Hurricane Debby struck Florida early Monday morning, making landfall near the coastal town of Steinhatchee as a Category 1 hurricane at 7 a.m. The storm, which intensified from a tropical storm to a hurricane late Sunday night, has already caused significant disruptions across the region. At landfall, more than 200,000 homes and businesses were without … Read more
Northeast Vermont faced another round of summer devastation this week as torrential rain and severe flooding hit the region, compounding the damage from historic floods earlier in the month. In St. Johnsbury, the storm unleashed around 8 inches of rain, causing significant disruption to travel and local events. Cherry Susan, owner of a bed and … Read more
Tuesday began with a muggy start across North Texas, with “feels-like” temperatures already in the low 80s by 6 a.m. The high dew point temperatures, also in the low 70s, indicated a sticky and uncomfortable day ahead. Low-level stratus clouds greeted the morning, but as the day progressed, these clouds dissipated, giving way to sunny … Read more
Waves of Saharan dust are sweeping over Florida, with plumes expected to continue arriving every three to five days, according to Ross Giarratana, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service’s Tampa Bay forecast office. This influx of dust brings the possibility of “dirty rain,” which, while it sounds concerning, is harmless. Understanding Saharan Dust Saharan … Read more
In the coming weeks, the National Hurricane Center will unveil a fresh cone of concern, which excites them. Mid-August is when the prototype tropical cyclone prediction cone graphic is scheduled to be released, right before the height of hurricane season. For core counties in the storm’s direction, the new cone will include alerts and warnings … Read more
Recent scientific studies reveal that global warming is not only affecting the climate but also altering the Earth’s rotation and length of day. As the planet heats up, massive ice sheets in Greenland and Antarctica are melting. This melting ice flows into the world’s oceans, particularly in the equatorial region, changing the Earth’s shape and … Read more
A large swath of the Midwest to the Northeast faced severe weather risks on Monday as dangerous thunderstorms, including multiple reported tornadoes, swept through the region. According to the National Weather Service (NWS) office in Chicago, a “complex of destructive storms” moved from eastern Iowa into northern Illinois, prompting multiple tornado reports. The storms even … Read more
From California to New England, millions of Americans are seeking refuge from oppressive heat waves. Over 160 million people across the West, Southeast, Mid-Atlantic, and parts of New England are under heat alerts as record temperatures are being shattered. This summer, many residents will remain under the cool breeze of their air-conditioning units, but the … Read more
A Code Red Extreme Heat Alert has been issued in Baltimore City, lasting through Saturday, July 6, as temperatures and humidity levels are expected to soar. The heat index is forecasted to exceed 100 degrees for the next few days, according to WJZ’s First Alert Weather Team. Heat Wave Precautions “As we prepare to enjoy … Read more
A comprehensive picture emerged Wednesday of the extensive damage inflicted by Hurricane Beryl on the Windward Islands, revealing widespread destruction and at least seven deaths. The Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency reported that over 90% of homes and buildings on at least three islands have been either destroyed or severely damaged. These islands are part … Read more