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Caribbean Sea may spawn next named tropical storm
The waters of the western Caribbean remain ripe for new development as the last month of the Atlantic hurricane season approaches. A new tropical threat is expected to emerge in the Caribbean Sea as the calendar flips to November, the last official month of the hurricane season. "As we move...
13 weather phobias that frighten millions every year
Nearly one in 10 people have a fear of weather, including phobias of some of nature's most common elements. Halloween is synonymous with haunted houses and scary scenes of horror movies, but some of the most common fears can happen any time of the year, not just in October. Weather-related...
Rain and severe weather risk return to the parched Midwest
While the prospect of rain across parts of the Midwest and Ohio Valley is appealing for many residents, AccuWeather forecasters warn that the risk for severe weather may accompany the beneficial rainfall. A storm rolling across the Plains this week will usher in a burst of much-needed rainfall to the...
Wet weekend: Storm to hammer Northwest with rounds of rain, gusty winds and even some snow
Rain, strong coastal winds and the prospect of pass-level snow is on the docket for areas of the Northwest this weekend and early next week, AccuWeather forecasters say. A storm advancing eastward across the open waters of the Pacific Ocean this week will move into the northwestern United States and British Columbia, Canada, into the start of this weekend, AccuWeather forecasters say.
5 chill-inducing stories from 2024 to get you ready for Halloween
From zombie storms to a cloud shaped like the mothership of a fleet of alien spaceships, here are some of the strangest phenomena of 2024. Young masqueraders dressed as ghouls and goblins will soon venture out into the night to collect candy amid the frenzy of Halloween festivities. However, Mother Nature didn't wait for the haunting season to scare up some eerie phenomena. From ominous weather patterns to unearthly cloud formations, these stories from 2024 are sure to send shivers down your spine.
Record dry conditions spark wildfire fears across Northeast and mid-Atlantic
Lack of rain and warm temperatures spark growing wildfire fears across drought-stricken Northeast and mid-Atlantic. The northeastern United States is facing serious wildfire concerns fueled by an extended stretch of dry conditions paired with unusually warm weather. From the Appalachians to the Interstate 95 corridor, high temperatures soared into the...
Temperature roller coaster; 'Game of chance' for showers in Northeast
Temperature swings will keep people on their toes, while the mainly dry conditions will be good for outdoor plans and pose some risk for brush fires. Conditions in the northeastern United States will be like an atmospheric amusement park with a bit of a temperature roller coaster and a game of chance for showers to break the dry streak, as the stakes are in record territory for some, AccuWeather meteorologists say.
When will daylight saving time end for good? It's complicated
Clocks will be falling back soon, raising the question when -- or if -- daylight saving time will come to a permanent end in the future. Daylight saving time will come to an end on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024, and as millions of people turn back their clocks one hour, they may wonder if there will ever be a time when the clocks don't spring forward or fall back.
Gusty thunderstorms to precede quick cooldown in north-central US
The risk of locally gusty thunderstorms may extend into midweek in parts of the central United States ahead of a push of cooler air. Thunderstorms swept through the Great Plains, bringing hail to several areas and sparking severe weather from northwestern Texas to western and central Nebraska on Monday. AccuWeather meteorologists say gusty thunderstorms are also expected to hit parts of the Midwest on Tuesday and the eastern Great Lakes on Wednesday.
Severe thunderstorms to precede quick cooldown in north-central US
The risk of locally severe weather may extend beyond Monday night in parts of the central United States ahead of a push of cooler air. The same storm that triggered flash flooding and the first snowfall of the season to parts of the West this past weekend will lift northeastward across the central United States into midweek.
Tracking the Caribbean for yet more tropical development
With just over a month to go in the Atlantic hurricane season, AccuWeather meteorologists are watching for new development in the Caribbean. Oscar will likely not mark an end to tropical activity in the southwestern Atlantic, especially in the Caribbean Sea. Eyes have turned to the Caribbean once again for the chance of a new tropical threat next week.
After Oscar, watching Caribbean for yet more tropical development
The Atlantic hurricane season does not officially end until Nov. 30. After Oscar affects Bermuda as a tropical wind and rainstorm, AccuWeather meteorologists will be watching for new development in the Caribbean. Oscar is transitioning to a tropical wind and rainstorm near the southeastern Bahamas before approaching Bermuda. Then, AccuWeather...
Warmth and lack of rain to worsen growing drought in Northeast
Following a wet beginning to August in much of the Northeast, precipitation has been well below the historical average since then. This month, some locations are on pace for their driest October on record. In fact, some places may have their driest all-time month. Drought which rapidly expanded in Ohio...
Setting the bar: Why a Canadian aurora chaser proposed under the northern lights
What is it about proposals, weddings and wild weather that go together? Manitoba, Canada's Justin Anderson explains how he proposed to his girlfriend under the northern lights and went viral in the process. What is it about proposals, weddings and wild weather that go together? There was Rhode Island couple...
Suspects wanted: Las Vegas police release footage of dog abandonment leading to fatal heatstroke
Despite constant care at an emergency veterinary hospital, the dog died two days later after suffering cardiac arrest stemming from heatstroke. Las Vegas police are asking for the public’s help in identifying persons of interest they said are connected to the death of Reba, the English Bulldog found inside a sealed plastic tub in 110-degree heat in July.
Oscar leaves Cuba as tropical storm
Oscar is a tropical storm after making landfall in eastern Cuba as a Category 1 hurricane Sunday evening. Oscar is a tropical storm after making landfall in eastern Cuba as a Category 1 hurricane Sunday evening. Oscar’s arrival to eastern Cuba Sunday has impacted millions of residents already facing days...
Tracking Nadine and Hurricane Oscar
AccuWeather meteorologists are currently tracking Nadine and Hurricane Oscar. While the clock appeared to be ticking on the strengthening window for a tropical rainstorm north of Hispaniola, it quickly became better organized and Tropical Storm Oscar formed late Saturday morning. Oscar rapidly intensified, becoming a hurricane early Saturday afternoon. Oscar will bring the risk of flooding downpours as it tracks westward, AccuWeather meteorologists say. Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Nadine formed in the western Caribbean early Saturday morning and is rapidly losing wind intensity after making landfall in Belize midday Saturday.
Tracking Nadine and a Caribbean tropical rainstorm, possibly Oscar
AccuWeather meteorologists are currently tracking Nadine and a tropical rainstorm in the Caribbean. While the clock is ticking on the strengthening window for the tropical rainstorm north of Hispaniola, it will bring the risk of flooding downpours, and has a chance of becoming a tropical depression or named tropical storm into this weekend, AccuWeather meteorologists say. Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Nadine formed in the western Caribbean early Saturday morning.
Fall fury: The 2nd severe weather, tornado season in the US
As leaves change colors and cooler air arrives during autumn, forecasters warn of a growing risk of severe weather and tornadoes across the United States. Autumn is known for its vibrant foliage, the arrival of chilly air and the first snowflakes of the season. However, a lesser-known aspect of this time of year is the resurgence of severe weather and tornadoes.
Daylight saving time 2024: When do clocks fall back?
Clocks will soon "fall back," bringing earlier sunrises and sunsets, but there's more to do than just resetting your clocks at home. The end of daylight saving time is just around the corner, but there is more to do than just changing the clocks. Here is everything you need to know about the upcoming time change:
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