On average, 1,200 tornadoes hit the United States each year, according to the Storm Prediction Center (SPC), and while twisters can happen at any time and in any state, the prevailing wisdom has held that most of the large twisters occur in Tornado Alley, an expansive area within the central U.S. designated by meteorologists in […]
The weather pattern across portions of southwestern Europe has been more reminiscent of August than April over the past week as temperatures have soared well above the historical average, shattering monthly all-time record highs in multiple countries, as well as the continent as a whole. As AccuWeather reports, blistering conditions have primarily settled across Portugal […]
California’s winter featured torrential rainfall from beginning to end, helping to fill the state’s reservoirs and putting a major dent into the state’s long-term drought conditions. As Accuweather reports, the transition to spring has brought another positive effect to the Golden State, as a “superbloom” of wildflowers has residents and tourists alike rushing to get a glimpse […]
Spring is fully underway across the United States, although it might not feel like it in some locations. And to the delight of baseball fans, it’s also the kickoff for the Major League Baseball season. Unfortunately, as AccuWeather reports, this season will be matching up all too well with the peak of severe weather. In […]
AccuWeather forecasters say that the latest California storm fell just short of being considered an atmospheric river, but it was still a force to be reckoned with. As the center of the system strengthened on its final approach to the California coast, it underwent a meteorological process known as bombogenesis, otherwise known as a “bomb […]
Spring is creeping up fast in the United States, and that means warmer weather is on the horizon after a rough end to winter in some locations. Still, for those who suffer from seasonal allergies, there may only be a few weeks left in some parts of the country before allergens kick into full gear. […]
Last week’s brief break from the seemingly endless barrage of drought-busting and deadly storms in California are ending abruptly as another round of storms from the Pacific move onshore. AccuWeather experts say additional rounds of heavy rain and mountain snow are in store for the hard-hit state, and a storm that will occur from Tuesday into […]
Evening stargazers may have noticed Venus shining bright above the western horizon in recent weeks, appearing higher in the sky with each passing night. The planet will continue to be a prominent feature through the remainder of February, and on Thursday evening, it will have some company. The crescent moon will appear to align with […]
From Wednesday night into Thursday morning, people across Arkansas, Mississippi and Tennessee need to be prepared for the possibility of nighttime tornadoes, which historically are significantly deadlier than tornadoes in the day. Hail and high winds were threatening southeastern Oklahoma Wednesday, with storms beginning to develop in Jefferson County just north of the Texas border. The storms are […]
The Hubble Space Telescope captured images of a mysterious show playing out on Saturn’s rings — ghostly, fleeting “spokes” that appear to move along the planet’s rings. And scientists can’t yet explain why the phenomena happen. As Accuweather reports, the return of the spokes is one of the earliest signs that Saturn is entering a […]