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Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Climate
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Thunderstorms with flash flood risk to break heat in West
A surge of moisture will break the heat in the West and trigger showers and thunderstorms that could be heavy enough to pose some risks to lives and property later this weekend to early next week, AccuWeather meteorologists say. The pattern change will follow several days of extreme heat and record highs in some areas that lasted into Saturday. A pair of storms-one in the Northwest and the other in the Southwest-will push inland over the weekend. The southern storm will help tap into subtropical moisture with thunderstorms starting to develop as early as Saturday afternoon. Many in the interior Southwest, Great Basin and Rockies will notice an uptick in humidity from Sunday to Monday. As this occurs, numerous showers and thunderstorms will erupt over the region. Lightning strikes will be the most prominent danger to those outdoors. Hikers should be off the ridges by lunchtime to allow for getting to safety at lower elevations as storms build in the the app? Unlock AccuWeather Alerts™ with Premium+ In some areas, little to no rain may fall from the storms. Gusty winds associated with the thunderstorms can kick up blowing dust in some instances, which can be a hazard for motorists on the highways. This can be especially problematic over parts of Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, southwestern Colorado and the eastern part of Southern California. Lightning strikes from mainly dry thunderstorms could spark wildfires. In other cases, torrential downpours can help to briefly ease local drought conditions, while runoff can be significant and pose some dangers to motorists, hikers and campers in the region. Some of the major arid cities of the interior West, such as Phoenix, Las Vegas and Salt Lake City, could experience more than one gusty or drenching thunderstorm from Sunday to Monday. Those traveling through or settled in the wilderness for weekend ventures should avoid arroyos (dry stream beds) and activities along small streams and canyons, as these areas may rapidly fill with water, even with thunderstorms that are a mile or more upstream. Meanwhile, in the tropical eastern Pacific, Tropical Storm Alvin has formed and will push northward along the west coast of Mexico into this weekend. While Alvin is forecast to weaken prior to landfall, some of its moisture may survive the northward trip into the southwestern U.S. by early next week and could further enhance the rainfall and thunderstorms in some locations, such as in parts of New Mexico, Texas and Arizona. Want next-level safety, ad-free? Unlock advanced, hyperlocal severe weather alerts when you subscribe to Premium+ on the AccuWeather app. AccuWeather Alerts™ are prompted by our expert meteorologists who monitor and analyze dangerous weather risks 24/7 to keep you and your family safer.
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
1st tropical depression of 2025 season forms in eastern Pacific
The first tropical depression of 2025 has taken shape over the eastern Pacific Ocean, and will soon threaten land with wind, rain and pounding surf. Long before the depression formed, AccuWeather meteorologists were monitoring the Pacific and dubbed a batch of gathering showers and thunderstorms a tropical rainstorm. That area of concern evolved into Tropical Depression One on Wednesday afternoon. Winds are currently 35 mph. While the depression was struggling with pockets of dry air about its center at midweek, it did have some favorable conditions higher up in the atmosphere, which allowed it to strengthen and become organized. Should the depression continue to organize and become a tropical storm, it will be named Alvin. AccuWeather's team of meteorologists expects the system to peak as a strong tropical storm, but there is a chance it briefly reaches hurricane intensity as it takes a northward path off the coast of Mexico. A tropical storm has sustained winds ranging from 39-73 mph. Hurricane-force winds begin at 74 mph. •Have the app? Unlock AccuWeather Alerts™ with Premium+ Since the storm is spread out, showers and thunderstorms will reach portions of the west-central coast of Mexico. A few inches of rain can pour down in some areas, leading to flash flooding and mudslides. As the storm moves over progressively colder waters near the Baja Peninsula, it should lose strength quickly, become a tropical rainstorm or possibly become unrecognizable before moving over land in northwestern Mexico. Some moisture from the storm is likely to be drawn up over the Sierra Madre and may reach into parts of Texas and New Mexico by early next week. That moisture will coalesce with surging moisture from the Gulf and also from Pacific waters near California. "Showers and thunderstorms will likely become more prolific over the interior western United States next week and could escalate to the point of triggering rapid and dangerous flooding problems when combined with high country snow melt in parts of the Rockies," AccuWeather Meteorologist Brandon Buckingham said. Want next-level safety, ad-free? Unlock advanced, hyperlocal severe weather alerts when you subscribe to Premium+ on the AccuWeather app. AccuWeather Alerts™ are prompted by our expert meteorologists who monitor and analyze dangerous weather risks 24/7 to keep you and your family safer.
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
May ranks among the wettest ever in much of eastern, southern US
If it felt like the rain just wouldn't quit this May across the eastern and south-central United States, you're not imagining things. A number of towns and cities have recorded their top-five wettest Mays on record with some places already notching the top spot. And more rain can fall before the month comes to a close. Some of the locations that have experienced the wettest May on record include Jackson, Mississippi; Huntsville, Alabama; Chattanooga, Tennessee; Montgomery, Alabama; Johnstown, Pennsylvania; Providence, Rhode Island; Worcester, Massachusetts; and Lebanon, New Hampshire. The list may continue to grow through the end of the month with more steady rain in store for locations in the Northeast and the ever-drenching thunderstorms in the Southern states into the weekend. "The frequency and amount of rain is having a negative effect on agriculture and the construction industry," AccuWeather Lead Long-Range Meteorologist Paul Pastelok said. "Farmers cannot cut and store wet hay, and workers cannot replace roofs during rainy weather." "The wet conditions of May are making up for areas of dryness and drought in the Northeast during March and April," AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Brett Anderson said. "Some places have received double or more than their historical average for May in New England, as well as portions of the South." Mongtomery, Alabama, receives 3.88 inches of rain during May on average. But, this May, the city has filled up with 8.61 inches or 222% of the historical average for the entire month. •Have the app? Unlock AccuWeather Alerts™ with Premium+ The list of issues goes beyond farmers not being able to get into their fields to plow. Mildew and fungus can become a problem. Meanwhile, construction, painting, paving and pool projects continue to face lengthy delays, and work is becoming backlogged. Hourly employees dependent on work may be furloughed. Grass-cutting operations are busy with lawns growing fast in the wet conditions, but problems arise in this industry as well, with persistent rains putting crews behind. Downpours by way of thunderstorms will persist in the Southern states through Friday before some areas start to dry out. In the Northeast, the risk of showers will extend right through the weekend, which marks the end of May and the start of June. The rain is hampering outdoor activities such as ball games and exercising. Those spending money and time on travel are finding that Mother Nature has other plans for their golf games or a vacation at the beach or lake. Want next-level safety, ad-free? Unlock advanced, hyperlocal severe weather alerts when you subscribe to Premium+ on the AccuWeather app. AccuWeather Alerts™ are prompted by our expert meteorologists who monitor and analyze dangerous weather risks 24/7 to keep you and your family safer.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Downpours, storms to drench Memorial Day gatherings in southern US
While some of the best weather in the nation will be from the Rockies to the West Coast on Memorial Day, the Northeast will be chilly but mainly dry. Downpours are likely to cause problems for parades and outdoor ceremonies from the central and southern Plains to the southern East Coast, AccuWeather meteorologists say. Most areas from the Rockies on west can expect a nice day for the unofficial start of the summer season with sunshine and a warm afternoon. Thunderstorm are not expected in this area, including over the rugged terrain of the Rockies, which is a favorite of hikers. Most West Coast beaches should experience some sunshine during the afternoon after morning patchy low clouds and fog burn off. An exception will be right along the coasts of Washington and Oregon, where persistent clouds can lead to spotty showers. Heat will build over the deserts with afternoon temperatures to push 100 F. Farther to the east, the weather will not be so nice in terms of the warm and dry the app? Unlock AccuWeather Alerts™ with Premium+ The Northeast will continue its drying trend after soggy days into Friday. A rare late-May nor'easter will have dumped up to a few inches of rain on portions of New England, the central Appalachians and the mid-Atlantic. Air that is unusually cool for late May-5 to 15 degrees below the historical average-will continue through the first holiday of the summer season, along with spotty showers over the interior Northeast. However, cooler weather is often preferred over hot and humid conditions during parades. Much of the northern Plains and parts of the Upper Midwest will be cool but dry. Farther south and west, the weather will deteriorate significantly on Memorial Day. Rounds of showers and thunderstorms that ramp up early during the extended holiday weekend from the central and southern Plains to the lower part of the Mississippi Valley will continue on Memorial Day. Where the ground has become saturated, the risk of flash flooding will increase significantly with each additional downpour. Some locations may escape with little or no rain on Memorial Day, but people in those areas will be lucky if outdoor plans proceed without problems from rain and severe thunderstorms. Most of the severe thunderstorm threat will be on the southern and eastern edge of the persistent downpour zone and will extend from central Texas to Georgia and South Carolina. The main threats from severe thunderstorms on Monday include dangerous lightning, winds strong enough to snap tree limbs and hail large enough to damage vehicles. However, a few tornadoes cannot be ruled out as well. Meanwhile, much of the Florida Peninsula will be very warm and humid with only spotty thunderstorm activity, which is fairly typical for late May. Want next-level safety, ad-free? Unlock advanced, hyperlocal severe weather alerts when you subscribe to Premium+ on the AccuWeather app. AccuWeather Alerts™ are prompted by our expert meteorologists who monitor and analyze dangerous weather risks 24/7 to keep you and your family safer.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Temperatures to plunge 30-50 F with rain for heat-baked north-central US
Dry conditions and, more recently, a surge of extreme heat contributed to wildfires in parts of the north-central United States. However, AccuWeather meteorologists say that some relief is on the way--at least in the short term. Multiple wildfires broke out in northern Minnesota earlier this week. As of midweek, they had consumed close to 35,000 acres and were near-zero percent contained. The Jenkins Creek, Camp House and Munger Shaw fires were the largest blazes active in the region. Stiff breezes, hot air and dry brush have been the main factors contributing to the rapid spread of the fires. Temperatures have hit 90 degrees or higher at International Falls, Minnesota, nicknamed the icebox of the nation, from Sunday through Tuesday. This, combined with widespread abnormally dry to drought conditions, exists from Minnesota, westward to the Dakotas and Nebraska, as well as the eastern parts of Montana and Wyoming. There is some good news on the way, however. A storm system and strong front will push through the region during the latter part of this week with areas of drenching rain and substantially lower temperatures. A general 1-2 inches of rain with pockets where 2-4 inches of rain may fall will target some of the most extreme drought-stricken areas of the western and central Dakotas and north-central Nebraska from Wednesday night to Friday. The heavy rain will be preceded by severe thunderstorms with gusty winds and lightning strikes that could spark new the app? Unlock AccuWeather Alerts™ with Premium+ The soaking rain is just what the region needs and should help ease any new fires sparked by lightning. Farther to the east, where some of the largest wildfires are active in Minnesota, there will be severe thunderstorms centered on Thursday. Powerful wind gusts could initially fan the flames of existing fires, especially where little rain falls. Temperatures will be slashed by 30-50 degrees Fahrenheit in the wake of the front, with highs in the 80s and 90s swapped with highs mainly in the 50s and even lower nighttime temperatures. By the end of the week, lower temperatures and less wind with sporadic showers may help to quell the fire situation, but given the scope of the fires, they may continue to burn. Stiff breezes from the west and northwest may pose challenges to firefighting efforts. From 0.25 to 0.75 of an inch of rain is projected to fall on much of Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin through the end of the week. Locally higher amounts are possible. Much more rain would be needed to alleviate the abnormally dry, drought and wildfire risk in the region moving forward over much of the northern Plains and part of the Upper Midwest. Want next-level safety, ad-free? Unlock advanced, hyperlocal severe weather alerts when you subscribe to Premium+ on the AccuWeather app. AccuWeather Alerts™ are prompted by our expert meteorologists who monitor and analyze dangerous weather risks 24/7 to keep you and your family safer.
