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Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Parts of the U.S. have already experienced 100 degree heat. Experts say this summer is going to get even hotter
It's already hot across parts of the U.S., with some communities seeing 90- and 100-degree days already - and forecasters say it's only going to get worse. Florida residents have already been laboring under an oppressive heat wave over the course of the last few days, with highs in the 90s. These temperatures are slated to continue through much of the week, with brutal 'feels-like' temperatures in the triple digits. "It's been a warmer-than-normal spring overall with eight 90-degree-plus days to date. Thursday's high reaches 93 degrees, matching the temperature we hit back on April 27. In April alone, Jacksonville logged five days of 90 degrees or higher — marking the most 90-degree days in April since 2011, which had nine," News 4 JAX meteorologist Mark Collins explained. But, now forecasters are warning that other parts of the nation can expect hot temps over the next few months. 'Warmer-than-normal temps are favored over the [United States} for June with the greatest probabilities stretching from the DesertSouthwest through the High Plains,' the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said about June temperatures. 'The dry soil conditions in place along with a strong trend in temperatures (towards warmer values) combined with the North American Multi-Model Ensemble data that supports this warmth have led forecasters to have an increased confidence in the temperature forecast for [the summer months],' the agency added. It's the hottest across the West, with drought expected to persist there and over much of the Plains region. The combination of heat and drought there is a concern for wildfire activity. The Rockies are also slated to see a 'dry trend' next month, while the East Coast and Southwest are likely to experience above-average precipitation. Humidity has also been a concern, with dew points in the low-to-mid-70s. High humidity can cause more blood flow to the skin and the heart to beat faster, according to the Mayo Clinic. Overexposure to humidity can also lead to overheating, reducing the body's ability to cool itself through sweat evaporation. Expected summer heat in the East is projected to be worst in the Northeast and Florida. The summer-like temperatures are already hitting some areas. 'Last week saw summer-like heat in Austin, Texas. While 90-degree weather is not uncommon there in May, long stretches usually [hold] off till June, Cameron Self, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service's office in the Houston and Galveston area, told The Associated Press. 'Definitely more like August this week than May,' he added. Orlando Bermúdez, a forecaster in the Weather Service's Austin and San Antonio office, agreed, according to The New York Times. 'This is something we see in mid-June and definitely in July and August,' he said. 'But this early in May? This is rare.' In Los Angeles, summer-like temperatures are set to hit the area by midweek. Forecasters are warning that the high could reach 103 degrees in parts of Southern California by Thursday, according to NBC Los Angeles. That could lead to heat advisories for part of the area. In Louisiana, many areas will see temperatures in the upper 80s by the end of Monday's workday, according to KPLC-TV. However, forecasters say that the heat index will make many communities feel like they are in the 100s. 'If you have plans to be outdoors working, or fishing or just to enjoy the weather, make sure to drink plenty of water to help stay hydrated,' forecaster Jacob Durham with KPLC warned.
Economic Times
14-05-2025
- Climate
- Economic Times
Record-setting heat wave in the U.S. this week: These are the areas that will bear the brunt of the sun
Where will it be Hottest? Live Events How will it Change Over the Week? How to Stay Safe in the Heat? FAQs (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Americans love to visit sunny places like beaches to relax and get a tan, especially during summer. But this time, you might end up getting burned instead of just a tan. According to US weather forecast , a heatwave is coming to many parts of the United States this week. This kind of heat isn't usual, it is arriving early, before summer. Record-breaking temperatures are expected in 34 to the reports the southeast and Northern Plains are the areas that will feel most of the heat. Texas will have very high temperatures, San Antonio might reach 107°F on Wednesday. The indications show that from the previous May record this year will be 10°F hotter. In Del Rio, Texas, it might reach 110°F, that's 7°F more than the old National Weather Service said on 'X' that lots of places could hit 100°F or more in the afternoon. Some spots might break old temperature records. This heat wave could even be one for the history like Wyoming, North Dakota, and South Dakota are most likely to also face record heat. There are also strong winds in these areas. These winds plus heat create 'critical fire weather', meaning there is a high risk of the central U.S., it will cool down slightly soon. But the heat will move east, affecting states like North Carolina and Florida . These states may also see record-breaking (100°F+) temperatures are normal in summer, not in spring. This heat wave feels more like August, not May. A weather expert from Houston and Galveston, Cameron Self, told the Associated Press on Tuesday that this week's weather feels more like late summer, according to the change is making heat waves happen more often and last longer, hotter. In the 1960s, there were fewer heat waves. Now, the U.S. has 3 times more heat waves than back then. Heat wave season used to last 24 days in the 1960s. Now it lasts about 70 days, almost three times longer according to the data from the Environmental Protection Agency Heat is always dangerous, but this heat wave is risky because it is happening early in the year, when people are not ready. People might not have their air conditioners ready or may not stay hydrated. Early heat waves can surprise people and cause more health National Weather Service gave some easy tips; they suggested that If you feel dizzy, super sweaty, sick, or weak, it's an indication of heat exhaustion. Heat stroke is even worse and can be very dangerous. Don't take this lightly, even if it's just spring.Q1. Which areas in the US will be hottest?A1. Texas, the Southeast, and Northern Plains likely to face the highest temperatures.Q2. Why is it so hot in the US in May?A2. Climate change is causing earlier and stronger heat waves.
Time of India
14-05-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Record-setting heat wave in the U.S. this week: These are the areas that will bear the brunt of the sun
Americans love to visit sunny places like beaches to relax and get a tan, especially during summer. But this time, you might end up getting burned instead of just a tan. According to US weather forecast , a heatwave is coming to many parts of the United States this week. This kind of heat isn't usual, it is arriving early, before summer. Record-breaking temperatures are expected in 34 cities. Where will it be Hottest? According to the reports the southeast and Northern Plains are the areas that will feel most of the heat. Texas will have very high temperatures, San Antonio might reach 107°F on Wednesday. The indications show that from the previous May record this year will be 10°F hotter. In Del Rio, Texas, it might reach 110°F, that's 7°F more than the old record. Continue to video 5 5 Next Stay Playback speed 1x Normal Back 0.25x 0.5x 1x Normal 1.5x 2x 5 5 / Skip Ads by by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo The National Weather Service said on 'X' that lots of places could hit 100°F or more in the afternoon. Some spots might break old temperature records. This heat wave could even be one for the history books. States like Wyoming, North Dakota, and South Dakota are most likely to also face record heat. There are also strong winds in these areas. These winds plus heat create 'critical fire weather', meaning there is a high risk of wildfires. Live Events How will it Change Over the Week? In the central U.S., it will cool down slightly soon. But the heat will move east, affecting states like North Carolina and Florida . These states may also see record-breaking heat. Triple-digit (100°F+) temperatures are normal in summer, not in spring. This heat wave feels more like August, not May. A weather expert from Houston and Galveston, Cameron Self, told the Associated Press on Tuesday that this week's weather feels more like late summer, according to the reports. Climate change is making heat waves happen more often and last longer, hotter. In the 1960s, there were fewer heat waves. Now, the U.S. has 3 times more heat waves than back then. Heat wave season used to last 24 days in the 1960s. Now it lasts about 70 days, almost three times longer according to the data from the Environmental Protection Agency . Heat is always dangerous, but this heat wave is risky because it is happening early in the year, when people are not ready. People might not have their air conditioners ready or may not stay hydrated. Early heat waves can surprise people and cause more health problems. How to Stay Safe in the Heat? The National Weather Service gave some easy tips; they suggested that If you feel dizzy, super sweaty, sick, or weak, it's an indication of heat exhaustion. Heat stroke is even worse and can be very dangerous. Don't take this lightly, even if it's just spring. FAQs Q1. Which areas in the US will be hottest? A1. Texas, the Southeast, and Northern Plains likely to face the highest temperatures. Q2. Why is it so hot in the US in May? A2. Climate change is causing earlier and stronger heat waves.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Heat wave warning: See which parts of the U.S. are bracing for a record-setting temperatures this week
An unseasonably sweltering heat wave is forecast to hit large swaths of the United States over the course of this week, bringing record temperatures across the Southeast and northern Plains. The National Weather Service is forecasting that 34 cities will either match or exceed the highest temperature on record for this time of year. The heat will be especially brutal in Texas, where record highs are expected across the state. San Antonio is forecast to reach 107°F on Wednesday, a full 10 degrees above the highest temperature ever recorded on May 14. Del Rio, Texas, is forecast to hit 110, surpassing the previous record by seven degrees. 'Potentially historic and unusually hot high temps continue with most areas reaching 100 or higher each afternoon, many records likely to be tied or broken,' the NWS office in San Antonio wrote on X Tuesday. Northern states are also facing unprecedented heat, with records forecast for parts of Wyoming along with North and South Dakota. Strong winds that are accompanying the heat have created 'critical fire weather' in the region as well. Temperatures will ease slightly in the central regions of the U.S. over the next few days as the heat shifts eastward, bringing the chance for record highs to parts of North Carolina and Florida. Triple-digit weather is not uncommon in many of these places; what is unique is how early in the year it is arriving. 'Definitely more like August this week than May,' Cameron Self, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service's office in the Houston and Galveston area, told the Associated Press on Tuesday. Like all other forms of extreme weather, heat waves have become more intense because of climate change. The U.S. now sees nearly three times as many heat waves per year as it did in the 1960s, according to data from the Environmental Protection Agency. They haven't just become more frequent, they also last longer and reach higher temperatures. America's heat wave season now lasts 70 days. In the 1960s, it was just 24 days long. Heat is dangerous at all times of year, but early heat waves can be especially risky because people often aren't as prepared for extreme heat as they would be in the summer months. 'Timing can matter, as heat waves that occur earlier in the spring or later in the fall can catch people off-guard and increase exposure to the health risks associated with heat waves,' the EPA warns. The National Weather Service is advising Americans not to underestimate the risks of the current heat wave just because it's coming in late spring. On Tuesday, the agency shared guidance on how to recognize the symptoms of heat exhaustion — which include dizziness, heavy sweating, nausea and weakness — as well as those of more advanced, and potentially deadly, heatstroke.
Nahar Net
14-05-2025
- Climate
- Nahar Net
Extreme heat will make it feel more like August than May for Texas
by Naharnet Newsdesk 14 May 2025, 16:07 Sweltering heat more commonly seen in the throes of summer than in the spring was making an unwelcome visit this week to a large portion of the U.S. – from the Dakotas to Texas and other parts of the South – and putting millions of Americans on alert for potentially dangerous temperatures. In Austin, forecasters warned that the early heat wave could break a century-old record for May of 104 degrees Fahrenheit (40 degrees Celsius). "Definitely more like August this week than May," said Cameron Self, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service's office in the Houston and Galveston area. It is not unusual to have temperatures above 90 degrees Fahrenheit (32 degrees Celsius) in May in Houston and other parts of Texas. "But getting long stretches of temperatures well in the 90s that usually holds off till June," Self said. This week's extreme heat was predicted to have some Texas cities experiencing the longest string of triple-digit days they have ever had before in June, said John Nielsen-Gammon, the Texas state climatologist. Several cities around North Dakota set record high temperatures in recent days, with some shattering highs that stood for well over 100 years. While cooler air is expected to provide some relief for the northern part of the country, Texas and states in the southeastern part of the U.S. were likely to suffer through this heat for at least the next week or so. What's causing the unseasonably high temperatures? A very strong ridge of high pressure over the south-central United States that is centered over the Gulf of Mexico is responsible for the extreme heat. For the next six to 10 days, much of south central and the southeastern United States will be warmer than normal, with the highest temperatures occurring over parts of Texas and Florida, Self said. The same weather system heating up Texas and other southern states was also the same one that helped spike temperatures in the Dakotas, Minnesota and parts of the Midwest, Nielsen-Gammon said. Heat in the Dakotas, Minnesota breaks records, boosts wildfire conditions In the last few days, the Dakotas, Minnesota and southern parts of Canada have seen unusually warm temperatures for this time of year, as much as 30 degrees above normal, said Mindy Beerends, meteorologist-in-charge for the National Weather Service in Grand Forks, North Dakota. "This is very early for this type of heat," she said. Fargo on Sunday hit 95 degrees Fahrenheit (35 degrees Celsius), surpassing the previous high of 93 degrees Fahrenheit (33.89 degrees Celsius) set in 1887. Bismarck on Monday reached 97 degrees Fahrenheit (36.11 degrees Celsius), breaking the record of 92 degrees Fahrenheit (33.33 degrees Celsius) set in 1880. The unseasonably high temperatures, along with very low humidity and spreading drought conditions have created unusually dangerous fire conditions in northern Minnesota, Gov. Tim Walz and other state officials said at a briefing Tuesday. Weather conditions were expected to improve Thursday when rain and cooler temperatures should give firefighters a break, the officials said. "But this is going to be an ongoing battle, probably throughout most of the summer," Walz said. Minnesota usually experiences a little over 1,100 wildfires covering about 12,000 acres per year but the state is already up to 970, covering more than 37,000 acres, including over 80 since Sunday, the officials said. Fires have been explosive in nature due to the dry conditions, said Brian Galvin, fire chief of the Goodrich Rural Fire Department in central North Dakota. About 50 to 60 firefighters, farmers and other people responded on Saturday to a fast-moving fire near Lincoln Valley that burned 200 acres. Parts of Texas could see triple digit temperature for days Areas like Houston that are closer to the Gulf of Mexico could have their temperatures "modified somewhat" because water temperatures are still cool enough, but parts of Texas farther west of the Gulf are going to see temperatures well over 100 degrees, Self said. In San Antonio, the National Weather Service said high temperatures were expected to rise above 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38 degrees Celsius) through the weekend. The Texas Department of Public Safety asked residents to follow various safety tips, including staying hydrated and limiting outdoor activities, to stay safe. Trump signed an executive order renaming the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America. The order only carries authority within the U.S. Other countries and international institutions continue to use the name the Gulf of Mexico. Hotter temperatures earlier in the year is the "new normal" Sylvia Dee, an assistant professor of earth, environmental and planetary sciences at Rice University in Houston, said with temperature records being broken "somewhere every month and every year," heat waves like the one impacting Texas and other parts of the country should not be seen as out of the ordinary. Climate change is likely expanding the summer season, meaning that hotter temperatures will start earlier and end later, Dee said. "I think that this is our new normal, for sure. I think we should be prepared as Texans, but also across the country, for these changes - higher temperatures, more persistent heat events," Dee said.
