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The new research comes after a decade of exploration by NASA's MAVEN mission shows evidence of an escape process known as "sputtering," during which atoms are knocked out of the atmosphere by what are known as "charge particles.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a quiet stretch during much of 2024, wildfire smoke from Canada is once again drifting into the United States. This time, AccuWeather meteorologists say that smoke will drift through parts of the Midwest over several days and can be thick enough in some areas to raise health and travel concerns. Also, AccuWeather meteorologists are homing in on potential tropical development in the Atlantic during the second week of June in waters from the Caribbean to the Gulf. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tropical Storm Alvin continues to move northward over the eastern Pacific and is expected to bring downpours to northwestern Mexico on Saturday. Also, a massive landslide thundered down a mountainside in Switzerland on Wednesday, destroying a village and burying homes under rocks, mud and water. At least one person is missing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The hottest weather of the season so far is on the way for many places across the interior West as the first heat wave of the season looms. But, how long will the heat last? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Forecasters are monitoring multiple zones near the southern U.S. and Central America for potential tropical development in early June, as hurricane season kicks off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This distant snapshot of the two galaxies in the process of merging into one large galaxy is about 11 billion light-years away. The observations provide a rare look into earlier times in the universe, when star formation and galaxy mergers were more common. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The severe weather siege will continue across the South Central states right through the extended holiday weekend, AccuWeather meteorologists say. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While the West will be best, and some may shiver in the Northeast, dangerous conditions from flash flooding and severe thunderstorms will lurk from the southern Plains to the interior Southeast on Memorial Day. Plus, AccuWeather meteorologists are keeping an eye on possible tropical development in the Pacific. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An ominous green sky is often associated with severe weather, but not every storm causes the sky to change colors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How many hurricanes will there be this year? Will this season be worse than 2024? AccuWeather meteorologists have the answers to these questions and more ahead of the official start of the Atlantic hurricane season on June 1. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Memorial Day weekend rain, storms to riddle northern Rockies to Gulf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

At least 19 people have died across the state, with 17 fatalities reported in Laurel County, one in Pulaski County and another in Russell County, according to Governor Andy Beshear.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tornadoes and flooding will be among the hazards that threaten more than a dozen states as a new outbreak of severe weather looms early in the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A new round of severe weather turned deadly on Friday with multiple tornadoes tearing across the central United States, including one that prompted an urgent and rare tornado emergency in Illinois. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a small lull in severe weather on Sunday, conditions may once again turn dangerous for many over the central United States by early next week. Also, Scientists using weather radar tracked 720 million birds in flight in the U.S. as they migrated northward across the country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Parts of The Everglades have run dry as Florida suffers its worst drought since 2012, shuttering parts of local businesses and causing fish kills. Also, Dry conditions and, more recently, a surge of extreme heat contributed to wildfires in parts of the north-central United States. However, AccuWeather meteorologists say that some relief is on the way--at least in the shorter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After somewhat of a lull in tornado activity in recent days, that threat may kick into high gear starting late this week over part of the central United States. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When looking at climate's effect on tornadoes, recent research has examined raw numbers, tornado strengths, and the location of Tornado Alley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Severe weather will continue in the Southeast and northern Rockies in the short term, then expand and shift to a large part of the Central and Eastern states as the week progresses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Record levels of Sargassum in the Atlantic may pile up on Florida and the Gulf Coast this summer. Plus, a few dry days on the way for the Northeast, hot weather will arrive in Southern California and the Central US. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rain will pour down for days in parts of the southeastern United States into next week and that could go well beyond being beneficial for drought--flooding problems may ramp up; a mysterious, dark smoke ring was seen over Kansas on Monday, but scientists say smoke rings like this are usually man-made. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 2025 tornado season has been the worst since 2011, with most of the tornadoes tracking through two states. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The first tropical storm of the year could spin up later in May before the official start of the Atlantic hurricane season begins on Sunday, June 1. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kosmos 482 was launched in 1972, but will soon make an uncontrolled return to Earth. Here's where the defunct spacecraft may crash land. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Eta Aquarid meteor shower is about to peak, and will be sparked by debris from Halley's Comet -- one of the most well-known celestial objects. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

AccuWeather's 2025 U.S. summer forecast, calls for frequent heat and worsening drought across a large area of the country. Meanwhile, millions will face a summer of thunderstorms and a looming tropical threat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rain and snow are returning to California and parts of the West, but significant drought relief remains unlikely for many areas in need. Also, it's the brightest time of the year across the Northern Hemisphere as solar summer is underway. Here's how it differs from meteorological and astronomical summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Severe weather will persist day after day this week, threatening lives and property across more than a dozen states from the Plains to the Gulf and Atlantic Coasts. Also, A Florida man is being called a hero after swimming into a gator-inhabited lake to rescue a struggling bald eagle — and the dramatic moment was caught on camera. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A shift in the weather pattern and a trio of astronomy events will make May a great month for stargazing, starting with a meteor shower on May 5. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Did you buy and plant flowers and vegetables yet in the Northeast? You may need to keep a close eye on the chilly nights ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Arkansas tornado survivors denied federal aid after Trump rejected disaster declaration. Also, as flooding cycles on the Mississippi Delta region, more rounds of heavy rain are on the way and could spark new flooding along small streams and perhaps some rivers in the central United States. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the daily dose of severe weather continues over parts of the central United States into next week, the risk to lives and property can be heightened by repeating storms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a very snowy winter, with 39 feet at one resort, some ski resorts in the Northeast are staying open well into May. Also, a 19-year-old man has been charged with arson in connection with the massive Jones Road Wildfire, which has forced evacuations, and sent smoke pouring into New York City—triggering air quality alerts for millions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fires could burn more than 7 million acres in 2025 as the United States faces a volatile year for wildfires, including areas devastated by Hurricane Helene last September. Weather conditions improved in New Jersey Wednesday, aiding firefighters battling a large wildfire that burned more than 8,500 acres in the southern part of the state earlier in the week. That briefly shut down the Garden State Parkway and prompted evacuations for about 3000 people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There's good news for some hoping for rain, but too much of a good thing could aggravate flooding problems in parts of the central United States this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Earth Day turns 55 on Tuesday with a new mission: Unite for renewable power Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Severe thunderstorms shift eastward into the Ohio Valley on Monday, with the active weather pattern expected to persist almost daily this week. Also, dozens of ‘high-water incidents' were reported as a ‘historical weather event' unfolded in Oklahoma. A woman and a 12-year-old boy died overnight Saturday after floodwaters swept their vehicle off the road in central Oklahoma. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The first meteor shower in over three months is about to send shooting stars streaking across the night sky, an event visible around the globe—weather permitting. The peak of the Lyrid meteor shower will occur on the night of Monday, April 21, into the early morning of Tuesday, April 22.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Day after day of severe weather will focus on portions of the central United States through the Easter weekend. The strongest storms will pack high winds, large hail and tornadoes; also, an Arizona dog is being hailed as a hero after leading a lost toddler to safety in overnight cold. A dog named Buford helped rescue a lost toddler who spent the night alone in the cold Arizona wilderness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The warmest weather of the spring so far will coincide with Easter weekend across the northeastern United States with widespread temperatures in the 70s and 80s' also, It could take until autumn before all of the damage is cleaned up following a destructive ice storm in Michigan, and officials are worried the aftermath will contribute to intense wildfires in the coming years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Big changes are coming to much of the West following the recent buildup of heat from late last week. The downward temperature slide will accelerate and be accompanied by drenching thunderstorms and snow for some. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The northern lights may glow over part of the United States this week following a pair of eruptions on the sun. Here's where they could be visible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The stage was set for the Titanic's tragic end years before it ever launched, beginning with a series of warm years in the Arctic that increased the rate of melting glaciers in Greenland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Temperatures will reach triple digits over part of the interior Southwest into this weekend, and dry air paired with the heat will rise the risk of wildfires. Also, a 77-year-old man was attacked by an alligator in their backyard in the Sun City retirement community and was saved by a quick reaction by his wife. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A storm more fitting for late February will affect the Northeast from Friday to Saturday with enough rain, snow and coastal flooding to impact travel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After three major tornado outbreaks, the 2025 season is far ahead of historical average, but there's one state that stands out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Floodwaters inundated communities across a broad swath of the central US on Sunday, the result of days of rain from storms that claimed at least 23 lives since last week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As waters recede along small streams and secondary rivers, flooding is just getting underway along the largest rivers and related problems may last well into the spring. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices