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Cyclone Arnab turns deadly in India
Follow Cyclone Arnab turns deadly in India Wed, October 28, 2026 at 2:22 PM EDT Very Severe Cyclonic Storm Arnab made landfall in India's Andhra Pradesh state early Wednesday, prompting the evacuation of over 220,000 people and claiming at least three lives, the Associated Press said. People walk past damaged homes near the shore at Uppada, in Kakinada, India, Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, after Cyclone Arnab crossed the Andhra Pradesh coast.
Very Severe Cyclonic Storm Arnab about to make landfall on India's east coast
0:54 1 hour ago India: Cyclone Arnab Batters Odisha’s Gajapati; Trees Uprooted, Power Supply Disrupted, Landslide Fears Rise. StringersHub • 1h Odisha, India - October 27, 2026 The impact of Cyclone Arnab is being felt in Odisha’s Gajapati district, where strong winds have uprooted trees and disrupted electricity supply in Kingada village under Gumma block. Fire services personnel are carrying out clearance and rescue operations to remove fallen trees and address the disruption.
Very Severe Cyclonic Storm Arnab about to make landfall on India's east coast
Follow Very Severe Cyclonic Storm Arnab about to make landfall on India's east coast Tue, October 27, 2026 at 11:54 AM EDT Very Severe Cyclonic Storm Arnab is expected to make landfall along the Andhra Pradesh coast between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam, India, early Wednesday local time.
One year after Hurricane Melissa, parts of Jamaica are still devastated
Follow One year after Hurricane Melissa, parts of Jamaica are still devastated Tue, October 27, 2026 at 11:02 AM EDT Peak tourism season is beginning in Jamaica, but the island nation's economy is still struggling to recover from Hurricane Melissa's landfall one year ago this week. The Category 5 storm hit the Jamaican coast on Oct.
After Super Typhoon Champi, Typhoon In-fa threatens Mariana Islands
Follow After Super Typhoon Champi, Typhoon In-fa threatens Mariana Islands Mon, October 26, 2026 at 11:56 AM EDT Super Typhoon In-fa is barreling across the western Pacific Ocean and moving toward the Mariana Islands, which were just impacted by Super Typhoon Champi last week. Where is Typhoon In-fa tracking now?
Super Typhoon Champi damages Guam, bound for Taiwan
Follow Super Typhoon Champi damages Guam, bound for Taiwan Mon, October 19, 2026 at 12:22 PM EDT Super Typhoon Champi is barreling across the western Pacific Ocean and is making a beeline toward Taiwan, where it is predicted to make landfall in the coming days. Champi passed within 12 miles of Guam's southern tip on Sunday. While the eye's core of extreme winds remained mostly offshore, it was close enough to cause damage to homes and knock down trees on the island.
A fleeting flash above the storm: What is a lightning sprite?
Blink, and you'll miss it. This photograph showcases a rare atmospheric phenomenon. A red flash, hundreds of miles high above a thunderstorm. It is visible for less than a tenth of a second and looks like an electric jellyfish. This picture was captured by Florian Riou on Oct. 8, taken from the French island of Corsica looking toward Naples, Italy. What is a lightning sprite?
More than a dozen tornadoes confirmed from Hurricane Isaias
Follow More than a dozen tornadoes confirmed from Hurricane Isaias Wed, October 14, 2026 at 2:25 PM EDT Hurricane Isaias, which made landfall in the Florida Panhandle Friday night, also caused dozens of tornado reports from Georgia into the Carolinas last weekend. The National Weather Service (NWS) has been surveying the damage from the tornado reports and, as of Tuesday night, had confirmed 17 tornadoes. Six of those were powerful EF2 tornadoes.
When it comes to retired hurricane names, the 'I's have it
As AccuWeather meteorologists track Isaias, they have noted that some of the most notorious tropical storms in history have begun with the letter "I." Between 2020 and 2022, Iota, Ida and Ian all wreaked havoc and left behind death and destruction in the United States. Now Isaias appears destined to do the same. Since 1954, 100 tropical storm names have been retired in the Atlantic through 2025.
Hurricane Nolo crosses International Date Line, becomes Typhoon Nolo
Follow Hurricane Nolo crosses International Date Line, becomes Typhoon Nolo Mon, October 5, 2026 at 10:35 AM EDT A hurricane that tracked close to Hawaii in September has just turned into a typhoon. Hurricane Nolo crossed the International Date Line on Sunday, at which point it was renamed Typhoon Nolo. This is not unusual, and the change is only in name, indicating that the storm is now in the western Pacific basin. The classification of storms is determined by geography.
Dozens injured in South Carolina 50-car pileup during dense fog
Follow Dozens injured in South Carolina 50-car pileup during dense fog Thu, October 1, 2026 at 3:20 PM EDT A pileup crash on I-95 in Clarendon County, South Carolina, on Oct. 1, 2026. (Image credit: Amy VanArkel) A 50-car pileup on I-95 in South Carolina on Thursday morning has left dozens injured, according to state and local officials. The crash occurred on a bridge over Lake Marion in thick fog near the Orangeburg/Clarendon county line. At least one vehicle caught on fire, troopers said.
A dozen late-season tornadoes touch down across Kansas
Follow A dozen late-season tornadoes touch down across Kansas Thu, October 1, 2026 at 11:15 AM EDT September ended with a flurry of severe weather across the central United States, including tornadoes, as moisture originating from the tropics fueled late-season storms. At least a dozen tornadoes and additional funnel clouds were reported in Kansas on Wednesday, stretching 130 miles from Dodge City to Lincoln.
Texas tornado twists just miles from Google data center
Follow Texas tornado twists just miles from Google data center Wed, September 30, 2026 at 1:09 PM EDT Two tornadoes were reported by storm chasers on Tuesday near Amarillo, Texas, one of which spun near a data center. At 8:12 p.m. CDT, a tornado was spotted southeast of Claude, Texas, about 4 miles northwest of the Hoffman Data Center, currently under construction for Google under the name Llano Project. The tornado was recorded on video amongst wind turbines at the Goodnight Wind Farm.
Zombie Storm Fay comes back to life
Tropical Storm Zombie Fay A storm over the Atlantic that seemed to be falling apart has regenerated, becoming what meteorologists call a zombie storm. A tropical depression formed last weekend far out in the Atlantic Ocean and became Tropical Storm Fay early Sunday morning. The storm weakened to a tropical depression on Tuesday afternoon and was declared a post-tropical storm by the National Hurricane Center (NHC) on Tuesday evening. But Fay's story doesn't end there.
WATCH: Rare high-elevation tornado in Utah mountains at 7,500 feet
Follow WATCH: Rare high-elevation tornado in Utah mountains at 7,500 feet Mon, September 21, 2026 at 12:54 PM EDT A tornado touched down high in the Utah mountains Friday, Sept. 18, carving a path through a forest at an elevation of 7,500 feet. The rare twister is one of only about a dozen tornadoes reported in Davis County since 1950, of which only two have struck since the year 2000. The tornado was sighted about 20 miles north of Salt Lake City, or 2 miles east of Fruit Heights, on Francis Peak.
These cities have recorded an exceptional number of 100-degree days this year
Follow These cities have recorded an exceptional number of 100-degree days this year Fri, September 18, 2026 at 2:12 PM EDT Heat records were broken throughout the summer in the United States, but the exceptiona heat wasn't confined to the nation. August tied the record for the hottest month worldwide. There are several ways to rank hot weather, but meteorologists use average temperature as the primary metric. Another measure is the number of days with the temperature above a threshold.
Deadly monsoon flooding strikes Arizona
Follow Deadly monsoon flooding strikes Arizona Thu, September 17, 2026 at 12:23 PM EDT Intense, widespread monsoon flooding in the Four Corners region turned deadly on Wednesday when three people were killed on the Navajo Nation near Newcomb, New Mexico. Dangerous flooding has swept across the Four Corners region of Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado and Utah in recent days.
Flooding swamps I-95 corridor from New Jersey to Rhode Island
Follow Flooding swamps I-95 corridor from New Jersey to Rhode Island Mon, September 14, 2026 at 12:43 PM EDT Repeated storms on Sunday morning caused severe flooding up the I-95 corridor from northern New Jersey through Rhode Island. A half-marathon course flooded, causing runners to slog through floodwater up to their chests in Paramus, New Jersey. Zac Clark, a former contestant on the reality TV show "The Bachelorette," posted a video of the ordeal on Instagram.
What's the earliest snowfall in your city?
Follow What's the earliest snowfall in your city? Thu, September 10, 2026 at 10:02 AM EDT Winter is right around the corner. At some point in the 100-plus-year history of the major cities in the United States, meteorologists have recorded accumulating snow as early as September or October, but there are some notable exceptions. Snow falls as a person walks beneath the fall foliage on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023, in Chicago.
No Atlantic hurricanes by Sept. 12 would break a 60-year record
Follow No Atlantic hurricanes by Sept. 12 would break a 60-year record Thu, September 10, 2026 at 8:24 AM EDT For decades, satellites have watched nearly every swirl of clouds over the Atlantic. In that modern era of storm tracking, the basin is nearing the record for the latest first hurricane of the season, and 2026 is on the verge of changing that. If no hurricane forms by Sept. 12, it will mark the latest date without a hurricane in the satellite era, which began in 1966.
As Hurricane Lowell approaches, Hawaiians remember Iniki 34 years ago
Hurricane Lowell will approach Hawaii's northern islands this weekend, nearly 34 years later -- almost to the day -- after Hurricane Iniki took a similar northward track. On Sept. 11, 1992, Iniki struck the island of Kauai with sustained winds of 145 mph. This is an aerial view of a beachfront resort on Poipu Beach on the island of Kauai on Sept. 13, 1992, after suffering damage brought on by Hurricane Iniki. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon) The storm was aptly named.
Has a hurricane ever hit California?
With Hurricane Marie looming off the Mexican coast and Pacific waters warmer than usual due to El Niño, people are asking: Has a hurricane ever hit California in recorded history? Officially, the answer is no, according to National Hurricane Center records dating back to 1949, but there are a couple of storms farther back in history that took a rare track into the state. Tropical storms typically don't survive intact as they approach California, primarily because of colder waters.
Huge 6.6-inch hailstone sets Illinois state record
Illinois has experienced an unprecedented year for severe weather, with the state tallying more tornadoes than any year in history. And now, another extreme weather record has been officially broken. A hailstone measuring 6.6 inches in diameter found in Kankakee, Ill., on March 10 has been confirmed as a state record. "The hailstone measured 6.603 inches in its largest axis, weighed 19.65 ounces (1.228 pounds), and had a volume of 38.697 cubic inches," NOAA wrote in its report.
Huge 6.6-inch hailstone sets Illinois state record
Follow Huge 6.6-inch hailstone sets Illinois state record Wed, September 2, 2026 at 12:22 PM EDT Illinois has experienced an unprecedented year for severe weather, with the state tallying more tornadoes than any year in history. And now, another extreme weather record has been officially broken. A hailstone measuring 6.6 inches in diameter found in Kankakee, Illinois, on March 10, 2026, has been confirmed as a state record.
Nepal school principal saved 1,600 students from flooding before school was buried
Follow Nepal school principal saved 1,600 students from flooding before school was buried Mon, August 31, 2026 at 12:50 PM EDT Amid the tragedies during the deadly Nepal flooding disaster, a local school principal is earning praise for his life-saving actions. At 9:20 a.m. Wednesday morning, Rajendra Dadabi, principal of the Tribhuvan Trishuli secondary school in Trishuli Bazaar, Nepal, received a panicked call from a friend in Betrawati, five miles upstream on the Trishuli River.
Illinois sets U.S. state record for most tornadoes in a year
A state outside of the traditional Tornado Alley has set a new severe weather record. Illinois has had 243 preliminary tornado reports so far in 2026, exceeding the counts of any state for a full calendar year, dating back to 1950, according to Storm Prediction Center data. Preliminary records have been kept since 2004 the previous record was 229 tornadoes in Texas in 2015. SPC won't issue final numbers for this year until 2027. Those numbers will take into consideration years back to 1950.
Illinois sets US state record for most tornadoes in a year
Follow Illinois sets US state record for most tornadoes in a year Fri, August 28, 2026 at 12:47 PM EDT A state outside of the traditional Tornado Alley has set a new severe weather record. Illinois has had 243 preliminary tornado reports so far in 2026, exceeding the counts of any state for a full calendar year, dating back to 1950, according to Storm Prediction Center (SPC) data. Preliminary records have been kept since 2004; the previous record was 229 tornadoes in Texas in 2015.
Hundreds missing after massive flood on China-Nepal border
Follow Hundreds missing after massive flood on China-Nepal border Wed, August 26, 2026 at 10:17 AM EDT A massive flash flood destroyed infrastructure and may have killed hundreds near the Trishuli Bazaar area of the Nuwakot District in Bagmati Province of Nepal, not far from the capital city of Kathmandu. CCTV videos showed a massive wall of water overtaking local infrastructure and slamming vehicles into walls as people ran for their lives.
Rare tornadoes struck Delaware and Long Island on Thursday
At least two tornadoes were spotted during dozens of tornado warnings issued Thursday evening during severe thunderstorms in the Northeast. A tornado touched down in Dover, Delaware, around 6:20 p.m. EDT, then less than 10 minutes later, a waterspout on Long Island made landfall as a tornado near Atlantic Beach, the National Weather Service (NWS) in New York City later confirmed.
Why did Miami, Florida, hit 100 degrees for only the second time on record?
Follow Why did Miami, Florida, hit 100 degrees for only the second time on record? Thu, August 20, 2026 at 1:50 PM EDT The high temperature in Miami on Tuesday, Aug. 18 reached 100 degrees, for only the second time in the history books. For many residents in the southern United States, that stat may not sound very impressive, as temperatures spike above 100 degrees routinely in the Desert Southwest, Texas and the Southeast.
Hurricane Bob struck New England 35 years ago on a track not seen since
Follow Hurricane Bob struck New England 35 years ago on a track not seen since Thu, August 20, 2026 at 11:06 AM EDT Hurricane Bob just before landfall on Aug. 19, 1991. (NOAA) New York City, Long Island and New England have been impacted by many tropical storms over the years, but no hurricane has officially made landfall in the region since Hurricane Bob in 1991. On Aug. 19, 1991, Hurricane Bob made landfall along the Rhode Island coast with sustained winds over 100 mph.
Flooding sweeps eastern Indiana, breaking 113-year-old record
The day after a destructive derecho tore across northern Indiana and parts of Illinois, rivers in eastern Indiana swelled, engulfing homes and reaching historic levels. The White River at Anderson, Indiana, reached 24.93 feet early Friday morning. This surpassed the previous record of 23.60 feet set in 1913, more than a century ago. The river had not been above 20 feet at this location since 1958.
Will There Be Any Atlantic Tropical Storms In August? (Video)
By , AccuWeather meteorologist If August has no named tropical storms or hurricanes in the Atlantic, it would mark only the fourth time since 1961. The hurricane season has been quiet since Tropical Storm Bertha dissipated on July 24. “We may see a couple of storms in the Atlantic in August, but seeing none is also not out of the realm of possibility due to increased amounts of wind shear and dry air,” AccuWeather Lead Hurricane Expert Alexander DaSilva said.
Will there be any Atlantic tropical storms in August?
If August has no named tropical storms or hurricanes in the Atlantic, it would mark only the fourth time since 1961. The hurricane season has been quiet since Tropical Storm Bertha dissipated on July 24. "We may see a couple of storms in the Atlantic in August, but seeing none is also not out of the realm of possibility due to increased amounts of wind shear and dry air," AccuWeather Lead Hurricane Expert Alexander DaSilva said.
Thick wildfire smoke causes dangerous air quality in the Northwest
Follow Thick wildfire smoke causes dangerous air quality in the Northwest Mon, August 3, 2026 at 3:55 PM UTC Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Massive wildfires in eastern Washington and other parts of the region are causing dangerous air quality in much of the Pacific Northwest and northern Rockies.
2026 tornado count: Illinois way up, Texas way down
Illinois continues to lead the nation in preliminary tornado reports in 2026, surpassing its annual record in June. By the end of July, the state had already broken that new record again. On June 17, there were 164 tornado reports in Illinois. By July 31, there were 221 tornado reports, according to data from NOAA's Storm Prediction Center. The increase in tornado count is largely due to tornado outbreaks in March, April and June.
2026 tornado count: Illinois way up, Texas way down
Illinois continues to lead the nation in preliminary tornado reports in 2026, surpassing its annual record in June. By the end of July, the state had already broken that new reord again. On June 17, there were 164 tornado reports in Illinois. By July 31, there were 221 tornado reports, according to data from NOAA's Storm Prediction Center (SPC). The increase in tornado count is largely due to tornado outbreaks in March, April and June.
Alaska July snow: Blink and you missed it
A quick-hitting snowstorm affected the Brooks Range in northern Alaska Sunday night, with several inches of snow falling in the mountains. The webcam at Toolik Lake, operated by the University of Alaska Fairbanks, showed the snow accumulating then melting within a day. The National Weather Service issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the region, including Atigun Pass, which sits at 4,739 feet in elevation and is the only road crossing in the Brooks Range.
Alaska July snow: Blink and you missed it
Follow Alaska July snow: Blink and you missed it Wed, July 29, 2026 at 4:10 PM UTC Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A quick-hitting snowstorm affected the Brooks Range in northern Alaska Sunday night, with several inches of snow falling in the mountains. The webcam at Toolik Lake, operated by the University of Alaska Fairbanks, showed the snow accumulating then melting within a day.
Texas boy struck by lightning while playing video games
Follow Texas boy struck by lightning while playing video games Thu, July 9, 2026 at 4:12 PM UTC Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A Texas teenager was playing video games at his home on Tuesday during a thunderstorm when lightning struck his house, causing an electrical injury. Harris County Constable Mark Herman said the teen was checked out by EMS but was uninjured. The constable shared a photo of a hole in the home's wall, caused by the lightning strike.
Massive clouds of Saharan dust to affect Florida and Gulf
It's Saharan dust season in the Atlantic, the time of year when massive clouds of dust from Africa's Sahara Desert are carried westward by winds, sometimes traveling thousands of miles to the United States. Where is the dust now? Unhealthy air quality was observed across much of the Caribbean Tuesday morning, where dust concentrations were highest. A large area of dust was just offshore from South Florida and near the Bahamas. When will the dust hit the United States?
Massive clouds of Saharan dust to affect Florida and Gulf
Follow Massive clouds of Saharan dust to affect Florida and Gulf Tue, July 7, 2026 at 4:41 PM UTC Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. It's Saharan dust season in the Atlantic, the time of year when massive clouds of dust from Africa's Sahara Desert are carried westward by winds, sometimes traveling thousands of miles to the United States. A large area of Saharan dust (light brown) is seen over the Caribbean on Tuesday morning's visible satellite image.
Tornado in Alaska? Video shows rare funnel cloud in remote landscape
Follow Tornado in Alaska? Video shows rare funnel cloud in remote landscape Tue, July 7, 2026 at 4:15 PM UTC Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Rumors of a tornado in Alaska swirled on social media on July 4, fueled by an impressive video showing a large funnel extending down across the hilly landscape. But looks can be deceiving. The funnel cloud was likely generated by winds in the Susitna Valley about 100 miles south of Fairbanks, Alaska.
Tornado in Alaska? Video shows rare funnel cloud in remote landscape
Follow Tornado in Alaska? Video shows rare funnel cloud in remote landscape Tue, July 7, 2026 at 4:15 PM UTC Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Rumors of a tornado in Alaska swirled on social media on July 4, fueled by an impressive video showing a large funnel extending down across the hilly landscape. But looks can be deceiving. The funnel cloud was likely generated by winds in the Susitna Valley about 100 miles south of Fairbanks, Alaska.
Super Typhoon Bavi devastates Rota 200-mph gusts expected in Taiwan
After devastating the Northern Mariana Island of Rota and causing damage in Guam, Super Typhoon Bavi is setting its sights on Taiwan. "The storm is equivalent to a Category 4 hurricane (130 mph) on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale to the west of Saipan," AccuWeather international forecasting expert Jason Nicholls said. Bavi is expected to produce destructive wind gusts around Taiwan and across eastern China from Friday into Monday.
Chicks fly from nest of famous California eagles Jackie and Shadow
Follow Chicks fly from nest of famous California eagles Jackie and Shadow Friends of Big Bear Valley in California confirmed Monday that Luna and Sandy, chicks of its famous eagles Jackie and Shadow, had both left the nest for the first time this year. At 11:24 a.m. Sunday, Luna attempted to jump over Sandy, but didn't clear her.
Massive Saharan dust clouds to approach Florida, Gulf this weekend
Follow Massive Saharan dust clouds to approach Florida, Gulf this weekend Dust in the Caribbean on visible satellite Friday morning. (NOAA/CIRA) It's Saharan dust season in the Atlantic, the time of year when massive clouds of dust from Africa's Sahara Desert are carried westward by winds, sometimes traveling thousands of miles to the United States. Satellite photos from Friday morning showed two dust plumes, one in the western Caribbean and one just east of the Windward Islands.
Storm knocks down tree, exposes hidden 100-year-old gravestone
A falling tree during high winds last week in Rochester, N.Y., exposed a century-old gravestone buried in the dirt. Edna Amelia Goodman Allen, born in 1892, died at the age of 26 years in 1918, leaving behind her husband, John D. Allen, a son, mother, and six siblings. Presumably, the headstone had sunk underground as the tree's roots built up around it over the 108 years since she was buried. A tree fell at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Rochester, N.Y., on Thursday, exposing a gravestone.
Storm knocks down tree, exposes hidden 100-year-old gravestone
Follow Storm knocks down tree, exposes hidden 100-year-old gravestone A gravestone is exposed after a tree fell at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Rochester, New York on June 18, 2026. (Facebook/Friends of Mt. Hope) A falling tree during high winds last week in Rochester, New York, exposed a century-old gravestone buried in the dirt. Edna Amelia Goodman Allen, born in 1892, died at the age of 26 years in 1918, leaving behind her husband, John D. Allen, a son, mother, and six siblings.
3 killed in weekend storms, 40 tornadoes reported Sunday
A deadly weekend severe weather outbreak killed at least three people in Kansas and Illinois, destroyed mobile homes, and added to what has already become a record-setting tornado year in Illinois. On Saturday, around 1 a.m. CDT, an EF2 tornado hit 5 miles east of Sedgwick, Kansas, the National Weather Service (NWS) said, ripping a double-wide mobile home from its foundation. The tornado killed a father of five, his family told 12 News.
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