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13 hours ago
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Here's why Alaska just issued its first heat advisory
Parts of Alaska are under heat advisories for the first time in recorded history, following the transition from a previous advisory system, according to officials. The National Weather Service previously issued information about high temperatures using special weather statements. However, starting June 1, the weather service permitted heat advisories to be issued in Alaska, Adam Douty, a senior meteorologist with AccuWeather, told USA TODAY. The National Weather Service might have implemented the new system "just to better convey the impacts" of the heat, Douty said. Hawaii and the other 48 states in the contiguous United States already use heat advisories, making Alaska the last state to switch to the warning system. Areas across the state are seeing highs in the upper 80s, according to Douty. However, further up north, temperatures dip, with areas of Alaska seeing temperatures in the 60s. The heat advisory in Alaska will be in place from 1 p.m. on Sunday, June 15 to Tuesday, June 17 at 7 p.m. local time, according to the National Weather Service. Areas in the Central and Eastern Interior, including Tanana, Fairbanks, Fort Yukon and Eagle, should expect temperatures from 85 to 89 degrees. "It'll definitely be warm, especially for Alaska's standards," said Douty. There are also flood advisories in northern parts of the state, as ice and snow in the area could melt rapidly with the heat, according to Douty. Some areas in Alaska are also under red flag warnings until 11 p.m. local time on Monday, June 16. "A Red Flag Warning means that conditions are occurring or will occur which could lead to the development of large and dangerous fires," according to the National Weather Service. Areas under red flag warnings are: Dalton Highway Summits Yukon Flats White Mountains High Terrain South of the Yukon River Julia is a trending reporter for USA TODAY. Connect with her on LinkedIn, X, Instagram and TikTok: @juliamariegz, or email her at jgomez@ This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Why Alaska has issued its first heat advisory
Yahoo
19 hours ago
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Here's why Alaska just issued its first heat advisory
Parts of Alaska are under heat advisories for the first time in recorded history, following the transition from a previous advisory system, according to officials. The National Weather Service previously issued information about high temperatures using special weather statements. However, starting June 1, the weather service permitted heat advisories to be issued in Alaska, Adam Douty, a senior meteorologist with AccuWeather, told USA TODAY. The National Weather Service might have implemented the new system "just to better convey the impacts" of the heat, Douty said. Hawaii and the other 48 states in the contiguous United States already use heat advisories, making Alaska the last state to switch to the warning system. Areas across the state are seeing highs in the upper 80s, according to Douty. However, further up north, temperatures dip, with areas of Alaska seeing temperatures in the 60s. The heat advisory in Alaska will be in place from 1 p.m. on Sunday, June 15 to Tuesday, June 17 at 7 p.m. local time, according to the National Weather Service. Areas in the Central and Eastern Interior, including Tanana, Fairbanks, Fort Yukon and Eagle, should expect temperatures from 85 to 89 degrees. "It'll definitely be warm, especially for Alaska's standards," said Douty. There are also flood advisories in northern parts of the state, as ice and snow in the area could melt rapidly with the heat, according to Douty. Some areas in Alaska are also under red flag warnings until 11 p.m. local time on Monday, June 16. "A Red Flag Warning means that conditions are occurring or will occur which could lead to the development of large and dangerous fires," according to the National Weather Service. Areas under red flag warnings are: Dalton Highway Summits Yukon Flats White Mountains High Terrain South of the Yukon River Julia is a trending reporter for USA TODAY. Connect with her on LinkedIn, X, Instagram and TikTok: @juliamariegz, or email her at jgomez@ This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Why Alaska has issued its first heat advisory
USA Today
20 hours ago
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- USA Today
Here's why Alaska just issued its first heat advisory
Here's why Alaska just issued its first heat advisory Show Caption Hide Caption Cargo ship carrying electric vehicles catches fire, crew abandons ship Crew members of the Morning Midas, which was transporting thousands of vehicles, were forced to abandon ship after a fire broke out onboard. Parts of Alaska are under heat warnings and advisories for the first time in recorded history, following the transition from a previous advisory system, according to officials. The National Weather Service previously issued information about high temperatures using special weather statements. However, starting June 1, the weather service permitted heat advisories to be issued in Alaska, Adam Douty, a senior meteorologist with AccuWeather, told USA TODAY. The National Weather Service might have implemented the new system "just to better convey the impacts" of the heat, Douty said. Hawaii and the other 48 states in the contiguous United States already use heat advisories, making Alaska the last state to switch to the warning system. Parts of Alaska placed under heat advisory Areas across the state are seeing highs in the upper 80s, according to Douty. However, further up north, temperatures dip, with areas of Alaska seeing temperatures in the 60s. The heat advisory in Alaska will be in place from 1 p.m. on Sunday, June 15 to Tuesday, June 17 at 7 p.m. local time, according to the National Weather Service. Areas in the Central and Eastern Interior, including Tanana, Fairbanks, Fort Yukon and Eagle, should expect temperatures from 85 to 89 degrees. "It'll definitely be warm, especially for Alaska's standards," said Douty. There are also flood advisories in northern parts of the state, as ice and snow in the area could melt rapidly with the heat, according to Douty. Red flag warning in Alaska Some areas in Alaska are also under red flag warnings until 11 p.m. local time on Monday, June 16. "A Red Flag Warning means that conditions are occurring or will occur which could lead to the development of large and dangerous fires," according to the National Weather Service. Areas under red flag warnings are: Dalton Highway Summits Yukon Flats White Mountains High Terrain South of the Yukon River Julia is a trending reporter for USA TODAY. Connect with her on LinkedIn, X, Instagram and TikTok: @juliamariegz, or email her at jgomez@
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Memorial Day weekend rain, storms to riddle northern Rockies to Gulf
Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer-a time when millions of Americans head outside to fire up the grill, hit the beach or travel. But this year, the weather may have other warmth builds in the Southwest, a chill will grip the Northeast during the Memorial Day weekend. AccuWeather meteorologists warn that a massive swath of rain and thunderstorms that bisects the United States from the interior Northwest to the Plains and the central Gulf Coast may not only persist enough to foil outdoor plans but also bring some dangers. Those getting a jump on holiday weekend travels or starting a vacation early will encounter wet and nasty conditions in the Northeast. Have the umbrellas, waterproof shoes and warm jackets handy. "A storm will move up along the coast with drenching rain and gusty winds from Wednesday to Thursday," AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Adam Douty said. While one storm departs, another will sweep in from the west with more showers likely from Friday to Saturday. "The second half of the Memorial Day weekend looks to be mainly dry but quite cool," AccuWeather Lead Long-Range Meteorologist Paul Pastelok said, "Watch those flowers and veggies, as there could be a frost in parts of Pennsylvania and upstate New York by Sunday morning, if clouds break and the breeze diminishes." Farther south, most of the time from Friday to Monday in the southeastern corner will be free of rain with a couple of exceptions. One exception to the dry weather in the Southeast will be over Florida. "Brief but drenching sea breeze thunderstorms are possible over the Florida Peninsula and will generally drift from east to west on a daily basis," Pastelok said. Farther west, the likelihood of rain and thunderstorms will increase exponentially this weekend toward the central Gulf, the Tennessee Valley and the Plains the app? Unlock AccuWeather Alerts™ with Premium+ "Fronts bobbing back and forth with mini storm systems moving along will kick off showers and thunderstorms, including severe weather over the Plains," Pastelok said. "Episodes of steady rain are possible farther north from the north-central Plains and farther to the east into the Ohio and Tennessee valleys where the soil is more moist." "Due to the rain and a strong storm at the jet stream part of the atmosphere, temperatures across much of the Northeast, Midwest, Tennessee Valley and Appalachians can average 5-15 degrees Fahrenheit below average most days of the extended holiday weekend," Pastelok said. Where it has been scarce so far this spring, the rain will ease the drought. But downpours repeating over saturated ground substantially increase the risk of flash flooding, and that could put some people at risk, especially campers who may be unfamiliar with small stream behavior at their location. Factoring in rain from Monday, May 19, through Memorial Day, some locations in the middle of the nation may pick up 5-10 inches of rain. Potent thunderstorms could also trigger rounds of damaging winds, large hail and even a few tornadoes. The severe weather risk will overlap some areas that were hit with deadly and destructive storms in recent days. The zone from the southern Plains to the lower Mississippi Valley will be warm and humid, with only spotty thunderstorms early in the weekend. More numerous showers and thunderstorms are projected for the second half of the weekend when the greatest risk of severe weather is likely. People in this area are urged to be vigilant for changing weather conditions as they enjoy their weekend activities. By Memorial Day afternoon, thunderstorms can develop as far west as the foothills of the Rockies, from Wyoming to Colorado and perhaps New Mexico. The location of the storms will depend on exactly where a front stalls. The Northwest will not be completely dry through the holiday weekend with a couple of showers and thunderstorms extending into the northern Rockies. Still, there should be breaks of rain-free weather. Winds can kick up along the Washington and Oregon coasts by Monday. "It can become quite warm, with some locations across the interior Northwest reaching the 80s, especially Sunday and Monday," Pastelok said. The Southwest-no surprise-will be the hot spot for the holiday weekend. "Temperatures should surpass 100 in the deserts each day, while highs well into the 90s are in store for the central and southern part of the interior valley of California," Pastelok added. If spending time in a non-airconditioned environment in the Southwest this weekend, be sure to stay hydrated. Drink plenty of water and minimize physical activity during the midday and afternoon hours when the sun is the strongest and temperatures are the highest. 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
28-04-2025
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- Yahoo
Downpours to trigger flooding in southern Plains, Ozarks
Showers and thunderstorms will be frequent from northern Texas to western portions of Arkansas and Missouri through the middle of the week. AccuWeather meteorologists are forecasting enough rain to trigger flash flooding of urban areas and along small streams. Some surging water can be expected in the Red, Canadian and Arkansas river basins. A front will press slowly across this region into Tuesday night then stall at midweek, setting the stage for repeating downpours. A wide area is expected to pick up 1 to 4 inches of rain. Where 1-2 inches of rain drenches an area in 12-48 hours, it will not pose a significant problem. However, there is the potential for some locations to be deluged with 4 to as much as 8 inches of rain in 12 hours. That magnitude of rainfall is problematic and can quickly flood streets, farmland and low-lying areas along small streams. Low water crossings may be too dangerous to venture the app? Unlock AccuWeather Alerts™ with Premium+ While drought conditions persist over the southern High Plains and farther north over the lower Plains, the zone where the brunt of the rain is projected to fall into midweek from northern Texas to Missouri and Arkansas contains moist to saturated soil. For example, Tulsa, Oklahoma, has picked up 7.24 inches of rain in April, which is 1.7 times the historical average of 4.37 inches. Meanwhile, Springfield, Missouri, has amassed 10.55 inches of rain this month, which is 2.25 times the average. Oklahoma City has an even bigger rainfall departure from the historical average, with 2.5 times the typical monthly rain. Farther south, Wichita Falls, Texas, which is typically drier than Oklahoma City, has picked up 7 inches of rain in April, or 2.8 times the average. Because of the moist ground, much of the rain that falls will quickly run off into the area streams. Farther to the northeast over the Ohio River Basin, the rainfall with this particular setup will tend to be more sporadic though localized flash urban and small stream flooding can still occur. Severe thunderstorms will be a key component to the rainfall along with the likelihood of urban and small stream flooding. Storms capable of producing powerful wind gusts, large hail and even tornadoes will be on the prowl. Risk of more heavy rain next week Portions of the south-central United States could experience another heavy rain event next week. "A storm moving out of the Rockies may stall over the southern and central Plains next week with a swath of drenching showers and severe thunderstorms likely," AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Adam Douty said. Where the downpours focus may not only renew urban and small stream flooding for parts of the southern Plains, but it could bring such a threat for the first time this spring in some places and trigger more significant river flooding in portions of the Red, Canadian and Arkansas basins. The persistent rounds of rain can delay plowing and planting operations in the agricultural communities. Mississippi River flooding Meanwhile, a surge of water continues to work downstream along the lower Mississippi River. Historic rain fell on the Ohio and middle Mississippi valleys in early April, and it took several weeks to cycle downstream. Portions of the lower Mississippi River in Louisiana and Mississippi will be at a moderate to major flood stage with a crest in early May. The high water can negatively impact tug and barge operations, which are typically an inexpensive means of transporting grains and goods. Some ports may be closed due to high water. It could take until mid-May before the whole stretch of the Mississippi River has dipped below flood stage. Additional rain in the Ohio and Arkansas basins could impact that, however. 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.
