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Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Going to Epic Universe opening week? See weather for Memorial Day weekend in Orlando, Florida
Starting this Thursday, Florida will get a little more epic. Universal Orlando's Epic Universe will be fully operational and open on May 22, finally opening its doors to the general public since its announcement in August 2019. The new theme park will house five worlds for guests to explore and fully immerse themselves in — Celestial Park, Dark Universe, How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic and Super Nintendo World. Between the grand opening and Memorial Day weekend, the park is bound to be packed. Florida theme park fans know that the state's wild weather can easily make or break a day at the parks. Epic Universe is located at 1001 Epic Boulevard in Orlando. The new park isn't right next to the other Universal Orlando theme parks. It is located about 4 miles away from Universal's "north campus"— which includes Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure and CityWalk. Epic Universe is about 15 minutes away from the main campus, by car. Guide to Epic: Universal Orlando's Epic Universe opens to public in one week Memorial Day weekend is gearing up to be a scorcher in Florida. Temperatures above normal are expected from May 18 through May 22, especially for Florida, south Texas and stretching into southern Georgia, according to NOAA's Climate Prediction Center. "Hot," the National Weather Service Melbourne said, saying residents across the East Coast and Central Florida can expect "well above normal temperatures," although records are a little more uncertain at this time. A moderate heat risk is expected across most of the area through the weekend. Here's what the forecast looks like in Orlando, according to Accuweather: Thursday (opening day for Epic Universe): A couple of morning showers; otherwise, partly sunny and warm. High of 95, low of 74. Friday: Remaining warm and less humid with sunshine. High of 94, low of 75. Saturday: Mostly sunny. High of 92, low of 72. Sunday: Mainly cloudy with a little rain in the afternoon. High of 92, low of 71. Memorial Day: Partly sunny. High of 91, low of 71. Don't let the heat and humidity keep you away from Epic Universe or any of Florida's other theme parks. Here are eight tips about staying cool, even in Florida temperatures: Check the weather before you leave for theme parks. Avoid going to theme parks during the middle part of the day. Stay indoors and seek an air-conditioned building, if possible. Stay hydrated as much as possible. Dress in light, comfy clothing. Take longer and more frequent breaks. Recognize the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Seek out first aid stations inside the theme parks if needed. Contributing: Cheryl McCloud, USA TODAY Network-Florida This article originally appeared on Florida Today: Epic Universe opens on May 22. What will Orlando's weather be like?
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Here's what 'Wisconsin' looks like spelled out in satellite images from NASA
Have you ever wondered what your name might look like spelled out in natural landscapes? Maybe not. But this tool from NASA will show you anyway — and fair warning: it's hard to stop once you start. NASA Landstat Science will use real satellite images to spell out any word you choose. The images range from rivers, mountains, islands or lakes and were all captured by one of Landstat's Earth-observing satellites, which first launched in 1972. Once you enter a word, the tool will tell you where exactly in the world each image comes from, and generate a new combination of images every time you re-enter the word. We tried out "Wisconsin" and "Milwaukee" — more than few times each. Here's what we got and how you can try it for yourself: Here's how Landstat Science spelled out Wisconsin for us — though you may get something a little different when you try it out for yourself. The above images are from: W: La Primavera, Columbia I: Djebel Ouarkziz, Morocco S: N'Djamena, Chad C: Deception Island, Antarctica O: Manicouagan Reservoir, Canada N: Yapacani, Bolivia S: Mackenzie River, Canada I: Canandaigua Lake, New York N: Yapacani, Bolivia Here's Milwaukee spelled out with satellite images from: M: Tian Shan Mountains, Kyrgyzstan I: Djebel Ouarkziz, Morocco L: Nusantara, Indonesia W: Ponoy River, Russia A: Lake Mjøsa, Norway U: Canyonlands National Park, Utah K: Sirmilik National Park, Canada E: Firn-filled Fjords, Tibet E: Sea of Okhotsk Here's how to see your name — or any word — in satellite images: Go to NASA Landsat Science. Type in your word of your choice and hit enter. You'll see your name spelled out in the images. You can click on each one to see the location in the world, down to the exact coordinates, where the "letter" appears. To download the image, you can hit the downward arrow button next to "Enter." Cheryl McCloud contributed to this report. This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: How to spell out your name in satellite images from NASA
Yahoo
20-04-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Red flag warning issued for Northern Colorado
A red flag warning was issued by the National Weather Service in Denver at 12:58 a.m. on Sunday, April 20. This warning applies to Northeast Weld County, Morgan County, North and Northeast Elbert County below 6,000 feet, North Lincoln County, Southeast Elbert County below 6,000 feet, South Lincoln County, Logan County, Washington County, Sedgwick County and Phillips County. The NWS warns: "A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low Relative humidity, and Warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior." At 12:58 a.m., the NWS issued a statement including the following information: "The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from noon to 7 p.m. MDT Monday. AFFECTED AREA, Fire Weather Zones 242, 244, 246, 247, 248, 249, 250 and 251. TIMING, From noon to 7 p.m. MDT Monday. WINDS, West and southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY, As low as 12 percent. IMPACTS: Conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread. Avoid outdoor burning and any activity that may produce a spark and start a wildfire." A red flag warning is issued when "critical fire weather conditions" are in place. "A red flag warning means warm temperatures, very low humidity, and stronger winds are expected to combine to produce an increased risk of fire danger," the National Weather Service said. Forecasters said residents under a red flag warning should follow this advice: If you are allowed to burn in your area, all burn barrels must be covered with a weighted metal cover, with holes no larger than 3/4 of an inch. Do not throw cigarettes or matches out of a moving vehicle. They may ignite dry grass on the side of the road. Extiniguish all outdoor fires properly. Drown fires with plenty of water and stir to make sure everything is cold to the touch. Dunk charcoal in water until cold. Do not throw live charcoal on the ground and leave it. Never leave a fire unattended. Sparks or embers can blow into leaves or grass, ignite a fire, and quickly spread. "Most wildfires are caused by humans; many everyday things can create sparks," the National Weather Service said. Suggestions for everyday wildfire prevention include: Have a 10-foot radius around campfires, burning brush, etc. And never leave a fire unattended. Properly extinguish the blaze before leaving. Use grills and smokers on gravel or paved surfaces. Do not toss a lit cigarette on the ground. Put ashes in a metal container with a tight lid. Store water near campfires, fire pits, grills, burning brush, etc. Maintain your vehicle's brakes and tires and secure tow chains so they don't drag on the ground. Do not drive on dry grass or brush. Water your lawn and keep grass cut. Mow early in the morning when it's not windy or excessively dry. Reporter Cheryl McCloud contributed to this article. This weather report was generated automatically using information from the National Weather Service and a story written and reviewed by an editor. Let our News Automation and AI team know what you think of this story here. This article originally appeared on Fort Collins Coloradoan: Red flag warning issued for Northern Colorado
Yahoo
17-03-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
National Hurricane Center monitoring system in Atlantic, first for 2025. Where, what to know
The National Hurricane Center is monitoring the first Atlantic disturbance for 2025. A non-tropical area of low pressure located about 700 miles northeast of the northern Leeward Islands is producing gale-force winds and a large area of disorganized showers and thunderstorms. A gale warning is in effect for the central Atlantic, with another expected to develop in the Western Atlantic by midweek. ➤ Weather alerts via text: Sign up to get updates about current storms and weather events by location Gale warnings are issued when 1-minute sustained surface winds ranging from 39 to 54 mph are predicted or occurring and not directly associated with tropical cyclones. Additional development of this low is not expected as it moves northward to northwestward into an environment of strong upper-level winds and dry air tonight and Tuesday, the hurricane center said. No additional updates are expected for this system unless conditions warrant it. The NHC will resume regularly scheduled tropical weather outlooks on May 15 and special tropical weather outlooks as necessary during the remainder of the off-season. The 2025 hurricane season starts June 1. A non-tropical area of low pressure located about 700 miles northeast of the northern Leeward Islands is producing gale-force winds and a large area of disorganized showers and thunderstorms. Additional development of this low is not expected as it moves northward to northwestward into an environment of strong upper-level winds and dry air tonight and Tuesday. Additional information on this system can be found in High Seas Forecasts issued by the National Weather Service. No additional Special Tropical Weather Outlooks are scheduled for this system unless conditions warrant. Regularly scheduled Tropical Weather Outlooks will resume on May 15, 2025, and Special Tropical Weather Outlooks will be issued as necessary during the remainder of the off-season. Formation chance through 48 hours: low…10 percent. Formation chance through 7 days: low…10 percent. No tropical cyclone activity is currently expected or monitored by the National Hurricane Center. The Atlantic hurricane season is from June 1 to Nov. 30 every year, with the most active part of the season between August and October. The peak of the season is Sept. 10, with the most activity happening between mid-August and mid-October, according to the National Hurricane Center. We will continue to update our tropical weather coverage daily. Download your local site's app to ensure you're always connected to the news. And look for our special subscription offers here. Contributing: Cheryl McCloud, USA TODAY Network-Florida This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: NOAA NHC tracking system in Atlantic. Gale warning issued
