The autumnal equinox marks the start of fall across the Northern Hemisphere, but meteorologists commonly consider a different date to mark the start of the new season. As AccuWeather reports, equinox comes from the Latin words aequi, which means equal, and nox, which means night. On the day of the equinox, the sun’s rays are most direct […]
A significant surge of moisture from Mexico will unleash numerous showers and thunderstorms across the interior West into this weekend. Meanwhile, a separate storm will trigger mainly dry thunderstorms in parts of the Northwest. What is a Monsoon, and What Causes It? When people think of a monsoon, they often think of heavy rains that […]
El Niño, disruptive wind shear, dry air, and Saharan dust have all helped limit the number of Atlantic tropical storms and prevented any from becoming hurricanes so far this season. Although those factors will remain in play, as AccuWeather reports, a zone near the United States may become somewhat more favorable for tropical development in […]
Summer 2026 was hot, and it turns out it didn’t just feel that way, according to the data. As AccuWeather reports, August 2026 tied the record for the hottest month ever measured globally, matching a benchmark set during the powerful heat of July 2023. The global average surface air temperature reached 62.5 degrees Fahrenheit, according […]
Every Autumn, a migrating traveler weighing less than a paperclip sets off on a journey that can stretch thousands of miles across North America. As The Farmer’s Almanac reports, the traveler is the monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus), and if you live in the United States or southern Canada, there is a good chance the “great monarch butterfly […]
Every autumn, changing leaves can turn towns into bustling hubs as travelers gather to see the season’s best colors. As AccuWeather reports, while New England has become synonymous with fall foliage, there are destinations across the country that offer their own charm for a leaf-peeping road trip. From Vermont’s Green Mountains to waterfalls in Oregon, here are […]
A rare hurricane warning is in effect for the Hawaiian islands of Kauai and Niihau as powerful Hurricane Lowell’s projected path ekes closer to the state. It’s the third storm in just over three weeks to target Hawaii, as El Niño supercharges the Pacific hurricane season. As CBS News reports, Hurricane Lowell, a major Category 3 storm, […]
Summer is closing out fast in the Northern Hemisphere, but stargazers will have celestial sights to look for both before and after the Autumnal Equinox arrives on September 22. As AccuWeather reports, September also brings a dramatic shift in the amount of sunlight. The length of day will shrink by more than an hour across over […]
Around this time of year, the story is usually about all of the tropical storms and major Hurricane activity in the Atlantic, while the Pacific gets hit with maybe a strong storm or two. But thanks to the influence of the Super El Niño, this year is a completely different story. While tropical storm Edouard did make […]
Search and rescue efforts continued in Grand Canyon National Park this week after a sudden raging flood over the weekend left at least two people dead and more than a dozen others unaccounted for, the National Park Service said. As USA Today reports, water levels in the Grand Canyon’s Bright Angel Creek and Phantom Creek rose suddenly on […]