Tag: Accuweather

Mark Your Calendars: Here are the Astronomy Events you won’t want to miss in 2024

Solar Eclipse with a "ring of fire" behind it

The new year brings a fresh slate of exciting astronomical events in the night sky, and one that will take place in the middle of the day that, for many, will be a once-in-a-lifetime spectacle. As AccuWeather reports, from planetary alignments to a “Super Harvest Moon Eclipse,” here are the top astronomy events to mark […]

AccuWeather’s Top 10 Most Impactful Weather Events of 2023

As a year of record-breaking weather comes to a close, AccuWeather took a look back at the most intense moments. From powerful hurricanes and tornadoes to drought-busting storms and the deadliest wildfire in the United States in more than a century, here is their list of the most unforgettable weather events of 2023. Record-breaking January […]

2023 will officially be the Hottest Year in Recorded History

Closeup of thermometer against blue skies and palm tree

Earth’s temperature was off the charts this year, and scientists just confirmed what much of planet already felt coming: 2023 will officially be the hottest year on record. As CNN reports, the analysis from the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service found this year’s global temperature will be more than 1.4 degrees Celsius warmer than […]

Winter Tornadoes Rip through Northern Tennessee, Killing 6 and Injuring Dozens

Tornado funnel and storm clouds over midwestern field

At least six people died Saturday after tornadoes tore through parts of Tennessee, officials said. As the sun rose across the state early Sunday morning, residents – and crews who spent a tough night digging through wreckage in search of survivors – were getting their first look at the destruction in daylight. Homes were destroyed, […]

Get Ready for the Geminid Meteor Shower!

Father and Son sit on dock watch meteor shower in night sky

The 2023 astronomical calendar has been packed with a variety of captivating celestial sights, and the year will conclude with a slate of events that includes a highly-anticipated meteor shower. As Accuweather reports, December’s longer nights present more time for stargazing, including the chance to see the return of the famous constellation Orion. Early morning stargazers have […]

Atmospheric River continues to Rage through the Pacific Northwest

As a fire hose of rain, known as an atmospheric river, continues in western Washington and Oregon, small streams and rivers have become raging torrents, posing significant threats to lives and property throughout the week. The atmospheric river turned deadly near Portland, Oregon, Monday when a man was swept away along Johnson Creek. A second death was […]

Good News for the Beleaguered East Coast: AccuWeather Declares 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season Over

The 2023 Atlantic hurricane season has been well above the historical average in terms of the number of storms, although compared to recent hyperactive seasons, it has largely flown under the radar, as the majority of the tropical storms and hurricanes have remained over the open waters of the ocean. With only a few weeks […]

How El Nino Affects you this Winter will Depend a lot on Where you Live

Well, El Niño has arrived. There’s 100% certainty El Niño will last through early winter, the Climate Prediction Center, a division of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, recently said, and a 90% or higher chance it lasts into spring. As AccuWeather reports, El Niño typically divides the country in half, but where the dividing line […]

45 States Are At Risk of Earthquakes – Are You Prepared?

Violent shaking from an earthquake can strike suddenly, without warning, and at any time of the year, day or night — and residents of California are hardly the only people in danger. As CNN reports, forty-five states and territories of the United States are at moderate to very high risk of earthquakes, and every region […]