AccuWeather Daily

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  Water demand: the double-edged sword of data centers 25.09.2026 5min

  America’s data centers, now totaling 5,000 and counting, consume nearly half a billion gallons of water each day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  California declares state of emergency ahead of 'potentially historic' El Niño; plus, Nor’easter to bring major coastal flooding 24.09.2026 7min

  The proclamation mobilizes resources as officials prepare for flooding, landslides, damaging waves and other severe weather. Also, a strengthening September nor’easter will worsen coastal flooding from North Carolina to New York through Friday, then threaten New England with damaging winds, power outages and heavy rain this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Atlantic broke a 112-year record; also, a tropical depression will intensify, threatening Hawaii 23.09.2026 6min

  The Atlantic has never gone this late without a hurricane since modern satellite tracking began in 1966. Also, a slow-moving tropical depression is poised to intensify and raise the risk of prolonged downpours, flooding and mudslides across Hawaii, with the greatest impacts expected on the Big Island. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Significant September Nor’easter: Storm to cause coastal flooding, beach erosion; plus a rare high-elevation tornado in Utah mountains at 7,500 feet 22.09.2026 6min

  Autumn officially begins Tuesday evening and the atmosphere may soon deliver a damaging early-season nor’easter with tropical moisture that could bring rain, strong winds and erosive surf on the mid-Atlantic coast. Also, a tornado touched down in the mountains of Utah last week, a rare example of how tornadoes can happen almost anywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Tropical Storm Fay becomes sixth named storm of Atlantic hurricane season; plus, Monarch butterflies are heading south 21.09.2026 9min

  Fay became the sixth named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season and is forecast to remain away from land as AccuWeather experts track additional areas for development later in September. Also, cooling weather and changing winds are helping monarch butterflies begin an extraordinary journey of up to 3,000 miles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Flooding rain risk to return to Plains, Midwest and Northeast; plus, Man and his dog found alive after 7 days in remote Wyoming wilderness 18.09.2026 6min

  Rounds of heavy rain will raise the risk of flooding across the Plains and Midwest before reaching the Northeast this weekend, while bringing drought relief to some hard-hit areas, yet perhaps slowing harvest operations. Also, search crews and members of the public spent a week looking for Jonathan Bailey and Wrigley in the Wind River Range. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  North American monsoon surge to bring risks to western US; plus, risk of 'extraordinary' coastal El Niño rises in Peru 17.09.2026 7min

  A surge of monsoon moisture will bring downpours and flash flooding to parts of the Southwest, while dry thunderstorms heighten the wildfire risk in the Northwest into the weekend. Also, the conditions significantly increase the threat of torrential rains, widespread flooding and severe damage to Peru's infrastructure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Harvested rainwater could help cities beat the heat; plus, human remains found are believed to be a Helene victim 16.09.2026 6min

  A Tokyo modeling study suggests spraying stored rainwater on rooftops could reduce extreme heat and air-conditioning demand. Also, authorities are investigating the discovery in Washington County, one of the areas affected by catastrophic flooding from the hurricane. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  2026 Atlantic hurricane season: 2 areas could boost tropical activity; plus, why is summer heat sending more Americans to the ER? 15.09.2026 9min

  El Niño has stifled Atlantic tropical activity, but AccuWeather meteorologists are tracking two areas for possible development, including one near the United States Gulf Coast. Also, heat-related ER visit rates would have been 27% lower without human-caused warming, Climate Central estimates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  New heat dome to build in south-central, southeastern US in mid-September; plus, super El Niño-fueled fires destroyed huge tracts of this country before 14.09.2026 6min

  Over a dozen states from the Plains to the Atlantic and Gulf coasts will experience a late-summer heat wave during the middle of September. Also, wildfires are ripping across parts of Indonesia, destroying peatland and smothering the country in a toxic smoke so thick, people are struggling to breathe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  California's record heat to fade as Western cooldown brings snow to Northwest mountains; plus, what is a doublet? 11.09.2026 5min

  A sharp cooldown will sweep across the West, bringing chilly rain, small hail and a bit of snow to the high country of the Cascades, Olympics and Rockies this weekend. Also, doublets is a phenomenon that has no strict definition, but involves similarly sized earthquakes occurring close together. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Nicolas Cage's Malibu home affected by massive sinkhole caused by Marie; plus, California marine rescues sees surge in sea lions 10.09.2026 6min

  The 30-foot-deep collapse swallowed the driveway of Nicolas Cage’s beachfront home and cut off emergency access to 31 residences. Also, more than 100 sick sea lions have been rescued this year, surpassing the Marine Mammal Center’s annual average. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Heat to bake California as waves hammer coastline this week; plus, spotted lanternflies have spread to 22 states and here to stay 09.09.2026 9min

  A late-summer heat wave will push temperatures well into the 90s and low 100s as waves from Marie and other storms continue to break along California's coast. Also, a new map shows how far the invasive insect has spread across the U.S., and a Penn State expert explains why it could be months before cold weather kills them off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Atlantic poised to break hurricane record; plus, climbers rescued from Mount Shasta said they 'relied too much on AI' 08.09.2026 6min

  The Atlantic hurricane season reaches its climatological peak this week, and AccuWeather meteorologist are monitoring just one area for potential development. Also, three climbers became stranded overnight with inadequate food, water and emergency supplies after planning their trip using YouTube, AllTrails and AI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Scientists race to save one of the world’s rarest plants after stranded sailor sparks wildfire 07.09.2026 7min

  Up to 80% of Santa Rosa Island’s rare Torrey pines may die after a wildfire linked to a stranded sailor’s mishap swept across the remote California island. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Scientists detect mysterious signal nearly 1 mile underground in South Dakota; plus, your Labor Day weekend forecast 04.09.2026 7min

  Scientists in South Dakota detected an unusual particle interaction that has resisted other explanations. Researchers say it appeared where they would expect dark matter to show up. Also, the best bet for rain-free weather for the Labor Day weekend will be in the middle of the nation due to a heat dome. Meanwhile, showers and storms will roam the edges from the West to the Canada border and in the East. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Midwest and East at risk for damaging storms and flash flooding into Friday; Chicago heat leaves Lake Shore Drive bridge stuck; and a huge 6.6-inch hailstone sets Illinois state record 03.09.2026 7min

  Rounds of severe weather and torrential downpours will roll from parts of the Midwest to portions of the Atlantic Coast through at least Friday. Expect power outages and travel disruptions. Also, a Chicago fireboat sprayed water on the DuSable Lake Shore Drive Bridge after a heat-related malfunction snarled traffic Wednesday. And hail larger than a grapefruit fell in Illinois earlier this year and has officially bee confirmed as a new state record. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Edouard brings flooding to Texas after becoming 3rd storm to make US landfall this year; plus, the Gateway Arch will go dark to help migrating birds 02.09.2026 5min

  Edouard moved ashore near Johnson Bayou, Louisiana, bringing flooding rain, storm surge and gusty winds. More than 81,000 customers in Texas were without power heading into Tuesday night. Also, the Gateway Arch in St. Louis will turn off its exterior lights each night in September as billions of birds migrate south across North America, including many along the Mississippi Flyway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Tropical Storm Edouard tracking toward Texas; plus, Death toll in Nepali floods surpasses 1000 with thousands still missing 01.09.2026 6min

  Strengthening Tropical Storm Edouard is tracking toward Texas bringing rounds of heavy rain and a growing flash flooding risk along the Gulf Coast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Tropical rainstorm to unleash flooding downpours along Gulf Coast; plus, NASA's Roman Space Telescope hopes to unravel the invisible universe 31.08.2026 5min

  A tropical rainstorm tracking toward Texas will bring rounds of heavy rain and a growing flash flooding risk along the Gulf Coast. Also, NASA’s new observatory, the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, has lifted off to solve the universe’s enduring mysteries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices