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Gizmodo
3 days ago
- Climate
- Gizmodo
Millions at Extreme Risk as Wet-Bulb Heat Smothers the U.S. This Weekend
Summer may be winding down, but oppressive heat and humidity will smother much of the Eastern U.S. this weekend. By Sunday, August 17, 38 million Americans will face 'major' risk of heat stress, with another 7 million at 'extreme' risk, according to the National Weather Service. The forecast calls for the highest temperature anomalies to spread from the Central Plains to the Midwest this weekend, with temperatures in the mid-to-upper 90s and low 100s Fahrenheit (mid-to-upper 30s Celsius), the NWS reports. The combination of this baking heat and high humidity will produce dangerous wet-bulb temperatures—pushing the body's ability to cool itself to its limit. As such, the agency has issued heat advisories in parts of 15 states from Nebraska to Florida on Friday, August 15. Some of these advisories will remain in place through Monday. On Sunday, forecasters predict an extreme risk of heat stress for most of northern Illinois. Locally extreme risk may also impact portions of central Iowa and Missouri—as well as areas along the Illinois border with these two states—plus northwestern Tennessee and parts of west-central Florida. By Monday, extreme risk could spread into parts of central Tennessee, western Kentucky, and southwestern Indiana. 'Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the Sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors,' the NWS advises. Wet-bulb temperature is a measure of heat stress that accounts for the combined impact of high temperatures and humidity on the human body. Humans lower their body temperature by sweating, and when sweat evaporates, it cools the surface of the skin. Humidity slows that process down, increasing the risk of heat-related illness. High wet-bulb temperatures are most dangerous for heat-sensitive groups, including children, older adults, people with chronic health conditions, and outdoor workers or athletes. For an even more comprehensive measure of heat stress, meteorologists look at the wet-bulb globe temperature. WBGT takes the wet-bulb temperature into account with air temperature, wind speed, cloud cover, and the angle of the Sun to provide a measure of heat stress in direct sunlight. For Saturday and Sunday, the NWS predicts afternoon WBGT values in the upper 80s and low 90s Fahrenheit (low 30s C) across most of the Midwest and Southeast. WBGT values over 90 degrees Fahrenheit (32 degrees C) can induce heat stress in just 15 minutes when working or exercising in direct sunlight, according to the NWS. This isn't the first time the Eastern U.S. has suffered oppressive wet-bulb temperatures this summer. At the end of July, a heat dome prompted the NWS to issue warnings for nearly 170 million Americans as WBGT values soared into the high 80s and low 90s Fahrenheit (low 30s C). It won't be the last time either. Global warming is increasing both the intensity and duration of extreme wet-bulb conditions, making WBGT an important metric for understanding human survivability in a changing climate.
Yahoo
29-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Severe thunderstorms to threaten central and eastern US with flooding and damaging winds
Rounds of severe thunderstorms packing strong winds, hail and raising flooding concerns will focus on the central and eastern United States, AccuWeather meteorologists say. Hot and humid air across the central and eastern U.S. will clash with an advancing cool air boundary into early week will cause thunderstorms to erupt, some of which will turn severe. Central Plains and Midwest at risk for severe weather Sunday The risk for severe weather will extend across the High Plains from northeastern New Mexico to far eastern Wyoming into parts of the Midwest from Wisconsin and parts of Illinois Sunday afternoon and night as the cool front moves through the region. From portions of northeastern Kansas to eastern Iowa and central Missouri, AccuWeather meteorologists have added a moderate risk for severe weather where there can be a greater concentration of severe weather. Storms in this zone will be capable of producing strong wind gusts, damaging hail and even a few tornadoes. Risk to shift south and east early week On Monday, there will be two zones of severe weather. The first zone will focus across the Midwest and mid-Atlantic from central Missouri into western Virginia and central Pennsylvania as the cool front advances to the south and east. Hazards including flooding downpours, hail and localized damaging wind gusts will all be possible in any thunderstorm Monday afternoon and the app? Unlock AccuWeather Alerts™ with Premium+ The second zone will be farther west across portions of the Southwest and southern Plains from New Mexico and parts of Colorado into Oklahoma and northern Texas. A smaller area stretching along the Red River across far northern Texas and into southern Oklahoma where a higher concentration of severe thunderstorms can erupt. Storms Monday afternoon and night can produce flash flooding, hail and damaging winds up to 70 miles per hour. Thunderstorms on Tuesday will focus across nearly a dozen states across the eastern U.S. as the cool front moves towards the East Coast. Thunderstorms from North Carolina into western Massachusetts and western Connecticut can be strong to perhaps severe Tuesday afternoon and evening. "Flooding downpours, hail and damaging wind gusts will be the primary threats in any severe thunderstorm that erupts," said AccuWeather meteorologist Peyton Simmers. "These thunderstorms can slow down the evening commute along parts of the I-95 corridor including in New York City, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C." The worst of the storms may focus on a corridor from southeastern Pennsylvania into northeastern Virginia. 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
18-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Storm-stricken central US braces for more volatile weather ahead
Severe thunderstorms will continue to batter the central United States through Tuesday, with tornadoes, damaging hail and flash flooding all posing a risk to life and property, according to AccuWeather experts. Since Thursday, approximately 1,200 reports of severe wind gusts (58 mph or greater), hail and tornadoes have been compiled by the Storm Prediction Center from the southern Plains to the Upper Midwest and New England. Nearly five dozen tornadoes have been confirmed as of Sunday morning. Another wave of severe thunderstorms will develop through Sunday night before the storm driving this turbulent weather pattern starts to shift eastward early this week. Travelers across the region should remain alert for hazards such as debris on roadways, downed power lines, damaging hail and flooded areas over the coming days. Dallas to Kansas City in heart of Monday's severe weather risk zone "Moisture from the Gulf of America will expand across the central and southern Plains on Monday, which will set the stage for severe thunderstorms Monday afternoon and evening ahead of a developing low pressure system," AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Mike Youman said. This storm will tap into warm, moist air and set the stage for "damaging to destructive thunderstorms," according to Youman. AccuWeather meteorologists have highlighted a "high" risk area for severe thunderstorms encompassing southeastern Kansas, northeastern Oklahoma, the Ozark Mountains and southwestern Missouri. While this region faces the greatest threat, including potential tornadoes, dangerous conditions posing risks to lives and property could extend far beyond, reaching as far north as South Dakota and as far south as the app? Unlock AccuWeather Alerts™ with Premium+ "Large hail, damaging wind gusts and tornadoes will all be possible, and these hazards will linger after dark," Youman said. Parts of the Tennessee Valley and Southeast could also face a separate cluster of thunderstorms on Monday, bringing heavy rainfall and damaging winds, distinct from the primary severe weather outbreak area farther to the west. Severe weather dangers spread eastward into midweek, flood risk to increase On Tuesday, the severe weather threat will move eastward into the lower Ohio Valley and Tennessee Valley, putting regions that were impacted by powerful storms as recently as last Friday once again at risk. "Damaging wind gusts, hail and tornadoes will be possible once again which can exacerbate the damage that has occurred in some areas and delay cleanup efforts in others," Youman said. Trees weakened by saturated soil or compromised by recent strong wind gusts may face an increased risk of damage during the upcoming storms, experts warn. "While thunderstorms will be rather progressive in nature through Tuesday, similar areas will be impacted on back-to-back days. As a result, these heavy downpours occurring on already saturated grounds can lead to flooding issues," Youman said. The risk of flooding will include most of but also expand outside of the severe weather risk zones through Tuesday night. "The likelihood of flash urban flooding can be followed by the flooding of small streams and significant rises on some of the secondary rivers in the region," AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Alex Sosnowski said. Heavy thunderstorms will reach western Maryland, perhaps in a subsevere state, on Tuesday night, as crews continue to clean up in the wake of extensive flooding last week which prompted a state of emergency. A few thunderstorms could briefly intensify to severe levels along the Southeast coast on Wednesday. Meanwhile, as the storm slows dramatically upon reaching the East Coast, the Northeast can expect several days of wet, dreary and cooler weather conditions for the second half of the week. 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.
Malay Mail
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Malay Mail
Digital Storytelling: "Zhengzhou in Cultural Relics" Debuts with AR Reconstructions Global Premiere on International Day for Monuments and Sites
Shuanghuaishu Site in Gongyi, Zhengzhou, Henan Province ZHENGZHOU, CHINA - Media OutReach Newswire - 25 April 2025 – On International Day for Monuments and Sites (April 18), Zhengzhou in central China's Henan Province launched the documentary series "" for global distribution, digitally bringing the brilliance of Central Plains civilization to worldwide from the 50-episode documentary "Zhengzhou in Cultural Relics", the 10-episode series highlights major cultural heritage sites in Zhengzhou, including the Shuanghuai Tree "Heluo Ancient Kingdom", Peiligang Site, and the Pagoda Forest of Shaolin Temple. Using animation, reenactments, and other techniques, it brings these ancient sites to life, blending storytelling with historical capital of Henan Province and once known as Shang Capital, sits at the heart of China. A key cradle of Chinese civilization, it ranks among the nation's eight major ancient capitals. The city boasts 2 World Heritage Sites (12 entries), 83 national-level key cultural relics protection sites (89 entries), and nearly 10,000 immovable cultural relics. Its archaeological finds have been listed in China's "Top Ten New Archaeological Discoveries" 16 times, more than any other Chinese city. Over recent years, Zhengzhou has excelled in archaeological research, museum revitalization, top-tier exhibitions, and cultural heritage promotion, winning wide acclaim."Zhengzhou in Cultural Relics", jointly produced by Zhengzhou's Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology and Xinhua News Agency, took five years to craft. In 2024, the documentary was named an "Excellent Project for Chinese Cultural Relics New Media Dissemination" by the National Cultural Heritage Administration, making it Henan Province's sole honoree that #ZhengzhouInstituteofCulturalRelicsandArchaeology The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
Associated Press
25-04-2025
- General
- Associated Press
Digital Storytelling: "Zhengzhou in Cultural Relics" Debuts with AR Reconstructions Global Premiere on International Day for Monuments and Sites
ZHENGZHOU, CHINA - Media OutReach Newswire - 25 April 2025 – On International Day for Monuments and Sites (April 18), Zhengzhou in central China's Henan Province launched the documentary series 'Zhengzhou in Cultural Relics' for global distribution, digitally bringing the brilliance of Central Plains civilization to worldwide audiences. [VIDEO] Curated from the 50-episode documentary 'Zhengzhou in Cultural Relics', the 10-episode series highlights major cultural heritage sites in Zhengzhou, including the Shuanghuai Tree 'Heluo Ancient Kingdom', Peiligang Site, and the Pagoda Forest of Shaolin Temple. Using animation, reenactments, and other techniques, it brings these ancient sites to life, blending storytelling with historical interpretation. Shuanghuaishu Site in Gongyi, Zhengzhou, Henan Province Zhengzhou, capital of Henan Province and once known as Shang Capital, sits at the heart of China. A key cradle of Chinese civilization, it ranks among the nation's eight major ancient capitals. The city boasts 2 World Heritage Sites (12 entries), 83 national-level key cultural relics protection sites (89 entries), and nearly 10,000 immovable cultural relics. Its archaeological finds have been listed in China's 'Top Ten New Archaeological Discoveries' 16 times, more than any other Chinese city. Over recent years, Zhengzhou has excelled in archaeological research, museum revitalization, top-tier exhibitions, and cultural heritage promotion, winning wide acclaim. 'Zhengzhou in Cultural Relics ", jointly produced by Zhengzhou's Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology and Xinhua News Agency, took five years to craft. In 2024, the documentary was named an 'Excellent Project for Chinese Cultural Relics New Media Dissemination' by the National Cultural Heritage Administration, making it Henan Province's sole honoree that year. Hashtag: #ZhengzhouInstituteofCulturalRelicsandArchaeology The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
