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01:21 Mike Patrick, former ESPN broadcaster and voice of Sunday Night Football, dies at 80

In 1982, Patrick began play-by-play work with ESPN, calling college football, basketball and baseball.

10/04 4 West Virginia University students, 3 alumni have visas revoked by US government

WVU’s Director Johnson said that in every case, the government’s justification was that the person’s name was “found in a criminal records check.”

09/04 FACT FOCUS: Trump misrepresents facts about coal as he signs executive orders to boost its use

As President Donald Trump announced moves to ease restrictions on the U.S. coal industry Tuesday, he extolled what he views as its values.

05/04 Things to know about the US Mine Safety and Health Administration and the coal industry

The federal government wants the number of offices that oversee U.S. mine safety laws to align more with a shrinking coal industry.

27/03 What foods go away under West Virginia's ban certain food dye?

Although most of the bill does not go into effect until Jan. 1, 2028, what foods will eventually be pulled off store shelves across the state?

19/03 West Virginia couple convicted of abusing adopted children is set for sentencing

A West Virginia couple is set for sentencing for mistreating their adopted children. Jeanne Kay Whitefeather and Donald Ray Lantz face hundreds of years in prison at their sentencing Wednesday.

21/02 West Virginia Senate OKs bill allowing for religious and philosophical vaccine exemptions

West Virginia senators have voted to dismantle one of the nation’s strictest school vaccination policies.

24/01 Head of West Virginia gun lobby appointed to replace lawmaker-elect arrested for making threats

The president of West Virginia’s largest gun-lobbying group has been appointed to fill the seat of a lawmaker-elect who was ousted while confined to his house on charges related to terroristic threats against his colleagues.

10/01 Altice to spend millions on internet upgrades in settlement with West Virginia

The parent company of one of West Virginia’s largest internet providers has reached a settlement with the state to resolve thousands of consumer complaints.

09/01 West Virginia lawmakers oust delegate-elect on house arrest who made terroristic threats

A West Virginia lawmaker who was charged with making terroristic threats wasn't permitted to take the oath of office required to serve in the Legislature.

17/12 West Virginia's state health officer resigns but will continue opioid nonprofit work

West Virginia’s state health officer has resigned. The state health department said in a news release Monday that Dr. Matt Christiansen’s final day was Friday.

12/12 Newly elected West Virginia lawmaker arrested and accused of making terroristic threats

A newly elected state lawmaker in West Virginia is facing at least one felony and is accused of making terroristic threats.

25/11 Jordan Sears scores 25 points, Jalen Reed has double-double and LSU outlasts UCF 109-102 in 3OT

Jordan Sears scored 25 points, Jalen Reed had 21 points and 13 rebounds, and LSU defeated UCF 109-102 in triple overtime to take third place at the Greenbrier Tip-Off.

22/11 Lowe scores career-high 22, leads Pitt over LSU 74-63 in Greenbrier Tip-Off

Jaland Lowe scored 19 of his career-high 22 points in the second half and collected eight rebounds and six assists in leading Pittsburgh to a 74-63 win over LSU at the Greenbrier Tip-Off on Friday.

21/11 West Virginia tries to secure bowl eligibility in final home game against UCF

West Virginia can become bowl eligible when the Mountaineers host UCF. West Virginia is trying to avoid its fifth home loss, something that hasn't happened since 1990.

19/11 Former West Virginia jail officers plead guilty to civil rights violation in fatal assault on inmate

Two more former West Virginia correctional officers have pleaded guilty to a federal civil rights violation in the death of a man who died less than a day after being booked into a jail.

19/11 Fugitive fatally shot after exchanging gunfire with officers at Ohio motel

A man wanted in West Virginia on a federal weapons charge was shot and killed at an Ohio motel during a standoff with police that also left one officer wounded. The U.S.

15/11 Ex-West Virginia University vice president rejoins athletic department a year after stepping down

A key figure in West Virginia University’s wide-ranging reductions to academic programs and faculty positions before stepping down a year ago has quietly returned to the school.

14/11 Former West Virginia jail officer pleads guilty to civil rights violation in fatal assault on inmate

A former West Virginia correctional officer has pleaded guilty to a federal civil rights violation in the death of a man who died less than a day after being booked into a jail.

11/11 Dana Holgorsen takes over as Nebraska's offensive coordinator; Satterfield remains on the staff

Nebraska coach Matt Rhule announced Dana Holgorsen will take over as Nebraska’s offensive coordinator for the rest of the season and Marcus Satterfield would remain on the staff.

07/11 West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice appoints wife Cathy to state education board after U.S. Senate win

West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice appointed his wife to the state school board this week. First Lady Cathy Justice's appointment to the state board of education came about a day after the Republican governor declared victory in the U.S.

06/11 GOP tightens its strong grip on the West Virginia Legislature, where women also lost seats

Republicans have tightened their hold on the West Virginia Legislature, notching election wins that will relegate Democrats to an even smaller fraction of the chamber’s 134 seats and giving themselves one of the country’s largest legislative supermajorities.

05/11 Rhule brings in Holgorsen as 'another set of eyes' to find way to bring spark to Nebraska offense

Nebraska has confirmed that former Houston and West Virginia coach Dana Holgorsen is working with the football staff to help the team's struggling offense increase its production.

05/11 GOP Gov. Jim Justice battles Democrat Glenn Elliott for US Senate seat from West Virginia

Voters in ruby red West Virginia will decide whether a U.S. Senate seat will flip to the Republicans. Two-term GOP Gov.

29/10 West Virginia fires defensive coordinator Jordan Lesley, names Jeff Koonz interim DC

West Virginia has fired defensive coordinator Jordan Lesley. Inside linebackers coach Jeff Koonz will replace Lesley for the rest of the season.

23/10 New coach Darian DeVries and son Tucker are tasked with turning things around at West Virginia

New West Virginia coach Darian DeVries brought his son, Tucker, with him from Drake to try to establish some cohesiveness for a team that lost nearly its entire roster.

16/10 Debt paid on historic hotel owned by family of West Virginia governor, a US Senate candidate

The family of West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice, a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate, says it has paid off debts to avoid the foreclosure of their iconic hotel, The Greenbrier.

13/10 Dexter Williams II comes on late an sparks 21-point rally; Georgia Southern beats Marshall 24-23

Backup quarterback Dexter Williams II came on in the fourth quarter and led three touchdown drives to help Georgia Southern rally from a 20-point deficit and beat Marshall 24-23.

09/10 Campbell's rallying cry about no outright titles in 133 years inspires unbeaten and No. 11 Cyclones

Iowa State football players get a short history lesson almost every day from Matt Campbell. He will say or shout at practice that the 11th-ranked Cyclones have never won an outright major conference championship in the program's 133 years.

06/10 White rushes for 158 yards as West Virginia dominates Oklahoma State, 38-14

Jahiem White ran for 158 yards and a touchdown, and West Virginia rolled past Oklahoma State 38-14. Garrett Greene passed for 159 yards and rushed for 86 and CJ Donaldson Jr. added 77 yards rushing and two scores for the Mountaineers.

26/09 Get your Narcan! Old newspaper boxes are being used to distribute overdose reversal drug

Old newspaper boxes are being repurposed into containers that distribute Narcan, an emergency treatment to reverse drug overdoses.

26/09 West Virginia's new drug czar was once addicted to opioids himself

West Virginia’s new drug czar has a very personal reason for wanting to end the state’s opioid crisis: He was once addicted to prescription painkillers himself. Dr.

19/09 West Virginia and Kansas meet in Big 12 opener hoping to turn things around after 1-2 starts

Kansas and West Virginia meet Saturday hoping to get off to a good start in the Big 12 after going 1-2 in nonconference play.

15/09 Eli Holstein guides late rally as Pitt slips by West Virginia 38-34 in the Backyard Brawl

Derrick Davis scored on a 1-yard dive with 32 seconds remaining and Pittsburgh rallied past West Virginia 38-34 in the 107th edition of the Backyard Brawl.

12/09 Linebacker at Division II West Virginia State fatally shot on eve of game against previous school

A football player at Division II West Virginia State was fatally shot during what the university says is being investigated by police as a home invasion.

12/09 Pitt hopes to build off its promising 2-0 start when it hosts WVU in the 107th "Backyard Brawl"

Pittsburgh will try to build off its promising 2-0 start when it hosts longtime rival West Virginia in the 107th edition of the “Backyard Brawl.”

09/09 West Virginia governor to call on lawmakers to consider child care and tax proposals this month

West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice will call the Legislature back to the Capitol this month to consider several proposals, including ones that would cut taxes and provide child care support.

08/09 Tuten, Drones power Virginia Tech in second half surge, pull away from Marshall 31-14

Bhayshul Tuten rushed for 120 yards and a touchdown to lead Virginia Tech to a 31-14 victory over Marshall.

07/09 Coal miner killed on the job in West Virginia. The death marks fourth in the state this year

Gov. Jim Justice says a coal miner was killed on the job in West Virginia on Friday night. Gary Chapman, 33, of South Williamson, Kentucky, died after being injured at the Mountaineer II Mine near Sharples, West Virginia.

04/09 Report: Mountain Valley Pipeline test failure due to manufacturer defect, not corrosion

An independent report says the test failure of the Mountain Valley Pipeline in May resulted from a manufacturer defect and not corrosion.

31/08 Lightning storm delays Penn State-West Virginia game for more than 2 hours

A lightning storm delayed the season opener between No. 8 Penn State and West Virginia for more than two hours at halftime.

30/08 Mercyhurst beats Wheeling 28-25 to collect its first win as a D-I member

Adam Urena threw for 267 yards and three touchdowns and Mercyhurst won its inaugural game as a Division-I member with a 28-25 victory over D-II Wheeling.

22/08 Family of Gov. Jim Justice, candidate for US Senate, reaches agreement to avoid hotel foreclosure

The family of West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice says it has reached an agreement with a credit collection company to avert the foreclosure of their historic hotel as he runs for U.S.

19/08 Brooks Koepka wins LIV Golf Greenbrier in a playoff over Rahm

Brooks Koepka is a winner on LIV Golf again after beating Jon Rahm in a playoff at the Greenbrier. Koepka shot 63 and parred the first playoff hole for his second victory this year on the Saudi-funded league.

17/08 Jon Rahm with a 62 takes 2-shot lead in LIV Golf event

Jon Rahm went all season without winning since his defection to Saudi-backed LIV Golf. Now the Spaniard is in a position for two in a row.

08/08 West Virginia Supreme Court affirms decision to remove GOP county commissioners from office

West Virginia’s high court has upheld a lower court panel’s decision to remove from office two county commissioners who refused to attend meetings.

21/07 Sen. Joe Manchin, a Democrat turned independent, urges Biden to withdraw from the 2024 race

Sen. Joe Manchin, a Democrat turned independent, is urging President Joe Biden to drop his reelection bid and focus on the remaining months of his presidency.

20/07 West Virginia governor's bulldog gets her own bobblehead after GOP convention appearance

West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice’s English bulldog is getting her own bobblehead. The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum in Milwaukee announced the plans Friday.

19/07 US appeals court allows EPA rule on coal-fired power plants to remain in place amid legal challenges

A federal appeals court is allowing a Biden administration rule aimed at limiting planet-warming pollution from coal-fired power plants to remain in place as legal challenges continue.

18/07 Kenney Grant, founder of iconic West Virginia pizza chain Gino's, dies

The founder and owner of the iconic West Virginia chain Gino’s Pizza and Spaghetti House has died. William “Kenney” Grant was 94. That is according to his obituary.

18/07 GOP vice presidential pick Vance talks Appalachian ties in speech as resentment over memoir simmers

Newly minted vice presidential nominee JD Vance built his speech to the Republican National Convention around his own Appalachian roots.

17/07 The body of a man who rescued his son is found in a West Virginia lake

Authorities say the body of a man has been recovered from a West Virginia lake after he rescued his son who had gone into the water.

13/07 West Virginia school will remain open for now amid toxic groundwater fears

A small West Virginia school will remain open for now after a court temporarily blocked an effort to relocate classes due to the town’s contaminated groundwater being added to a national cleanup priority list.

11/07 West Virginia, Idaho asking Supreme Court to review rulings allowing transgender athletes to compete

West Virginia and Idaho are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review rulings that blocked the enforcement of state laws prohibiting transgender athletes from competing in sports.

10/07 West Virginia police chief responsible for hiring of officer who killed Tamir Rice steps down

A West Virginia police chief responsible for the hiring of a former Cleveland officer who fatally shot 12-year-old Tamir Rice in 2014 has stepped down.

30/06 An English bulldog named Babydog makes a surprise appearance in a mural on West Virginia history

The English bulldog had never been featured prominently in West Virginia history, until now. Republican Gov.

07/06 Report shows a drop in drug overdose deaths in Kentucky but governor says the fight is far from over

Gov. Andy Beshear says drug overdose deaths in Kentucky fell nearly 10% in 2023. It marks the second straight yearly decline, but the governor says the fight against addiction is far from over, The number of fatal overdoses statewide dropped below 2,000 in 2023.

04/06 West Virginia newspaper, the Moundsville Daily Echo, halts operations after 133 years

A small independent daily newspaper in northern West Virginia has ceased operations after 133 years. Moundsville Daily Echo owner and publisher Charlie M.

02/06 West Virginia hotel where several people were sickened had no carbon monoxide detectors

Officials in West Virginia say a hotel where several people became sick from a carbon monoxide leak had no such detectors as required by state code.

24/05 West Virginia Gov. Justice ends nearly two-year state of emergency over jail staffing

West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice says he is ending the state of emergency over staffing in the state Department of Corrections.

22/05 Parker and Sloan combine to pitch a three-hitter and TCU beats West Virginia 5-2 in Big 12 tourney

Caedmon Parker and Braeden Sloan combined to pitch a three-hitter and No. 9 seed TCU beat eighth-seed West Virginia 5-2 on Tuesday to begin its defense of the Big 12 championship title.

16/05 West Virginia miner dies in state's first reported coal fatality of the year

A coal miner has died while working at a southern West Virginia mine. Gov. Jim Justice says Virgil Paynter was operating an excavator Thursday at the CM Energy Operations LP surface mine in Wyoming County.

16/05 West Virginia candidate hospitalized after being bitten by snakes while removing campaign signs

A candidate for West Virginia secretary of state is hospitalized for copperhead snake bites sustained while he was removing election campaign signs.

29/04 West Virginia and North Carolina's transgender care coverage policies discriminate, judges rule

A federal appeals court has ruled that West Virginia and North Carolina’s refusal to cover certain health care for transgender people with government-sponsored insurance is discriminatory.

24/04 West Virginia says it will appeal ruling that allowed transgender teen athlete to compete

West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey says the state will ask the U.S. Supreme Court to weigh in on an appeals court ruling that allowed a transgender athlete to compete on her middle school teams.

24/04 After 24 years, deathbed confession leads to bodies of missing girl, mother in West Virginia

Natasha Alexander Carter was just 10 years old when she disappeared, along with her mother Susan Carter. The pair was last seen on Aug. 8, 2000.

18/04 Convenience store chain with hundreds of outlets in 6 states hit with discrimination lawsuit

The Sheetz convenience store chain has been hit with a lawsuit by federal officials who allege the company discriminated against minority job applicants.

16/04 West Virginia transgender sports ban discriminates against teen athlete, appeals court says

A federal appeals court has ruled that West Virginia’s transgender sports ban violates the rights of a teen athlete.

16/04 Federal appeals court overturns West Virginia transgender sports ban

A federal appeals court has overturned a West Virginia transgender sports ban, finding that the law violates Title IX, the federal civil rights law that prohibits sex-based discrimination in schools.

12/04 West Virginia trail cam captures rarely-seen ‘species of concern’

An animal considered by the National Parks Service to be a “species of concern” in West Virginia was recently spotted on a Monongahela National Forest trail camera.

10/04 The number of tornadoes from April 2 storms in West Virginia keeps climbing, now up to seven

The number of tornadoes from severe storms last week in southern West Virginia keeps climbing. The National Weather Service has boosting the count to seven.

09/04 Towboat owner gets probation in 2018 river oil spill along West Virginia-Kentucky border

The owner of a towboat that sank and spilled oil into a river along the West Virginia-Kentucky border has been sentenced to 18 months probation on a federal pollution charge, David Smith of Paducah, Kentucky, and his two companies also were ordered Monday in federal court in West Virginia to pay nea

08/04 West Virginia had a whopping 5 tornadoes last week, more than double the annual average

The National Weather Service says a fifth tornado touched down during severe storms that barreled across West Virginia last week.

06/04 A spill of firefighting foam has been detected in three West Virginia waterways

West Virginia regulators say a spill of firefighting foam has been detected in three waterways. The state Department of Environmental Protection says an undetermined amount of the expanding foam spilled from a contractor’s workshop near Sissonville.

06/04 As March Madness wraps, players like ZaKiyah Johnson juggle basketball with recruiting calls and NIL

Recruitment letters have overwhelmed one long shoe box, along with a backpack. ZaKiyah Johnson will eventually get around to reading them, though it could be a while before the highly prized recruit responds to those piquing her interest.

05/04 Hundreds of childcare providers in West Virginia fear closure over lack of funding

Childcare providers in West Virginia have been advocating for funding needed to maintain their facilities, and their time is running out.

05/04 Storms, floods cause 1 death, knock down tombstones at West Virginia cemetery

Officials say storms and flooding in West Virginia have caused at least one death and washed out about 200 tombstones at a cemetery.

28/03 Star guard Tucker DeVries is transferring from Drake to join his dad at West Virginia

New West Virginia men's basketball coach Darian DeVries has brought some reinforcements from Drake. DeVries announced at his introductory news conference Thursday that his son, Tucker, will transfer from Drake to join him with the Mountaineers.

27/03 West Virginia Gov. Justice breaks with GOP Legislature to veto bill rolling back school vaccine rule

West Virginia Republican Gov. Jim Justice broke with the GOP-majority Legislature to veto a bill that would have loosened one of the country’s strictest school vaccination policies.

27/03 West Virginia animal shelter pleads for help fostering dogs after truck crashes into building

A West Virginia animal shelter is pleading for help fostering its dogs after a vehicle plowed into its building.

27/03 2 high school wrestling team members in West Virginia are charged with sexual assault

Two West Virginia minors are facing sexual assault and other charges following an alleged incident at a hotel involving members of a high school wrestling team.

25/03 Darian DeVries named men's basketball coach at West Virginia after 6 seasons at Drake

West Virginia has tapped Drake men’s basketball coach Darian DeVries to move the Mountaineers past one of the ugliest years in school history.

22/03 National Guard helicopters help battle West Virginia wildfires in steep terrain

The National Guard has joined in fighting wildfires that erupted this week in West Virginia. Two Blackhawk helicopters dropped water from buckets on the fires Friday in steep, wooded terrain in Hardy County, near the Virginia border.

22/03 Heavy-smoking West Virginia becomes the 12th state to ban lighting up in cars with kids present

West Virginia has become the 12th state to ban smoking in vehicles with children present. Republican Gov.

14/03 House Republicans are seeking unity at an idyllic West Virginia retreat. Many didn't bother to come

House Republicans are huddling in West Virginia for a strategy-planning retreat designed to unify the often-fractious conference as they head into the final months before the November election.

11/03 All 5 aboard dead after small private jet crashes and burns in rural Virginia woods, police say

Police say a small private jet has crashed in a rural Virginia community, killing all five people aboard.

09/03 A West Virginia bill to remove marital exemption for sexual abuse wins final passage

Certain sexual assaults against a spouse would be criminalized in West Virginia for the first time under a bill passed by the House of Delegates.

07/03 Tornado Alley may roar to life as the severe weather season ramps up in US

The risk of damaging thunderstorms and tornadoes is rising across the United States as severe weather season begins to ramp up, and it could prove to be much different than last year. AccuWeather's team of long-range forecasters, led by Senior Meteorologist Paul Pastelok, is warning that it could be a slow start to the severe weather season, but it will escalate after reaching the midway point. La

26/02 Severe storms with nocturnal tornado risk to blitz over a dozen states

A powerful cold front will mark an end to surging June-like warmth from the Mississippi Valley to the Appalachians at the cost of potentially violent storms that will roar through more than a dozen states from Tuesday afternoon to Wednesday, AccuWeather meteorologists warn. The upcoming severe weather outbreak, which may affect as many as 50 million people, has been on AccuWeather's radar for at l

13/02 NYC hit by biggest snowstorm in years; over 1,000 flights canceled

The Northeast is digging out from the biggest snowstorm of the winter after heavy snow buried areas from West Virginia through Massachusetts, prompting school closures and travel chaos Tuesday. On Tuesday, 3.2 inches fell in New York City, the highest single-day snowfall in the city since 7.3 inches accumulated in Central Park on Jan. 29, 2022. The snow was not as heavy in downtown Philadelphia, w

11/02 'Winter to return with a vengeance' as major snowstorm targets Northeast

Just days after near-record warmth in some areas, a storm riding a sudden change in the weather pattern will end up bringing accumulating snow and triggering travel disruptions along a 2,000-mile-long swath from the southern Plains and parts of the Mississippi and Ohio valleys to the central Appalachians, the upper part of the mid-Atlantic and southern New England, AccuWeather meteorologists warn.

09/02 Snowstorm eyes northeastern US just before Valentine's Day

While unseasonably warm conditions in the Northeast as of late may make it seem unlikely that snow is in the future, AccuWeather meteorologists say an approaching storm will blanket part of the region with snow before the middle of next week. For weeks, AccuWeather's team of long-range forecasters has been predicting a flip in the weather pattern around the middle of February. That forecast is abo

07/02 Valentine's Day snowstorm possible as weather pattern flips in northeastern US

AccuWeather meteorologists are closely monitoring a storm that has the potential to bring a stripe of accumulating snow from parts of the Midwest to the Northeast early next week. In the short term, temperatures will be on the upswing in the wake of an Atlantic storm that buried Nova Scotia under feet of snow earlier this week. A flow of dry air has already delivered days of bright sunshine and co

28/01 Clipper storm to spread a quick burst of snow from early to midweek

AccuWeather meteorologists say that the next storm to plunge into the Midwest and Ohio Valley will arrive early this week in the Great Lakes region, and is slated to bring a swath of accumulating snow from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan to the central Appalachians over the upcoming days. The clipper storm will drop southeastward out of Canada as a southward dip in the jet stream ushers cooler air

23/01 5 surprising effects the 2024 total solar eclipse will have on animals and the weather

On April 8, millions of people across North America will witness day turn to night as the moon blocks out the light from the sun, but there will be more to the celestial spectacle than many think. While most people focus their attention on the sun and the moon, people's surroundings will change during the height of the eclipse, known as totality. Subtle differences may be noticed in areas that onl

17/01 New snowstorm to blanket areas from Chicago to Pittsburgh, DC and NYC

A two-part storm will spread accumulating snow and travel disruptions across 18 states in the Midwest and Northeast, home to 115 million people, from Thursday into Friday night, AccuWeather meteorologists warn. Arctic air will pour in following the storm, resulting in the coldest winter weekend so far for much of the eastern United States. Even though a blockbuster snowfall is not anticipated for

16/01 New storm to unload more snow for both Midwest and Northeast

A storm hitting the Northwest with snow, ice and rain into midweek will race across the nation and is set to deliver accumulating snow from Chicago, St. Louis and Nashville to Washington, D.C., New York City and Boston prior to the end of the week, AccuWeather meteorologists say. The new storm can potentially bring several inches of snow to some locations along the way. The low temperatures over m

12/01 Snow, ice in southern US may evolve into 'substantial' East Coast storm

A cold storm will spread a substantial amount of snow and ice from the south-central United States to the interior Southeast from later this weekend to early next week, AccuWeather meteorologists warn. While there is the possibility of a significant winter storm with snow and ice in the mid-Atlantic and New England from Monday night to Wednesday, a wide range of scenarios may unfold due to two key

10/01 Perilous blizzard to thrash Midwest followed by dangerous flash freeze

Time is quickly running out to gear up for a powerful storm with blizzard conditions headed for the central Plains to the Great Lakes region Friday into Saturday. Those living in the storm's path will want to prepare, as AccuWeather meteorologists are warning that the storm has the potential to shut down travel due to heavy snow accumulation, strong winds, extensive blowing and drifting snow and p

08/01 Midwest faces 2 major winter storms in 4 days, including blizzard threat

Millions of people in the Plains and Midwest will barely have time to catch their breath after a massive winter storm affects the region into Tuesday night with heavy snow, drenching rain and high winds before an even stronger and colder storm blasts the region from Friday to Saturday. AccuWeather meteorologists warn that while the first storm will disrupt travel, the second storm could shut down

06/01 Quick-hitting snowstorm on track for 60 million in northeastern US this weekend

Even though accumulating snow is likely to avoid much of Interstate 95 from Philadelphia on south, the impending storm and nor'easter will deliver heavy, travel-snarling snow farther to the north and west, and the New York City area may be a snow versus rain battleground, AccuWeather meteorologists continue to warn. For some areas of the Northeast, this will still be the heaviest snowfall in two y

05/01 Family tortoise saved from West Virginia house fire

The fire occurred in the White Sulphur Springs area of Greenbrier County.

05/01 Massive cross-country storm next week could be the largest so far this winter

Just days after a storm drops snow and snarls travel over the southern High Plains and in the Northeast, a second major cross-country storm will threaten heavy snow in the central United States along a 1,000-mile swath from northeastern New Mexico to northern Michigan early next week. AccuWeather meteorologists warn that this storm could hit travel hard in the Central states, with the major hubs o

01/01 Major winter storm brewing with snow, ice and rain to blast Northeast

Millions in the Northeast could soon experience their first widespread significant winter storm of the season and maybe years. A storm from the Pacific will dip over the southern Plains, grab Gulf of Mexico moisture and tap into cold air upon reaching the mid-Atlantic and New England regions from Saturday to Sunday. AccuWeather meteorologists anticipate major travel disruptions on the roads and at

30/12 Clipper storm to carry snow across Great Lakes and Northeast into 2024

A storm from central Canada will travel from the Great Lakes to off the Northeast coast as the final hours of 2023 tick away and 2024 begins. AccuWeather meteorologists caution that spotty snow associated with this storm could make some roads slippery for New Year's travelers. Storms traveling from western and central Canada to the northeastern United States are often called Alberta clippers. The

25/12 Why is Christmas abbreviated as ‘Xmas’?

Contrary to popular belief, Xmas is not a way of shortening the word to save space.

21/12 Good news, bad news for US travel and white Christmas hopes

While bare ground in parts of the interior West and High Plains will be covered by snow in time for Christmas, the already lean amount of snow in the Midwest and Northeast will dwindle in the days ahead, dashing the hopes of a white Christmas for the young and the young at heart. A large storm will lead to adverse travel conditions from snow and rain over the middle of the United States as Christm

19/12 Over the river and through the woods: AccuWeather's Christmas travel forecast

As Santa finishes packing his sleigh and readies his reindeer, many people across the nation are also planning trips for the holiday. In preparation for the journey over the river and through the woods, AccuWeather's expert team of meteorologists has been closely monitoring the weather pattern and any impacts it may have on travel in the days ahead of Christmas. AAA projects that the 2023 holiday

16/12 Dangerous snow squalls to accompany cold blast from Midwest to Northeast

In the wake of the powerhouse storm that will affect the Northeast with heavy rain and strong winds from Sunday night to Monday, sharply colder air will sweep in from Monday to Tuesday. But, included in the quick change to wintry conditions with areas of lake-effect snow and flurries will be brief bursts of heavy snow that can be dangerous for those traveling on the highways, AccuWeather meteorolo

06/12 Massive weekend storm to pack a punch for millions in eastern half of US

Even though a large weekend storm may end up being a "late bloomer" in terms of disruptive conditions, it will have impacts in much of the eastern half of the United States and an estimated 180 million people, as areas of heavy rain, strong winds, snow and severe thunderstorms develop, AccuWeather meteorologists say. The storm will strengthen, but that process will be delayed until it advances fro

06/12 Severe weather outbreak possible this weekend across the South, East

With a massive storm looming on the horizon this weekend across the central and eastern United States, AccuWeather meteorologists are becoming increasingly confident that dangerous thunderstorms will threaten millions of residents along its path. Between Thursday and Friday, persistent winds flowing out of the Gulf of Mexico will boost temperatures and humidity levels across the central and easter

04/12 Clipper storm to spread snow, rain from Midwest to mid-Atlantic ahead of big warmup

AccuWeather meteorologists warn that a storm from Canada will dive southeast into midweek, spreading a swath of snow and rain from the Dakotas to Virginia that is likely to lead to travel disruptions. A major warmup will build from the Plains to the East in the wake of the storm. The clipper storm will travel southeastward along the divide of mild and chilly air, where the coldest air is to the no

04/12 Powerful weekend storm to bring rain, possible snow to millions in East

After what could be a relatively quiet end to the week across most of the central and eastern United States, AccuWeather meteorologists are keeping a close eye on an abrupt shift in the weather pattern this weekend for millions of Americans. The dry and increasingly mild conditions that will precede the upcoming storm this weekend will set the stage and provide the atmospheric fuel needed for what

02/12 Quick-hitting Alberta Clipper to bring covering of snow to parts of Midwest, Northeast

AccuWeather forecasters say a quick-hitting storm, known as an Alberta Clipper, is forecast to usher in nuisance rain and snow showers from Minnesota to Maryland during the first days of the new week. "This system is expected to quickly dive through the Midwest early this week, which will put some large metropolitan areas in line for a round of snowfall," AccuWeather Meteorologist Brandon Buckingh

02/12 Weekend storm to dish wintry weather to parts of Midwest, Northeast

While the first of two storms was struggling to produce much in the form of snow or wintry mix on Friday, a second storm will affect the Midwest and Northeast during the latter part of the weekend that could have people swapping their umbrellas for snow shovels, AccuWeather meteorologists say. The system tracking over the Midwest and Northeast as December got underway produced a few pockets of sno

30/11 US has the rare chance to see the northern lights Thursday night

An aurora borealis, also known as the northern lights, is seen in the night sky in the early morning hours of Monday, April 24, 2023, near Washtucna, Wash. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren) Seeing the glow of the northern lights is a bucket list item for many, and some people may soon have their dreams come true as the aurora could glow over more than a dozen states on Thursday night. Earlier this week, an

27/11 Coldest air of season so far to grip eastern US prior to December

It may be time to throw another log on the fire or make sure the furnace is in good working order in much of the eastern third of the United States as air from northern Canada is on the move. The first major blast of cold air will continue to settle into the East into Wednesday and will not only be responsible for some of the lowest temperatures so far but also some of the first freezes of the sea

26/11 Great Lakes region bracing for several days of lake-effect snow

AccuWeather meteorologists warn a lake-effect setup could bring over a foot of snow in several states, with disruptions expected to mount as the week progresses. The same storm that produced feet of snow in the Rockies over Thanksgiving pushed into the Great Lakes on Sunday, bringing a round of snow starting what will be several days of wintry weather for the new week. Behind this swath of snow, a

25/11 Northeast weather to turn from wet to wintry next week

A coastal storm paralleling the Northeast Coast will not only bring wet weather that could slow travel for the end of the holiday weekend, but also bring in more cold and snow in the week ahead. For some coastal locations, this bout of wet weather will be welcome following a very dry November. The first two-thirds of the month of November was quite dry, with cities like New York City and Philadelp

24/11 1st significant, widespread lake-effect snow event of the season to threaten travel

There have been a few close calls with outbreaks of lake-effect snow so far this season, but it appears the one poised to unfold late this weekend and into next week is unavoidable. And, AccuWeather meteorologists warn this first major snow event of the season could be highly disruptive for travel from the Upper Midwest to the interior Northeast with feet of snow possible for some locations. "Some

22/11 Travel delays to mount as pre-Thanksgiving storm aims at Northeast

A storm packing heavy rain, snow, ice and gusty winds will blast the Northeast into Wednesday morning, leading to major travel disruptions, especially along the Interstate 95 corridor from Virginia to Massachusetts. However, AccuWeather meteorologists say vast improvement will occur Wednesday, ensuring dry weather for those traveling on Thanksgiving Day. Early holiday travelers will face slowdowns

19/11 Storm packing rain and snow to hamper Thanksgiving travel in Midwest, Northeast

Following many weeks of relatively tranquil weather over much of the central and eastern United States, a significant storm that has been on AccuWeather meteorologists' radar will gather rain, snow, wind and some ice just in time for some of the peak travel days ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. There is also a chance a separate storm could cause trouble for some heading home over the weekend. Ev

18/11 Pre-Thanksgiving storm may create travel chaos for central, eastern US

Turkeys are being purchased and bags are being packed as Americans gear up for the Thanksgiving holiday, which is less than a week away. AccuWeather meteorologists say a large storm will cause a myriad of impactful weather that can lead to further congestion on the road and in the air in parts of the country. According to AAA, 55.4 million travelers will be venturing at least 50 miles from home fo

16/11 Significant storm to blast Northeast, Midwest just before Thanksgiving

Following some rain and spotty snow into this weekend, a bigger problem awaits Thanksgiving travelers in the Northeast and Midwest next week as a potent storm will take shape and spin toward the Great Lakes, triggering areas of heavy rain, snow and gusty winds, AccuWeather meteorologists say. There is the potential for the weather to throw a wrench into Thanksgiving travel before the holiday as a

08/11 Quick-hitting storm to drop snow, ice from New York to New England

A quick-hitting storm will bring a mixed bag of wintry precipitation from parts of New York state to New England Wednesday night to Thursday morning. AccuWeather meteorologists warn that ice will build up in some places and travel is likely to become slippery and dangerous, as it often does in early-season episodes of wintry weather, but a dry weekend will be waiting in the wings for many. From la

06/11 Mix of snow, ice in parts of the Northeast to threaten slick travel

A sneaky wave of cold air will be just enough to set the stage for a snow, sleet and freezing rain event for portions of New England and upstate New York from late Wednesday to Thursday, AccuWeather meteorologists warn. Meanwhile, people heading out to the polls on Election Day may have to dodge some raindrops. The push of cold air will follow a dose of warm autumn conditions with temperatures in

03/11 Mega temperature rebound in store for the eastern half of the US

A noteworthy warmup is in store for more than 150 million people in the southern and eastern United States, and it will last through the weekend, AccuWeather meteorologists say. The warmup follows the coldest air and the first snowflakes and snowfall for some since this past spring and late winter. The bulk of the warmup and dry weather will be centered on the weekend for most areas. Outdoor plans

31/10 Temperature rollercoaster to begin big upswing following winterlike chill in central, eastern US

After temperatures bottom out to levels more typical of December, warmer air will rally once again to deliver temperatures more typical of mid- to late October for much of the eastern half of the nation late this week and this weekend, AccuWeather meteorologists say. There is more room for temperatures to fall as the outbreak of cold air expands across the eastern half of the United States. Some a

30/10 Clipper storm to raise risk of dangerous snow squalls for motorists in Midwest, Northeast

A blast of air more typical of early December will be accompanied by a type of storm notorious for triggering snow flurries, lake-effect snow and sudden snow squalls and that will spread across the Upper Midwest to the lower Great Lakes and interior Northeast through midweek, AccuWeather meteorologists warn. Not only will temperatures be 30 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit lower when compared to the peak

29/10 Much colder air and the prospects of snow around Halloween will frighten some in the Northeast

A strong cold front and a pair of storms will usher in a significant pattern change in the Northeast to end October and begin November. For many, this will include the season's first snow and a freeze that will end the growing season, warn AccuWeather meteorologists. The blast of colder air and the frightening prospects for even some accumulating snow around Halloween may literally send chills dow

28/10 Brisk, wintry pattern spreading across the Midwest for Halloween

AccuWeather meteorologists say that the Halloween holiday may feature more than ghosts and ghouls this year across the North Central states. A chilly, windy pattern will set up across the region and spread winterlike conditions to a few of the major metro areas. A southward plunge in the jet stream across the Plains will help to direct a bitterly cold air mass southward out of the Canadian Prairie

27/10 Dramatic waves of cold air to trigger chilly rain, snow in Northeast

A shocking weather pattern change is about to occur in the Northeast as much colder air charges into the region in waves, AccuWeather meteorologists say. As colder air arrives, chilly rain and the first accumulating snow of the season may unfold in some areas around Halloween and the days following the holiday. "There will be a monumental shift in how the air feels in the Northeast, following unse

18/10 Nor'easter to douse New England, mid-Atlantic this weekend

Another weekend is fast approaching, and AccuWeather meteorologists say so is a developing storm that will pack windswept rain and flooding problems across parts of the northeastern United States and Atlantic Canada. Snow may even fall in some places for the first time this season. The main brunt of the storm will be delivered in New England and the Canadian Maritimes, but impacts will be felt els

12/10 Massive storm to spread rain along 1,600-mile swath of US into this weekend

A large storm will bring rain to at least two dozen states as it moves slowly along from the Great Plains and Midwest into the start of this weekend and on to coastal areas of the mid-Atlantic and southern New England where it will finish up later this weekend, AccuWeather meteorologists say. The storm will spread rain along a 1600-mile-long zone, from the High Plains to the Atlantic coast. While

12/10 Powerhouse Typhoon Bolaven will impact Alaska and have downstream impacts on US

Typhoon Bolaven, churning across the western Pacific, has its sights set on southern Alaska where impacts can begin this weekend, according to AccuWeather hurricane experts. After that, the storm could help trigger a pattern change and additional storminess downstream in the U.S. later next week. While it is expected to lose wind intensity from its current status as a violent typhoon, Bolaven will

10/10 Storm to drench Midwest before spoiling another autumn weekend in Northeast

AccuWeather meteorologists say that the same storm set to bring some snow to the Rockies and severe thunderstorms to portions of the central Plains this week will pivot eastward across the Midwest and the Northeast with a dose of drenching rain. The storm will have positive and negative impacts in the Midwest and mostly negative impacts for the Northeast. "The storm will first deposit several inch

04/10 US winter forecast for the 2023-2024 season

The upcoming winter is shaping up to be much different than last winter, especially across the central and eastern United States, and AccuWeather forecasters say one month may leave the biggest impression. "February can be an active and intense month," AccuWeather Lead Long-Range Meteorologist and veteran forecaster Paul Pastelok said. One of the driving forces this winter will be the strengthenin

03/10 Long-tracking Tropical Storm Philippe to brush Bermuda en route to North America

Tropical Storm Philippe continues to fight adverse atmospheric conditions as it treks across the Atlantic, unleashing heavy rain across portions of the Lesser Antilles in the eastern Caribbean. AccuWeather meteorologists, who have been tracking Philippe since mid-September days before an organized system developed, say the storm will travel for nearly 2,000 miles to the north, where it could strik

30/09 Warmer, dry conditions to expand to East Coast into early October

Areas along the Eastern Seaboard that have been enduring relentless rain, low clouds and chilly conditions will have a string of brighter and warmer days ahead as a vast sea of sunshine will expand from the Mississippi Valley through much of the first week of October, AccuWeather meteorologists say. The same zone of high pressure and bulge in the jet stream responsible for building warmth over the

29/09 Dangerous flash flooding to threaten Northeast as coastal storm brews

AccuWeather meteorologists are tracking a storm that is expected to develop over the waters off the Northeast coast and bring flooding downpours and travel headaches to part of the Interstate 95 corridor heading into the weekend. The latest storm, although non-tropical in nature, can be another thorn in the side for coastal locations still reeling from the effects of Ophelia. Well after its demise

25/09 Why is gas cheaper across the street?

You just filled up your tank, only to see another gas station selling cheaper gas just a few blocks away, but why?

23/09 Yet another tropical system to strengthen over Atlantic and may track near Caribbean

As the East Coast prepares for a weekend hit from Tropical Storm Ophelia, AccuWeather meteorologists say that yet another disturbance in the tropical Atlantic will become a tropical storm and perhaps the next hurricane of the 2023 hurricane season as it churns over the basin. An area of low pressure and its associated cluster of rain and thunderstorms was located about 600 miles west-southwest of

20/09 Coastal storm to unload inches of rain along Eastern Seaboard

Drenching rainfall will spread across a large area of the East Coast later this week and into the weekend from a system that AccuWeather forecasters say could become the next named tropical storm of the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season. Late this week, a low-pressure area will develop off the Atlantic coast of the Southeast. In fact, AccuWeather hurricane experts have been highlighting a moderate ri

18/09 'Homebrew' tropical system could develop along US East Coast

In the wake of Hurricane Lee, AccuWeather meteorologists will be keeping a close eye on near-coast Atlantic waters in the area from northeastern Florida to North Carolina late this week to this weekend as this zone could yield a tropical system, which could unleash rain and gusty winds along a significant part of the Eastern Seaboard. "Stalled fronts along the southeastern coast of the United Stat

15/09 Winter gas is returning: What does that mean for your wallet?

Starting Saturday, gas stations will begin selling the winter blend of gas, which will likely affect your spending at the pump.

13/09 Major Hurricane Lee takes northward turn before targeting Maine, Canadian Maritimes

AccuWeather meteorologists are highly confident that Hurricane Lee will make landfall along the stretch of coast from central Maine to New Brunswick and perhaps brush the southwestern tip of Nova Scotia this weekend. The large major hurricane was making a critical turn to the north over the Atlantic on Wednesday as AccuWeather forecasters recommend that preparation for the storm's arrival should b

12/09 AccuWeather forecasters warn emerging tropical system warrants a close watch in Atlantic

AccuWeather hurricane experts are closely monitoring two zones of disorganized showers and thunderstorms between the west coast of Africa and the Cabo Verde Islands, saying that a feature can emerge into late week that will be the next tropical threat to watch in the Atlantic basin following Hurricane Lee and Margot. The pair of tropical waves, designated Invests 97L and 98L by the National Hurric

11/09 Pennsylvania triplets each earn Eagle Scout rank

Pennsylvania triplets Hannah, Hunter and Emma Sabatula all earned their Eagle Scout rank this year, the highest award possible in the Boy Scouts of America (BSA).

10/09 Northeast: Soggy start to the week, but pattern change on the way

Although the start of the week can kick off under a rather damp regime for some Northeast and New England locations, forecasters say that a dry and cooler pattern is on the way for some interior regions later this week. The repeat downpours and pockets of potent thunderstorms that have developed and tracked over the Northeastern U.S. late last week and this weekend will persist into part of the ne

07/09 Severe weather, flooding downpours to break down late-summer heat in Northeast

The clock is ticking on the late-summer swelter in the East, AccuWeather meteorologists say. But even after severe thunderstorms mark the beginning of heat relief, wet weather will stick around and prove problematic through this weekend. The thunderstorms erased the heat across the northern Plains and much of the Great Lakes on Wednesday. However, heat lingered farther to the east and will try to

07/09 Atlantic hurricane season to spawn more powerhouse storms

Hurricane Franklin spinning over the Atlantic on AccuWeather's RealVue™ Satellite on Aug. 28, 2023. AccuWeather forecasters have issued an update to the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season forecast, increasing the number of major hurricanes -- Category 3 or stronger with maximum sustained winds of 111 mph or greater -- from one to three to three to five. The update comes as AccuWeather expects Lee to i

05/09 Severe weather to trim heat from Midwest to Northeast

The calendar may say that it's meteorological fall, but Mother Nature has said otherwise in recent days, with a surge of extreme heat across much of the northern United States. Now, AccuWeather meteorologists say that rounds of thunderstorms, some severe, will ease the heat, bringing fall-like conditions. Much of the central Plains has been sweltering under prolonged heat for weeks, and the first

04/09 Northern Leeward Islands, US carefully monitoring the next tropical cyclone

AccuWeather Hurricane Experts are putting portions of the northeastern Caribbean on alert for a brewing tropical system which is expected to acquire the Atlantic hurricane season's next name -- Lee. Forecasters say that a tropical wave pushing across the central tropical Atlantic can develop into a tropical cyclone over the next day or so. As this wave, designated Invest 95L by the National Hurric

31/08 Northeast's hottest weather of summer may come in early September

As cool weather fans rejoice with their flannel shirts and pumpkin spice lattes heading into the Labor Day weekend, the atmosphere is cooking up some late-summer heat for the first full week of September, and some locations could soon rival their highest temperatures of the year, AccuWeather meteorologists say. Thanks to a push of Canadian air, temperatures will continue to trend several to 10 deg

25/08 Taste of autumn to arrive in Northeast following deadly storms

The final weekend of meteorological summer will feel like fall in the Northeast, as a more refreshing air mass will build into the region in the wake of strong thunderstorms, say AccuWeather forecasters. The thunderstorms ushering in the change in the weather pattern turned deadly on Thursday night, causing wind damage and knocking out power for more than 600,000 in the Midwest and upper Ohio Vall

22/08 Severe storms to ride rim of heat in Midwest

An all-too-familiar pattern, where severe thunderstorms roll along the edge of a heat dome, will exist over the Midwest for much of this week, AccuWeather meteorologists say. Rounds of thunderstorms will pack a punch from the northern Great Lakes to the Ohio Valley and parts of the central Appalachians into Thursday. A massive area of high pressure associated with a heat dome will reside over the

20/08 Atlantic heats up: Tropical rainstorm brewing in the Gulf may join Emily, T.D. 6

Throughout the upcoming week, AccuWeather meteorologists will be tracking a multitude of features across the Atlantic Basin. These storms will span from the Cabo Verde Islands just off the west coast of Africa all the way to the Gulf of Mexico. A tropical wave tracked westward over the Florida Peninsula throughout the day on Sunday which allowed for enhanced showers and thunderstorms to move into

17/08 Yet another burst of severe thunderstorms to rip across the Northeast

Locally severe weather will erupt across from the Great Lakes to the northeastern United States through late this week as a cool front sweeps through the region, AccuWeather meteorologists caution. As a massive dome of heat sets up over the Great Plains and Mississippi Valley in the coming days, bursts of cool air from central Canada will drop across the northeastern corner of the U.S. The waves o

16/08 Atlantic could heat up with frenzy of tropical activity

As the second half of August commences, AccuWeather meteorologists say that they are monitoring three main areas of interest across the Atlantic basin for potential tropical development. Clusters of showers and thunderstorms along several tropical waves are on track to move westward across the basin in the coming days. Two zones located in the Eastern Atlantic waters currently stand the best chanc

13/08 Numerous Eastern U.S. cities to face severe risk early this week

Forecasters say an active pattern is taking shape across the eastern United States for the first half of this week. Rounds of disruptive thunderstorms will erupt from the Ohio Valley to the Eastern Seaboard from Monday to Tuesday evening as energy surges eastward ahead of a broad zone of low pressure. "As yet another potent piece of energy pushes eastward from the Midwest toward the Northeast to s

11/08 Severe storms to bombard central, eastern US into new week

Tens of millions of people will be at risk for severe weather on a daily basis into Tuesday as thunderstorms continue to prowl vast areas of the central and eastern United States. Some of the storms will be potent enough to threaten lives and property, AccuWeather meteorologists warn. August typically brings a downturn in the coverage and intensity of severe weather as the daylight hours begin to

09/08 Unusually active severe weather to put 100 million at risk in US

Severe weather across much of the eastern two-thirds of the nation will remain unusually active for August through this weekend, AccuWeather meteorologists say. When there are no impacts from tropical systems, August tends to bring a downturn in thunderstorms and heavy rain events. As the busy pattern continues, a number of locations may be hit with downpours and strong thunderstorms every one to

08/08 Rounds of severe weather to keep blasting central, eastern US

Following one of the biggest severe weather days of the year Monday, more thunderstorms will be on the prowl in multiple parts of the United States through the end of the week, AccuWeather meteorologists warn. Monday's deadly severe weather outbreak, which was warned by AccuWeather days in advance, triggered more than 500 reports of high winds east of the Mississippi River. The staggering number o

06/08 Explosive storms to develop from Central to Eastern states by midweek

AccuWeather forecasters are monitoring a wet pattern expected to resume across the central and eastern half of the nation this week. A potent storm is on track to emerge east of the Rocky Mountains by midweek, which can bring ample rainfall and thunderstorms from the Central to the Eastern U.S. through Friday. "Another busy stretch of severe weather is expected along the Front Range and into the a

05/08 Eastern US on alert for dangerous thunderstorms as new week begins

AccuWeather meteorologists say an outburst of severe weather spanning more than a dozen states across the East could throw a wrench in travel and outdoor plans early in the new week, following a relatively tranquil beginning of the weekend. The Northeast was experiencing an early taste of September on Saturday as humidity levels dropped behind heavy thunderstorms at the end of the week. Some of th

04/08 More than 60 million at risk for severe weather in the Midwest

A dangerous severe weather outbreak is looming for the central Plains, Great Lakes and Ohio Valley, with more than 60 million people at risk through the weekend, AccuWeather meteorologists warn. "An unusually vigorous storm system for August will push out of the northern Rockies and across the north-central United States this weekend," AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Brett Anderson said. "The sto

03/08 Northeast faces highest severe weather risk in weeks

A pair of storm systems will swing through the Northeast over the next several days, and while both systems may pack dangerous thunderstorms, one in particular on Monday, may bring the highest risk of severe weather the region has seen in weeks, AccuWeather meteorologists say. A shift to more typical summertime conditions will unfold on Friday after an unusually dry start to August for most of the

28/07 Weekend storms to blast Northeast before pattern flip

A dangerous heat wave will continue into the weekend across much of the northeastern United States, but the clock is ticking on the sweltering temperatures and humidity. A strong push of cool air will ignite downpours, gusty thunderstorms and even severe weather across the region this weekend, AccuWeather meteorologists say. "The aggressive warmth and humidity in the Northeast in recent days will

27/07 More severe weather to unleash dangers and disruptions across Midwest

A swath of severe storms cut power to more than 200,000 utility customers in the Midwest Wednesday before stormy conditions shifted into the Northeast. AccuWeather meteorologists warn that additional rounds of dangerous, disruptive and damaging thunderstorms will affect the Midwest into this weekend. The thunderstorms will erupt along the northern rim of a massive heat dome that began to sprawl ov

24/07 More than 100 million in Northeast, Midwest bracing for late-July heat wave

Heat that has been building all summer long over the Southwest is about to spread into the Midwest and Northeast for several days from the middle to the latter part of this week, AccuWeather meteorologists say. For parts of the East, temperatures will climb to their highest levels of the year so far. The heat will pale in comparison to the extreme levels experienced in the Southwest in recent week

19/07 Severe storms to bring numerous risks over multiday stretch in central, eastern US

Potent storms packing strong winds, heavy rain and frequent lightning strikes will affect many parts of the United States this week, AccuWeather meteorologists warn. From the Northeast and Southeast to the Plains and Midwest, severe weather will impact millions of Americans. There will be anywhere from a half dozen to a dozen large zones where thunderstorms will be roaming about into late this wee

14/07 Atmospheric river to threaten life-threatening flooding in Northeast

As more rounds of torrential downpours crawl through the northeastern United States, the likelihood of damaging and life-threatening flash flooding will increase into the middle of next week, AccuWeather meteorologists warn. Flooding may occur in some areas that were hit hard last Sunday and Monday and is also likely in many areas that missed out on the deluge in recent days. Meteorologists at Acc

08/07 AccuWeather meteorologists put Northeast on alert for serious flash flood risk

People across the Northeast are encouraged to stay weather aware over the coming days as a swath of tropical moisture can result in damaging consequences from eastern Pennsylvania to Maine. In some locations, a month's worth of rain could fall in a matter of hours, according to AccuWeather's expert team of forecasters. A slow-moving weather system is expected to tap into moisture from the Gulf of

06/07 Drenching downpours to slice through hot, humid air in Northeast

The weather pattern in the Northeast has been a tale of all or nothing so far this summer. A remarkable dry spell was followed by unrelenting rain, bookended by waves of wildfire smoke and poor air quality. And, as if right on cue, the first heat wave of the summer got underway for parts of the Northeast during the first full week of July. AccuWeather meteorologists warn residents not to get used

02/07 AccuWeather forecast: July 3 severe storm threat to focus on I-85, I-95

Following an active evening for severe weather from Tennessee to New Jersey, more dangerous and potentially damaging thunderstorms will fire up from Vermont and New Hampshire, southward to the Carolinas and westward to Mississippi on Monday, AccuWeather meteorologists warn. There have been close to 700 incidents of damaging winds alone from severe weather spanning Thursday, Friday and Saturday, ac

26/06 NYC, DC at risk for severe weather this week

Violent weather is forecast to sweep through the East Coast, with some areas of the Northeast expected to be at risk for severe weather for multiple days. AccuWeather meteorologists warn that after the severe weather exits, more wet weather could impact the drought-stricken region. The jet stream is expected to dip southward across the Great Lakes and the Northeast early this week, and remain this

09/05 WV killer Rachel Shoaf has her parole denied for killing Skylar Neese

Rachel Shoaf, 26, will now remain in prison for the murder of her best friend, 16-year-old Skylar Neese, in 2012.

15/03 Minnesota mall roof collapses under weight of heavy snow

The roof of a mall in Duluth, Minnesota, collapsed on Tuesday, a day after the northern Minnesota city received over a foot of snow. The snow-related collapse occurred at Miller Hill Mall at around 9 a.m. CDT. An employee working inside the mall was told to evacuate immediately because the roof was collapsing, according to Northern News Now. Authorities were called to the scene around 9 a.m. CDT a

21/02 Major winter storm with snow, ice to spread across 2,600-mile stretch of US

A massive winter storm that will stretch 2,600 miles from coast to coast across the northern United States this week will unload heavy snow over the Upper Midwest while also spreading an icy mix from near the Iowa/Nebraska border to the northern New England coast, AccuWeather meteorologists warn. The storm will move eastward along a temperature contrast zone with record-challenging warm air to the

03/01 Bomb cyclone to unleash life-threatening flooding in California

A major storm that will rapidly intensify and become a bomb cyclone off the coast of California will slam into the Golden State, unleashing the risk for life-threatening flooding, damaging winds and power outages from Wednesday into Thursday, AccuWeather meteorologists warn. The storm will arrive just days after the deadly flooding and heavy snow that developed in the state over the holiday weeken