The third storm in less than a month is bringing more downpours to Hawaii, and as AccuWeather reports, the added rainfall is expected to renew dangerous flooding and mudslides into next week. “The wet weather is being produced by a developing Kona storm approaching from the west,” said AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Brett Anderson. “The storm is […]
After swinging around the moon and capturing breathtaking pictures of Earth’s celestial companion, the four astronauts are starting their journey home. As AccuWeather reports, on Tuesday, Orion left the lunar sphere of influence, meaning the spacecraft is now feeling stronger gravitational effects from the Earth rather than the moon. The Dark Side of the Moon NASA […]
After a two-year experimental run, an updated track forecast cone graphic moves into a starring role with the National Hurricane Center this summer. As USA Today reports, the new graphic, to debut when the first tropical storm forms, is one of several changes the hurricane center is making for the Atlantic season that starts June 1. Members of […]
A developing El Niño will be one of the biggest forces shaping the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, which officially begins on Monday, June 1, and is one reason the number of storms could be near to below historical averages. Still, hurricane preparedness is critical as multiple storms could make landfall in the United States this […]
The decade from 2015 to 2025 has been confirmed by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) as the hottest on record, with the past 11 years (2015–2025) being the warmest consecutive years in the WMO’s 176-year dataset. In its latest edition of the State of the Global Climate report, the UN agency confirmed that the past 11 years (2015–2025) were […]
For the first time in more than 50 years, humans will strap themselves on top of a rocket and head farther than ever before into space. The launch, which has been delayed a few times (it was first set to launch 3 years ago in 2023), is now looking very good to launch from NASA’s […]
We’re not foolin’ – step outside on Wednesday, April 1, to witness April’s Full Pink Moon. As The Old Farmer’s Almanac reports, this Paschal Moon marks the first Full Moon of spring and is used to determine the date of Easter. Below, read the story behind the “Pink Moon” and what makes this lunar event unique. […]
A key monarch butterfly population is showing signs of improvement this year, but scientists warn the species remains in long-term decline—especially in the western United States. Increase in Eastern Monarch Butterflies wintering in Mexico As AccuWeather reports, new data released by World Wildlife Fund-Mexico and conservation partners show the eastern monarch population, which overwinters in central Mexico, […]
Oahu is experiencing the worst flooding Hawaii has seen in over 20 years, with damage estimates exceeding $1 billion as homes, roads, schools, airports and a Maui hospital have been impacted. As The Weather Channel reports, more than 230 people have been rescued, including 72 children and adults airlifted by the National Guard and Honolulu […]
Every year, 26 million children attend summer camp across the United States. AccuWeather is now partnering with local organizations and community leaders in the Texas Hill Country, which was impacted by last year’s historic and deadly flooding, to take additional steps to better protect campers and staff and to improve severe weather preparedness and responsiveness. […]