Wildfires in North America made international headlines in 2023 as millions of people were cast under thick clouds of smoke from massive infernos. Air quality plummeted to dangerous levels and transformed famous skylines into views more akin to an apocalyptic horror movie. The 2024 wildfire season is right around the corner, and although AccuWeather meteorologists are not expecting a record-shattering season, it may still bring air quality risks similar to what was experienced last year across t
The 2024 wildfire season is right around the corner, and although AccuWeather meteorologists are not expecting a record-shattering season, it may still bring air quality risks similar to what was experienced last year.
Rain poured down on portions of the south-central United States through Saturday night, triggering flash flooding in some areas. The same system also brought some much-needed moisture to parts of central Texas. The rain and thunderstorms will shift eastward on Sunday, soaking portions of the Southeast from Mississippi to North Carolina, AccuWeather meteorologists warn. The heaviest rain will avoid most of the Interstate 10 corridor, especially the hard-hit metro areas of New Orleans and Tallahas
It would be the first totally rain or snow-free weekend in the Berkshires since late February, but next week will be chillier than usual for late April.
Temperatures well above the historical average from the winter through early spring may have offered some comfort to consumers through lower heating bills. However, AccuWeather meteorologists say there are some concerns the warmth will raise the risk of damaging frosts and freezes in the Midwest and Northeast before the end of April. Temperatures since Dec. 1 have averaged 6-8 degrees Fahrenheit above the historical levels in the Midwest while most locations in the Northeast have been 3-6 degree