100-degree heat to scorch parts of southwestern US this week

Weather News - April 24, 2019, 12:34:35 AM EDT

The first heat wave of the year is descending upon a large part of the western U.S., and temperatures in some places could soar above 90 degrees for up to five consecutive days.

Severe thunderstorms hammer Texas with powerful wind and heavy rain

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Residents from Texas to the Deep South to face violent thunderstorms, flooding concerns through Thursday

Weather News - April 24, 2019, 9:48:56 AM EDT

Residents from Texas to Louisiana and across the lower Mississippi River Valley are being put on alert for violent thunderstorms and an increased risk of flash flooding through Thursday.

First 'Marsquake' detected by InSight Lander on the red planet

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What Hurricane Michael’s new Category 5 status means for those affected

Weather News - April 23, 2019, 12:22:01 PM EDT

Does the new designation mean those impacted by the storm's fury will get additional state or federal aid?

New bill may ban glass skyscrapers in New York City

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Rounds of rain, thunderstorms to pester northeastern US into end of April

Weather News - April 23, 2019, 11:45:01 PM EDT

Frequent storms will prevent people across the northeastern United States from enjoying an extended stretch of dry weather for the final days of April and start of May.

Flooding ensues as torrential winds and rainfall pummel Texas

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More than 60 killed as flooding strikes Durban, South Africa

Weather News - April 24, 2019, 7:25:39 AM EDT

Heavy rainfall caused deadly flooding and turned roadways into raging rivers in parts of eastern South Africa Monday night into Tuesday.

Earthquake causes chaos in swimming pool as kids frantically try to get out

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Help AccuWeather name the tree it planted in honor of Earth Day 2019 and Arbor Day

Weather News - April 23, 2019, 9:31:10 AM EDT

Spruce Springsteen, Alberta Clipper, Forrest Stump, Treeyoncé, and Albus Dumbledwarf. It's your call -- be sure to vote.

Why allergies are so bad in the spring

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2019 NFL Draft weather: What days will be best to attend?

Weather News - April 24, 2019, 5:10:39 AM EDT

As the excitement builds for the NFL Draft 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee, from Thursday to Saturday, the weather may have other plans for the first round.

Canadian Army assists with relief in areas impacted by flooding

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Dangerous India heat wave to last into May as Delhi records hottest day of the year so far

Weather News - April 24, 2019, 9:16:15 AM EDT

The hottest days of the year will grip much of central and northern India in the coming days, and this heat wave is unlikely to end anytime soon.

Top 3 myths about sunscreen

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4 things to inspect on your vehicle during spring

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The cold, long winter may have impacted your car in ways you may not realize. A car care expert explains what possible damage to look for when spring gets underway.