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Newsweek
7 days ago
- Climate
- Newsweek
Tropical Storm Erin Spaghetti Models as Storm Path Shifts
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Tropical Storm Erin's path has changed slightly, prompting concern that the storm is heading toward the United States even as National Hurricane Center (NHC) experts said it's still too soon to tell what impacts, if any, Erin will cause. Why It Matters Meteorologists have been tracking Tropical Storm Erin, which originated as a tropical wave off the western coast of Africa, for days. The tropical storm formed late Monday morning. Originally, forecast models showed the storm making a northward turn away from the U.S. Now, models have shifted south, increasing the chances that Erin, which is expected to become a major hurricane this weekend, will make landfall on the U.S. East Coast. What To Know Most spaghetti models, or computer models that illustrate potential storm paths, still show the storm taking a northward turn. However, the storm's path has shifted south, meaning some of its impacts could reach land, including the U.S. "I still think the most likely scenario is a track somewhere between the Outer Banks [of North Carolina] and Bermuda," AccuWeather Lead Hurricane Expert Alex DaSilva told Newsweek. "However, due to the fact that this storm has been moving a little further south and west, that can certainly increase the chance it can come closer to the United States." Erin could become a major hurricane, a designation that occurs when a storm's wind speeds reach 111 mph or higher, classified as Category 3. Should it strengthen as meteorologists expect, Erin could become not only the first hurricane but also the first major hurricane of the season. An updated forecast map for Tropical Storm Erin. An updated forecast map for Tropical Storm Erin. National Hurricane Center The timeline for Erin's strengthening also has changed. Current forecasts anticipate Erin becoming a hurricane by Thursday evening and a major hurricane by Sunday morning. Previously, experts believed it would become a hurricane on Wednesday and a major hurricane on Saturday. On Tuesday, meteorologist Matt Velocity warned that the longer it takes the storm to intensify, the further west it will travel. "TROPICAL STORM ERIN is continuing to trend west, increasing chances of some sort of US impact," Velocity posted on X. "The longer Erin struggles to intensify, the further west it will travel." The Atlantic hurricane season began on June 1 and runs through November 30. Tropical Storm Erin is the fifth named storm of the season and the second to form this month, following Tropical Storm Dexter, which fizzled out over the ocean in the first week of August. Meteorologists have issued repeated warnings this summer that the Atlantic hurricane season has not yet reached its peak, which typically happens around mid-September. "As we approach the climatological peak of the hurricane season, this is an opportune time to ensure your preparedness plans are in place," the NHC said in a key message about Erin. What People Are Saying The National Hurricane Center, in a key message about Tropical Storm Erin: "Although it is still too early to know exactly what impacts Erin might bring to the northern Leeward Islands, the Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico, the risk has increased for Erin to move closer to these islands over the weekends. Interests there should monitor the progress of this storm." The message added: "There is even greater uncertainty in what impacts, if any, might occur in portions of the Greater Antilles, the Bahamas, the east coast of the United States, and Bermuda next week." What Happens Next Meteorologists will continue tracking the storm as it develops. No coastal hazards have been issued, but people in the affected areas should follow local weather guidance.
The Irish Sun
11-08-2025
- Climate
- The Irish Sun
‘Hot day everywhere' as new Met Eireann map pinpoints 30C heat & 5 warmest counties amid 10-day Hurricane Erin watch
Roscommon, Leitrim, Cavan, Longford, Clare, Cork, Kerry, Wexford and Kildare won't be the hottest but could see 28C temps A NEW Met Eireann map has pinpointed the exact areas where temperatures could hit 30C as Ireland is blasted by a mini heatwave this week. Forecasters have confirmed the country can expect high temperatures until at least the weekend - but people have been warned to brace for thunderstorms in some areas on Wednesday. Advertisement 3 Ireland has enjoyed its fair share of warm weather so far this summer Credit: Niall Carson/PA Wire 3 Met Eireann's Harmonie model shows temperatures could hit 30C Credit: Met Eireann Tomorrow, Tuesday, has been pinpointed as the hottest day on the forecast, with parts of the midlands expected to experience the highest temperatures. Cathal Nolan of Ireland's Weather Channel said: "It will be a hot day everywhere, with temperatures into the mid to high 20's, but parts of the Midlands in particular will see values approaching or exceeding 30C. "It will feel very muggy and humid with little or no wind overland." Met Eireann said tomorrow will be mostly dry with spells of sunshine, however, a few scattered showers that could be heavy or thundery may develop in places through the day. Advertisement The forecaster's HARMONIE weather model has showed that temperatures of 30C could possibly hit in parts of Tipperary tomorrow. The weather map shows temperatures in Galway, Offaly, Kilkenny Limerick and Laois being among the highest in the country tomorrow - between 28C and 29C. Roscommon, Leitrim, Cavan, Longford, Clare, Cork, Kerry, Wexford and Kildare look set to reach temperatures topping 27C, according to Met Eireann's model. Nolan and Met Eireann both confirmed that conditions will remain "very warm" and humid with highs into the mid 20s again as we approach the weekend. Advertisement Nolan said: "Some pleasant sunshine about and just an isolated chance of some thundery showers breaking out from time to time. But in general, an excellent week." Apocalyptic flash floods, seas of icy fog and frozen battlefields… How wars could be fought with 'weaponised' weather Met Eireann warned that Wednesday will bring thunderstorms. However, the thunderstorms are expected to clear up by Thursday as a mix of cloud and sunny spells with scattered showers hit the country. On Friday, sunny spells with light outbreaks of rain will break up through the day to leave longer spells of sunshine later on. Advertisement Met Eireann said temperatures will max out between 21C and 25C on both days. HURRICANE ERIN FEAR Looking towards the weekend, Met Eireann said: "Current indications suggest that it will continue warm into the weekend with temperatures generally in the low to mid-twenties. "Plenty of dry weather is likely too though further showers are possible at times." But Nolan said Ireland should be focusing on what will soon be named as Hurricane Erin, which he said could move our way. Advertisement The weather boffin explained: "One particular feature we do need to pay attention to is what will soon be Hurricane Erin, which could well move in the direction of Ireland and northwest Europe over the coming 10 days, with a minor risk of some strong winds or heavy rain. "But that's a long long way away and for now, it's just a case of paying attention to the models and seeing what that system does once it pushes away to the northeast off the coast of the US sometime next week before making its way across the Atlantic."
USA Today
30-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Amari Avery is contending at the U.S. Women's Open playing with someone else's clubs
Amari Avery is contending at the U.S. Women's Open playing with someone else's clubs ERIN, Wisconsin – Amari Avery finds herself in contention at the 80th U.S. Women's Open despite a massive mishap at the midway point: Her boyfriend left Wisconsin and accidentally took her clubs. According to the NBC broadcast on Peacock, Gavin Aurilia packed up and left early Friday morning for a tournament and took his clubs – or so he thought. When Avery realized that he'd accidentally taken her clubs instead, she scrambled to find a replacement set. The solution was to borrow fellow USC player Gabriela Ruffels' clubs after she finished the second round of the Women's Open. Avery, who shot 71 in the opening round, is currently 3 under for the championship and in a share of 12th, playing with someone else's clubs. Ruffels and Avery are represented by the same management company and play similar TaylorMade clubs. Avery and her boyfriend have the same travel bag. The clubs are en route back to Wisconsin. Ruffels, who teed off at 6:56 a.m. local time on Friday, shot 73-78 to miss the cut. Avery teed off at 2:31 p.m. This is Avery's third start in the U.S. Women's Open and her first as a professional. She's currently 15th on the Epson Tour's Race for the Card points list. The top 15 players on that tour earn an LPGA card.
Yahoo
13-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Off the Grid: Sally breaks down USA TODAY's daily crossword puzzle, Rear Ends
There are spoilers ahead. You might want to solve today's puzzle before reading further! Rear Ends Constructors: Neville Fogarty & Erik Agard Editor: Amanda Rafkin Erik: Thank you to Neville for inviting me to collab on this very smart, very fun idea, and to Amanda for her keen editing eye as always! Neville: I thought of Erik immediately when I had this idea to include REKHA SHANKAR in a puzzle, and I'm grateful for his contributions throughout the construction process. I echo his thanks to Amanda for her willingness to green-light a puzzle whose title apparently refers to butts. ERIN (17A: "The Office" receptionist who didn't understand planking) The mockumentary TV series, The Office, ran for nine seasons that originally aired from 2005 to 2013. Planking – lying facedown, often in an unusual location – is featured in the first episode of season 8. In the episode's opening, ERIN is seen planking on a parking divider. Later, ERIN (who has dirt from the divider down her middle) says, "Planking is one of those things where you either get it or you don't. And I don't ... but I am so excited to be a part of it!" Once again, my lack of TV watching meant I didn't know this answer right away. However, it was easy to figure out the answer with the help from crossing answers. REKHA SHANKAR (49A: "DesiQuest" star who hosts "Smartypants") DesiQuest is "an epic, culturally authentic Dungeons & Dragons actual-play show with an all Desi cast" that includes REKHA SHANKAR as Laddoo Auntie, "a great home cook and a strict auntie." I had not heard of DesiQuest, but I am intrigued by the website. I also hadn't heard of the TV show, Smartypants, but I definitely got distracted watching clips of the show (and laughing!). As the clue informs us, REKHA SHANKAR hosts Smartypants, which is a production of the comedy subscription streaming service Dropout. On the show, comedians (members of the Smartypants Society) take turns giving PowerPoint presentations on a number of unusual subjects. The show, which premiered in 2024, has been renewed for a second season that is scheduled to air this year. I also enjoyed exploring REKHA SHANKAR's website, which has a page on puns and a page with a "voicemail from my mom." GREEDY (4D: Jen Winston book subtitled "Notes From a Bisexual Who Wants Too Much") According to her Instagram bio, Jen Winston is a "bisexual author with perfect opinions." Her 2021 collection of essays is titled GREEDY: Notes from a Bisexual Who Wants Too Much. She also writes a Substack called "The Bi Monthly." GREASE (25D: "Bear ___" (Indigenous adaptation of a 1978 musical)) Bear GREASE is, as the clue tells us, an indigenous adaptation of the 1978 musical GREASE. The show is about a theatre company attempting to take their indigenous rendition of GREASE to Broadway. Bear GREASE was written and created by LightningCloud, the collaborative duo of Crystle Lightning and Henry Cloud Andrade. SPARE (15A: Memoir whose second part takes its title from the poem "Invictus") SPARE is the 2023 memoir by Prince Harry. The book's title refers to the adage, "an heir and a SPARE," that has been used to describe what is necessary to make sure royal inheritance stays in a family. The second part of the book is titled "Bloody, But Unbowed," which is from William Ernest Henley's 1875 poem, "Invictus." HIJAB (18A: Headwear for Rep. Ilhan Omar) Ilhan OMAR is the U.S. representative for Minnesota's 5th congressional district. Ilhan OMAR was born in Somalia, and immigrated to the United States with her family when Somalia was in the midst of a civil war. Along with Rashida Tlaib, she is one of the first two Muslim women to serve in Congress. Ilhan OMAR was the first woman to wear a HIJAB on the House floor. I appreciate HIJAB being clued in reference to a HIJAB-wearer. REFRIGERATOR CAR (35A: Cool part of a train) This clue had me going for a bit, trying to decide what the coolest part of a train is. The caboose is pretty cool, though they're not used too often nowadays. I chuckled when I finally figured out the answer. CRAMP (40A: Charley horse, for one) This clue brought up a long-forgotten memory of a small plastic horse figurine I bought with my own money when I was a kid. I named that horse Charlie. Back to the actual clue... A charley horse is a painful CRAMP that typically occurs in the calf muscle. I read that although a charley horse is usually brief, they can last longer than that, even a couple of days. That makes me hurt just to think about it, as these CRAMPs are so painful. WII (42A: Original "Just Dance" console) Just Dance is a series of motion-based video games in which players are scored based on how closely they follow dance choreography. The first Just Dance game, for the WII, was released in 2009 and featured songs by the Spice Girls, the Beach Boys, and MC Hammer, as well as a number of other artists. ORCA (58A: Whale with large, white spots behind its eyes) The large, white oval-shaped spots located just above and behind their eyes are part of the characteristic markings of ORCAs. SEAS (Black, North, etc.) The Black SEA is located between Europe and Asia, and is bounded by Bulgaria, Georgia, Romania, Russia, Turkey, and Ukraine. The North SEA is located in Europe, between Great Britain, Denmark, Norway, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, and France. TART (64A: Bakewell ___ (confection with frangipane)) Who else knows about the Bakewell TART from the Great British Bake Off (known as the Great British Baking Show in the U.S. due to trademark restrictions)? The English dessert consists of a shortcrust pastry with layers of jam and frangipane, and is usually topped with sliced almonds. TDS (65A: Niners' 6-pointers) The Niners here are the NFL team the San Francisco 49ers, who score touchdowns (TDS) worth 6 points. OSCAR (48D: "Sesame Street" grouch) It was just four days ago that we saw OSCAR the Grouch as a theme answer. AREA (51D: The "A" in LAN) LAN here stands for "local area network," and refers to an interconnected network of computers. REFINED SUGAR (19A: Type of sweetener found in processed foods) REFRIGERATOR CAR (35A: Cool part of a train) REKHA SHANKAR (49A: "DesiQuest" star who hosts "Smartypants") REAR ENDS: The word REAR is split and found at the ENDS of the theme answers: REFINED SUGAR, REFRIGERATOR CAR, and REKHA SHANKAR. This is a fun and straightforward theme. I appreciate that the word REAR is split in the same way in each theme answer. As you can probably tell from my comments above, I thoroughly enjoyed learning about REKHA SHANKAR and her comedy. I am always happy to see a collaboration of these two constructors. Thank you, Neville and Erik, for this excellent puzzle. USA TODAY's Daily Crossword Puzzles Sudoku & Crossword Puzzle Answers This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Crossword Blog & Answers for March 13, 2025 by Sally Hoelscher
Associated Press
18-02-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
ERIN Appoints John Baldino as Fractional CHRO, Engages Humareso as HR Partner to Support Continued Growth
PITTSBURGH, Feb. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- ERIN, the leading employee referral platform, today announced the appointment of John Baldino as Fractional Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) and a strategic partnership with his premier HR consulting firm, Humareso. This move underscores ERIN's commitment to scaling its organization and reinforcing its ability to serve enterprise and Fortune 50 customers with world-class HR strategies and operational excellence. As ERIN continues to experience rapid growth, the company recognizes the need to align internal infrastructure with its expanding client base. With John Baldino's industry expertise, ERIN is charting a course to proactively shape its people strategy to support sustainable growth, optimize talent management, and build a best-in-class employee experience. 'Our platform powers the hiring strategies of some of the largest companies in the world, and we recognize that we must also evolve our organization to meet that scale,' said Mike Stafiej, CEO of ERIN. 'John Baldino and the Humareso team bring the HR leadership and strategic insight that will enable us to expand intelligently, ensuring that ERIN continues to exceed our customers' expectations.' With decades of experience in HR strategy, talent management, and organizational leadership, Baldino has been a key advisor to companies navigating growth, transformation, and workforce optimization. His leadership at Humareso has positioned the firm as a trusted HR partner for businesses seeking to strengthen their people operations. 'ERIN's technology is already changing how organizations approach employee referrals and internal mobility. I'm excited to help ERIN scale its workforce with the same level of innovation and intention that they bring to their customers,' said John Baldino, Fractional CHRO at ERIN. The partnership with Humareso and adding Baldino as a Fractional CHRO reinforce ERIN's long-term commitment to growth, employee experience, and HR innovation. As the company continues to expand, this investment in organizational development will ensure ERIN remains the go-to solution for enterprise businesses looking to redefine talent acquisition and retention.
