As New York City braces for a busy summer weather season, officials are taking proactive measures to mitigate the effects of extreme heat and unpredictable weather patterns. Following the hottest year on record, the city’s Parks Department has launched an extensive tree-planting campaign. This year, a record 15,000 trees have been planted in neighborhoods most … Read more
As the new director of the National Hurricane Center (NHC), Michael Brennan emphasizes the importance of understanding the risks associated with hurricanes, particularly for those living in coastal regions spanning from Texas to Maine. Brennan urges residents to know whether they live in storm surge evacuation zones and to have a solid evacuation plan in … Read more
Americans are increasingly committed to combating climate change by adopting electric cars, installing solar panels, and making eco-friendly decisions. This trend also extends to companies, with both sectors striving to lower their carbon footprints. This is significant as the U.S. industrial and commercial sectors accounted for 25% of the nation’s total carbon dioxide emissions in … Read more
A new wave of severe storms swept across Texas and the southern Plains on Tuesday, adding to the devastation caused by a series of deadly storms over the holiday weekend. These recent storms have left at least 22 people dead and have caused widespread power outages and significant damage. Storms Bring New Destruction and Power … Read more
Strong wind gusts from a series of rainstorms caused power outages for thousands of New Jersey residents on Monday afternoon, with Morris County among the hardest hit areas. As of 3:20 p.m., nearly 400 homes in Randolph, about 200 in Denville and Parsippany, and approximately 100 in Morris Plains were left without electricity, according to … Read more
Forecasters are issuing warnings of another day of heightened risk of dangerous tornadoes in the Midwest on Saturday. The National Weather Service in Oklahoma has likened the situation to “a gasoline-soaked brush pile,” cautioning that any storms that form could produce large hail, dangerous winds, and tornadoes. With millions of people traveling for Memorial Day … Read more
A small earthquake shook parts of New Jersey early Friday morning, adding to the region’s seismic activity over the past month. According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake measured a magnitude of 2.9 and occurred at approximately 3:50 a.m. Its epicenter was located about 3.7 miles west-southwest of Gladstone, New Jersey, and the … Read more
The First Alert Weather Team has issued a Yellow Alert for New York City and the surrounding areas due to strong to severe thunderstorms expected on Thursday. Numerous thunderstorms have already developed across the region, prompting severe thunderstorm warnings and causing some reports of damage. The humid airmass in place is providing ample fuel for … Read more
At least five people have died and dozens more are injured after powerful tornadoes ravaged parts of Iowa, including the small city of Greenfield. The tornadoes, which struck just weeks after other devastating storms hit the state, destroyed homes and businesses, shredded trees, and smashed cars. The Iowa Department of Public Safety reported that four … Read more
Researchers have long been puzzled by the mysterious orange hue overtaking rivers and streams across Alaska. Permafrost Turns River Orange Recent studies point to climate change as the culprit, with thawing permafrost releasing minerals into the once-clear waters. This phenomenon poses a significant threat to drinking water and fisheries in the region. According to a … Read more