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Drenching Debby now inland over southeastern US as a tropical storm
Tropical storm warnings are in place along the Florida coast as Debby moves across the state with flooding rain, damaging winds and storm surge. Hurricane Debby made landfall as a category 1 hurricane with winds of 80 mph just before 7:00 a.m. EDT Monday morning near Steinhatchee along Florida's Big Bend. At least 300,000 homes and businesses are without power across Florida as Debby’s hurricane-force winds batter the state, according to PowerOutage.com. Torrential rain and life-threatening flooding will be Debby's main legacy moving forward, even though it has been officially downgraded to a tropical storm.
Debby nearly a hurricane; has Florida, Georgia and Carolinas on alert
Hurricane warnings are in place along the Florida coast as Tropical Storm Debby strengthens and approaches the state. Tropical Storm Debby will continue to strengthen this weekend as it moves north just off the Florida Peninsula's Gulf coast, spreading rain, gusty winds and severe thunderstorms across the state. AccuWeather meteorologists warn that it may intensify into a hurricane before making landfall, most likely in northern Florida, and then could stall along the Carolina coast this week, which may add significantly to life-threatening conditions.
Tropical Storm Debby has Florida, southeast US on alert
A hurricane warning has been issued for part of Florida as Tropical Storm Debby strengthens as it approaches the state. Tropical Storm Debby will continue to strengthen as it moves north just off the Florida Peninsula's Gulf coast this weekend, spreading rain, gusty winds and severe thunderstorms across the state. AccuWeather meteorologists warn that it may intensify into a hurricane before making landfall, most likely in northern Florida, and then could stall along the Carolina coast next week, which may add significantly to life-threatening conditions.
Upcoming tropical storm has Florida, southeast US on alert
A hurricane watch has been issued for part of Florida as a strengthening tropical system, soon to become Tropical Storm Debby, approaches the state over the weekend. Tropical Depression Four is forecast to strengthen while moving northward along the Florida Peninsula's Gulf coast this weekend, spreading rain, gusty winds and severe thunderstorms slowly northward. AccuWeather meteorologists warn that not only may the feature become a hurricane, but it may also later stall along the southeastern United States coast next week.
Therapy dogs deployed to support firefighters battling California's Park Fire
The Park Fire is one of the largest blazes on record in California, and CAL FIRE has sent three specially-trained dogs to help firefighters and first responders when they aren't on the front lines. As the Park Fire rages 100 miles north of Sacramento, California, four-legged reinforcements have been deployed...
Snake showdown: Florida calls for hunters to register for python hunt
Florida Python Challenge offers $10,000 grand prize for invasive snake removal. "Are you Looking to do something big to help our native wildlife? Or maybe you’re in search of a summer adventure like no other," The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission wrote on Facebook. "Help protect the Everglades ecosystem by removing invasive Burmese pythons and get the chance to win big."
Storm to bring spotty rain, wind and lightning to fire zone in western US
As temperatures once again trend upward with a building heat dome in the western United States, a plume of moisture may bring fire-quenching rain to parts of the region and boost the fire risk to others. As heat builds, fires rage and spotty thunderstorms associated with the North American monsoon...
Sun sets in Alaska town for 1st time since May 10
Utqiaġvik, Alaska, is the northernmost town in the United States, and for the first time in 83 days, the sun briefly dipped below the horizon. And much longer nights are ahead. At 2:16 a.m., the sun finally dipped below the horizon, marking the first official night in 83 days...
Severe storms rock Plains, Midwest with 5-inch hail and 95-mph winds
Thunderstorms raced across the Plains and Midwest Wednesday, knocking out power to a quarter of a million people, many in the Omaha area. Severe thunderstorms raced across the Plains and the Midwest on Wednesday, dropping hail as large as 5 inches in diameter in Minnesota, with a 4-inch-diameter stone reported in Prairie View, Kansas. The Minnesota hailstone may have been the largest reported in the state in 38 years. Winds gusted over 90 mph at several locations in Kansas, Nebraska and South Dakota.
Downpours to drench Northeast this weekend, trigger travel troubles
Those with outdoor plans or travel in the northeastern United States may face problems as downpours and thunderstorms once again ramp up in the region. Weather systems are teaming up for what may be a bad weekend for outdoor activities and travel in the northeastern United States, AccuWeather meteorologists say.
Tropical rainstorm in Caribbean to impact Florida, to strengthen
While strengthening of a tropical rainstorm may be slow initially, it is forecast to become a tropical storm as it approaches Florida this weekend with an uptick in downpours, thunderstorms and surf. A tropical rainstorm will impact the northern islands of the Caribbean through the end of the week before...
Tropical rainstorm in Caribbean to impact Florida, may strengthen
While development of a tropical rainstorm may be slow initially, the storm may strengthen as it approaches Florida this weekend with an uptick in downpours, thunderstorms and surf. A tropical rainstorm will impact the northern islands of the Caribbean through the end of the week before approaching Florida this weekend...
Fall forecast: Warm autumn to fuel 'second summer' across most of the US
Meteorological fall starts on Sunday, Sept. 1, but for many, it will take much longer before cool, crisp autumn weather arrives. Get all of the details with AccuWeather's 2024 U.S. fall forecast. As autumn leaves begin to transform the landscape into hues of red and gold, the weather patterns across...
Islands still look like a disaster zone 1 month after Hurricane Beryl
A storm chaser returns to Grenada in the wake of Hurricane Beryl to see what still looks like a disaster zone with a long and painful recovery ahead. One month after Hurricane Beryl roared through the Caribbean, leaves are starting to reappear on trees on Carriacou, in what feels like a sign of hope. The island, one of three main islands that make up the nation of Grenada, was devastated by Hurricane Beryl on July 1. ReliefWeb says that a staggering 97 percent of homes and businesses and 100 percent of the power and telecommunications on Carriacou and Petite Martinique, a smaller island, were destroyed.
Perseid meteor shower, blue moon to captivate stargazers in August
August is packed with unique astronomical sights, including the most popular meteor shower of the year and a convergence of two easy-to-spot celestial objects. August will be one of the best months for stargazing in 2024, as it will offer the perfect blend of comfortable summer nights and enticing astronomical sights for people of all ages.
Rounds of severe thunderstorms may have damaging consequences in central US
Multiple waves of thunderstorms will continue to prowl the central United States into Thursday with the potential for some damaging thunderstorm complexes to cover hundreds of miles. Portions of the Midwest and Ohio Valley will remain a hot spot for thunderstorms and the likelihood of rounds of severe weather this...
Heat crisis: Persian Gulf faces life-threatening temperatures, and it will only get worse
The Persian Gulf is used to extreme heat and humidity, but it's becoming more common thanks to climate change. In a stark reminder of the escalating climate crisis, the Persian Gulf region experienced a severe heat wave this month, with temperatures and humidity levels reaching nearly intolerable conditions. On July 7, 2024, the AccuWeather RealFeel® Temperature hit a sweltering 149 degrees Fahrenheit (63.3 degrees Celsius) at Qeshm Dayrestan International Airport, Iran, located on an island in the Strait of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf. July 20 brought the same reading to the Persian Gulf International Airport in Asaluyeh, Iran.
Northeast faces rounds of drenching storms into August
Good news for gardeners and farmers, but bad news for outdoor enthusiasts and construction workers as showers and thunderstorms will increase over the Northeast in the coming days. After a dry weekend, surges of more humid air combined with other factors will lead to rounds of showers and thunderstorms this...
Caribbean and US on alert, as tropical rainstorm may strengthen
There are good reasons why people in the Caribbean and the United States should track the tropical rainstorm in the Atlantic. AccuWeather meteorologists are tracking a feature over the Atlantic Ocean that has a chance of evolving into a tropical storm before approaching the United States during early August. The...
Wildfire smoke, uptick in heat to accompany western US monsoon activity
The location of the ridge across the West and Central states will play a major role in the pattern, impacting monsoonal activity, temperatures and even transportation of wildfire smoke. Across the interior West, spotty afternoon thunderstorms have become a part of the normal pattern over the last few weeks. While...
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