BREAKING NEWS:

North American monsoon to bring lightning, downpours and dust to western US

State College, PA (AccuWeather) -- Wednesday, July 15, 2026 2:19 PM EDTThe annual North American monsoon is underway, directing moisture into the western United States. While the rain will benefit many communities, the thunderstorms will also bring hazards ranging from wildfire-starting lightning to wind-driven dust storms to downpour-induced flash flooding. During much of the year, prevailing winds over the Intermountain West blow from the west, northwest... [more]