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Extreme Heat and Flooding Plague the U.S.: A Dire Weather Outlook

Extreme Heat and Flooding Plague the U.S.

Heat advisories warning of potentially record-breaking temperatures were active Monday across a vast swath of the U.S. as Iowa and other parts of the Plains region braced for more rain after recent floods triggered hundreds of rescues and evacuations, and caused immense damage. Record-Breaking Heat Grips the Nation Tens of millions of people across the … Read more

Extreme Weather Grips U.S.: Heatwaves, Storms, and Unseasonal Snow

Extreme Weather Grips U.S.: Heatwaves, Storms, and Unseasonal Snow

Millions of Americans are under weather advisories as nearly every region of the country experiences extreme conditions. From intense heat across the Midwest and Northeast, powerful thunderstorms over the Plains, and heavy rain along the Gulf Coast, to freezing temperatures throughout the Northwest, the nation is grappling with diverse and severe weather. Widespread Heat Advisories … Read more

Tropical Storm Warning Issued for Texas as Gulf Coast Braces for Severe Weather

Tropical Storm Warning Issued for Texas as Gulf Coast Braces for Severe Weather

The first tropical storm warning of this year’s hurricane season was issued early Tuesday, prompting coastal communities in southern Texas to brace for heavy rain, flooding, and potential tornadoes. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) reported that the storm, developing over the southern Gulf of Mexico, was expected to reach land as a potential tropical cyclone. … Read more

Rising Temperatures and Storms Threaten Summer Air Travel

Rising Temperatures and Storms Threaten Summer Air Travel

As summer heats up, travelers may face increased flight disruptions due to unpredictable weather patterns and rising temperatures. This busy travel season is notorious for frequent storms and extreme heat, which can significantly impact flight schedules and passengers’ comfort levels. Weather-Driven Flight Disruptions Weather conditions are a primary cause of flight delays, accounting for nearly … Read more

Intense Heat Wave to Scorch Tri-State Area This Week

Intense Heat Wave to Scorch Tri-State Area This Week

An Excessive Heat Watch is in effect for most of New Jersey from 10 a.m. Tuesday through 8 p.m. Saturday. Additionally, a Heat Advisory will be in place from noon to 8 p.m. Wednesday for northeastern New Jersey and the lower Hudson Valley. Temperatures Soar as Heat Wave Arrives The pleasant temperatures experienced over the … Read more

Prepare for Heat and Humidity This Father’s Day Weekend in Texas

Prepare for Heat and Humidity This Father's Day Weekend in Texas

As the city sweltered under the summer sun, temperatures remained high, but a slight drop in dewpoints to the low 60s by the afternoon offered a bit of relief. This adjustment meant that the feel-like temperature barely exceeded the actual temperature, although it remained a hot day.   Heat Wave Continues This Father’s Day weekend, … Read more

Record-Breaking Heat Wave Threatens Central and Eastern U.S.

Record-Breaking Heat Wave Threatens Central and Eastern U.S.

Forecasters are sounding the alarm about a dangerous and potentially record-breaking heat wave set to hit the central and eastern United States next week. This has become a critical concern for health officials who have been dreading and preparing for such extreme weather events. Heat Risks and Health Implications The anticipated heat wave could break … Read more

Major Shift in Climate Patterns: El Niño Ends, La Niña In.

Major Shift in Climate Patterns: El Niño Ends, La Niña In.

Federal forecasters announced on Thursday that the powerful “super” El Niño has officially ended. In its place, the La Niña climate pattern is expected to emerge over the next few months. The Climate Prediction Center forecasts a 65% chance of La Niña developing during the summer and an 85% chance of persisting through the winter … Read more

Southwest Braces for Record-Breaking Heat Wave

Southwest Braces for Record-Breaking Heat Wave

Millions of residents in California, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah faced heat advisories on Friday, with meteorologists predicting triple-digit temperatures across the Southwest. The National Weather Service (NWS) warned that the first major heat wave of the year is expected to extend into the weekend and likely persist into next week, bringing scorching, potentially … Read more

Scorching Heatwave and Violent Storms Batter the United States

Scorching Heatwave and Violent Storms Batter the United States

The extreme weather conditions in the United States have brought a dual threat of heatwaves in the Southwest and violent storms in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic. Las Vegas reached a record high of 111 degrees on Thursday, marking the earliest date the city has ever experienced such scorching temperatures, according to the National Weather Service … Read more