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04/21/2026 02:35 PM
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Wildfires rage across the Southeast as drought fuels explosive fire season
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A dangerous and fast-moving wildfire situation is unfolding across the southeastern United States, as drought, critically low humidity and gusty winds combine to create some of the most severe fire conditions the region has seen in decades. "It's unusual to see this level of wildfire activity across the Southeast in April. Widespread drought has left...
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04/22/2026 04:44 PM
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75 tornadoes confirmed from last Friday's outbreak in central US
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A severe weather outbreak unleashed at least 75 tornadoes in a single day last Friday, stretching from Oklahoma to Michigan and leaving a trail of damage across the Midwest. The National Weather Service (NWS) has confirmed 75 tornadoes from Friday’s severe weather outbreak that AccuWeather streamed live on YouTube. The twister count tracks a span...
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04/22/2026 03:33 PM
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Hail, tornadoes strike Fresno, California, during unusual late-spring storm
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A rare set of tornadoes briefly touched down in Central California on Sunday, marking two of only a handful of tornadoes the state averages per year. Video from Storm Chaser Chris O’Neal in Madera, just north of Biola, showed a funnel cloud twisting in the sky and some tree damage. The National Weather Service (NWS)...
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04/21/2026 01:31 PM
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Central US faces daily severe storms with hail, wind and tornado risks
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Thunderstorms are forecast to develop and turn severe on a near-daily basis across parts of the central United States from late Wednesday into early next week. At first glance, the situation does not appear to be as volatile as last week for the Upper Midwest, when last Friday brought more than 75 confirmed tornadoes alone...
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04/22/2026 12:57 PM
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Spring setback to deliver rain, more chill to Northeast this weekend
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Frequent stretches of chilly air and periods of rain are predicted across the northeastern United States in the days ahead. While brief warmups are in store for parts of the region, cool days will outnumber warm days into early next week. A dip in the jet stream will allow cool air to settle across the...
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04/20/2026 02:36 PM
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Late-season storm to drench Northern California, bring thunderstorm risk and Sierra Nevada snow
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As one of the last major storms of the rainy season pushes into California, heavy rain will drench the central and northern parts of the state while snow piles up in the Sierra Nevada. The storm will also bring rain and mountain snow showers to other parts of the West. The rainy season runs from...
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04/22/2026 01:14 PM
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Hubble celebrates 36 years with new cosmic nursery image showing stars evolving in real time
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The Hubble Space Telescope is marking 36 years in orbit with a fresh look at a familiar cosmic nursery, offering both a birthday treat for the eyes and a reminder that the universe is anything but static. Launched in 1990, Hubble has spent more than three decades transforming astronomy, capturing everything from nearby planets to...
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04/22/2026 01:07 PM
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This inventor uses rain to reveal hidden sidewalk art
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Rainy days are usually something to power through. For one Seattle artist, they're the entire point. Peregrine Church, known as the "rain painter" behind Rainworks, has found a way to turn gray, drizzly weather into a moment of surprise. His artwork doesn't show up in sunshine. It appears only when rain hits the pavement. "Seattle...
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04/22/2026 10:13 AM
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Earth Day 2026: See the breathtaking photos Artemis II astronauts took of Earth
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Earth Day is celebrated around the world every year on April 22 to promote conservation, reduce pollution and a reminder of the importance of protecting the planet for future generations. This year's event comes just days after the end of NASA's Artemis II mission, the first crewed lunar flyby in 50 years. The nearly 10-day...
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04/22/2026 06:40 AM
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Wildfire forecast 2026: Fires likely to burn over 5.5 million acres as drought intensifies
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Wildfire danger is expected to increase across much of the western United States in the coming months, while other parts of the country could face periods of heightened risk amid worsening drought and summer heat. 2026 fire forecast: Wildfires to burn more acres than last year AccuWeather predicts 65,000 to 80,000 wildfires will ignite across...
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