Hurricane Dora is about as pretty as a storm gets. She is now a Category 4 major Hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 135 mph and a pressure of 948 mb. The good news is that the forecast track for now is away from the Baja Peninsula.  &n...

By Meghan Evans, Meteorologist Jun 7, 2011; 5:00 AM ET An ominous picture of storms at sunset to the north of central Connecticut on June 1, 2011. This was the day that the deadly Springfield, Mass., tornado touched down. Photo courtesy of AccuWe...

More Western winds for Punjab Turbat sizzles at 50°C again Pre-Monsoon activty in Karachi continues Chances of depression in the Arabian sea still persists   Pakistan Weather Background *A weak western disturbance would affect Northern Pakistan. *Heat wave to persist in parts of Balochistan and Sindh. *Tropical cyclone “Keila” may affect lower ...

Since the forecast of a possible cyclone in the Arabian sea emerged on May 23, there had been much talk about its possible track and intensity. Cyclones in the Arabian sea are rare and stronger ones are extremely rare but not unheard. A little disturbance in the Arabian sea sends chills ...

Published: Friday, May 27, 2011 - 15:05 in Earth & Climate Related images(click to enlarge) NASA/JPL, Ed Olsen Typhoon Songda became a Super Typhoon in the evening on May 26, 2011 (Eastern Daylight Time) was it reached a Category 5 status on ...

Harsh dust storms back in Punjab! Western winds hampering monsoon Pre-monsoon winds in Karachi Cyclone Keila to hit Oman or India? Pakistan weather Background *A western disturbance is likely to affect Pakistan that is likely to bring more severe dust storms and moderate to heavy rainfall in that part of ...

Pakistan Weather Portal (PWP) will give regular updates related to this storm if necessary   11+ killed over 100 injured Severe dust storms hit Punjab Bill boards, houses collapses Unexpected destruction in Punjab A western disturbance over upper parts of Pakistan on May 21 has brought unexpected destruction and death to Punjab province. ...

History books should be re-written again as on May 21, 2011, Karachi experienced one of the hottest days in years when temperature soared to 46°C. Last time temperatures touched this much was May 22, 1981. Arabian sea keeps Karachi cool and pleasant! Mostly when ever a heat wave affects Pakistan, Karachi escapes the ...

Published: Monday, May 16, 2011 - 11:32 in Earth & Climate The majority of seaports around the world are unprepared for the potentially damaging impacts of climate change in the coming century, according to a new Stanford University study. In a s...

By Jim Andrews, Senior Meteorologist May 2, 2011; 11:08 AM ET Storms sparking flooding, mudslides and lightning strikes have taken at least seven lives in Sri Lanka, according to government authorities. The Disaster Management Center of Sri Lank...

3-Day Severe Thunderstorm Outbreak For Pennsylvania Apr 25, 2011; 10:21 AM ET Pennsylvania Storm Chasers rejoice; others cower in fear; it looks like we have a 3-day severe weather outbreak on tap. I can't remember the last time most of the state was ...

Published: Monday, April 25, 2011 - 10:03 in Earth & Climate Related images(click to enlarge) Sara Muñoz Vallés et al. Although the dune ecosystem is unusual, fragile and is protected by the "habitats" directive of the network Natura 2000, ...

Radar Shots: Squall Line Leaves 800 Storm Reports Apr 20, 2011; 12:05 PM ET A healthy (to say the least) line of thunderstorms moved east across the Midwest last night, dropping over 800 reports of severe weather behind it. Here are a few radar and s...

Lexington, MA (1775)Lexington-Concord Day; crisp anticyclone morning at 0700: 45.7 degrees, 29 56" rising, wind west, force 1, "very fair" sky - Prof. Winthrop noted at Cambridge, MA: "Battle of Concord will put a stop to observing." Providence, RI (1...

Debris Ball Radar: Damaging Tornado Near Jackson, MS Apr 15, 2011; 1:38 PM ET A damaging tornado passed through western Jackson, Mississippi and the town of Clinton around 12 PM Eastern time today, sparking many National Weather Service spotter report...

By Kristina Pydynowski, Senior Meteorologist Apr 14, 2011; 5:25 AM ET Dangerous tornadoes set to threaten the South Central states later today will next take aim on the Ohio Valley and South Friday into Saturday. As will be the case over the Sou...

By Gina Cherundolo, AccuWeather.com Staff Writer Apr 9, 2011; 1:03 PM ET Tornadoes extend from severe thunderstorms and usually develop from the trailing end of a storm. The air may become very still before one hits. It is also not uncommon for ...

By Meghan Evans, Meteorologist Apr 6, 2011; 5:15 AM ET High pressure positioned off the Southeast Coast will promote sunny and calm weather across the Southeast over the next couple of days. Southerners will be cleaning up for weeks following a d...

After Florida was ransacked two days in a row by damaging thunderstorms, another outbreak of severe weather is set to unfold across a much larger area of the country early next week.

Torrential rains in excess of 40 inches (1.016 meters) deluged Thailand's Malay Peninsula this week, triggering floods that have killed at least 17 people. The floods submerged 61 major highways, affected 840,000 people, and forced the helicopter rescu...

A barrage of strong thunderstorms spread a trail of hail and wind damage across the South over the weekend from the lower Mississippi Valley to the Southeast coast.

This amazing picture (no doubt you’ve seen something like this before) was recently taken outside Tahoe Donner Ski Resort in California. According to The Weather Channel, the Lake Tahoe area this season has received some 600 inches (or more than 50 feet!) of snow. There have even been some unofficial ...