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Stranded humpback whale 'Timmy' guided to safety in complex rescue off Germany's Baltic coast
2+ hour, 53+ min ago (442+ words) Timmy was named after Timmendorfer Beach, located near the Baltic island where he became stranded four weeks ago. By Emilee Speck, Accu Weather staff writer Published Apr 29, 2026 1: 39 PM EDT | Updated Apr 29, 2026 1: 39 PM EDT Timmy, named after Timmendorfer beach near where…...
'I almost busted into tears': Tornado survivor recalls emerging from storm shelter in Oklahoma
4+ hour, 45+ min ago (388+ words) A man in Caney, Oklahoma, survived a likely tornado after reaching a storm shelter moments before his home was destroyed. By Brian Lada, Accu Weather meteorologist Published Apr 29, 2026 11: 32 AM EDT | Updated Apr 29, 2026 11: 32 AM EDT "It makes you wanna vomit," Chase…...
Texas tornado shreds homes, buildings following weekend twisters near Dallas-Fort Worth
4+ hour, 5+ min ago (398+ words) A tornado caused massive damage to an industrial area and homes in Mineral Wells, Texas on Tuesday, following tornadoes over the weekend in the Dallas area. Published Apr 29, 2026 12: 18 PM EDT | Updated Apr 29, 2026 12: 18 PM EDT Storm Chaser Aaron Rigsby captured this…...
Tornado leaves destruction across Mineral Wells
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Space X Falcon Heavy rocket launch called off due to weather
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (441+ words) By Ben Hooper, UPI Published Apr 28, 2026 10: 40 AM EDT | Updated Apr 28, 2026 10: 40 AM EDT April 27 (UPI) --Space X's first Falcon Heavy rocket in 18 months was called off due to unfavorable weather Monday at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The rocket, which…...
Severe storm threat could hit the Mississippi Valley with large hail
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Cold air returns to Midwest, Northeast with frost risk; South faces record-challenging chill
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (588+ words) A surge of chilly air will spread across much of the central and eastern United States, bringing frost risk to some northern areas and unusually cool, conditions that could challenge records in parts of the South. Published Apr 28, 2026 2: 51 PM EDT…...
Severe weather on the move into southern, eastern US through midweek
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (750+ words) Severe storms with damaging winds, hail and tornadoes will shift from the middle of the United States to the South and East through midweek, with renewed threats focusing on the Gulf Coast by the weekend. Published Apr 28, 2026 11: 05 AM EDT | Updated…...
2 full moons will light up May 2026, including a rare blue moon
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (462+ words) This year will feature 13 full moons instead of the typical 12, a rare celestial lineup. By Emilee Speck, Accu Weather staff writer Published Apr 28, 2026 9: 04 AM EDT | Updated Apr 28, 2026 9: 04 AM EDT On April 6, Artemis II recorded Earth setting beyond the Moon's horizon…...
Weekend tornadoes leave 2 dead in Texas as destructive severe weather streak continues into this week
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (658+ words) Severe weather over the weekend delivered damaging tornadoes in Texas. Damaging weather continued Monday with large hail and intense winds. By Emilee Speck, Accu Weather staff writer Published Apr 27, 2026 10: 07 AM EDT | Updated Apr 28, 2026 10: 05 AM EDT An EF1 tornado left behind a…...