AccuWeather Daily
Severe storms to rattle East repeat in south-central US this week
Severe weather will persist day after day this week, threatening lives and property across more than a dozen states from the Plains to the Gulf and Atlantic Coasts. Also, A Florida man is being called a hero after swimming into a gator-inhabited lake to rescue a struggling bald eagle — and the dramatic moment was caught on camera.
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Mild May nights to deliver planets, Flower Moon, and the last meteor shower until July
A shift in the weather pattern and a trio of astronomy events will make May a great month for stargazing, starting with a meteor shower on May 5.
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Frosty nights to persist across interior Northeast well into May
Did you buy and plant flowers and vegetables yet in the Northeast? You may need to keep a close eye on the chilly nights ahead.
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Tornado victims blocked from federal recovery aid and Flooding will continue on lower Mississippi River
Arkansas tornado survivors denied federal aid after Trump rejected disaster declaration. Also, as flooding cycles on the Mississippi Delta region, more rounds of heavy rain are on the way and could spark new flooding along small streams and perhaps some rivers in the central United States.
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Severe storms with monster hail, high winds, and tornadoes to rock central US
As the daily dose of severe weather continues over parts of the central United States into next week, the risk to lives and property can be heightened by repeating storms.
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New England ski resorts open into May after blockbuster snow season and Arson blamed for massive New Jersey wildfire
After a very snowy winter, with 39 feet at one resort, some ski resorts in the Northeast are staying open well into May. Also, a 19-year-old man has been charged with arson in connection with the massive Jones Road Wildfire, which has forced evacuations, and sent smoke pouring into New York City—triggering air quality alerts for millions.
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Wildfire season in US could 'rapidly escalate' amid building heat and drought
Fires could burn more than 7 million acres in 2025 as the United States faces a volatile year for wildfires, including areas devastated by Hurricane Helene last September. Weather conditions improved in New Jersey Wednesday, aiding firefighters battling a large wildfire that burned more than 8,500 acres in the southern part of the state earlier in the week. That briefly shut down the Garden State Parkway and prompted evacuations for about 3000 people.
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Downpours target central US with flash flooding risks but also wildfire relief
There's good news for some hoping for rain, but too much of a good thing could aggravate flooding problems in parts of the central United States this week.
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How Earth Day’s roots still shape 2025’s goals
Earth Day turns 55 on Tuesday with a new mission: Unite for renewable power
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Damaging thunderstorms to shift into the Ohio Valley on Monday
Severe thunderstorms shift eastward into the Ohio Valley on Monday, with the active weather pattern expected to persist almost daily this week. Also, dozens of ‘high-water incidents’ were reported as a ‘historical weather event’ unfolded in Oklahoma. A woman and a 12-year-old boy died overnight Saturday after floodwaters swept their vehicle off the road in central Oklahoma.
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