A White Christmas is a guarantee in the Rockies and near the Great Lakes, but hopes for snow in the central and eastern U.S. will hinge on a storm moving through just before the holidays.

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More heavy rain is expected through late week as saturated ground and swollen rivers raise the threat of widespread flooding.

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As the weather flips from cold to warm and back this week, a storm may hinder early Christmas travel in the eastern United States with areas of rain, fog, ice and perhaps more snow. Experts with AAA say car travel will dominate through New Year’s, driven by lower gas prices compared to last holiday season. For the first time in four years, the national average price per gallon dropped below $3 just in time for peak Christmas travel.

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Following a very wet pattern last week, AccuWeather forecasters warn that additional rain is on the way for the Northwest this week that will heighten the risk for widespread flooding.

Also, the dramatically cold weather and dangerous conditions gripping the Central and Eastern states will ease up this upcoming week. How long will the reprieve last, and will it hurt chances for a white Christmas?

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Under perfect conditions, up to 120 meteors per hour could shoot across the night sky this Saturday and Sunday when the Geminids reach their peak.

Also, veterinarian Dr. Jennifer Coates writes for The Spruce Pets that not all dogs need winter jackets, but many do. Dogs that benefit the most include small breeds, puppies, senior dogs, and pets with health conditions. Short-haired breeds or any dog in the miniature category may also need an extra layer when temperatures drop.

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For the second time in two years, one of the driest places on Earth has a lake following the wettest November since record-keeping began in 1911.

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While the Rockies are behind, parts of the Midwest and New England are seeing a blockbuster snow season.

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Chicago, Detroit, Des Moines, Iowa, and even Richmond, Virginia, have picked up accumulating snow so far this year--but when will it be New York City's, Philadelphia's and Boston's turn? The clock may be ticking down.

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A pair of atmospheric rivers will unleash many inches of rain and trigger major flooding in parts of western Washington and Oregon through the middle of this week. More storms will follow past the middle of December.

Also, more Arctic air is building over northern Canada and will be directed into the United States, courtesy of the polar vortex. How long will the cold waves last? Will it stay cold through Christmas?

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Successive storms early this week and beyond will trigger flooding, landslides and high winds in the mountains, with impacts that may cascade into regional air and highway travel through the busy holiday period.

More Arctic air is building over northern Canada and will be directed into the United States, courtesy of the polar vortex. How long will the cold waves last? Will it stay cold through Christmas?

AccuWeather RealFeel® Temperatures plunged to 73 below zero atop New Hampshire’s tallest mountain Thursday night as a storm roared through the Northeast.

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The best chance of seeing snow on Christmas morning remains in the mountains and northern United States, but here are the most likely big cities that could see snow on Dec. 25.

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Proven ways to keep your Christmas tree fresh

•Hydrate consistently: Never let the stand run dry
•Avoid heat sources: Keep tree away from fireplaces, vents or radiators. Warm air dries the tree out quickly.
•Lower room temperature: Slightly cooler indoor air helps slow needle drop.
•Use LED lights: They emit less heat than incandescent lights, which helps the tree retain moisture.

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A late-November cold snap sent temperatures in Minneapolis so low that, for a short time, it was actually colder than Mars, according to readings from NASA’s Curiosity rover.

Mason County technical rescue teams were able to reach the driver hanging about 100 feet off the ground after he lost control and went over the edge of an overpass during snow and icy conditions.

Dangerous snow squalls will sweep from the Great Lakes region to the Northeast states into Thursday evening, raising the risk of multiple vehicle accidents due to rapidly deteriorating conditions on the highways.

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A shifting polar vortex will allow multiple rounds of Arctic air to invade the central and eastern United States through the first half of December. The cold waves will be accompanied by opportunities for accumulating snow.

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Two cities had their biggest November snowfalls in history, while more than 10,000 flights were delayed for those going home on the holiday weekend. The polar vortex is on the move with its Arctic blasts, but so are storms packing snow and ice. The weather pattern setting up over the next couple of weeks will be very winterlike in the Central and Northeastern states.

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From a bright supermoon to the Geminid meteor shower, December is filled with must-see astronomy events. Here's when and how to see each celestial sight.

Also, December's first week will feature multiple rounds of wintry weather in the Midwest and Northeast, starting with a sprawling storm which will bring several cities their first accumulating snow of the season by Tuesday.

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A high-impact storm that will stretch from the Rockies to the Great Lakes this weekend, bringing heavy snow ice and severe weather to more than a dozen states — and major travel disruptions.

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Witnessing a seiche is like looking at a hurricane's storm surge and waves - but it can happen during the winter, tossing heavy snow or lake ice into the mix.

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November isn't prime season for Texas tornadoes, but one touched down in northwest Houston Monday, damaging 100 homes and causing a gas leak.

In other news, the most widespread lake-effect snow event so far this season will cause major disruptions around Thanksgiving, with an AccuWeather Local StormMax™ of 36 inches.

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Paradegoers can expect sunshine and a chill in the air, but gusty winds may make it tough for some of the parade’s most famous balloons to take flight.

Elsewhere, several inches of rain falling over a few days through Thanksgiving will slow motorists during the busiest travel week of the year, as a surge of moisture arrives ashore from the Pacific.

Lake-effect snow, gusty winds and sudden squalls will to impact post-holiday travelers from the Great Lakes to the Northeast, creating slick and hazardous conditions Friday. Snow will also streak across the Plains.

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A weather instrument dropped from a Hurricane Hunter plane during Hurricane Melissa measured the highest winds on record for such an instrument.

Also, mosses are known to thrive in some of Earth’s harshest environments, from Death Valley’s scorching heat to the freezing peaks of mountains. Now, researchers have discovered that this tiny green plant can even survive the vacuum of space.

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The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season brought 13 named storms and five hurricanes, including Hurricane Melissa, which devastated Jamaica as a Category 5.

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A strong storm sweeping from Texas into Tennessee will bring several inches of rain, flash flooding and rounds of severe thunderstorms with hail and a high wind threat into Friday.

Also, the summits of Hawaii were covered in white this week, but snow in the mountains there isn't as unusual as you might think

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A storm will impact much of the eastern two-thirds of the United States during the busiest travel times ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday as millions hit the highways and head for the airports.

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The narrow corridor of mixed rain and snow shifted east-southeast Tuesday night. Some areas cooled long enough for plain snow to fall and accumulate across portions of Pennsylvania. This mix will continue into early Wednesday in portions of Pennsylvania, northern New Jersey, southeastern New York and perhaps southwestern Connecticut before temperatures rise and precipitation moves offshore.

AccuWeather meteorologists are warning that heavy rain spreading across parts of the central United States from today to Friday will create hazardous travel conditions, but it could also bring some benefits to areas experiencing drought. Severe thunderstorms are also expected in parts of the region.

Shifting focus to the Middle East, Iranian authorities have begun cloud-seeding operations to induce rainfall and combat a severe water crisis. It has been the driest fall in half a century.

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-The northernmost town in North America will say goodbye to daylight this week as it enters its annual polar night. Residents won't see the sun again until Jan. 22, 2026.

-During the Nov. 11–12 solar storm, Russian cosmonauts temporarily relocated their sleeping quarters as a precaution against increased radiation exposure, NASA confirmed.

-A family was swept into the ocean Friday around noon near Garrapata State Park, about 8 miles south of Monterey, California, as one of the most powerful storms in months hit California. According to the local sheriff's office, the father jumped into the powerful waves to save his 7-year-old daughter, but both were swept out to sea.

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A future storm may end the south-central United States dry stretch this week, with the potential for 2-4 inches of rain and localized flooding.

In addition, rain and mountain snow is forecast for portions of the West Coast as the week goes on, with only brief breaks in between for the storm-weary residents.

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A new clipper storm will bring bursts of snow, gusty winds and slippery travel to parts of the Northeast. As more cold air pours in from Canada, more lake-effect snow will unfold later in the weekend to early next week.

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The weekend will draw to a close with the Leonids, one of the final meteor showers of the year and one that has a rich history of memorable outbursts.

Also, USDA data shows bird flu cases have surged this fall, particularly among turkeys — the holiday main course. Experts warn that the outbreak could push up prices leading up to Thanksgiving.

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A rare setup for November will unleash two waves of heavy rain across California, with the second storm threatening to bring major flooding, mudslides, and travel chaos to Los Angeles and surrounding areas.

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A dramatic temperature split will unfold this week as record-challenging warmth expands across the Plains, while cold air entrenched in the Northeast brings snow, slick travel and the need for winter gear.

Also, from the Rockies to New England, here’s where snow will pile up, when ski season will peak, and which slopes may struggle with warmth and icy conditions during the 2025–26 winter.

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A brief, but high-impact storm will bring heavy rain, feet of high country Sierra Nevada snow and hazardous travel to California and neighboring states from Wednesday night to Thursday night.

Also, astronomers have spotted the largest and most distant flare ever observed from a supermassive black hole. Nicknamed “Superman,” the flare originated 10 billion light-years from Earth, and at its peak, the light emitted shone with the brightness of 10 trillion suns.

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Cold air will expand across the eastern half of the nation into early week, AccuWeather forecasters warn, ending the growing season in the South.

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A new study claims that rising temperatures around the world will make it harder for elite athletes to break the marathon world record, or for recreational runners to hit their target times. Of the 221 races analyzed in the report from Climate Central released last week, 86% of them are less likely to have optimal racing conditions for runners by 2045.

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-A major cold outbreak will grip the eastern U.S., ending the growing season in part of the South and triggering the season’s first snow and biting AccuWeather RealFeel® Temperatures in the single digits across the North.

-Following a series of storms with drenching rain and strong winds from Northern California to Washington and British Columbia much of this week, a break of dry weather, with some sunshine included, returns this weekend.

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According to the National Weather Service office in Boston, a 'gustnado' struck the southeastern part of the state Monday night. A gustnado is a  short-lived, ground-level swirl of wind that can form along a thunderstorm’s leading edge.

Also, Two hikers are safe after being rescued in snowy, freezing conditions on Mount Mansfield, the tallest mountain in Vermont.

a major shift in the weather pattern will unfold this weekend and early next week across the central and eastern US bringing a surge of cold air and the potential for the first widespread snow of the season in some areas. AccuWeather meteorologists say one storm could produce a band of accumulating snow across parts of the Midwest, followed by lake-effect snow and even a touch of snow in portions of the Appalachians farther south.

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Strong winds of 40-60 mph, with an AccuWeather Local StormMax™ of 70 mph, will accompany a fast-moving storm sweeping from the Upper Midwest to the Northeast, bringing travel delays and sporadic power outages.

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AccuWeather forecasters say warm waters and a temporary lull in disruptive winds could support tropical development in the western Caribbean during the final month of the Atlantic hurricane season.

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Waves of rain will soak locations along the West Coast this week as numerous storms pulse across the region, AccuWeather forecasters warn, with no notable end in sight through mid-November.

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Food and assistance on the way to Jamaica, Cuba, and Haiti in response to Hurricane Melissa's destructive path. AccuWeather meteorologists are monitoring the area for the possibility of another tropical storm or hurricane developing in the next two weeks.

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Gathering data from planes inside hurricanes is a dangerous game and 52 lives have been lost since operations began in 1944.

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Through the end of the week, some regions will face eventful weather for outdoor Halloween parades and trick-or-treat night. Check the forecast, if you dare!

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It will be a stormy end to October in the eastern United States, and the drenching rain will be followed by a long-lasting burst of chilly air. Some snow may even fly over the northern mountains.

Also, Hurricane Melissa has already unleashed deadly flooding, and after sweeping over Jamaica, it will take aim at Cuba and the Bahamas with life-threatening conditions.

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Although Jamaica has been hit by many hurricanes, prior to Tuesday a storm stronger than Category 3 has never made landfall on the island.

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Melissa has already turned deadly across Haiti and the Dominican Republic, but AccuWeather meteorologists warn that the worst may be yet to come with the storm on track to intensify.

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The dangerous phenomenon has already claimed one life in Oregon, as experts advise people along the coast to use caution to avoid being swept out to sea.

Also,when Melissa departs the Caribbean later next week, it may contribute to stormy conditions along much of the United States East Coast with a new round of rough surf and beach erosion in some areas.

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A parade of storms will march into the Northwest from the Pacific with drenching rain, heavy mountain snow, and gusty winds into next week, raising the risk for flooding, travel disruptions, and power outages.

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As Tropical Storm Melissa crawls through the Caribbean, it will strengthen to a hurricane and unleash torrential rain that may trigger major to extreme flooding and mudslides, endangering lives and property.

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The BBC says climate change is leading to more extreme rainfall at the tail end of the monsoon season in India, which meteorologists used to say ended in September. This year, and for the last decade, the rainy season has lingered into October.

Also, Covid-19 fell from the leading cause of death in 2021 to 20th place in 2023, with heart disease and stroke rising to again become the leading causes of death globally.

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From snowy nor’easters to frigid Arctic blasts, here’s what to expect this winter across the US — and where drought and warmth may dominate instead.

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AccuWeather meteorologists explain why October is responsible for some of the most notorious Atlantic hurricanes in history and what climatological differences it brings compared to other months of hurricane season.

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The Orionid meteor shower peaks Oct. 20–21 with up to 20 meteors per hour, and good weather is in the forecast for more than half of the United States.

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Water levels on the Mississippi and lower Ohio Rivers are dropping again, threatening barge traffic and commerce as drought conditions persist with little sign of relief in the coming weeks.

Also, the World Meteorological Organization blamed the increasing carbon dioxide emissions on human activity, a rise in wildfires and a reduction in carbon sinks.

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The biggest storm in months unloaded heavy rain and mountain snow across California to start the week, forcing evacuations near areas devastates by historic wildfires.

Also, an unusual double-ring structure spotted in space with the help of citizen scientists has turned out to be a cosmic rarity. The celestial anomaly, captured by a radio telescope, is an odd radio circle, one of the scarcest and most mysterious objects in the universe.

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Severe storms with damaging winds, hail and downpours will track from the Rockies at midweek to part of Appalachians later this weekend, threatening travel, outdoor plans and sporadic power outages.

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Tropical Storm Lorenzo took shape over the Atlantic on Monday, and another storm could join it by next week.

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Flooding from both heavy rain and wind-driven storm surge will extend from eastern North Carolina to southern New England into Monday night as a sprawling tropical wind and rainstorm crawls northward before turning out to sea, AccuWeather meteorologists warn.

Also, storms pushing inland from the Pacific will deliver the most significant rain and mountain snow to parts of the western United States since early last spring in the coming days.

The storms will create travel disruptions, with mainly wet highways in the lower elevations and snowy, slippery conditions over the highest elevations. The greatest risk of flash flooding will be over the interior Southwest.

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A new global weather pattern is taking shape in the Pacific Ocean, one that will help steer storms and influence temperatures across the United States into next year.

After Hurricane Helene upended her plans, Betty Kellenberger completed the 2,200-mile hike from Georgia to Maine, setting a new age record on the legendary trail.

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Combined moisture from Priscilla and a newly-formed Tropical Storm Raymond will bring torrential downpours to parts of Mexico and the U.S. Southwest, with a risk of 4-8 inches of rain and life-threatening flash flooding.

Also, a powerful tropical wind and rainstorm will unfold and bring days of coastal flooding, erosive surf, high winds and rain from the Carolinas to New England; Some areas may face impacts similar to a major nor'easter or hurricane.

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A powerful tropical wind and rainstorm will unfold and bring days of coastal flooding, erosive surf, high winds and rain from the Carolinas to New England; Some areas may face impacts similar to a major nor'easter or hurricane.

Also, Jerry became the tenth named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season on Tuesday and is on track to become a hurricane as it nears the northeastern Caribbean islands later in the week.

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The parched Midwest and Northeast will finally get a drink of water in the form of rain, while temperatures will fluctuate wildly from near-record heat to a frosty chill through the week, say AccuWeather meteorologists.

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After a brief respite, the Atlantic is about to heat back up, with a new tropical storm expected to form soon. Meanwhile, the Eastern Pacific is still active, and may see its seventeenth storm form later this week.

Also, the first EF5 tornado since 2013 has been confirmed in North Dakota. This tornado, which knocked a train off its tracks, ends the 12-year 'drought' of EF5 tornadoes since the Moore, Oklahoma storm in 2013.

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October can be a month of extremes, and the Midwest and Northeast will experience it all in the coming days: warm afternoons, frosty mornings and desperately needed rain.

Unlike most tornado surveys done in person by the NWS, this tornado was confirmed with the help of satellite photos that showed the path of downed trees.

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The seasonal occurrence that can lead to disruptive tidal flooding is due to a combination of astronomical, climatological and meteorological factors.

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Despite the calendar's turn to October, Mother Nature will be throwing it back to summer in the Midwest from late this week into the weekend, with temperatures expected to soar well into the 80s and 90s, say AccuWeather meteorologists. Temperatures in some areas could challenge all-time October records.

Also, 7 more homes collapse into the ocean on North Carolina's Outer Banks.

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A rare Jay hybrid emerges in Texas: part green, part blue. Unusual weather patterns are bringing once-distant bird species into contact, giving rise to rare hybrids that fascinate scientists and birders alike.

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The first supermoon of 2025 will kick off a busy month for stargazers. Here are the top astronomy events to mark on your October calendar.

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A large and strong area of high pressure will keep much of the central and eastern U.S. dry into mid-October, worsening drought, lowering river levels, raising wildfire risk, and bringing wide temperature swings.

Also, a shift in winds will end the North American monsoon across the Southwest, bringing drier, warmer weather and increased fire danger in the days ahead.

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Newly formed Tropical Storm Imelda to strengthen and bring flooding rain, storm surge, and gusty winds to parts of the Southeast U.S. coast this week. AccuWeather has the latest impacts and track information.

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The southeastern United States is on alert for a potentially land-falling tropical storm or hurricane next week as a new storm is about to join Hurricane Humberto in the Atlantic.

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With homes still full of sand and broken roads waiting to be built, Florida and the southern Appalachians haven't yet fully recovered from Hurricane Helene's wrath.

However, a 26-mile stretch of the Blue Ridge Parkway has reopened in western North Carolina - just in time for the busy fall season.

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A new tropical storm has developed over the Atlantic Ocean, and AccuWeather meteorologists warn another one could soon join it off the coast of the southeastern United States.

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Fall colors are showing up weeks ahead of schedule this year across the Northeast, and forecasters say the primary reason is due to the weather.

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Super Typhoon Ragasa roared through the northern Philippines yesterday as the most powerful storm on Earth this year. It struck with destructive winds and torrential rain, prompting evacuations of thousands of people and preparations in nearby Hong Kong, Taiwan and mainland China. 

Climate scientists worry this will happen more often in the coming years. The western Pacific is the most active tropical basin on Earth, and September is often its busiest stretch. Ragasa is a reminder of how quickly storms in this region can ramp up and how destructive they can be as they approach densely populated coastlines.

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Gabrielle could strengthen into a major hurricane near Bermuda early this week as AccuWeather meteorologists monitor other tropical systems with potential to develop across the Atlantic and Caribbean.

Also, a new storm is eyeing the West coast, bringing a renewed threat for heavy rain

Just days after the last round of heavy rain, more wet weather is on the way to the West, especially California; there is also an increased risk for lightning and wildfires.

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A new AccuWeather study of more than 60 years of rainfall records shows U.S. precipitation totals are flat, but heavy downpours and hourly extremes are increasing, raising the risk of flooding, damage, and economic losses.

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Many Eastern states face worsening drought as rainfall remains scarce, stressing agriculture, waterways and fall foliage, though signs of Gulf moisture could bring relief to parts of the Central states next week.

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The unusual lull in Atlantic tropical activity during the climatological peak of hurricane season is at an end. The seventh tropical depression of the Atlantic hurricane season has strengthened into Tropical Storm Gabrielle and may become a hurricane in the coming days. Direct impacts are possible in Bermuda, while indirect impacts—such as rough surf or rip currents—may affect parts of the northeastern Caribbean and the United States.

For a while on Tuesday, folks in the Pacific Northwest were  getting a little nervous. A plume of volcanic ash over Mount St. Helens gave folks the impression that the volcano might be erupting again. But luckily, this was not an eruption — just a wind-whipped encore decades in the making.

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A storm with tropical traits will bring heavy rain and coastal flooding to part of the Atlantic Coast, while much of the Central and Eastern U.S. remains dry amid expanding drought and late summer warmth.

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Tropical Storm Mario could send tropical moisture into Southern California and the Southwest this week, raising the risk for showers, storms and flash flooding. Also, from pizza boxes to stuffed animals, geologists have found unusual trash across Yellowstone National Park this year after millions visited during the summer season.

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Tropical development in the Gulf of Mexico poses the greatest short-term risk to the United States this September, with record-warm waters fueling potential rapid intensification and limited prep time for coastal areas.

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A La Niña watch has been issued, but what does that really mean for the rest of Atlantic hurricane season and snow this winter in the U.S.?

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A strengthening storm system and returning warmth will trigger severe thunderstorms across the U.S. Plains Friday into Saturday, with the primary threats being from damaging winds and large hail. In the East, a stagnant weather pattern will limit rainfall across much of the East, raising fire danger and stressing vegetation as cooler, drier air spreads south into Florida.

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Cooler air and storms moving into the western US will aid firefighting in some areas but also bring hazards, including flooding on burn scars and gusty winds that could ignite new blazes.

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Despite their anxieties, many Americans said they don’t feel ready for natural disasters. The poll of 2,500 adults, conducted by Talker Research on behalf of Master Lock, found tornadoes ranked as the scariest natural disaster overall (46%), narrowly edging out tsunamis (43%), followed by earthquakes (35%) and hurricanes (33%). Wildfires (30%), flash floods (26%), heat waves and droughts (6%), blizzards (4%) and mudslides (4%) trailed behind.

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Water scarcity is a huge global issue. More than 2 billion people lack access to safe drinking water, a situation set to worsen due to climate change, which fuels longer and more severe drought. As reservoirs shrink, groundwater dries up and rainy seasons become more erratic, some believe one answer to this crisis lies in the reservoirs of moisture in our skies.

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Wildfire concerns remain high across the northwestern United States, and AccuWeather meteorologists warn that the upcoming week will bring both challenges and some relief for residents in the region.

Also, Woolly Bear caterpillars are starting to emerge, and according to folklore, their colors can predict what type of winter is ahead.

•Black bands: If a woolly bear is mostly black, it indicates a longer, colder and snowier winter is ahead.
•Brown bands: If the middle brown band is large, then the upcoming winter will not be as cold or snowy.

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Leaf-peeping season is almost here. Find out where fall foliage is expected to pop and which regions may have a shorter show this year.

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The start of autumn may feel like an extension of summer across most of the United States, but colder (and snowier) weather is in the forecast. Here's what you can expect in your area this fall.

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A budding tropical rainstorm is forecast to strengthen into a hurricane and impact the northeast Caribbean by midweek, while other areas across the Atlantic and Gulf are being monitored.

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A fast-moving wildfire tore through a historic Gold Rush community in Tuolumne County, California, on Tuesday, forcing evacuations and destroying homes, according to Cal Fire.

The blaze, known as the 6-5 Fire, grew quickly to more than 6 square miles and was still uncontained Tuesday night.

Sargassum supports biodiversity in the open sea, but when it washes ashore, it decomposes, creating environmental, economic and health problems. Mexico has some ideas of how to put it use rather than just cleaning it up from beaches.

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The tropics are becoming more active across the eastern Pacific Ocean, with two named systems in the basin. Tropical Storm Lorena is forecast to affect portions of western Mexico this week and may later influence the weather in the southwestern United States, while Hurricane Kiko is expected to approach Hawaii next week, AccuWeather hurricane experts warn.

85% of world population may see total lunar eclipse Sunday. A "Blood Moon Eclipse" may be seen by billions around the world this weekend, with the moon expected to turn a dark red color for over an hour.

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September is peak hurricane season across the Atlantic, and there is a chance that Tropical Storm Gabrielle forms ahead of the upcoming weekend.

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Fall weather lovers, get ready! A major outbreak of cold air will unfold this week, bringing temperatures more typical of mid- to late October across much of the central and eastern US.

At least three-quarters of the population east of the Rockies will experience the chill at some point this week. The main areas likely to avoid it include much of the Florida Peninsula, portions of the immediate Atlantic coast and central and South Texas.

Also, over the upcoming week, forecasters have been monitoring the anticipated influx of moisture into the Southwestern states. This pattern will even increase the chances for downpours to impact portions of drought-stricken Southern California.

 one of the best chances to spot the Aurora Borealis will unfold Monday night across Canada and parts of the US. An eruption on the sun over the weekend blasted charged particles into space, and they are on a collision course with Earth. When the charged particles reach the planet, it will set off a colorful display of the Aurora Borealis.

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Tropical waves are clusters of showers and thunderstorms that are the seedlings of many of the storms that develop throughout the Atlantic hurricane season.

"Tropical waves originate over Africa as hot, dry air from the north clashes with moist, cooler air from the jungles in central Africa to create a jet stream of winds over portions of the continent," AccuWeather Lead Hurricane Expert Alex DaSilva said.

They roll off the coast of Africa near the Cabo Verde Islands and track over the Atlantic Ocean every few days, typically from May to November, like a conveyor belt of storms that is most active as the hurricane season approaches its peak in September.

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A lull in tropical activity may keep the Atlantic quiet through Labor Day, but AccuWeather meteorologists warn conditions could turn more favorable for storms by mid-September.

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Conditions close to the United States are more favorable for tropical depression formation due to the Gulf Stream current and the warm Gulf waters.

Also, cool, fall-like weather will have people reaching for jeans and sweatshirts rather than shorts and bathing suits across the Great Lakes and Northeast into the Labor Day weekend, according to AccuWeather meteorologists. Temperatures more common for October will trend as much as 15 degrees below historical averages, with near-record lows at night for many locations.

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A towering wall of dust, known meteorologically as a haboob, swallowed parts of Phoenix Monday evening, plunging the city into near-zero visibility. That was quickly followed by severe thunderstorms that tore through the city, leaving behind downed trees, wind damage and widespread power outages. At Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, a connector bridge was shredded by 70 mph wind gusts. Also, storms will bring disruptions to the interior West this week, while heavy rainfall and an increased risk of flooding target areas from the eastern Rockies to the Mississippi Valley, according to AccuWeather meteorologists.

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The unofficial end of summer will feature a little bit of everything, ranging from triple-digit heat in the Southwest, tropical downpours near the Gulf and even sweater weather to millions.

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Recent dry weather has caused pockets of drought to develop in portions of the southern Plains recently. Despite this, AccuWeather meteorologists warn that enough rain is on the way to raise the risk of flooding.

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An explosion of color takes place in the Atacama Desert, one of the driest places on Earth, makes it exceptional. Some areas receive only a few millimeters of rain each year, and when it does rain, the landscape can be transformed in just a few weeks. Also, NASA is planning to launch a rocket mission to study the turbulence where Earth's atmosphere ends and outer space begins sometime over the next two weeks.

The earliest the agency expects to launch the three sounding rockets is Saturday, with the launch window closing Sept. 3.

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Hurricane Erin is heading away from the United States, but heavy seas, crushing surf and strong rip currents will pose dangers to swimmers and boaters into this weekend.

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A substantial outbreak of cooler air will overtake the Midwest late this week and extend into the Northeast next week, where it could last for several days. Also, as changes in wind intensity continue, Erin’s size will drive dangerous surf and massive seas along much of the United States East Coast, as well as Atlantic Canada and Bermuda waters.

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Tropical moisture sent northward by Hurricane Erin will trigger downpours that can lead to flash flooding in parts of the Appalachians and Northeast from Wednesday into Wednesday night. The heaviest rain will come from a stalled weather front draped across the region, rather than directly from Hurricane Erin. A pocket a dry weather could separate the two areas of rain. While Hurricane Erin continues to generate rough surf and coastal hazards, AccuWeather meteorologists are monitoring additional tropical waves near the region where Erin initially formed earlier this month.

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The growing size of the powerful hurricane's winds and waves will lead to significant flooding and erosion on North Carolina's Outer Banks throughout the week.

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On Sunday, July 27, Tampa, Florida, made history by hitting 100 degrees for the first time since record-keeping began in 1890. A day later, the thermometer at Tampa International Airport topped out at 95 degrees in the afternoon, a narrow miss for a second consecutive day of triple-digit heat. For Northern dwellers who dream of sunshine and beaches in the dead of winter, and even Floridians who boast about their heat hardiness, the fact that a Florida city had never officially reached 100 degrees came as a surprise—and for many, disbelief.

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Hurricane Erin will continue to strengthen as it approaches the Leeward Islands and Puerto Rico, where it will threaten with tropical downpours, pounding surf and strong winds.

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The waters off California have grown quieter, and scientists are listening.

New research from the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) has found a sharp decline in the number of blue whale songs detected in the California Current Ecosystem following a prolonged marine heat wave. The study, which spanned six years of acoustic monitoring, revealed that blue whale vocalizations dropped significantly during and after the climate event known as “The Blob.”

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While the most likely track keeps Erin offshore from the U.S. East Coast, shifts in the storm’s path could bring strong winds, heavy rain, and coastal flooding to parts of the eastern United States and Bermuda.

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The stretch of dry and hot weather will be put on pause this week in the Northeast as disruptive thunderstorms drench the region on Wednesday. In other news, the Lee Fire rages in Colorado amid severe western wildfire season. Fires fueled by severe drought and gusty winds are rapidly expanding across the West, with major blazes burning in Colorado, California, Utah and the Grand Canyon region.

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Erin has formed in the eastern Atlantic and is forecast to be the first hurricane and first major hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic season. Erin will be a long-track storm and will eye the United States next week.

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The start of autumn may feel like an extension of summer across most of the United States ,but colder (and snowier) weather is in the forecast. Here's what you can expect in your area this fall. Meteorological fall starts on Monday, Sept. 1, while astronomical autumn starts on the equinox Monday, Sept. 22. But when will it actually feel like fall when you step outside?

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Wildfires are intensifying across California and the western United States, fueled by extreme heat, dry fuels and gusty winds pushing several into megafire territory. California is also facing 14 other active fires across the state, including the Gifford Fire raging in the Los Padres National Forest. The Gifford Fire has grown to over 104,000 acres and is 21% contained, as of Saturday morning according to CalFire. Farther east in Arizona, the Dragon Bravo Fire along the North Rim of the Grand Canyon has scorched nearly 135,000 acres since a lightning strike ignited it on July 4. It is the largest wildfire blazing in the lower 48 states and is 36% contained as of Saturday morning. Dozens of fires are active in Nevada, Utah and Arizona. In other news, three people were airlifted from Antarctica in a high-risk rescue mission this week, after medical emergencies at a remote U.S. research base required urgent evacuation through some of the harshest flying conditions on the planet. The mission, conducted by the Royal New Zealand Air Force, involved a non-stop round trip of nearly 20 hours through total darkness, subzero temperatures and highly volatile weather.

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Heavy rain from Georgia to North Carolina is triggering flash flood risks in major cities. More flooding could hit coastal areas later this week, with up to a foot of rain possible if a tropical system develops. Two people died after their vehicle was swept off a flooded road and into a ditch in Nash County, North Carolina. Officers attempted a rescue, but both victims were carried away by fast-moving water.

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Powerful thunderstorms that erupt over portions of the Plains and Midwest into this weekend pose a significant risk to crops and property.

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AccuWeather meteorologists have more than Dexter on their radar as far as tropical concerns with multiple areas being closely monitored in the Atlantic basin, including close to the United States. Also, even though most playground equipment is no longer metal, AccuWeather found dangerous conditions on a playground using a thermal camera

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As cooler air sprawls in the eastern United States, heat will throttle up in the zone from west of the Rockies to east of the Interstate 5 corridor in the week ahead. The heat and winds will spur new wildfires. Also, Americans may disagree on whether to call them fireflies or lightning bugs, but the weather has made for a great year for the blinking bugs.

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Days of downpours and flash floods will ruin outdoor plans and create dangers in parts of the southeastern United States into this week, while a wedge of cooler and less humid air over the interior will be brief.

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A trio of astronomical events will unfold in less than one week throughout August, including the famed Persied meteor shower and a must-see early morning gathering of planets.

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The quiet time for Atlantic may not last much longer as an area of interest may soon challenge the break. The next tropical storm will be named Dexter.

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This rare type of storm can cause widespread wind damage for hundreds of miles, and has wind gusts over 100 mph.

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A big change in the weather pattern will arrive in the Northeast around the same time the calendar flips to August. But before the shift, millions will contend with high humidity and potentially flooding downpours.

Pluse, heads up Hawaii, the first hurricane of the 2025 season, Iona, in the central Pacific basin will increase the wildfire risk for the island chain this week.

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An astronomical doubleheader will light up the summer sky, bringing the best chance to see shooting stars in months.

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The hottest day of the year, historically speaking, can range from June to September depending on where you are.

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The thunderous roar of the American Falls and Bridal Veil Falls was silenced for six months in 1969, and photographers captured unique perspectives of the once-in-a-lifetime event.

To see the pictures: https://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/niagara-falls-was-shut-off-in-1969/1797179

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Rounds of severe thunderstorms will extend from for more than a thousand miles from the Plains to the Northeast in the coming days. The greatest threats will be from damaging winds and flash flooding.

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A potential tropical rainstorm will be watched closely for evolution to a tropical depression as it wanders westward over the northern Gulf into this weekend.

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A massive heat dome will be long-lasting and unforgiving across large areas of the United States in the coming weeks, with AccuWeather RealFeel® Temperatures occasionally surpassing 110. Also, 'Corn sweat' will make this week's heat wave feel even worse. What is that?

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While the Caribbean remains quiet, an area close to the United States bears watching in the coming days for tropical activity.

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Multiple rounds of thunderstorms will bring risks for severe weather and flash flooding this week.

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A long stretch of blistering heat is on the way for portions of the Plains and southern United States, while breaks from the heat and humidity will become much more frequent in the Northeast.

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Fast-moving water is about 800 times denser than air. Just a few feet of floodwater can exert more pressure than an EF5 tornado.

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Torrential downpours that can trigger dangerous flooding is the main threat from a tropical rainstorm along the north-central Gulf coast for the balance of this week. Southern Louisiana is in the crosshairs.

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Recovery teams, including local deputies, state officials, out-of-state crews, and hundreds of trained volunteers, are out every day working in dangerous, neck-deep waters filled with twisted debris, chemical runoff, and snakes. The search zones are physically brutal and emotionally charged.

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A tropical rainstorm will drench Florida through midweek before possibly strengthening over the Gulf and threatening Louisiana with flooding and tropical impacts. Also, flash flood watches stretch across the East Coast as heavy rain snarls travel, submerges roads and strands vehicles from D.C. to New England.

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Three areas are being monitored for potential tropical development, one of which could bring localized flooding and rough surf to parts of the Southeast. Also, the risk for flash flooding returns to the southern Plains a week after the devastating flooding in Texas Hill Country.

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The risk for flash flooding will return to the southern Plains a week after the devastating flooding in Texas Hill Country.

Is your house in a flood zone? This map has the answer

FEMA interactive map: https://msc.fema.gov/portal/search

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Search and rescue operations are still underway after catastrophic flash flooding swept through Ruidoso, New Mexico, killing three people, including two children, and destroying homes and vehicles, leaving a tourist-dependent mountain town once again in crisis. Also, blistering sun and July heat and humidity will provide challenges for recovery and cleanup efforts. While a break from the rain is wanted and underway, the sun and heat can be brutal during July, and the days ahead will be no exception, even though conditions will be fairly typical for the time of the year.

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Portions of the eastern United States will remain at risk for more episodes of flooding downpours and thunderstorms capable of producing strong wind gusts into this weekend. Also, over 200 earthquakes have been detected around Mount Rainier, Washington, raising eyebrows during the biggest swarm of tremors in nearly two decades.

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Severe thunderstorms and torrential downpours capable of producing flash flooding will both repeat and jump around from day to day over the central United States through the remainder of this week. also, an area from the southern Atlantic coast to the northeast Gulf is being watched closely for tropical development around the middle of July, similar to where Chantal developed earlier in the month.

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Flash flooding will remain a localized threat in central Texas through midweek, even as storms carry slightly less moisture than last Friday. Also, along the Atlantic coast, a slow-moving front will bring the risk of torrential rainfall and flash flooding to parts of the eastern U.S. this week.

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Flash floods in Texas killed at least 80 and left dozens unaccounted for, including 10 girls and one counselor missing from a summer camp after the Guadalupe River surged early Friday following torrential rain. Also, the weather also turned deadly in New Jersey last week with a powerful line of thunderstorms swept through central New Jersey on Wednesday, leaving a trail of damage, widespread power outages and at least three fatalities.

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Flash floods killed 24 and left 25 girls missing from a summer camp after the Guadalupe River surged following torrential rain.

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The danger comes from corded phones or mobile devices being actively charged during a storm. If your phone is charging and you're holding it when lightning hits, you're connected to your home’s electrical system—putting you at risk. Taking a shower, washing dishes or even running water from the tap can also put you in harm’s way. Even non-metal pipes can conduct electricity through the water itself. An insurance adjuster in Cape Coral, Florida, recently filmed heavy damage in a bathroom due to a lightning strike. Also, got outdoor plans for the Fourth of July? AccuWeather has you covered with an array of information across the lower 48 United States.

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Tropical development is possible from the southern Atlantic coast to the northeastern Gulf through the first full week of July, while Hurricane Flossie continues to churn in the eastern Pacific.

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Storms that erupt over portions of the central and southeastern United States could disrupt Independence Day activities. Also, a double meteor shower is on the way at the end of the month.

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An extreme and dangerous heat wave responsible for highs of 30-40 C (90s to low 100s F) will only slowly east in part of Europe and persist in other areas as the first week of July progresses.

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As is often the case during the Independence Day holiday, thunderstorms will be on the prowl in some areas and part of the southern United States may need to watch the tropics. However, many areas will be free of rain.

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A week-long heat wave set over 2,800 record high temperatures in towns across the nation, with some spots measuring their hottest June or all-time temperatures.

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In the wake of Andrea's short tenure over the open Atlantic, tropical trouble can soon occur closer to home, with a risk of development from the eastern Gulf to the southeastern Atlantic in early July.

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Two people were bitten by sharks on Hilton Head Island within one week, and a 9-year-old girl was seriously injured in Florida. Experts stress that shark attacks remain rare. Another danger during the summer outdoor season is lightning and several incidents have been reported this month. The latest one happened Tuesday afternoon. Emergency services responded to a call at Lake Murray Dam, located around 15 miles west of Columbia, South Carolina, where 20 people were hit by a single bolt of lightning. And a beach umbrella turned dangerous in Asbury Park on Wednesday morning when strong winds sent it airborne, impaling a lifeguard as she set it up.

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Relief from the heat in the Midwest and East is coming gradually for some, abruptly for others. Also, The women are lucky to be alive after a bolt of lightning struck the hut they were under while vacationing in Marco Island, Florida.

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The first named tropical storm of the Atlantic hurricane season could occur this week as a tropical rainstorm tries to organize over the open ocean but will not impact the US. Also, the AccuWeather HeatWave Counter and Severity Index™ factors in both the length and severity of a heat wave, helping to better inform and prepare Americans for scorching conditions.

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Record-smashing daytime temperatures near 100 degrees are expected for millions from the Plains to the East Coast this week, while nighttime temperatures may stay above 80 in some metropolitan areas.

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This surging heat wave can be especially dangerous due to high humidity levels and a lack of consistent heat in many areas so far this year. In Chicago, it can be the "most intense heat wave in years."

Also, NASA raised the chance for an asteroid to hit the moon.

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Rounds of severe thunderstorms hammered the I-95 corridor Thursday, bringing damaging winds, torrential rain and intense lightning to major metro areas including Washington, D.C., Philadelphia and New York City. More than 600,000 customers lost power across the region at the height of the outages. That number was down to around 300,000 by Friday morning, according to PowerOutage.US.

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A push of much cooler air will arrive in the West and will set off some high-elevation snow to go along with spotty thunderstorms and gusty winds that can raise the wildfire threat level.

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Tropical Storm Erick formed as anticipated and is likely to rapidly strengthen as feared prior to approaching the southwestern coast of Mexico prior to the end of this week with the effects of a major hurricane.

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At least 6 people were killed by flooding in West Virginia over the weekend, and the forecast is for more rain.

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Moisture will not be in short supply for the next week or so in the Northeast and Midwest, as evidenced by high humidity levels and frequent showers and thunderstorms, AccuWeather meteorologists say. But around the official start of the summer season, building heat in the West is forecast to fight its way to the East. In addition, the heat wave in the central United States will occur around the time of the year when the sun is highest in the sky and can make for sweltering to dangerous conditions.

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There’s a wildfire burning out of control in Oregon, close to the border with Washington and it has forced the closure of several major roads and hundreds of evacuations. Firefighting crews are having a tough time keeping up with it with gusty winds in the area threatening to continue its rapid spread.  Over 3800 acres have burned in the Rowena Fire since it started on Wednesday afternoon in Wasco County.. It’s 5% contained as of early Saturday morning.

Plus, thunderstorms could interrupt some outdoor Father’s Day plans this weekend, but not everyone will need to have a raincoat or umbrella at the ready before heading to the golf course or the ballpark.

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The eastern Pacific may soon have its forth tropical storm of the 2025 hurricane season. Meanwhile, the Atlantic is still in a holding pattern.

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An AMOC collapse would usher in global weather and climate shifts — including plunging temperatures in Europe, which relies on the current system for its mild weather.

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A meteorological principle related to the Earth's rotation dictates that tropical storms cannot cross the equator, but a couple have come close.

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While Saharan dust and wind shear suppress tropical development in the Atlantic, the eastern Pacific has come alive, one of two active tropical cyclones becoming a hurricane.

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More smoke and dust are ahead for the northern, eastern and southern states into mid-June, as AccuWeather meteorologists continue to track Canadian wildfires and dust sweeping in from Africa.

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As a major tornado approached Lubbock, Texas, meteorologists and storm chasers were amazed by what they saw on a radar screen. Also, twice a year, areas in the tropics experience an eerie phenomenon that makes photographs look unnatural, but a few clouds at the wrong time can spoil the unique solar event.

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Severe weather may show no mercy for parts of the central United States with a daily risk in some locations. Storms will also reach into parts of the East as well. AccuWeather meteorologists are tracking tropical downpours in the Carolinas and an area of stormy weather that can develop in the western Caribbean before mid-June. At least one will directly affect the United States.

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Oarfish sightings in India and Australia have reignited fascination with the deep-sea creatures long linked to natural disaster legends.

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AccuWeather meteorologists are monitoring two areas in the southwestern Atlantic basin for tropical development for the first two weeks of June. At least one will directly affect the United States.

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Showers and thunderstorms began in the Southwest to end the weekend, but AccuWeather meteorologists say that more areas in the region will get wet throughout much of the week.

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The new research comes after a decade of exploration by NASA's MAVEN mission shows evidence of an escape process known as "sputtering," during which atoms are knocked out of the atmosphere by what are known as "charge particles.”

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After a quiet stretch during much of 2024, wildfire smoke from Canada is once again drifting into the United States. This time, AccuWeather meteorologists say that smoke will drift through parts of the Midwest over several days and can be thick enough in some areas to raise health and travel concerns. Also, AccuWeather meteorologists are homing in on potential tropical development in the Atlantic during the second week of June in waters from the Caribbean to the Gulf.

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Tropical Storm Alvin continues to move northward over the eastern Pacific and is expected to bring downpours to northwestern Mexico on Saturday. Also, a massive landslide thundered down a mountainside in Switzerland on Wednesday, destroying a village and burying homes under rocks, mud and water. At least one person is missing.

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The hottest weather of the season so far is on the way for many places across the interior West as the first heat wave of the season looms. But, how long will the heat last?

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Forecasters are monitoring multiple zones near the southern U.S. and Central America for potential tropical development in early June, as hurricane season kicks off.

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This distant snapshot of the two galaxies in the process of merging into one large galaxy is about 11 billion light-years away. The observations provide a rare look into earlier times in the universe, when star formation and galaxy mergers were more common.

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The severe weather siege will continue across the South Central states right through the extended holiday weekend, AccuWeather meteorologists say.

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While the West will be best, and some may shiver in the Northeast, dangerous conditions from flash flooding and severe thunderstorms will lurk from the southern Plains to the interior Southeast on Memorial Day. Plus, AccuWeather meteorologists are keeping an eye on possible tropical development in the Pacific.

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An ominous green sky is often associated with severe weather, but not every storm causes the sky to change colors.

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How many hurricanes will there be this year? Will this season be worse than 2024? AccuWeather meteorologists have the answers to these questions and more ahead of the official start of the Atlantic hurricane season on June 1.

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Memorial Day weekend rain, storms to riddle northern Rockies to Gulf

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At least 19 people have died across the state, with 17 fatalities reported in Laurel County, one in Pulaski County and another in Russell County, according to Governor Andy Beshear. 

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Tornadoes and flooding will be among the hazards that threaten more than a dozen states as a new outbreak of severe weather looms early in the week.

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A new round of severe weather turned deadly on Friday with multiple tornadoes tearing across the central United States, including one that prompted an urgent and rare tornado emergency in Illinois.

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After a small lull in severe weather on Sunday, conditions may once again turn dangerous for many over the central United States by early next week. Also, Scientists using weather radar tracked 720 million birds in flight in the U.S. as they migrated northward across the country.

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Parts of The Everglades have run dry as Florida suffers its worst drought since 2012, shuttering parts of local businesses and causing fish kills. Also, Dry conditions and, more recently, a surge of extreme heat contributed to wildfires in parts of the north-central United States. However, AccuWeather meteorologists say that some relief is on the way--at least in the shorter

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After somewhat of a lull in tornado activity in recent days, that threat may kick into high gear starting late this week over part of the central United States.

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When looking at climate's effect on tornadoes, recent research has examined raw numbers, tornado strengths, and the location of Tornado Alley.

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Severe weather will continue in the Southeast and northern Rockies in the short term, then expand and shift to a large part of the Central and Eastern states as the week progresses.

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Record levels of Sargassum in the Atlantic may pile up on Florida and the Gulf Coast this summer. Plus, a few dry days on the way for the Northeast, hot weather will arrive in Southern California and the Central US.

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Rain will pour down for days in parts of the southeastern United States into next week and that could go well beyond being beneficial for drought--flooding problems may ramp up; a mysterious, dark smoke ring was seen over Kansas on Monday, but scientists say smoke rings like this are usually man-made.

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The 2025 tornado season has been the worst since 2011, with most of the tornadoes tracking through two states.

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The first tropical storm of the year could spin up later in May before the official start of the Atlantic hurricane season begins on Sunday, June 1.

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Kosmos 482 was launched in 1972, but will soon make an uncontrolled return to Earth. Here's where the defunct spacecraft may crash land.

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The Eta Aquarid meteor shower is about to peak, and will be sparked by debris from Halley's Comet -- one of the most well-known celestial objects.

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AccuWeather's 2025 U.S. summer forecast, calls for frequent heat and worsening drought across a large area of the country. Meanwhile, millions will face a summer of thunderstorms and a looming tropical threat.

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Rain and snow are returning to California and parts of the West, but significant drought relief remains unlikely for many areas in need. Also, it's the brightest time of the year across the Northern Hemisphere as solar summer is underway. Here's how it differs from meteorological and astronomical summer.

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Severe weather will persist day after day this week, threatening lives and property across more than a dozen states from the Plains to the Gulf and Atlantic Coasts. Also, A Florida man is being called a hero after swimming into a gator-inhabited lake to rescue a struggling bald eagle — and the dramatic moment was caught on camera.

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A shift in the weather pattern and a trio of astronomy events will make May a great month for stargazing, starting with a meteor shower on May 5.

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Did you buy and plant flowers and vegetables yet in the Northeast? You may need to keep a close eye on the chilly nights ahead.

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Arkansas tornado survivors denied federal aid after Trump rejected disaster declaration. Also, as flooding cycles on the Mississippi Delta region, more rounds of heavy rain are on the way and could spark new flooding along small streams and perhaps some rivers in the central United States.

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As the daily dose of severe weather continues over parts of the central United States into next week, the risk to lives and property can be heightened by repeating storms.

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After a very snowy winter, with 39 feet at one resort, some ski resorts in the Northeast are staying open well into May. Also, a 19-year-old man has been charged with arson in connection with the massive Jones Road Wildfire, which has forced evacuations, and sent smoke pouring into New York City—triggering air quality alerts for millions.

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Fires could burn more than 7 million acres in 2025 as the United States faces a volatile year for wildfires, including areas devastated by Hurricane Helene last September. Weather conditions improved in New Jersey Wednesday, aiding firefighters battling a large wildfire that burned more than 8,500 acres in the southern part of the state earlier in the week. That briefly shut down the Garden State Parkway and prompted evacuations for about 3000 people.

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There's good news for some hoping for rain, but too much of a good thing could aggravate flooding problems in parts of the central United States this week.

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Earth Day turns 55 on Tuesday with a new mission: Unite for renewable power

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Severe thunderstorms shift eastward into the Ohio Valley on Monday, with the active weather pattern expected to persist almost daily this week. Also, dozens of ‘high-water incidents’ were reported as a ‘historical weather event’ unfolded in Oklahoma. A woman and a 12-year-old boy died overnight Saturday after floodwaters swept their vehicle off the road in central Oklahoma.

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The first meteor shower in over three months is about to send shooting stars streaking across the night sky, an event visible around the globe—weather permitting. The peak of the Lyrid meteor shower will occur on the night of Monday, April 21, into the early morning of Tuesday, April 22. 

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Day after day of severe weather will focus on portions of the central United States through the Easter weekend. The strongest storms will pack high winds, large hail and tornadoes; also, an Arizona dog is being hailed as a hero after leading a lost toddler to safety in overnight cold. A dog named Buford helped rescue a lost toddler who spent the night alone in the cold Arizona wilderness.

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The warmest weather of the spring so far will coincide with Easter weekend across the northeastern United States with widespread temperatures in the 70s and 80s' also, It could take until autumn before all of the damage is cleaned up following a destructive ice storm in Michigan, and officials are worried the aftermath will contribute to intense wildfires in the coming years.

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Big changes are coming to much of the West following the recent buildup of heat from late last week. The downward temperature slide will accelerate and be accompanied by drenching thunderstorms and snow for some.

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The northern lights may glow over part of the United States this week following a pair of eruptions on the sun. Here's where they could be visible.

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The stage was set for the Titanic's tragic end years before it ever launched, beginning with a series of warm years in the Arctic that increased the rate of melting glaciers in Greenland.

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Temperatures will reach triple digits over part of the interior Southwest into this weekend, and dry air paired with the heat will rise the risk of wildfires. Also, a 77-year-old man was attacked by an alligator in their backyard in the Sun City retirement community and was saved by a quick reaction by his wife.

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A storm more fitting for late February will affect the Northeast from Friday to Saturday with enough rain, snow and coastal flooding to impact travel.

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After three major tornado outbreaks, the 2025 season is far ahead of historical average, but there's one state that stands out.

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Floodwaters inundated communities across a broad swath of the central US on Sunday, the result of days of rain from storms that claimed at least 23 lives since last week.

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As waters recede along small streams and secondary rivers, flooding is just getting underway along the largest rivers and related problems may last well into the spring.

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A contrasting pattern will be in place across the nation this week as Southwest cities soar to 100 degrees and visibility-reducing snow squalls and brisk conditions impactthe Great Lakes and interior Northeast.

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At least 16 weather-related deaths have been reported since the start of the storms, including 10 in Tennessee and six others across Missouri, Indiana, Kentucky and Arkansas.

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It's been a long week of severe weather with a major tornado outbreak Wednesday night bringing at least 2 EF3 tornadoes. Flash flooding due to relentless rainfall can be life-threatening and catastrophic in some communities into this weekend, then river flooding on the major rivers could lead to weeks of inundation, great economic loss.

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A new round of severe thunderstorms is bringing dangerous flooding to the central United States just one day after a deadly severe weather outbreak with dangerous nocturnal tornadoes.

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A rocky road is ahead in the temperature department with big daily temperature swings in many areas of the Northeast into early next week. Accompanying the swings will be chaotic weather conditions.

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March is typically the windiest spring month for most of the nation but wind gusts and wind advisories broke records over a wide area in 2025.

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Up to 4 month’s worth of rain may fall in less than a week across part of the central United States, threatening major flooding and endangering lives and property. Also, April stargazing guide: Pink Moon, Lyrid meteor shower and more. The first meteor shower in over months will unfold in the late-April sky. Plus, early risers will get to catch the crescent moon bunching up with three planets before sunrise.

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This week, an alarming pattern featuring a significant risk for tornadoes, large hail, flash flooding and destructive winds will impact at least 2 dozen states.

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The country is home to 27,000 natural hot spring sources, but a surge in tourism has left some onsen towns running low on water; leaving local officials feeling anything but zen.

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Severe thunderstorms will jolt dozens of states from late this week through early next week, including the risk of destructive winds and tornadoes.

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The Atlantic hurricane season starts on June 1, and it is poised to be a turbulent year with AccuWeather predicting 13 to 18 storms and warning of hurricanes that can rapidly strengthen leading up to landfall.

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Six months have passed since Hurricane Helene devastated western North Carolina, and survivors are still picking up the pieces while also dealing with symptoms of PTSD.

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The cherry trees reached stage five out of six yesterday, the National Park Service announced Sunday.

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Spring may have officially arrived last week, but Mother Nature still has some wintry tricks left in the tank for the Midwest and Northeast. Chilly weather with the chance for some snow will stick around through at least the end of March in these areas. Also, Texas has dealt with fires, dust storms and drought in recent weeks. Luckily, AccuWeather meteorologists say that much-needed rain is on the way to the driest areas of the Lone Star State.

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Incoming storms will unload inches of rain and feet of mountain snow on the Northwest, but there will be a break for a time in the new week; and a mysterious ice chunk that crashed into the roof of a Florida home in February. The Federal Aviation Administration said it did not come from an airplane.

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Old Man Winter has something to say about the official start of spring on Thursday and may continue to cause trouble in the weeks ahead for parts of the Midwest, Northeast and even the Southeast.

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Pollen levels are on the rise across the United States as warm spring weather spreads across the country. And AccuWeather meteorologists warn one area could face a "dual peak" of allergens this year. Also, it is one of the most common folklore surrounding the equinox, but can you actually stand an egg upright like the myth claims?

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Dozens of tornadoes, including 3 EF4 strength storms, raked across 11 states Friday into Saturday, killing two dozen people.

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While this week's severe weather may not be as intense as that of this past weekend, there will still be risk to lives and property over some of the same areas that were devastated by tornadoes and high winds.

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At least 35 people are dead after days of severe storms, including many violent tornadoes, sweep through the central and southern United States.

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Injuries have been reported as powerful winds tore through the Southern Plains on Friday, sparking wildfires, dust storms and power outages. Some gusts have approached 100 mph.

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A strengthening storm will likely trigger hundreds of high wind incidents and perhaps dozens of tornadoes from Friday afternoon to Sunday afternoon in the central, southern and eastern United States.

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From the smell of freshly cut grass to walking the dog on a rainy day, NASA astronauts Suni Williams, Butch Wilmore are looking forward to experiencing the weather after spending more than nine months in space.

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Wind-driven brush fires that burned on New York’s Long Island over the weekend, injuring two firefighters and sending large smoke plumes into the air, appear to have been started by people making s’mores in their backyard. With that in mind, AccuWeather meteorologists are warning that a strengthening storm will generate a vast field of strong winds to nearly a million square miles of the US later this week. The combination of powerful gusts and dry brush will create a recipe for fast-moving wildfires, especially over the southern Rockies and Plains.

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The moon will turn red during the first total lunar eclipse since 2022, an event that can be seen across all of the United States and Canada, but cloudy weather is threatening the show for millions.

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Hundreds of millions will be shedding jackets and long sleeves in the week ahead as temperatures climb into the 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s F in much of the central and eastern United States.

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Severe thunderstorms shift eastward across the Gulf Coast states this weekend bringing risks to outdoor plans and travelers. In the strongest storms there may be some risk to lives and property.; also After a break this weekend, the Pacific storm train will resume with both needed and problematic rain and mountain snow for California and many other parts of the western United States next week; and it's time to move those clocks forward one hour on Sunday.

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The warmest weather since autumn is likely in parts of the central and eastern U.S. in the coming days, but colder air, courtesy of the polar vortex, may pay a visit by mid-March.

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Thunderstorms and tornadoes are starting to erupt more frequently across the United States as severe weather season begins, and the worst of the storms could happen outside of Tornado Alley.

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Severe weather spawned tornadoes and destructive winds across the southern United States on Tuesday, contributing to nearly 500,000 power outages.

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Firefighters in North and South Carolina continue to battle wildfires that have scorched parts of the region in the past several days.

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A significant outbreak of severe weather, including the risk of some nocturnal tornadoes will unfold by Tuesday and continue on Wednesday which will put lives and property at risk in the central and eastern U.S.

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While reflecting on an intense rescue made even more harrowing by snow and ice, emergency officials said the heavy snow and open terrain near the peak likely prevented serious injuries. Also, New measles cases have been confirmed in New Jersey and Kentucky with the one common factor being a lack of measles vaccinations.New Jersey health officials announced two new measles cases in addition to another known case.

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Severe weather, including the potential for tornadoes, is headed to parts of the southern, central and eastern United States next week.

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February was packed with winter storms and blasts of Arctic air, and as the calendar is ready to flip to March, many are beginning to wonder when warmer weather will take hold across the country.

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Some parts of the U.S. have had a blockbuster snow season compared to historical average, but others have barely seen any.

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A dog who was abandoned as Hurricane Milton closed in on Florida last October is overcoming new challenges but, thanks to his new family, he is surviving and thriving.

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The Northwest US is facing yet another storm early this week that will bring a swath of heavy rain, wind and mountain snow. Forecasters highlight the risk for river flooding, avalanches and mudslides will remain high.

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The first "Blood Moon" eclipse since 2022 will cause the moon to change colors on March 13-14, and it will be visible across North America, as long as cloudy weather doesn't spoil the show. Also, red and green 'twilight clouds' were spotted over Mars. The rare clouds have only been seen on Mars a few times in recent years, and are helping scientists unravel the mysteries of the alien atmosphere.

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Sunshine, a less-stormy weather pattern and an ease back of Arctic air will contribute to milder to warmer conditions for much of the central and eastern United States in the days ahead.

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One of the most significant rounds of storms of the winter will impact the Northwest into the start of next week. Also, an Oar Fish washed up on a beach in Mexico. Oar Fish are typically seen as a harbinger of doom.

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Alaska's famous dog sled race was forced from Anchorage to Fairbanks for the 2025 event, due to move due to lack of snow and warm temperatures.

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The storm, which hammered several states with severe weather and heavy rainfall over the weekend has claimed at least 13 lives.

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Arctic air is on the move southward and eastward into the United States in the coming days and will create harsh conditions for millions prior to the end of February. Also, the "superbug bacteria" is the methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, which resists most antibiotics, causes lung scarring and could cause death.

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The most significant threat of severe weather including tornadoes and flooding since last autumn will target portions of the south-central and southeastern United States this weekend. Also, a seafood company that lost about 27,000 salmon from a fish farm off the coast of Norway is offering a bounty of about $45 per fugitive fish caught.

Mowi, the world's largest producer of farmed salmon, said about a quarter of its 105,000 salmon escaped Sunday night from a fish farm in Troms and entered the waters of northwest Norway.

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A fast-moving, potent storm will deliver inches of rain in California and feet of snow to the Sierra Nevada. The storm will have dangerous, damaging and disruptive consequences.

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More storms packing snow, ice and rain are lining up into next week with the last one in the train poised to cause major disruptions.

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Southern California is bracing for one of the strongest storms so far this winter, which could trigger new dangers to lives and property near the burn scars from January's historic wildfires.

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In ski towns, “earning your turns” comes with inalienable bragging rights. The term, thought to originate from backcountry skiers in search of untouched snow, often involves bypassing ski lifts, gondolas and any other mechanized way up the mountain in favor of ascending on human power alone.

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A frenetic weather pattern will send persistent winter storms across more than 20 states through the end of February, disrupting daily routines and causing cascading travel delays.

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With numerous storms impacting the Midwest, Northeast through the end of the weekend, residents facing storm fatigue are in for a rude awakening next week.

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From the Midwest to New England coastline, another storm will bring significant impacts to residents in the form of heavy snow, ice and rain this weekend.

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The start of spring is right around the corner, but while some bask in early warmth, millions will still be reaching for their winter coats -- and potentially their snow shovels.

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If you spent much of last month shivering in the United States, you were not alone. A preliminary look at temperature data shows that the U.S. is likely to have experienced its coldest January average mean temperature since at least 2011, with records going back to 1895.

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A potentially stormy first half of February will kick off with a large storm moving from the Mississippi Valley to the East Coast, bringing a risk for damaging thunderstorms and major icing.

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A dramatic temperature clash will set up across the nation and could pave the way for storms to produce areas of ice, rain and severe weather in the first week of February.

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Every year on Feb. 2, the tradition continues as faithful followers eagerly await for this famous prognosticating groundhog to emerge from his burrow at Gobbler's Knob to forecast either a long winter or early spring.

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An atmospheric river is expected to bring the biggest rain storm so far this year to the Western U.S. Days of rain and some snow are forecast to hit portions of the Northwest and California, bringing the risk of flooding and landslides

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Following a potential heavy snow event around Denver, a storm will create a narrow band of winter weather hazards stretching from Michigan to Maine by the end of the week, with a soaking rain expected along I-95. Also, after two skiers fell 500 feet, with one sustaining a broken leg and the other sustaining a broken wrist and an injured knee, they were rescued thanks to a cellphone SOS.

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Hundreds of unusual discs have been unearthed over a period of 30 years in Denmark and they are revealing some interesting ideas about how a Stone Age population responded to a devastating volcanic eruption nearly 5,000 years ago.

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A storm will spread snow and drenching rain for thousands of miles from the southwestern United States to the Northeast and bring the potential for the first round of severe weather in weeks to parts of the South.

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A snowstorm for the record books covered Houston, New Orleans and many other towns and cities across the southern U.S. on Tuesday, breaking snowfall records that have stood for over 100 years. At least 11 people have died. Also, the 663-foot Manitoulin, with a crew of 17 people on board, left Buffalo Wednesday morning after dropping off a load of wheat, and was heading to Sarnia, Ontario, when it became stuck in ice that was quickly forming on Lake Erie amid sub-zero temperatures offshore Buffalo. It was finally freed on Saturday.

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A storm is headed for Southern California, and it is packing much-needed rain and mountain snow to help ease wildfire concerns starting this weekend.

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A positive bird flu case in Elbert County was confirmed by the Georgia Department of Agriculture and the US Department of Agriculture. This marks the first time bird flu has been confirmed in a commercial poultry operation in Georgia since the nationwide outbreak began in 2022. All poultry activities have been suspended in the state of Georgia after bird flu was confirmed in a commercial poultry operation.

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A snowstorm for the record books covered Houston, New Orleans and many other towns and cities across the southern U.S. on Tuesday, breaking snowfall records that have stood for over 100 years. At least nine people have died.

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Dry winds will carry the wildfire risk into Friday, but just enough moisture from a weak storm is forecast to deliver a bit of rain to Southern California.

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Travel near the Gulf Coast may be “dangerous or impossible” for days as a rare winter storm with heavy snow and ice blasts areas from San Antonio and Houston, Texas to Jacksonville, Florida and Savannah, Georgia.

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The coldest air so far this winter will plague the Central and East this week, plunging temperatures below zero for an extended period of time for some cities; also an uptick in winds will occur from Monday to Tuesday across Southern California, raising the fire danger once again.

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The coldest air of the winter is likely on the way as Siberian air lunges eastward next week after nosediving onto the Great Plains this weekend. AccuWeather RealFeel® Temperatures will dip to dangerous levels.

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A big break from the winds is on the way and is forecast to last several days before another Santa Ana event returns next week. To put the magnitude of loss into context, this latest damage and economic loss estimate surpasses the numbers for the entire 2020 wildfire season.

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As the coldest air of the winter begins a southward push into the central United States, snow and a quick freeze-up will create hazardous travel beginning late this week and continuing this weekend along Interstate 25.

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Forecasters warn that the latest powerful wind setup will linger into Wednesday across parts of Southern California, providing little relief for those battling the ongoing blazes; also, A 23-year-old hiker got lost in the dense Australian wilderness and sparked a nearly two-week-long land and air search in New South Wales.

If you'd like to help those affected by the fires in Southern California, here's a link.

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Snow shovels may once again be needed in the Northeast, Ohio Valley and Appalachians as a winter storm tracks over the eastern U.S. ahead of the next blast of Arctic air.

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Forecasters warn that another blustery setup can develop from Monday to Wednesday across parts of Southern California, providing little relief for those battling the ongoing blazes.

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