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.

16 reported dead as rescuers search rubble for earthquake survivors

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Cyclone-ravaged Mozambique braces for strengthening Tropical Storm Kenneth

Weather News - April 24, 2019, 8:01:08 AM EDT

A new tropical threat in the southern Indian Ocean may bring life-threatening weather to parts of Mozambique and Tanzania later this week.

What is Dixie Alley?

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

Weather News - April 24, 2019, 8:12:47 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.

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.

What causes an earthquake?

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Earthquakes are one of the most destructive forces of nature in the planet. But what causes them? Let's find out.

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.

Hurricane Michael upgraded to a Category 5 six months after landfall

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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.

Scimitar-horned Oryx making a comeback from extinction

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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.

AccuWeather plants a tree in celebration of Arbor Day

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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 23, 2019, 10:42:58 PM 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.

Endangered amphibians in Panama

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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.