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17 hours ago
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Forecast: How much rain will there be in summer 2025 in Georgia?
Summer is probably the most difficult season for Georgians, and AccuWeather released its annual forecast so you can prepare. "Meteorological summer starts on Sunday, June 1, and runs through the end of August, a three-month span that will feature sweltering heat, severe weather, intense wildfires and the start of a dynamic hurricane season," Accuweather said in its forecast. Here's an in-depth look at what these weather experts are predicting is in store for Georgia this summer. Not-so shocking news for Georgians, this summer is going to be an incredibly hot one. Most of Georgia can expect temperatures one or two degrees higher than the historic average, except for the northern most areas of the state (specifically those along the Tennessee and Carolinas' borders). The Atlanta area alone is looking at 45 days minimum of 90 degree or warmer weather. Cooling demands will be especially high in the east and south areas of Georgia. This means increased use of air conditioners leading to higher energy costs than the historic averages. The amount of rain will likely not be different from what most Georgians have seen in summers past. However, those in the upper northwest corner of the state will be seeing a lot more: About 50% higher than the historic average. With largely average amounts of rain and higher than average temperatures, the drought risks are particularly serious for Georgia's east side. This is why an open burning ban is in effect for much of Georgia now through Sept. 30. Miguel Legoas is a Deep South Connect Team Reporter for Gannett/USA Today. Find him on X and Instagram @miguelegoas and email at mlegoas@ This article originally appeared on Savannah Morning News: Georgia summer weather forecast: How hot will it be?
Yahoo
17 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Forecast: How much rain will there be in summer 2025 in Georgia?
Summer is probably the most difficult season for Georgians, and AccuWeather released its annual forecast so you can prepare. "Meteorological summer starts on Sunday, June 1, and runs through the end of August, a three-month span that will feature sweltering heat, severe weather, intense wildfires and the start of a dynamic hurricane season," Accuweather said in its forecast. Here's an in-depth look at what these weather experts are predicting is in store for Georgia this summer. Not-so shocking news for Georgians, this summer is going to be an incredibly hot one. Most of Georgia can expect temperatures one or two degrees higher than the historic average, except for the northern most areas of the state (specifically those along the Tennessee and Carolinas' borders). The Atlanta area alone is looking at 45 days minimum of 90 degree or warmer weather. Cooling demands will be especially high in the east and south areas of Georgia. This means increased use of air conditioners leading to higher energy costs than the historic averages. The amount of rain will likely not be different from what most Georgians have seen in summers past. However, those in the upper northwest corner of the state will be seeing a lot more: About 50% higher than the historic average. With largely average amounts of rain and higher than average temperatures, the drought risks are particularly serious for Georgia's east side. This is why an open burning ban is in effect for much of Georgia now through Sept. 30. Miguel Legoas is a Deep South Connect Team Reporter for Gannett/USA Today. Find him on X and Instagram @miguelegoas and email at mlegoas@ This article originally appeared on Savannah Morning News: Georgia summer weather forecast: How hot will it be?
Yahoo
2 days ago
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These 17 States From Alabama to California May Get to See the Northern Lights
The Northern Lights may be visible in at least 17 U.S. states on June 1 and 2, 2025, the result of a powerful geomagnetic storm. The Space Weather Prediction Center has posted maps on its website showing the areas where the Northern Lights should be visible. It will likely be the "biggest display of the northern lights since 2024," according to Accuweather. The states with the best chance of seeing the northern lights are along the northern border of the U.S. The northern lights may appear by midday on June 1. The aurora 'may become visible over much of the northern half of the country, and maybe as far south as Alabama to northern California,' the center says. 'Detrimental impacts to some of our critical infrastructure technology are possible.' Watches 'at this level are very rare.' The states that will likely be able to see the northern lights, as long as the weather is clear, are, according to the center's maps: North Dakota, South Dakota, Michigan, Iowa, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Washington, Idaho, New York, Alaska, Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, and Montana. Adding in Alabama and California, that's at least 17 states. "A G4 (Severe) geomagnetic storm watch is in effect for 2 June. A powerful coronal mass ejection (CME) erupted from the Sun the evening of 30 May. The CME is anticipated to arrive at Earth later on Sunday, 1 June," the center wrote. The conditions "become more possible on Monday, 2 June," but the storm levels "will likely begin subsiding by Tuesday 3 June," the center added. "The Aurora is also called the Northern Lights in the northern hemisphere and Southern Lights in the southern hemisphere. The technical term for the Northern Lights is Aurora Borealis and the Southern lights are called the Aurora Australis," the center's website explains. "The word Aurora was first used by Galileo and comes from Latin and is the name of the goddess of dawn. The word Borealis comes from the Latin word boreal which means 'northern' or 'from the north.' The word Australis is Latin for austral, which means 'southern,'" it adds. The center explains, "The aurora is formed from interactions between the solar wind streaming out from the sun and Earth's protective magnetic field, or magnetosphere. The aurora is one manifestation of geomagnetic activity or geomagnetic storms." "As the solar wind increases in speed and the interplanetary magnetic field embedded in the solar wind turns southward, the geomagnetic activity will increase and the aurora will become brighter, more active, and move further from the poles. Even moderate solar wind creates aurora so there is usually a weak aurora somewhere even when there isn't a big geomagnetic storm." The center also has a page of tips for viewing the northern lights. These 17 States From Alabama to California May Get to See the Northern Lights first appeared on Men's Journal on Jun 1, 2025
USA Today
25-05-2025
- Climate
- USA Today
Indy 500 Sunday weather forecast: Will rain be a problem?
Indy 500 Sunday weather forecast: Will rain be a problem? It's finally race day in Indianapolis. Rookie Robert Shwartzman will lead the field to the green flag at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday afternoon for the 109th running of the Indy 500. NASCAR superstar Kyle Larson will start 19th - well ahead of two Team Penske drivers, Josef Newgarden and Will Power, who were penalized last weekend in qualifying for illegal adjustments to their respective cars. Can Alex Palou continue his dominant run in 2025 and capture his first-ever oval victory? Can legendary veteran Helio Castroneves win a fifth Indy 500? We'll find out soon. It should be a beautiful day in Indianapolis, where weather isn't likely to interrupt the Indy 500. Indy 500 weather forecast According to Accuweather, fans at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway will be in for a cloudy, cool and potentially windy race on Sunday - but crucially, there is only a minor chance of rain early in the day. This is a slight increase over the forecast from 24 hours ago. Currently, there is around a seven percent chance of precipitation at noon, dropping to a zero percent chance by 2 p.m. Temperatures will be in the low 60s throughout the day, rising to a high of 65 degrees just after the race. Wind speeds are projected at around 8-9 miles per hour, with gusts peaking at around 22 miles per hour. When is the 2025 Indy 500? The 2025 Indy 500 will begin at 12:45 p.m. ET. How to watch the 2025 Indy 500 Pre-race coverage will begin at 10:00 a.m. on FOX, with the green flag scheduled to fly at 12:45 p.m. ET. Stream the 2025 Indy 500 on Fubo!
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
NJ Memorial Day forecast: Sun on its way, but lower temps will chill Shore-travelers
Following a chilly, rainy week, the sun was expected to break through by Saturday afternoon in North Jersey. But beach-worthy temperatures may elude Shore-goers throughout the Memorial Day holiday weekend. Temperatures on Saturday will not get past the low-60s in northern New Jersey or the mid-60s along the Jersey Shore, while brisk wind gusts of 20 to 30 mph will add to the unseasonable bite, according to Patrick O'Hara of the National Weather Service in Mount Holly. "Today's kind of a cloudy day in North Jersey and even the Shore," the meteorologist said on Saturday. "A little below normal, temperature-wise, and more clouds than sun today. There's a slight chance of scattered showers crossing through North Jersey, but "the Shore is pretty dry," O'Hara said. Look for improvement in the weather on Sunday — "fewer clouds but temperatures around the same," according to O'Hara. Monday will be slightly warmer, but still in the low-to-mid-70s on average from Bergen to Barnegat. Memorial Day looks like "the best day of the holiday weekend," according to Accuweather's latest forecast. Those who insist on diving into the surf will be met with average water temperatures of about 60 degrees along the coast. But for those who choose to stay on dry land, weather should not hinder your holiday plans. More: Find North Jersey parades, celebrations and things to do for Memorial Day weekend here More: Here are the best and worst times to leave for the Jersey Shore for Memorial Day weekend More: Can Newark Airport handle Memorial Day travel rush? By the numbers on how it's going More: Best time to leave the Jersey Shore on Memorial Day to beat traffic This article originally appeared on Morristown Daily Record: NJ Memorial Day weekend forecast: sunny skies, cooler temps at Shore
