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Hurricane Laura's 17.2-foot storm surge took everything from Louisiana resident
The Category 4 storm produced a storm surge so high it destroyed houses built on stilts, which were specifically designed to withstand that exact disaster.
Daily coronavirus briefing: Man sentenced to 1 year in jail
Hosting a large party in Maryland against the governor’s orders could put you behind bars for one year as well as unsupervised probation for three years once you are released.
October's clear night skies to offer backdrop to 3 major astronomy events
The Red Planet will appear brighter than it has in years, and fall's top meteor shower will unfold. But perhaps the month's top astronomy event will result in a spooky Halloween treat for stargazers.
Home air purifiers that can help filter out wildfire smoke
With air quality plummeting in some parts of the country, it's wise to have a device that can help clean the air you and your family breathe in your home.
The best weather for stargazing
When it comes to stargazing, cloud cover isn’t the only weather condition that matters to astronomy. Let’s explore ideal conditions to see the stars at night.
AccuWeather School: Why do hurricanes never seem to threaten California?
There are beaches along the West Coast of the United States, but why do you never see hurricanes hit California the way they do to states along the Gulf of Mexico or East Coast?
