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AccuWeather experts have raised the initial estimate for total damage and economic loss to $12-15 billion (रु1.8 trillion to रु2.3 trillion) up from the initial estimate of $6 billion to $10 billion after incorporating updated information about the extent of the damage, additional fatalities reported, and the broader economic impacts including a longer recovery time than initially...

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AccuWeather® Global Weather Center - Aug. 28, 2026 - An ice-rock avalanche initiated a deadly flood that devastated communities and infrastructure along the Bhotekoshi-Trishuli River corridor in Nepal, causing an estimated $6 billion to $10 billion (रु915 billion to रु1.5 trillion) in total damage and economic loss, according to a preliminary report from AccuWeather experts. "The devastation in...

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Camp leaders in the Texas Hill Country say they had more advance notice of life-threatening flooding last week during the region's second major flooding event in as many years. “Our campers, our guests, and our staff were all safe throughout this entire event," said Tim Huchton, president and CEO of Presbyterian Mo-Ranch Assembly. As part of...

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After a slow start to the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, AccuWeather hurricane experts are reducing the number of named total storms, hurricanes and major hurricanes expected. The biggest driver for this change is the increasing likelihood of historic El Niño conditions and the near 100% confidence in a Super El Niño by the end of hurricane season, which lasts...

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AccuWeather expert meteorologists say there is now a 90 percent chance a Super El Niño forms this summer. The strengthening conditions are expected to continue suppressing tropical activity in the Atlantic. Despite this, AccuWeather hurricane experts are currently closely monitoring the southwestern Atlantic for development during the first two weeks of August beginning August 5. Areas...

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AccuWeather® experts say areas of catastrophic flooding, widespread power outages and short-term tourism losses are among the biggest drivers of the preliminary estimate AccuWeather® Global Weather Center - August 17, 2026 - Persistent downpours dropped more than 40 inches of rain in some areas of Hawaii's Big Island, with rainfall rates reaching 4 to 5 inches per...

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Increased risk of flooding rain across the southern U.S., prolonged drought and wildfire concerns in parts of the Northwest is a fall pattern driven by a strengthening El Niño. Northwest U.S. Drought and Wildfire Risks, Plus Smoke ImpactsElsewhere Drought conditions will remain widespread across much of the Northwest through early fall, increasing the risk of...

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> Preliminary estimates could increase as the fire season continues across Europe, fueled by dangerous heat and drought AccuWeather® Global Weather Center - Aug. 5, 2026 - Wildfires across parts of Europe have burned more than a half million hectares (1.3 million acres) during 2026 with the majority of the fires occurring since late June. The fires have...

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> Preliminary Total Damage and Economic Loss Estimated at $4 Billion to $6 Billion and Could Increase as Fires Continue AccuWeather® Global Weather Center - August 4, 2026 - Multiple wildfires burning near Spokane, Washington, have caused catastrophic damage, dangerous air quality, business disruptions and other economic impacts, with total damage and economic loss preliminarily estimated...

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AccuWeather Global Weather Center, STATE COLLEGE, PA - MONTH DAY, 2026 - AccuWeather® hurricane experts are slightly reducing the number of named storms expected to develop this season, after the early June arrival of El Niño, and a 70 percent chance of a Super El Niño developing. AccuWeather® now forecasts 8-14 named storms during the Atlantic hurricane...

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AccuWeather Global Weather Center, STATE COLLEGE, PA - June 17, 2026 - Days of torrential downpours this week over the same areas in Central and West Texas brought more than 20-inches of rain, causing catastrophic flooding and an estimated $11 billion to $13 billion in total damage and economic loss, according to a preliminary estimate...

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AccuWeather forecasts, severe weather alerts, and weather intelligence now available to millions of Android users through Opera Mobile Browser integration AccuWeather Global Weather Center, STATE COLLEGE, PA - July 2, 2026 - AccuWeather® - the most trusted source of weather forecasts and warnings with proven Superior Accuracy™ - today announced the launch of a new...

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Strong El Niño Potential Raises Concerns of Long-Term Drought & Mini-Dust Bowl Scenario

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Release Summary  AccuWeather® Global Weather Center - June 19, 2026 – Tropical Storm Arthur, which dumped more than of 20-inches of rain in some spots across the Gulf this week, caused an estimated $4-6 billion in total damage and economic loss, according to a preliminary estimate from experts at AccuWeather. Flooding, property and infrastructure damage, hundreds...

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Philadelphia native and AccuWeather intern turned CEO, Smith wins regional award recognizing his leadership, innovation, and long-term business impact  Release Summary  – Steven R. Smith, CEO of AccuWeather, named national finalist for the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® after winning the Greater Philadelphia region   – Panel of independent judges selected Smith based on his entrepreneurial spirit, purpose-driven leadership, and record of building...

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News Release Summary – Quick Start to the Pacific Hurricane Season: Named earlier this week, Tropical Storm Cristina is the third named storm of the Eastern Pacific Season - well ahead of average pace – Drought Impact: The probability of extreme events increases with a stronger El Niño, including both heavy rain and drought – Will...

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Based on the latest oceanic and atmospheric data, AccuWeather expert meteorologists believe El Niño conditions are now established in the tropical Pacific. "The sea surface temperatures are quickly rising in the equatorial Pacific, the region that is measured for El Niño. The latest weekly numbers are averaging out just over 0.5 degrees Celsius, compared to...

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AccuWeather Global Weather Center, STATE COLLEGE, PA - May 28, 2026 - AccuWeather® - the most trusted source of weather forecasts and alerts with proven Superior Accuracy™ - today announced a new multi-platform, global co-development licensing agreement with Disney Experiences. Together, this creates a first-of-its-kind weather forecasting and alerting system for Disney Experiences. Disney Weather...

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AccuWeather® Global Weather Center - March 25, 2026 – AccuWeather hurricane experts are forecasting a near- to below-historical-average Atlantic hurricane season in 2026, but warn the risk of U.S. impacts remains elevated. > Preparedness is critical with 3-5 direct U.S. impacts predicted this year > Rapid intensification in very warm waters and ‘homegrown development' near the U.S. coastline are two key concerns this hurricane season...

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The decades-old Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale relies on a single factor, often understating the real dangers of flooding and storm surge Request an interview with an AccuWeather® Expert Meteorologist AccuWeather® Global Weather Center - May 20, 2026 - The AccuWeather innovative scale forecasting the impacts of tropical storms and hurricanes helps people better evaluate the...