Weather News
Atlantic basin showing signs of life as development chance arises
AccuWeather forecasters are monitoring a tropical wave far out over the Atlantic Ocean -- the first glimmer of tropical activity in more than a month.
Recent lightning deaths underscore how dangerous thunderstorms can be
Is the U.S. seeing a sudden surge in lightning fatalities? Here's how the recent flurry of deaths compares to previous years -- and why the danger of being killed by lightning depends on numerous factors.
Forest lookout with 'comforting voice' killed in raging McKinney Fire
The massive blaze has torn through over 60,000 acres and claimed the lives of four people and impacted countless wildlife as firefighters continue to make progress containing the fire.
How realistic were the flying scenes in the new 'Top Gun' movie?
A retired Top Gun aviator spoke with AccuWeather and dished on what was realistic in the blockbuster film -- and how important the weather is during real-life fighter jet missions.
Webb space telescope glimpses most distant star known to exist
Named after a "Lord of the Rings" character, the star is 12.9 billion light-years away from Earth and was first discovered using the Hubble's gravitational lensing ability.
The tools you need to maintain your garden through the rest of summer
From gardening tool kits to hedge shears and rain barrels, here are several things that will come in handy for your outdoor home improvement projects.
