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Daily Mail
24-07-2025
- Climate
- Daily Mail
Warning issued in 27 states over heat dome
A heat dome is scorching 27 states this week, forcing over 130 million Americans to stay indoors and avoid strenuous work as temperatures reach such extremes some cities are now hotter than the Sahara Desert. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued heat advisories and excessive heat warnings for dangerous temperatures stretching from Texas to the Northeast. According to AccuWeather, the worst of the heat is building across Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Tennessee, and Oklahoma, where temperatures are expected to reach 110 to 115 degrees Fahrenheit. Cities like Shreveport, Memphis, and Little Rock are expected to see some of the most dangerous conditions through the weekend. In West Virginia, the NWS has issued an Extreme Heat Watch for Friday, with a predicted heat index of 108, which is hotter than the Sahara Desert, where temperatures Thursday are expected to hover near 84 degrees. Officials said the combination of scorching days and warm, humid nights pose the highest risk of heat-related illnesses, such as heat exhaustion and heat stroke. 'Heat-related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events,' the NWS warned in an alert. Local emergency agencies recommended staying inside during peak heat hours, typically 11am to 8pm, drink more water than usual, wear light clothes, and avoid strenuous outdoor work. Cooling centers have been opened in several cities to help people beat the heat. 'Never leave children or pets in vehicles. Car interiors can reach lethal temperatures in minutes,' NWS officials warned. Adam Douty, a senior meteorologist with AccuWeather, told USA Today the country has already dealt with average temperatures one to three degrees above normal this summer. 'And it's going to feel a lot warmer than it actually is because of the humidity,' he said. A heat dome works like a lid. High pressure builds overhead, trapping hot air at the surface, suppressing clouds, and intensifying sunlight. It also pulls moist air from the Gulf of Mexico, cranking up humidity across entire regions. This dome, now centered over the Southern Plains, is expanding north and east. Little Rock, Memphis, and Dallas have already crossed the 110-degree mark, with overnight lows staying around 80. 'For those that only have a fan or open window to keep cool, it is not enough,' he added. According to AccuWeather report, this week Oklahoma City, Little Rock, and Wichita just saw their first 100-degree days of the year. The Midwest, Ohio Valley, and Northeast are now bracing for the same. On Friday, heat index values are expected to soar to between 105 and 115 degrees in cities like Boston, Cleveland , Washington, DC, Indianapolis, and Charleston, West Virginia. In the Midwest, the heat dome's humidity has been amplified by 'corn sweat, ' the moisture evaporating from large fields of crops in states like Iowa and Illinois. The phenomenon pushes dew points higher, making the air feel even heavier and more oppressive. According to The Weather Channel, Philadelphia and New York City could reach highs in the mid-90s on Friday , and heat index values may be as high as 105 along the I-95 corridor from Washington DC through Baltimore. The South, meanwhile, is locked into a stretch of upper 90s to low 100s that could stretch well into next week. Scattered afternoon storms may also pop up in places like the Midwest and Ohio Valley, bringing deadly flash floods and damaging winds . Parts of Missouri, Indiana, and Tennessee may see heat indices near 115 through the weekend, according to AccuWeather. 'At this level, it can be dangerous for many people who are exposed to the heat for an extended period of time,' Anderson warned.
Newsweek
26-06-2025
- Climate
- Newsweek
Satellite Image Shows First Named Storm of the Atlantic Hurricane Season
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Tropical Storm Andrea spun to life this week as the first named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, though the system quickly fizzled out. Satellite images captured its brief swirl over the open Atlantic. Why It Matters Though short-lived, Andrea became the first named system of the Atlantic hurricane season when it formed on Tuesday. Meanwhile, the Eastern Pacific has seen a more active start to the season, with several systems already having been named. What To Know Satellite imagery shared by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Satellite and Information Service on Wednesday showed the system spiraling over the waters of the Atlantic Ocean. We've had our first named storm of the 2025 Hurricane Season! Tropical Storm #Andrea formed yesterday and quickly dissipated. Did you know that NESDIS' Center for Satellite Applications and Research (STAR) plays a role in hurricane preparedness? Their satellite data products and… — NOAA Satellites (@NOAASatellites) June 25, 2025 The system formed Tuesday but quickly weakened into a post-tropical area of low pressure, Fox Weather reported. No land areas were threatened by the system, the outlet said, adding that Andrea remained over the open north Atlantic Ocean, some 950 miles west of the Azores. It also noted that the system marked the farthest north and east a tropical system formed in the Atlantic in June since 1851. AccuWeather meteorologist Adam Douty told Newsweek prior to Andrea's formation that strong upper-level winds were disrupting the system, which would likely prevent any "substantial or lasting" development. "If it does officially become a tropical depression or tropical storm (per the National Hurricane Center), if would be short-lived as it gets swept up into the North Atlantic," Douty said in a Monday email to Newsweek. "It would dissipate by the middle of the week." What People Are Saying The National Weather Service said on X on Wednesday: "Yesterday, Tropical Storm Andrea became the first named storm of this Atlantic Hurricane season. Andrea was short-lived and well out to sea, but served notice that Hurricane season is here. Now is the time to prepare your home and family, before the next storm threatens our coasts." NOAA Satellites said on X Wednesday: "We've had our first named storm of the 2025 Hurricane Season! Tropical Storm Andrea formed yesterday and quickly dissipated." Hurricane specialist at Fox Weather Bryan Norcross wrote on X on Wednesday: "If you took a long nap Tuesday, you missed Tropical Storm Andrea. In any case, now we wait for Barry. The 2025 tropical delay continues... and will likely last into July." Meteorologist Jonathan Stacey said on X on Tuesday: "Tropical Storm Andrea has formed in the Atlantic—the first named storm of the 2025 hurricane season. It's far out between Bermuda & the Azores and no threat to land. It should weaken by tomorrow. Stay aware—hurricane season is here." What Happens Next The Atlantic hurricane season spans from June through November.
Newsweek
23-06-2025
- Climate
- Newsweek
Hurricane Season Update: Tropical Cyclone Could Form Today
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Forecasters are monitoring a system in the Atlantic that has the potential to strengthen into a "short-lived" tropical depression on Monday. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), a tropical depression is a tropical cyclone with maximum sustained surface winds of 38 miles per hour or lower. Why It Matters If this system develops, it would become the first named storm in the Atlantic for 2025. The Eastern Pacific has seen an active start to the hurricane season, with multiple named storms already having formed. What To Know The NWS National Hurricane Center (NHC) said on Monday morning that satellite imagery showed disorganized showers and thunderstorms positioned east of an area of low pressure, roughly 600 miles east of Bermuda. This National Hurricane Center graphic highlights the area in question. This National Hurricane Center graphic highlights the area in question. NHC While conditions were only "marginally favorable" for further development, an uptick in storm activity could lead to the formation of a short-lived tropical depression on Monday, it said. By Tuesday, the system is anticipated to move into less favorable conditions, ending its chances for further development. "The system is forecast to move northeastward around 10 mph, remaining over the open central Atlantic," said the agency. AccuWeather meteorologist Adam Douty told Newsweek that the system is too small to affect Bermuda, and its main risks were for central Atlantic shipping and cruise routes. "Strong upper-level winds (wind shear) are disrupting the system, likely preventing any substantial or lasting development even if it gets named," he said. Should it evolve further and develop into a tropical storm, the system would take the name Andrea. "If it does officially become a tropical depression or tropical storm (per the National Hurricane Center), if would be short-lived as it gets swept up into the North Atlantic," Douty said. "It would dissipate by the middle of the week." What People Are Saying AccuWeather meteorologist Adam Douty told Newsweek: "Historically, the first tropical storm in the Atlantic forms (on average) is June 20th, so it would basically be right on time. "The last few years, however, we have seen development earlier in the season compared to this year, so this does make this feel like this season is a late start." The National Hurricane Center said on X on Sunday: "An area of low pressure (#AL90) located about 450 miles E of Bermuda is showing some signs of organization. This system now has a medium chance (40%) to become a TC over the next day or so, but still poses no threat to land." What Happens Next The Atlantic hurricane season spans from June through November.
Newsweek
23-06-2025
- Climate
- Newsweek
NWS Predicts Two States Will See Temperatures as Hot as Death Valley
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Areas in Virginia and Maryland are forecast to see similar temperatures to those in Death Valley—often referred to as the hottest place on Earth—on Monday, as a heat wave continues to bake large portions of the country. Why It Matters These forecasts come as swaths of the U.S. received heat-related warnings from the National Weather Service (NWS). The heat dome over the eastern U.S. originated in the Plains and Midwest, where temperatures in the 90s and above 100 degrees Fahrenheit have persisted since late last week, according to forecasters at AccuWeather. Officials caution that prolonged time outdoors without adequate hydration or cooling measures can lead to heat-related illnesses. Runners pass a warning sign during the AdventurCORPS Badwater 135 ultra-marathon race on July 15, 2013, in Death Valley National Park, California. Runners pass a warning sign during the AdventurCORPS Badwater 135 ultra-marathon race on July 15, 2013, in Death Valley National Park, To Know According to an NWS forecast for the area just north of Furnace Creek—a community within Death Valley National Park—a high of 101 degrees is expected on Monday. Meanwhile, forecasts for Baltimore, Maryland's Inner Harbor and Richmond International Airport in Virginia are also expected to see highs of 101 on Monday. Nighttime lows were expected to be slightly cooler in these areas however, with Baltimore's Inner Harbor forecast for 80, and Richmond International Airport for 79. The area just north of Furnace Creek could expect a low of 82, according to the forecast. Large portions of the country, including in Virginia and Maryland, were issued extreme heat warnings as of Monday, with the NWS warning of "dangerously hot conditions." "An Extreme Heat Warning means that a period of very hot temperatures, even by local standards, will occur," the NWS said. "Actions should be taken to lessen the impact of the extreme heat." What People Are Saying The NWS forecast office, Baltimore-Washington, on X, formerly Twitter, on Monday: "Temperatures will further warm today with most rising into the upper 90s to around 100 degrees. Adding the humidity will raise heat indices to 100 to 110 degrees across the region. Extreme Heat Warnings & Heat Advisories are in place for most of the area." NWS Wakefield, Virginia, on X on Monday: "An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect for much of eastern Virginia and northeast North Carolina for Monday, June 23rd where it will feel like ~110F. A Heat Advisory is in effect elsewhere where it will feel like 105-109F. This dangerous heat will continue Tuesday and Wednesday." What Happens Next AccuWeather meteorologist Adam Douty previously told Newsweek that temperatures would gradually lower toward the middle and end of the week, though he added that "highs will still remain above the historical average for many areas." The NWS issues regular forecast updates on its website.
Newsweek
23-06-2025
- Climate
- Newsweek
Pet Warning Issued to Millions of Americans Across 29 States
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Americans across 29 states have received heat-related warnings from the National Weather Service (NWS) as of early Monday, with the agency cautioning against leaving pets in cars amid "dangerously hot conditions" in some areas. Why It Matters The heat dome over the eastern U.S. originated in the Plains and Midwest, where temperatures in the 90s and above 100 degrees Fahrenheit have persisted since late last week, according to forecasters at AccuWeather. Authorities caution that spending prolonged periods outdoors without proper hydration or ways to stay cool may result in heat-related illnesses. A couple using an umbrella for shade during a severe heat wave at Gravelly Point in Arlington, Virginia, on June 22. A couple using an umbrella for shade during a severe heat wave at Gravelly Point in Arlington, Virginia, on June 22. Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images What To Know As of early Monday, extreme heat warnings were in effect across parts of the following states: Connecticut Delaware Illinois Indiana Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Missouri New Hampshire New Jersey New York North Carolina Ohio Rhode Island Vermont Virginia West Virginia "An Extreme Heat Warning means that a period of very hot temperatures, even by local standards, will occur," the NWS said. "Actions should be taken to lessen the impact of the extreme heat." The NWS warned of "dangerously hot conditions," adding that heat index levels—reflecting how hot it feels when humidity is included—were forecast to climb into the triple digits in these regions. "Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles," the agency said. "Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes," the NWS added. The service also advised drinking plenty of fluids, staying in an air-conditioned room, staying out of the sun, and checking on relatives and neighbors. Meanwhile, heat advisories, which the NWS issues "for dangerous heat conditions that are not expected to reach warning criteria," were also in place across parts of these states: Alabama Arkansas Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Mississippi South Carolina Tennessee Texas Wisconsin What People Are Saying The National Weather Service wrote on X, formerly Twitter, on Friday: "Though record high temperatures are expected in the coming days, the duration of the heat as demonstrated by the numerous record warm morning lows will make this period especially oppressive. Couple this with the fact that this is the first major heat wave of the year—when our bodies aren't acclimated to the heat yet—will make for an especially dangerous period for many." AccuWeather meteorologist Adam Douty told Newsweek that temperatures would gradually lower toward the middle and end of the week, though he added that "highs will still remain above the historical average for many areas." NWS St. Louis, Missouri, wrote on X on Sunday: "After a hot weekend, there's not much relief in sight from the early summer heat. High temperatures will be in the 90s, with heat indices topping in the 100s each day with a chance of thunder by mid to late week." What Happens Next The NWS issues regular forecast updates on its website and social media channels.
