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Yahoo
7 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Stanislaus State goes on lockdown after possible threat, avoid area
( — Stanislaus State University is currently on lockdown after a possible threat, according to the Turlock Police Department. Around 5 p.m., TPD announced it was assisting the campus's law enforcement with a report of a possible threat. It is unclear what the threat is. However, police said the campus is on lockdown out of an abundance of caution. 'Extreme Heat Watch' underway in Northern California, 104-degree weather forecast Additionally, police said no shots have been fired or injuries reported. They advised the public to avoid the area until further notice. Additional information will be provided as it becomes available Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Temperatures forecast to be in 100s this weekend bringing ‘dangerously hot conditions' to Bakersfield, surrounding areas in Kern County
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — As temperatures are expected to reach 100 degrees and over in parts of the Central Valley, the National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Watch for the weekend. The Extreme Heat Watch is in effect between May 30 at 11 a.m. through June 1 at 7 a.m. for much of Kern County including the Kern River Valley, the National Weather Service in Hanford said. The Old Farmer's Almanac predicts a 'very hot summer' in 2025 17 News Chief Weather Forecast Kevin Charette said temperatures in Bakersfield are expected to be in the low 100s on Friday and Saturday. The hottest recorded temperature this year was 102 degrees on May 10, he said. The average temperature for the time of year is 88 degrees, according to data from the National Weather Service. The National Weather Service's advisory says the 'dangerously hot conditions' could bring temperatures to 105 degrees in some areas. RELATED: Kern County doctor shares tips on staying safe amid rising temperatures The record high temperature for May 30 is 108, while the record high temperature for May 31 is 110. Both were recorded in 1910. Residents are encouraged to drink plenty of fluids, check on elderly relatives and neighbors and stay indoors in air conditioned rooms. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
11-03-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Why ‘excessive heat warnings' won't be part of the forecast
(NEXSTAR) — It may be hard to think about sweltering temperatures in early March, but the National Weather Service (NWS) is already rolling out changes to the weather alerts used to inform the public of the dangers of impending heat. Americans may be familiar with 'Excessive Heat Watches' and 'Excessive Heat Warnings,' issued when potentially dangerous heat conditions are in the forecast. Starting this month, those alerts will be no more — sort of. Like it did with wind chill alerts in fall, the NWS is adjusting the names of its heat watch and warning alert. Instead, dangerous heat conditions will trigger an 'Extreme Heat Watch' or an 'Extreme Heat Warning.' Why you'll no longer see 'Wind Chill Warnings' this winter The guidelines are the same as when they were considered 'Excessive' alerts. An Extreme Heat Watch can be issued when 'conditions are favorable for an extreme heat event but its occurrence and timing is still uncertain.' Guidance from the NWS encourages rescheduling outdoor events and ensuring the most vulnerable — children, the elderly, and pets — have a place to stay cool when watches like this are issued. When 'extremely dangerous heat conditions are expected or occurring,' an Extreme Heat Warning is issued. You may be encouraged to avoid outdoor activities, remain hydrated, and stay in air-conditioned spaces as much as possible. Renaming the heat watch and warning is part of NWS's Hazard Simplification Project, which is intended to 'better convey that heat is dangerous.' A total lunar eclipse and blood moon will be visible in March: How and when to watch Another heat-related alert, the Heat Advisory, will not be renamed. These are issued when dangerous heat conditions are likely but not severe enough to trigger a watch or warning. The specific conditions that prompt any heat alert vary by area. The NWS points to Florida, where residents are better prepared for 90-degree heat than in, say, Alaska. In Wisconsin, for example, daytime heat index values between 100 and 104, or heat indices between 95 and 99 for four consecutive days, can activate a heat advisory from the local NWS office. An extreme heat warning can be activated if the daytime heat index will be 105 or higher or 75 or higher at night for at least 48 hours. The NWS also provides a HeatRisk tool, a five-point scale that ranks the risk of heat-related impacts nationwide. It takes into account how unusual the high temperatures are for the time of year, how long the heat will last through the day and night, and if the temperatures 'pose an elevated risk of heat-related impacts' according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
11-03-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Why you'll no longer see ‘excessive heat warnings' in the forecast
(NEXSTAR) — It may be hard to think about sweltering temperatures in early March but the National Weather Service is already rolling out changes to the weather alerts used to alert us to the dangers of impending heat. You may be familiar with 'Excessive Heat Watches' and 'Excessive Heat Warnings,' issued when potentially dangerous heat conditions are in the forecast. Starting this month, those alerts will be no more — sort of. Like it did with wind chill alerts in fall, the National Weather Service is adjusting the names of its heat watch and warning alert. Instead, dangerous heat conditions will trigger an 'Extreme Heat Watch' or an 'Extreme Heat Warning.' Why you'll no longer see 'Wind Chill Warnings' this winter The guidelines are the same as when they were considered 'Excessive' alerts. An Extreme Heat Watch can be issued when 'conditions are favorable for an extreme heat event but its occurrence and timing is still uncertain.' Guidance from the National Weather Service encourages rescheduling outdoor events and ensuring the most vulnerable — children, the elderly, and pets — have a place to stay cool when watches like this are issued. When 'extremely dangerous heat conditions are expected or occurring,' an Extreme Heat Warning is issued. You may be encouraged to avoid outdoor activities, remain hydrated, and stay in air-conditioned spaces as much as possible. Renaming the heat watch and warning is part of NWS's Hazard Simplification Project, which is intended to 'better convey that heat is dangerous.' A total lunar eclipse and blood moon will be visible in March: How and when to watch Another heat-related alert, the Heat Advisory, will not be renamed. These are issued when dangerous heat conditions are likely but not severe enough to trigger a watch or warning. The specific conditions that prompt any heat alert vary by area. The National Weather Service points to Florida, where residents are better prepared for 90-degree heat than in, say, Alaska. In Wisconsin, for example, daytime heat index values between 100 and 104, or heat indices between 95 and 99 for four consecutive days, can activate a heat advisory from the local National Weather Service office. An extreme heat warning can be activated if the daytime heat index will be 105 or higher or 75 or higher at night for at least 48 hours. The NWS also provides a HeatRisk tool, a five-point scale that ranks the risk of heat-related impacts nationwide. It takes into account how unusual the high temperatures are for the time of year, how long the heat will last through the day and night, and if the temperatures 'pose an elevated risk of heat-related impacts' according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Hill
11-03-2025
- Climate
- The Hill
Why ‘excessive heat warnings' won't be part of the forecast
(NEXSTAR) — It may be hard to think about sweltering temperatures in early March, but the National Weather Service (NWS) is already rolling out changes to the weather alerts used to inform the public of the dangers of impending heat. Americans may be familiar with 'Excessive Heat Watches' and 'Excessive Heat Warnings,' issued when potentially dangerous heat conditions are in the forecast. Starting this month, those alerts will be no more — sort of. Like it did with wind chill alerts in fall, the NWS is adjusting the names of its heat watch and warning alert. Instead, dangerous heat conditions will trigger an 'Extreme Heat Watch' or an 'Extreme Heat Warning.' Why you'll no longer see 'Wind Chill Warnings' this winter The guidelines are the same as when they were considered 'Excessive' alerts. An Extreme Heat Watch can be issued when 'conditions are favorable for an extreme heat event but its occurrence and timing is still uncertain.' Guidance from the NWS encourages rescheduling outdoor events and ensuring the most vulnerable — children, the elderly, and pets — have a place to stay cool when watches like this are issued. When 'extremely dangerous heat conditions are expected or occurring,' an Extreme Heat Warning is issued. You may be encouraged to avoid outdoor activities, remain hydrated, and stay in air-conditioned spaces as much as possible. Renaming the heat watch and warning is part of NWS's Hazard Simplification Project, which is intended to 'better convey that heat is dangerous.' A total lunar eclipse and blood moon will be visible in March: How and when to watch Another heat-related alert, the Heat Advisory, will not be renamed. These are issued when dangerous heat conditions are likely but not severe enough to trigger a watch or warning. The specific conditions that prompt any heat alert vary by area. The NWS points to Florida, where residents are better prepared for 90-degree heat than in, say, Alaska. In Wisconsin, for example, daytime heat index values between 100 and 104, or heat indices between 95 and 99 for four consecutive days, can activate a heat advisory from the local NWS office. An extreme heat warning can be activated if the daytime heat index will be 105 or higher or 75 or higher at night for at least 48 hours. The NWS also provides a HeatRisk tool, a five-point scale that ranks the risk of heat-related impacts nationwide. It takes into account how unusual the high temperatures are for the time of year, how long the heat will last through the day and night, and if the temperatures 'pose an elevated risk of heat-related impacts' according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
