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CBS News
4 hours ago
- Climate
- CBS News
Temperatures to hit the upper 80s, 90s in North Texas ahead of possible isolated storms
Happy first day of Meteorological Summer! A meteorological season is based on the annual temperature average of a three-month period, versus an astronomical season, which is due to the tilt of the Earth in relation to the sun. Astronomical Summer starts June 20. Meteorological Spring ended as the 7th warmest, with the average temperature in DFW being 68.7 degrees. However, the record stands at 70.8 degrees set in 2012. Sunday, highs will top out in the upper 80s across most of North Texas, and cities west of Fort Worth will reach into the 90s. Winds will be from the southeast, around 5 to 10 mph. A storm complex moving from Oklahoma to Texas Sunday morning will bring the chance for isolated to scattered severe storms. The Storm Prediction Center has highlighted a chance of severe storms across North Texas. Hail and damaging winds are the primary threats, but the tornado risk is non-zero. The unsettled weather pattern continues into next week. A low near the Baja of California will slide east. In addition to the upper-level disturbance, a stalled front and a dryline to the west will all play a role in the daily rain chances. Especially Tuesday into Wednesday. Another risk of severe weather is likely. More storms will be possible through the rest of the week. Stay tuned for the latest weather updates!
Yahoo
a day ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Carnival Cruise Line faces first storm of hurricane season
Carnival Cruise Line faces first storm of hurricane season originally appeared on Come Cruise With Me. Although the typically active Atlantic hurricane season is expected to get off to a calm start as it begins on June 1, tropical activity is already heating up in the usually quieter eastern Pacific. The eastern Pacific hurricane season, which begins slightly earlier than the Atlantic season in mid-May, already has its first named storm, Tropical Storm Alvin.A typical eastern Pacific hurricane season usually brings about 15 named storms and the first named storm usually doesn't come until around June 10. Most storms in this region track away from land, moving westward out to sea, but this season's first storm seems to be behaving a bit differently than most. And that behavior could potentially impact at least one cruise sailing in the popular Mexican Riviera Tropical Storm Alvin became the first named storm of the 2025 Pacific hurricane season on Thursday, May 29, Carnival cruise passengers boarded Carnival Firenze in Long Beach, Calif. to cruise to Cabo San Lucas — the same place that the tropical system seems to be heading. On Friday morning, May 30, Tropical Storm Alvin was hurling large swells toward portions of west-central and southwestern Mexico and the southern Baja California peninsula, increasing the risk of life-threatening rip currents this weekend, according to the National Hurricane Center. Currently sailing a five-day Mexican Riviera cruise, Carnival Firenze is scheduled to visit Cabo San Lucas, located on the southern tip of the Baja California peninsula, on Saturday, May with dangerous rip currents, Tropical Storm Alvin is expected bring a rainy day to Cabo on Saturday that could put a damper on the cruise passenger experience in the popular port. The storm is expected to rapidly weaken this weekend as it swirls toward land, reaching Cabo San Lucas late Saturday night or early Sunday morning as a tropical depression. Of course, the ship's captain is no doubt keeping a close eye on the weather conditions and the storm's path. If deemed necessary, the captain will divert from the ship's planned itinerary to avoid significant impacts from the tropical system. Cruise ship captains will always do what's best for the safety of passengers and you have a Mexican Riviera or Caribbean cruise planned during hurricane season, you really shouldn't worry. As a long-time cruiser and 20-year coastal Florida resident, I can assure you that cruising during hurricane season is safe, and the majority of summer cruises are not affected by severe weather. Yes, there's always the chance that your cruise could be impacted by a storm, but your cruise line will never put your safety in jeopardy. You should be aware though that hurricanes and tropical storms do sometimes cause cruise itineraries to be altered. Occasionally, cruises also have to be canceled as a result of significant storms, especially when they warrant the closure of cruise departure ports. Sometimes, cruise ships even get stuck at sea because of hurricane-related cruise port closures. So, while some cruisers see their cruises canceled because of a storm, others get their vacations at sea example, last summer, Come Cruise With Me's Matt Frankel was on board the Margaritaville at Sea Islander when it got stuck at sea for two extra days due to Hurricane Debby. The ship's home port, Port Tampa Bay, closed due to the hurricane, so the ship couldn't safely get back until after the storm passed. Although inconvenient for the Frankel family and other passengers on board, they remained safe and well taken care of by the ship's crew as they waited out the storm in calmer waters. Purchasing travel insurance for a cruise is always a good idea to provide you with some peace of mind, especially if you're sailing during hurricane season. (The Arena Group will earn a commission if you book a cruise.) , or email Amy Post at or call or text her at 386-383-2472. This story was originally reported by Come Cruise With Me on May 30, 2025, where it first appeared.
Fox News
2 days ago
- General
- Fox News
Woman feared dogs, then began trekking all over the world with newly adopted pup
Once terrified of dogs, German adventurer Heike Pirngruber is now walking the globe with Butch, a flea-covered puppy she rescued in Mexico that's reportedly become one of the most well-traveled dogs on the planet. Together, the two have crossed continents by foot, canoe, motorbike and tuk tuk, news agency SWNS reported. Pirngruber, 53, adopted the Australian cattle puppy in 2021 while she was staying in a beach hut in Baja California, Mexico. Butch was just a month old, malnourished and alone when she found him. "I never really liked dogs when I was a kid," Pirngruber of Heidelberg, Germany, told SWNS. "But the first moment I had little Butch in my arms and knew he was mine now, I couldn't believe how I felt." Her fear of dogs came from years of solo travel — seven of them spent cycling around the world. She was often chased by aggressive strays, she said. But her perspective began to change after a chance encounter at the beach hut. She had cooked grilled chicken when a street dog, later named Max, appeared at her door, SWNS reported. Initially hesitant, she was convinced by a friend to feed him. The next day, Max returned with two companions, Brownie and Pushy. She began feeding them regularly and slowly shed her fear. Later, when a local tried to give away a litter of flea-ridden puppies, Pirngruber made a life-changing decision. She chose Butch and took him on the road. "Nothing was the same anymore," she said. "And I had no clue how this little puppy would change my life." She added, "He's my best friend. I love this guy to death and it's awesome. I've never regretted picking him up and taking him with me on my travels, especially as he wasn't treated very nicely." Having Butch by her side changed more than her travel routine, according to SWNS. "With Butch, I always have someone there. I am never alone. I have such a connection with him and I'm happy with him." A former camera operator for ZDF (Zweites Deutsches Fernsehen), Germany's biggest broadcast station, Pirngruber has been traveling full-time for more than 12 years. She has visited 104 countries across every inhabited continent. Originally, she'd planned to cross the Americas by donkey in 2020, she said, followed by a break in Baja California in 2021. "With Butch, I always have someone there. I am never alone. I have such a connection with him." But after adopting Butch, she scrapped that plan and chose other ways to continue their journey. Over the next three years, they explored the Americas together on foot, by canoe, motorcycle, and tuk tuk before flying to Madrid in April 2024, per SWNS. After a brief return home, just her third visit in 12 years, she quickly realized that life in Germany no longer felt like hers. She was pulled back to the road. "Now, I love my freedom, I love living day-by-day, I love not knowing where I am staying each night or where I can pitch my tent. It's such a thrill," she said. Since then, she and Butch have walked through Spain, Andorra, France and Italy, before sailing to Greece. As of Nov. 2024, they'd crossed five European countries. "I choose where we go, mainly day by day. There are times when we want to get away from civilization and be by ourselves, and then other times I'm sitting in a square trying to get some contact with others, either in person or through my phone." "I love living day-by-day. I love not knowing where I am staying each night or where I can pitch my tent." She added, "But I'm not a planner, and that's the fun in it. It's about experiencing new places. I love culture. I love to understand the planet." She carries only the essentials she needs, she told SWNS: camping gear, a stove and pot, a camera, first aid supplies, and medicine for Butch. "Less is more," she said. "Carrying less is more freedom. It's always a burden having more." Despite occasional challenges, Pirngruber said her experiences have been overwhelmingly positive. "Ninety-nine percent of people are nice, and overall, I've had some great encounters with people," she said. "It's a safe world to travel in, in general."
CTV News
3 days ago
- Climate
- CTV News
Tropical Storm Alvin forms in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of western Mexico
This satellite image provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) shows Tropical Storm Alvin, Thursday, May 29, 2025. (NOAA via AP) MIAMI — A weather system swirling off the coast of western Mexico has developed into the first tropical storm of the eastern North Pacific hurricane season, forecasters said Thursday. Tropical Storm Alvin was located about 670 miles (1,080 kilometres) south-southeast of the southern tip of the Baja California peninsula of Mexico, the Miami-based National Hurricane Center said. Maximum sustained winds were clocked at 40 mph (65 km/h). It was moving northwest at 10 mph (17 km/h). There were no coastal watches or warnings in effect Thursday morning, the hurricane center said. Alvin was expected to strengthen late Thursday, then weaken late Friday. The eastern North Pacific hurricane season runs May 15 to Nov. 30. The Atlantic hurricane season begins Sunday and also stretches through the end of November, and forecasters are expecting yet another unusually busy Atlantic season. But they don't think it will be as chaotic as 2024, the third-costliest season on record as it spawned killer storms Beryl, Helene and Milton.
The Independent
3 days ago
- Climate
- The Independent
Tropical Storm Alvin forms in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of western Mexico
A weather system swirling off the coast of western Mexico has developed into the first tropical storm of the eastern North Pacific hurricane season, forecasters said Thursday. Tropical Storm Alvin was located about 670 miles (1,080 kilometers) south-southeast of the southern tip of the Baja California peninsula of Mexico, the Miami-based National Hurricane Center said. Maximum sustained winds were clocked at 40 mph (65 kph). It was moving northwest at 10 mph (17 kph). There were no coastal watches or warnings in effect Thursday morning, the hurricane center said. Alvin was expected to strengthen late Thursday, then weaken late Friday. The eastern North Pacific hurricane season runs May 15 to Nov. 30. The Atlantic hurricane season begins Sunday and also stretches through the end of November, and forecasters are expecting yet another unusually busy Atlantic season. But they don't think it will be as chaotic as 2024, the third-costliest season on record as it spawned killer storms Beryl, Helene and Milton.
