Flooding can strike in seconds or days in various forms, each with its own life-threatening potential. “Sometimes people are not taking flooding situations as seriously as a tornado or hurricane or a big blizzard and sometimes can underestimate the power that water,” AccuWeather Chief Meteorologist Jon Porter said. “Unfortunately, that claims a lot of lives.” As AccuWeather reports, all […]
The Southwest monsoon will help fuel the first widespread summer thunderstorms across the interior West this week, bringing threats of gusty winds, blowing dust, downpours and dry lightning that could spark new wildfires. As AccuWeather reports, temperatures will climb to 100 degrees Fahrenheit or higher in many areas over the next several days, and winds […]
Marine experts are sounding the alarm that El Niño’s impacts are expected to disrupt marine ecosystems and threaten species throughout the Pacific Ocean. As AccuWeather reports, experts from the Aquarium of the Pacific and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) told reporters on June 11 that warming oceans and a developing El Niño could have significant consequences for marine life off the coast of Southern California. El […]
Over the weekend, as Americans celebrated the country’s 250th Anniversary with celebrations, BBQ’s and fireworks, the date meant something completely different for residents of Texas Hill Country. July 4 marked one year since more than 100 people were killed and thousands were displaced by one of the deadliest weather disasters in modern Texas history. As […]
An asteroid estimated to be taller than the Empire State Building is expected to safely pass Earth this Saturday and will be visible to small telescopes and binoculars, according to the European Space Agency (ESA). As AccuWeather reports, Asteroid 152637 (1997 NC1), discovered in 1997, will fly past Earth at around 7:14 a.m. EDT with a zero chance of impact, according to the ESA. Its […]
A sweltering and deadly heat wave enveloping parts of Europe has been breaking temperature records and is blamed for dozens of deaths in recent days. As USA Today reports, the extreme heat has been consuming Great Britain, Italy and Spain, and temperatures in parts of France were expected to reach at least 104 degrees Fahrenheit on June […]
The state of Illinois has already seen more tornado reports than it has in any year since records began, while “tornado alley” states are lagging behind this year in the annual tornado tally. Illinois Leads the Nation in Tornado Reports for 2026 As AccuWeather reports, Illinois has led the nation in preliminary tornado reports for […]
It seems like there have been more and more reports of serious – and deadly – flooding events across the United States. In June 2026, multiple U.S. regions experienced significant flooding, with heavy rain, slow-moving storms, and high tides contributing to widespread impacts, including Houston and Central Texas, Indiana, and Chicago, Illinois. And this week, […]
For many people, the glow of fireflies marks the heart of summer, but as AccuWeather reports, the timing of those displays depends heavily on location, weather, habitat and species. AccuWeather built a map with Global Biodiversity Information Facility data to highlight the timing of the Big Dipper Firefly, Photinus pyralis, across the central and eastern […]
The first of two major planetary alignments of June is unfolding as Jupiter and Venus shine side-by-side in the evening sky. As AccuWeather reports, it will be hard to miss the pairing in the western sky after sunset, as the two can be easily seen without a telescope. Venus will be the brighter of the […]