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Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands face downpours as new tropical system attempts to develop

Regardless of whether the Atlantic Basin’s next tropical depression forms by midweek, downpours will stream across the… More
Progress being made in containing California wildfires

Progress being made in containing California wildfires More
Video shows emotional moment owners find dog alive after wildfires

When Jack Weaver hiked to his mothers home in California, he expected the family dog Izzy to have perished in the… More
Wildfire-ravaged California awaits rain, cooler air late this week

Much-needed rain and cooler air is set to descend over California later this week, but the pattern change may come with… More
Canada winter forecast: Snowstorms to frequent Ontario, Quebec; Dangerously cold air to grip the Prairies

A snow-filled winter is in store for much of eastern Canada as storms frequent some of the country’s most populated… More
Returning home after a wildfire

Follow these tips to keep you and your family safe. More
What it's like to play with a Fidget Spinner in space

Watch these astronauts play with a Fidget Spinner onboard the International Space Station More

AccuWeather adopts town in Puerto Rico; you can help with efforts

Cool, wet weather may aid California wildfire battle

Wildfire-ravaged California awaits rain, cooler air late this week

Weather News - October 16, 2017, 2:29:11 PM EDT

Much-needed rain and cooler air is set to descend over California later this week, but the pattern change may come with some setbacks for fire-ravaged areas.
Progress being made in containing California wildfires

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The outbreak is the deadliest in California state history and with hundreds of people still missing, the death toll could continue to rise.
Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands face downpours as new tropical system attempts to develop

Weather News - October 16, 2017, 11:32:08 PM EDT

Regardless of whether the Atlantic Basin’s next tropical depression forms by midweek, downpours will stream across the Caribbean Islands still enduring the long road to recovery after hurricanes Irma and Maria.
Ophelia causes red sun phenomenon

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The phenomenon was initially seen in the United Kingdom before spreading to other areas. The red appearance of the sun is due to Ophelia dragging in tropical air and dust from the Sahara. The dust gets picked up into the air and goes high up into the atmosphere. The particles in the air cause blue light to scatter, leaving longer-wavelength red light to shine through. Debris from forest fires burning in Portugal and Spain is also playing a part.
Dozens killed amid wildfire outbreak across Portugal, Spain

Weather News - October 16, 2017, 12:44:36 PM EDT

At least 34 people have been killed in wildfires scorching Portugal and Spain, according to government officials.
Majority of Puerto Rico without power for 2 more months

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Its been over 3 weeks since hurricane Maria, more than 85 of Puerto Ricos residents are waking up every day without power. The new estimate on full power restoration wont be until mid-December.
Lan to strengthen into dangerous typhoon, approach Japan this weekend

Weather News - October 16, 2017, 11:02:29 AM EDT

Tropical Storm Lan is expected to strengthen this week before threatening Japan this weekend and early next week.
Police rescue woman seconds before her car sinks into river

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New South Wales Police officers saved a woman from her sinking car in Sydney's Georges River on October 15.
Sustained cool weather may wait until end of October to reach northeastern, midwestern US

Weather News - October 16, 2017, 2:35:07 PM EDT

With warm air set to make a comeback this week across the midwestern and northeastern United States, it may take until the end of October for cool weather to finally get the upper hand.
Your home could soon run on solar-powered batteries

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While current solar-power technology is designed to only provide power when the sun is in the sky, a simple solution may be making its way into the market soon.
Canada winter forecast: Snowstorms to frequent Ontario, Quebec; Dangerously cold air to grip the Prairies

Weather News - October 16, 2017, 8:50:13 AM EDT

A snow-filled winter is in store for much of eastern Canada as storms frequent some of the country’s most populated cities.
What it's like to play with a Fidget Spinner in space

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Watch these astronauts play with a Fidget Spinner onboard the International Space Station
Barrage of storms to aim for British Columbia, northwestern US this week

Weather News - October 16, 2017, 2:45:22 PM EDT

Bouts of rain and strong winds will be common across British Columbia and the northwestern United States as storms roll in one after another this week.
Diver swims alongside humpback whales in French Polynesia

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The divers in the video said joined this family of humpback whales for a swim to promote a sustainable relationship with marine wildlife in Tuamotus, French Polynesia.
Cool, dry air to refresh southern US early this week

Weather News - October 16, 2017, 11:45:20 PM EDT

The southern United States will finally catch a break from hot and sticky weather as cooler, drier air invades the region early this week.