Event narratives — extreme weather and natural disasters told through human experience and vivid storytelling.
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season forecast from NOAA calls for below-normal activity, with 8 to 13 named storms expected across the Atlantic basin. But as history has shown repeatedly, a quiet forecast does not mean zero risk. One storm hitting the wrong place is all it takes. In simple terms: NOAA released its 2026 hurricane … Read more
A record-breaking June heat wave swept across Southern Europe with devastating consequences: shattered temperature records, strained power grids, and more than 2,300 excess deaths in just ten days. From Portugal’s 46.6°C to Italy’s 21 cities under red alert, communities faced conditions that climate scientists say were made significantly worse by human-caused warming. In simple terms: … Read more
Wildfire Season Is Running Hot By the end of June 2026, more than 30,500 wildfires had already been reported across the United States. That’s 140% of the average for this point in the year, according to the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC). And the hottest, driest months are still ahead. AccuWeather’s 2026 wildfire forecast projects … Read more
The 2026 wildfire season is already breaking records before summer officially begins. Across the western United States and the Southeast, hot, dry conditions are fueling fires weeks ahead of schedule. Here is what is driving this year’s extreme fire risk, and the practical steps that can protect your home and your family. In simple terms: … Read more
A sprawling June 2026 storm outbreak is putting more than 90 million Americans under severe weather alerts. From deadly tornadoes in the Midwest to flash floods in the Gulf Coast and a punishing heat wave on the West Coast, the nation is battling extreme weather on three fronts simultaneously. Here is what is happening, region … Read more
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 through November 30, and forecasters are watching an unusual combination of factors that make this year harder to predict than most. Two powerful forces are pulling in opposite directions: a developing El Nino that suppresses hurricanes, and record-warm Atlantic waters that fuel them. Here is what the … Read more
In March 2026, temperatures hit 112F across the Southwest – in March, not July. Learn what a heat dome is, why it broke records, and how to stay safe.
Hurricanes are among nature’s most powerful forces, capable of spanning hundreds of miles, packing winds over 150 mph, and reshaping coastlines in hours. Every year between June and November, warm water, moist air, and the Earth’s rotation combine to create these storms over the Atlantic. Here is the science behind how hurricanes form, why they … Read more
Illinois has seen 140 tornadoes in 2026 — more than any other state. Here’s why climate patterns, a developing El Niño, and shifting storm tracks are turning the Midwest into the new Tornado Alley.