Tag: Accuweather

What To Do Before, During, and After a Flood Hits

Traffic sign reads Flood Zone Ahead

An Atmospheric River event is set to cause possible historic flooding across the Central U.S. this week. Flash floods can unfold in moments and wreak havoc. Surprisingly small amounts moving water can sweep you or your vehicle away. Here’s what you need to know before, during and after a flood, since preparation can be critical […]

Cicadas 2025: Billions of Brood XIV will Soon Emerge, is your State on the List?

Two cicadas on a thin branch

Get ready for an insect phenomenon that has been 17 years in the making. Starting this spring, when temperatures are warm enough, parts of the eastern United States will witness the emergence of Brood XIV periodical cicadas. After spending nearly two decades underground, these cicadas are set to emerge in droves, creating a spectacle that […]

Barely 6 Months after Helene, State of Emergency Declared as Wildfires Ravage the Carolinas

Wildfire trees in flames

Strong winds and low humidity are causing several wildfires to spread through western North Carolina, risking more damage to some areas still recovering from Hurricane Helene. As AccuWeather reports, barely xix months after Helene ravaged parts of the state, the region is dealing with wildfires fueled by a large number of trees brought down by the storm. […]

Spring Weather has Arrived – Here is Your Allergy Forecast for 2025

Woman sneezing into tissue in front of blooming tree

Springlike weather has arrived, and with it, the start of the extended allergy season across the United States, which will last throughout the summer. And as AccuWeather reports, it could be a bad year for millions from the mid-Atlantic to the Pacific Northwest. “About one-quarter of U.S. adults have been diagnosed with seasonal allergies, and nearly one […]

40 Dead after Destructive Tornadoes, Wildfires and Dust Storms sweep across US

People standing in the middle of tornado damage and debris

At least 40 people in seven states have died amid a severe weather disaster that swept across the central and southern U.S., officials said Sunday. At least 12 deaths were reported in Missouri, the most of any state, officials said. Sunday is the third day in a row that severe storms packing destructive winds, large hail, […]

Have you ever seen a Whirlwind? Firenado? How about a Lava-nado? Here’s Every Vortex, rated and explained.

Fire Tornado

The atmosphere is complex, and invisible vortexes twist around us all the time. It just takes something to give them form, anything from dust to fire to snow. Below is AccuWeather’s rundown of more than a dozen different spinning weather phenomena. Dust devils Form on a hot, calm dayStrength: Weak to mediumDanger: Minimal to moderate […]

Haboob Sweeps Across Southwest, Causes Death & Destruction – What You Need to Know

Haboob sandstorm sweeps over desert highway

A pileup on Interstate 10 in Arizona over the weekend killed four people and injured several others. The accident, which happened near Tonopah – about 50 miles west of Phoenix – involved 12 vehicles including several semi trucks, a van, and a recreational vehicle towing a trailer, the Arizona Department of Public Safety said in […]

Tornado Warning: Southern & Central U.S. Faces High Risk of Severe Weather Early Next Week

Tornado funnel and storm clouds over midwestern field

The Ides of March weather are coming. The month of March typically denotes an upswing in severe weather, especially across the Southern states, and 2025 is no exception. Meteorologists are issuing warnings that the combination of warm and moist air, combined with a new generation of storms forecast to move in from the Pacific, will […]

Life-Threatening Arctic Blast Marching Across the U.S.

Road sign reads: Polar Vortex Extreme Cold Take Precautions

This winter the arctic blasts just won’t stop, and things are about to get worse before they get better. As AccuWeather reports, life-threatening cold air will continue to surge across the central United States through midweek and build into the East into the end of this week before it begins to ease up, adding it […]

How to Survive a Winter Power Outage

Power outages during frigid winter months can endanger lives. Being prepared can help you and your family stay safe and comfortable. As AccuWeather repots, if your power goes out, first you need to make sure you haven’t blown a circuit by checking the breakers in your home’s electrical panel. Think ahead and unplug electronics and […]