Heat is surging along the East Coast in the coming days
Temperatures are surging from coast-to-coast to start this week, along with the potential for record levels in several states.
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2 hours ago
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Forecast calls for temperatures in mid-90s as Boston could see 3rd heat wave of summer
Heat waves have been the story of the summer in Massachusetts, and it's not letting up anytime soon with temperatures expected to hit the mid-90s this week. We expect high temperatures between 90 to 95 degrees through at least Wednesday and perhaps for one final day on Thursday. The heat won't feel quite as oppressive this go around because the dewpoints will be fairly low until midweek. The heatwave began Monday with most towns across central and eastern Massachusetts topping out between 90 to 92 degrees. This makes 17 days of 90+ in Boston this year, already three more than the average and the most we have had in three years. We are forecasting low to mid-90s again on Tuesday and Wednesday, and, depending on how quickly a cold front moves through, we may nick 90 one more time Thursday. This will be the third heatwave of the summer in Boston and the fourth in many other towns to the north and west of the City. Here is a look at our forecasted high temperatures for the next two days... If you are looking for relief, head toward the South Coast, Cape Cod and the Islands. A southwest wind off the ocean will keep temperatures in the upper 70s and low 80s down that way. As stated above, the dewpoints are not nearly as high with this round of heat ... at least not yet. We will see a rise into the oppressive range later on Wednesday and Thursday. Thursday also brings our best chance of any rainfall this week and we could certainly use a good shower or two. Monday marks the 10th straight day without any measurable rainfall in Boston. There's also a meteor shower to look out for this week. Click here to read more. Boston Mayor Michelle Wu has declared a heat emergency for Boston lasting from Monday through Wednesday. The city recommends staying hydrated, avoiding outdoor activities when possible, and understanding the symptoms of heat exhaustion. Splash pads and pools will be open and available for residents to cool off in. For a full list of open pools and splash pads, click here.
CBS News
5 hours ago
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Why do hurricanes turn? Understanding their movements as Atlantic hurricane season picks up
Hurricanes are the most powerful storms on Earth, but are often steered around the globe by just a gentle breeze. A hurricane is a spinning area of low pressure over warm ocean waters featuring powerful sustained winds of at least 74 miles per hour. The strongest hurricanes can contain winds of over 200 miles per hour and generate as much energy as thousands of nuclear bombs. Though winds inside of a hurricane rotate violently, much lighter winds surrounding the storm dictate their forward motion and direction. Trade winds are areas of wind in different parts of the world that blow reliably from one direction due to the Earth's rotation. Over the tropical latitudes of the Atlantic Ocean, where most hurricanes that go on to affect the United States develop, the trade winds blow from east to west. As hurricanes move westward and approach the Caribbean and U.S., a large high pressure system off the East Coast typically becomes a dominant factor in where the storm goes. Due to its geographic location, this area of high pressure is called the Bermuda High. If the Bermuda High is closer to the U.S., storms continue their westward or northwestward motion and frequently make landfall along U.S. coastline. When the Bermuda High is farther out to sea, the storms often bend northward before hitting the coastline. The Bermuda High, cold fronts, and other high and low pressure systems that steer hurricanes vary in their position and strength throughout hurricane season, leading to different average storm tracks in June versus November.
CBS News
8 hours ago
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Cooler-than-average days ahead as North Texans head back to school
Temperatures this week start out below average across North Texas – the high on Monday is expected to reach 96 degrees, which is one degree below average. So far, 28% of this summer has been cooler than normal and this trend is likely to continue through the week. The upper-level high-pressure system that brought the heat and dry conditions last week is now shifting further to the west, allowing for an upper-level low to impact the region. This means more seasonable temperatures and the chance for rain. A northwesterly flow aloft will promote clusters of storms to form today for the northwestern counties. In addition, sea breeze storms will likely flare up in the afternoon across the southeast. No severe weather is in the forecast as of Monday, but if any strong storm develops, it has the potential of strong winds, lightning and heavy rainfall. More storms are possible in the afternoons for the rest of this work week. Though the highs may be a degree or two below average, the heat index value will reach around 100 to 105 degrees in the afternoon.
