AccuWeather Daily

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AccuWeather Daily brings you the top trending weather story of the day – every day.

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20 episodes
Updated Friday

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Friday · 4 min
Western heat dome fuels growing wildfire, flood threats
A dangerous heat dome will push Southwest temperatures near 120 this weekend as wildfire danger surges in the Northwest and sporadic thunderstorms threaten flash flooding from the Rockies to the Great Basin and deserts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thursday · 9 min
Atlantic hurricane update: How El Niño could reshape the rest of the season; plus a rainstorm will drench Lollapalooza
The peak of the Atlantic hurricane season is approaching, but the strengthening El Niño will play a significant role in how many storms develop this year. Also, as long as a rainstorm with embedded thunder keeps moving, the Lollapalooza Music Festival in Chicago should not be a total rainout. The passing storm should keep heat to a minimum. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wednesday · 4 min
15-year-old boy killed, 4 injured in lightning strike on Colorado summit; plus, a severe storm threat expands into the Southeast before shifting west through this week
The AccuWeather Lightning Network™ detected 29 lightning strikes within 5 miles of the Mount Blue Sky summit during a 13-minute window. Also, a multi-day severe weather threat will bring damaging winds and flash flooding to parts of the East Coast before expanding into the Southeast and Plains later this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tuesday · 6 min
Wildfire smoke spreads to Canada, Northeast as northwestern US fires multiply; plus, hurricane Genevieve becomes a monster Category 5 while Fausto slices north of Hawaii
Wildfires ignited by lightning are expanding across the Northwest as heat and drought persist, sending smoke across the northern U.S. and southern Canada and raising concerns over dangerous air quality. Also, as Hurricane Fausto passes north of Hawaii with fringe impacts, Hurricane Genevieve is stealing the show in the Pacific reaching Category 5 intensity on Monday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Monday · 4 min
Southeastern US waters to remain tropical-trouble spot in early August
While nothing is imminent in the Atlantic as far as tropical activity is concerned in the wake of Bertha, waters surrounding the southeastern United States remain a zone to watch through mid-August. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
July 24 · 5 min
Hurricane Fausto churns in the eastern Pacific: Is Hawaii at risk? Plus, after Texas floods, volunteers race to reunite displaced pets with families
"Hawaii will need to monitor the progress of Fausto, as it is forecast to move near or just north of the islands around the middle of next week," AccuWeather Lead Hurricane Expert Alex DaSilva said. Also, from soaked kittens to dogs separated from families who lost everything, volunteers are racing to bring Kerr County’s smallest flood survivors home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
July 23 · 5 min
Wreckage of Pan Am plane found 74 years after it crashed off Puerto Rico
Although all passengers survived the initial impact, only 17 people would be rescued, and the rest would be lost with the quickly sinking plane – a result that investigators would blame in part on a lack of safety briefings and that would spur changes in the aviation industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
July 22 · 6 min
Tropical Storm Bertha strengthens, to make landfall in Louisiana; plus, continued risks of severe storms in eastern US
Tropical Storm Bertha expected to track across the Gulf, bringing flooding rain, gusty winds, dangerous surf and rough seas from Florida to Louisiana and coastal Texas. Also, the threat of damaging winds, flash flooding, tornadoes and travel disruptions to continue as severe thunderstorms sweep across the mid-Atlantic and the Southeast through midweek. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
July 21 · 4 min
Tropical Storm Bertha strengthens, to make landfall along Gulf Coast this week
Tropical Storm Bertha expected to track across the Gulf, bringing flooding rain, gusty winds, dangerous surf and rough seas from Florida to Louisiana and perhaps Texas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
July 20 · 6 min
Earth's ‘Black Box’ will record ‘every step’ humanity takes toward catastrophe
A disused airport in Tasmania’s rugged West Coast will soon be home to an angular steel structure with a confronting purpose: document the ‘demise of the planet’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
July 17 · 5 min
Flash flood emergency underway in Texas Hill Country after rivers surge from extreme rain
The Guadalupe River at Center Point rose 32 feet in 4 hours and is forecast to crest near levels seen during the catastrophic July 4, 2025, flood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
July 16 · 6 min
'Dangerous' air quality as thick wildfire smoke shrouds the sky for millions; plus, NYC's Legionnaires’ bacteria outbreak reaches 60 cases
Smoke from wildfires burning in Ontario have caused air quality to reach "dangerous" levels across Canada, and the northeastern and midwestern United States. And it could get worse before conditions improve. Also, towers on 76 buildings on the Upper East Side have tested positive for the bacteria, the city’s Department of Health and Mental Hygiene said Tuesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
July 15 · 5 min
Could the US stop changing clocks? What permanent daylight saving time means
The Sunshine Protection Act would make daylight saving time permanent across most of the U.S., but it still needs approval from the full House and Senate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
July 14 · 5 min
'Steam-cooker' pattern grips the Central, East as heat and humidity peak
As a heat dome expands from the Plains to the Northeast into midweek, residents are urged to take precautions to protect themselves and their pets against the uncomfortable and dangerous conditions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
July 13 · 5 min
Pacific poised for tropical surge as Atlantic remains mostly quiet
Atlantic hurricane activity is expected to remain limited through late July, but the Gulf Coast isn’t off the hook; meanwhile, the eastern Pacific is gearing up for a burst of tropical storms and possible hurricanes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
July 10 · 6 min
Texas boy struck by lightning while playing video games; plus, the next heat dome on the way for the Midwest and perhaps East again
A Texas boy struck by lighting while using his computer says he's lucky to be alive. Also, a new heat dome is set to expand across the central and eastern US, bringing dangerous heat, oppressive humidity and AccuWeather RealFeel® Temperatures of 105-115 degrees next week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
July 9 · 6 min
Global oceans break June temperature record with fears they’re headed into ‘uncharted territory’; plus, Neil the Seal returned to Tasmania
The planet’s oceans are at unprecedented temperatures for this time of year, breaking the June temperature record, according to new data, with alarming implications for global weather and marine life. Also, Neil the Seal, the beloved 2,200-pound southern elephant seal , returned for molting season as officials remind people to keep a safe distance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
July 8 · 6 min
Tornado in Alaska? Plus, a heat dome to broil western US ahead of North American monsoon
Tornadoes are extremely rare in Alaska, with only 11 documented since 1950. Also, a new heat dome is building in the United States this week. This time it will focus on the West first, then shift toward the Midwest. Storms associated with the North American monsoon will follow the heat in the West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
July 7 · 4 min
Atlantic hurricane season off to a slow start as El Niño strengthens
While activity has ramped up in the Pacific Ocean over the last month, the Atlantic activity levels have been on the quieter side. Find out what factors could lead to an uptick in activity as the month goes on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
July 6 · 6 min
Extreme heat to shift west into mid-July prior to return of annual monsoon
An uptick in heat through midmonth will be followed by humidity as the monsoon kicks in later in July, keeping the risk for wildfires high. A high wildfire risk exists for much of the Southwest through this weekend and a very high risk for southeast Utah and southwest Colorado, where the largest wildfires are burning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

AccuWeather Daily

Western heat dome fuels growing wildfire, flood threats

Atlantic hurricane update: How El Niño could reshape the rest of the season; plus a rainstorm will drench Lollapalooza

15-year-old boy killed, 4 injured in lightning strike on Colorado summit; plus, a severe storm threat expands into the Southeast before shifting west through this week

Wildfire smoke spreads to Canada, Northeast as northwestern US fires multiply; plus, hurricane Genevieve becomes a monster Category 5 while Fausto slices north of Hawaii

Southeastern US waters to remain tropical-trouble spot in early August

Hurricane Fausto churns in the eastern Pacific: Is Hawaii at risk? Plus, after Texas floods, volunteers race to reunite displaced pets with families

Wreckage of Pan Am plane found 74 years after it crashed off Puerto Rico

Tropical Storm Bertha strengthens, to make landfall in Louisiana; plus, continued risks of severe storms in eastern US

Tropical Storm Bertha strengthens, to make landfall along Gulf Coast this week

Earth's ‘Black Box’ will record ‘every step’ humanity takes toward catastrophe

Flash flood emergency underway in Texas Hill Country after rivers surge from extreme rain

'Dangerous' air quality as thick wildfire smoke shrouds the sky for millions; plus, NYC's Legionnaires’ bacteria outbreak reaches 60 cases

Could the US stop changing clocks? What permanent daylight saving time means

'Steam-cooker' pattern grips the Central, East as heat and humidity peak

Pacific poised for tropical surge as Atlantic remains mostly quiet

Texas boy struck by lightning while playing video games; plus, the next heat dome on the way for the Midwest and perhaps East again

Global oceans break June temperature record with fears they’re headed into ‘uncharted territory’; plus, Neil the Seal returned to Tasmania

Tornado in Alaska? Plus, a heat dome to broil western US ahead of North American monsoon

Atlantic hurricane season off to a slow start as El Niño strengthens

Extreme heat to shift west into mid-July prior to return of annual monsoon