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'Dog days of summer' owes its namesake to the stars, not summer heat
The position of the stars was an intrinsic part of ancient Greek and Roman life, shaping religious beliefs, marking seasons and helping travelers navigate on long journeys. The days between July 3 and Aug. 11, often referred to as the "dog days of summer," are some of the hottest in the Northern Hemisphere. Contrary to popular thought, the burden these days place upon our beloved, canine companions has nothing to do with the phrase's origin.
Who's hot, who's not for the Fourth of July 2024
Who will be hot? Who will be cool? And, who's likely to get wet on the Fourth of July? This story may have all the information needed to plan for the nation's birthday. When July rolls around it is hard-pressed to find much cool air across the United States, and the heat in some areas later this week may be so extreme that it poses health risks for millions celebrating Independence Day, AccuWeather meteorologists caution.
Temperatures to challenge all-time highs in California, Nevada
Temperatures will not only rival records over the interior West through this weekend, but the heat will pose dangers for those outdoors for long periods and those taking to the roads for holiday travel. While the summertime is quite hot across the interior of the western United States in the...
Category 5 Hurricane Beryl rewrites the record books
A harbinger of what could be an overactive Atlantic season, Hurricane Beryl has rewritten the record books since its formation. Hurricane Beryl continues to break records as it barrels through the Caribbean. On Monday night, it strengthened into a Category 5 hurricane and became the earliest storm to reach this rare benchmark. The record was previously held by Emily, which reached Category 5 status on July 16 during the overactive 2005 Atlantic hurricane season.
'The situation is grim': Death toll rises after Beryl pummels Windward Islands
Intense winds ripped apart buildings and shredded trees as Hurricane Beryl blasted the island chain, leaving several dead amid widespread destruction. Hurricane Beryl shattered records as it unleashed its fury across the Windward Islands, leaving behind a trail of destruction unprecedented for this point in the hurricane season. The monstrous storm made landfall on Carriacou at 11 a.m. EDT Monday as a Category 4 with winds of 140, the first time a hurricane has made landfall on the island since recordkeeping began in the 1850s. Beryl strengthened into a rare Category 5 hurricane early Monday night after passing over the islands.
Meteor showers to return as July brings new slate of astronomy events
The galactic glow of the Milky Way will be the backdrop for July's top astronomy events, which includes the first meteor showers in over two months. Warm weather can make July one of the most comfortable times of the year to stargaze, but an uptick in humidity also has an impact on viewing conditions. With more moisture in the air, stars don't appear to twinkle as much as they do during winter's cold, crisp nights.
Hurricane Beryl to remain dangerous storm as it moves through Caribbean
The powerful hurricane will continue to travel across the Caribbean this week with significant risks to lives and property before potentially approaching part of the United States. Key Takeaways:. •Beryl crossed a portion of the Windward Islands as an intense Category 4 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 150 mph...
Storms for some, hot as a firecracker for others on the Fourth of July
As is typical for Independence Day, a majority of the nation will be hot. Spotty thunderstorms are also expected, with drenching storms in some locations. The Fourth of July will be hot for many areas of the United States, which is no surprise. In much of the nation, temperatures reach the peak historical average in July. While many can expect very warm air for July, temperatures may reach record levels in some locations. AccuWeather meteorologists say that this will especially be the case in the West, particularly in California.
Beryl a powerful major hurricane as it races toward Caribbean
Beryl continues to strengthen as it charges toward the Caribbean, becoming the first major hurricane of the 2024 season. AccuWeather meteorologists warn it will remain a Category 4 as it moves through the Lesser Antilles. Hurricane Beryl's intensity is once again on the upswing as it charges toward the Caribbean,...
Major Hurricane Beryl racing across Windward Islands
Beryl will race across the Windward Islands Monday as a dangerous Category 4 hurricane, with great risk to lives and the likelihood of destruction from winds and storm surge prior to pushing across the Caribbean. Hurricane Beryl's intensity is once again on the upswing as it charges toward the Caribbean,...
Hurricane Beryl rapidly intensifying as it races toward Caribbean
Hurricane Beryl continues to strengthen as it charges toward the Caribbean, becoming the first hurricane of the 2024 season. AccuWeather meteorologists warn it could intensify into a major hurricane by the start of the week. Hurricane Beryl is gaining strength as it charges toward the Caribbean where it is predicted...
More severe storms to rumble, downpours to flood part of central US
Storms packing high winds, hail, heavy rain and even tornadoes will continue to roam the north-central United States this week. Additional rainfall may aggravate the flooding situation in some communities. Rounds of downpours and thunderstorms will continue to threaten some communities of the central United States with flooding and severe...
More severe storms on deck as flooding progresses over central US
Storms packing high winds, hail, heavy rain and even tornadoes will continue to roam the north-central United States well into this week. More rain may be bad news for parts of the region experiencing river flooding. Rounds of downpours and thunderstorms will continue to threaten some communities of the central...
California heat wave: Temperatures to top 110 as July begins
Record-challenging heat will build over part of California during the first week of the new month, including in Death Valley where the mercury could reach a level rarely achieved. The start of July will be scorching hot in parts of California as a long-duration heat wave unfolds, sending temperatures past...
Storm sets record for the farthest north a severe thunderstorm warning has ever been issued in US
Thunderstorms lit up the skies with lightning in Alaska on Thursday, causing warnings to be issued in an area that hadn't seen them before. Severe thunderstorms moved through the Cape Krusenstern National Monument, 500 miles northwest of Fairbanks, Alaska, Thursday morning with lightning, high winds, small hail and a shelf cloud worthy of a storm in the Plains.
Heat to sizzle, storms to prowl as millions in US celebrate July 4th
The weather over much of the United States will be hot, but there will be some areas where sunshine will be interrupted by clouds, showers and thunderstorms. While Independence Day is typically hot and humid with spotty thunderstorms, this year's Fourth of July may be exceptionally hot for many, AccuWeather meteorologists say. Severe storms may crash outdoor plans for some, while cool spots will be limited.
Brief bouts of fall-like air to break up heat, storms in Northeast into July
Bouts of heat, cool air and thunderstorms will take turns in the northeastern United States through the first week of July. A pattern featuring big swings in temperature and humidity with thunderstorms in between will continue in the northeastern United States through much of the first week of July, AccuWeather meteorologists say.
Beryl forms; expected to become 1st major hurricane of 2024 season
A new tropical storm has taken shape in the Atlantic Ocean and is likely to strengthen into a hurricane before threatening the Caribbean early next week. Tropical Storm Beryl has developed over the Atlantic Ocean and is forecast to track into the Caribbean Sea and become the first hurricane of the 2024 season.
Tropical Atlantic may soon come alive with Caribbean threat
The tropical Atlantic is heating up with activity in a zone that is atypical for so early in the season with at least one system that may pose a threat to the Caribbean as a tropical storm or hurricane. A narrow plume of moisture may be just wide enough to...
Fifth tourist in four days dies at Florida beach said to be deadliest for rip currents in US
There have been 5 rip current drownings in Panama City Beach and three others at different Florida beaches for a total of eight rip current deaths in one week. A fifth beachgoer has drowned in just four days during sweltering heat at a popular vacation spot in Florida. A 29-year-old man died Sunday in a rip current at Panama City Beach. Further details on either weren't immediately available.
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