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Newsweek
4 days ago
- Climate
- Newsweek
Map Shows Timeline of Two New Tropical Storms
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. A new forecast from AccuWeather outlines the timeline of the development for two potential tropical storms in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. The storms could form within days of each other, marking the second and third tropical storms of the season, an unusual occurrence if it happens, considering that would mark three tropical storms only a month into the hurricane season. However, AccuWeather senior meteorologist John Feerick told Newsweek that the two budding systems could also combine into one large system, although the more likely scenario is that one steals energy from the other, causing it to dissolve before it becomes a named storm. Why It Matters The Eastern Pacific hurricane season began on May 15, two weeks earlier than the Central Pacific and Atlantic hurricane seasons, which started on June 1. Each hurricane season runs through November 30. Tropical Storm Alvin kicked off the Eastern Pacific hurricane season late last month when it formed off the coast of Mexico and brought heavy rain across the U.S. Southwest. Alvin formed a little earlier than is normal for the season, which typically sees its first storm around June 10. What to Know As of Thursday afternoon, two separate storm systems are developing south of Mexico. Neither of the systems is organized, so Feerick said it's "not out of the question" that they could combine into one system. A forecast from AccuWeather shows the potential timeline for development of two systems in the Eastern Pacific. A forecast from AccuWeather shows the potential timeline for development of two systems in the Eastern Pacific. AccuWeather However, forecast models anticipate them remaining separate. If they both end up strengthening into a tropical storm, AccuWeather anticipates the western system would form sooner, between June 6 and June 8. The eastern system could form between June 12 and June 14. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) also is tracking the systems. It puts the eastern system at a higher chance of development, with there being an 80 percent chance it will form within the next seven days. Meanwhile, the NHC says the western system has a 30 percent chance of development in the next seven days. AccuWeather meteorologists are anticipating 14 to 18 tropical storms and seven to 10 hurricanes for the Eastern Pacific this season. An average season produces 15 tropical storms and four hurricanes, according to AccuWeather. Meanwhile, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is forecasting a below-normal hurricane season for the Eastern Pacific with 12 to 18 named storms. Of those, five to 10 will likely become hurricanes, and two to five could develop into major hurricanes. AccuWeather also is tracking a potential system in the Caribbean, which is part of the Atlantic hurricane season. If that system forms, it would likely do so between June 12 and 16. What People Are Saying NHC in a tropical weather outlook: "Two areas of low pressure are forecast to form from a large area of disorganized showers and thunderstorms that are currently located several hundred miles south of southern Mexico. One low is expected to form on the east side of an elongated trough during the next day or so a few hundred miles south of southern Mexico. Environmental conditions appear conducive for development, and a tropical depression is likely to form over the weekend while the system moves generally west-northwestward." Feerick told Newsweek: "It certainly would be climatologically pretty early to have three named storms by the middle of June." What Happens Next The NHC will likely issue more updates as the storms become more organized. People in high-risk areas of impact are urged to have a plan in place to prepare for the hurricane season.
Yahoo
16-04-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Easter weekend warmup coming to the Northeast
There's some good news for warm-weather fans in the Northeast, and it's coming just in time for the Easter holiday weekend, when travel and outdoor plans ramp up, AccuWeather meteorologists say. A southward dip in the jet stream, which has frequently visited the region in recent weeks, will pull back just enough to allow warmer air to stream in starting late this week and lasting into Easter Sunday. "Saturday could potentially be the warmest day of the spring so far over much of the I-95 corridor in the mid-Atlantic and New England," AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist John Feerick said. There were a couple of days in late March when temperatures spiked to the levels forecast for this coming Saturday in the mid-Atlantic. Temperatures climbed well into the 70s to the mid-80s. Under the right conditions with plenty of sunshine and no rain, temperatures could match or exceed those levels. In Boston and southeastern New England, Saturday is looking to be the warmest day of the year so far, Feerick added. Boston peaked at 69 degrees--once around mid-March and again during the first week of April. Temperatures are forecast to climb well into the 70s. A few spots may even approach 80 in the Interstate 95 sector of southeastern New the app? Unlock AccuWeather Alerts™ with Premium+ The pattern this weekend will offer plenty of opportunities to get outdoors and perhaps take in an Easter egg hunt, some fishing or a walk or jog in the park. Large family gatherings may be able to sprawl outside instead of being cramped in small rooms, like much of the winter season. As is often the case in spring across the Northeast, a weather battle zone will linger nearby much of the weekend. Most of the time, a front will stall from the eastern Great Lakes to the St. Lawrence Valley with clouds, showers and even a few thunderstorms. Still, even in this wet zone, there will be occasional breaks long enough to get out and enjoy some fresh air for a couple of hours. From Sunday to Monday, this front is forecast to begin moving to the southeast with more general showers and thunderstorms. On Sunday afternoon, high temperatures over the northern and western tier of the Northeast will be trimmed back to the upper 40s to the mid-50s. Some cooler air will also sneak in from the northeast in eastern New England, with temperatures trending back into the 60s. A wedge of warm air is likely to linger the longest in the lower part of the mid-Atlantic, where highs in the 70s to the lower 80s are forecast on Easter Sunday before a cooldown arrives on Monday. Even in the cooler air next week, a return of the painfully cold conditions combined with gusty winds is not in the offing for most areas. 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
28-03-2025
- Yahoo
‘Horrible tragedy': Man facing manslaughter charges after 3 workers killed on Mass. highway, DA says
A man is facing criminal charges in connection with a crash on a highway in western Massachusetts early Friday morning that left three workers dead, authorities said. The three victims, all men, were in an established worksite repairing damaged guardrails on Route 91 north in West Springfield when the driver of a 2021 Jeep Cherokee took Exit 10A at a 'very high rate of speed' and fatally struck the workers, Hampden District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni announced during a Friday afternoon news conference. 'I want to express my condolonces to the loved ones of the three victims of this horrible, horrible tragedy,' Gulluni said. 'Our thoughts and prayers are with them at this hour.' Gulluni identified the victims, who all worked for Premier Fence in Canton, as Igor Costa of Marlboro, Ryan Almeida of Brockton, and Raul Bojorquez, also of Brockton. The Jeep Cherokee subsequently flipped over on its roof in the middle of the exit ramp, prompting a large emergency response, according to Gulluni. Law enforcement officials responding to the scene of the wreck learned that the driver, later identified as Bilal Griffith, had exited his vehicle and fled the scene on foot, Gulluni said. Massachusetts State Police troopers and West Springfield Police Department canvassed the area with the help of a state police helicopter and K9 teams in the hours after the crash. Griffith, of West Springfield, was later surrounded and arrested in the area of Morgan Road in West Springfield, according to Gulluni. He was slated to be arraigned Friday afternoon in Springfield District Court on three counts of manslaughter and one count of leaving the scene of a crash resulting in death. 'Advocates for my office have contacted the families of the three victims to express our sympathy and begin to engage with them around the criminal justice process,' Gulluni said. Feerick described his employees at Premier Fence as a big family and said grief counselors were being made available. 'Our employees love what they do. We are a family and work together to demonstrate the highest standards of professionalism, with job safety being priority #1. Today, we gathered as a team with the support of grief counselors to help us process this incredibly difficult news,' Feerick said in the statement. State police detectives assigned to Gulluni's office are leading an investigation into the crash. This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available. Download the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch Boston 25 News NOW
Yahoo
06-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Rotherham riots spark school debate on immigration
On 4 August 2024 a violent mob chanting "high-octane racist abuse" lay siege to a hotel being used to house asylum seekers near Rotherham, resulting in more than 80 people being jailed. In the wake of the rioting two schools in nearby Sheffield have been using the events to discuss immigration and reflect on the impact of the disorder. Wales High School in Kiveton Park's intake is predominantly white British, but at Oasis Academy, on the site of the old Don Valley Stadium, 97% of children are from ethnic minority backgrounds. Wales High's assistant headteacher, Hannah Feerick, said some of the student body could be "vulnerable to right-wing ideologies", while at Oasis, the focus is on ensuring children feel safe and welcome in their new country. Ms Feerick said: "It is really important that we are able to provide a balanced education for the students so that they can voice safely their opinions, but we also can challenge safely any misconceptions that they may have." The school has added more PHSE (personal, social, health and economic issues) lessons to the curriculum to allow for discussion about immigration. It said it had not recorded any increases in incidents of racial discrimination at the school. Year 10 students spoke to the BBC during Immigration Week. Beth said: "I think it's really important that everyone is educated on things like this, because it's when people aren't, that's what leads to views that are harmful. They don't fully understand it so that makes them feel threatened. "I think that's why things like this happen, they feel they need to blame someone, so they just blame the most vulnerable person or the most vulnerable group." Sophia remembered rehearsing for a show in Sheffield during the Manvers riots and her teacher locking the doors behind them in fear of the disorder spreading. "It was the realisation that it feels unsafe to be out in town at night," she said. "I remember talking to people about it because there was a lack of understanding and people were unsure of what was true and what was false." Immigration explained: Migrants, refugees, and visas defined The violence was triggered by the deaths of three schoolgirls in a knife attack in Southport, Merseyside. Rumours spread that the attacker was an immigrant from a Muslim background who had arrived in the UK by crossing the Channel illegally. Axel Rudakubana, who was eventually jailed for the murders, was born in Cardiff to Rwandan parents of Christian faith. Another pupil at Wales High, James, said: "I thought it was quite shocking - it is really quite scary to think that these are people living in the community and it is scary to think that these sorts of attitudes are so widely accepted." Ten miles away at Oasis Academy, it is acknowledged that anti-immigration rhetoric affects many pupils personally. They come from 46 different countries and regularly learn about each other's cultures. Eshaal, 13, said: "I'm an immigrant myself. I moved here when I was six, I moved for my education and this really upset me because I don't like the way that immigrants are being grouped or classed." Nafiesa, 11, said: "It makes me feel upset how people are just describing immigrants as just one large group of people. "They describe them as horrid, like they don't belong here." Sandra, 14, came to Sheffield from Slovakia when she was four years old. She said: "We came for a better experience, and we do have a lot of opportunities but we also have a lot of bad experiences. We get a lot of racist comments. "I am worried about the future because we came here for a better life, and what if people attack us instead. What if we get more hate, which makes us leave?" She said her school was very inclusive, allowing pupils to learn about other cultures through music, food and celebrations. Assistant principal Dana Abdulkarim said: "Immigration is incredibly important because we are a global school. "Ninety seven per cent of Oasis Academy Don Valley from 2-16 are from non-white communities. "We are represented by 46 different countries, 26 different languages. "It would be remiss of us to not lean into that and embrace it as our unique element as an education centre." She added: "Given what happened at the Holiday Inn in Rotherham last year, we reviewed our curriculum. "We looked at where we are with recognising diversity, and what kind of uncomfortable conversations do we need to have with our children? "These kind of issues can make a child retreat and as educators, we have to teach children beyond the curriculum. "Immigration is who they are." Listen to highlights from South Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North or tell us a story you think we should be covering here. Immigration explained: Migrants, refugees, and visas defined Officers 'thought they would die' at hotel riot Watchdog says police unprepared for scale of riots Riot hotel will no longer house asylum seekers Wales High School Oasis Academy Don Valley
BBC News
06-03-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
Rotherham riots spark school debate on immigration
On 4 August 2024 a violent mob chanting "high-octane racist abuse" lay siege to a hotel being used to house asylum seekers near Rotherham, resulting in more than 80 people being the wake of the rioting two schools in nearby Sheffield have been using the events to discuss immigration and reflect on the impact of the High School in Kiveton Park's intake is predominantly white British, but at Oasis Academy, on the site of the old Don Valley Stadium, 97% of children are from ethnic minority High's assistant headteacher, Hannah Feerick, said some of the student body could be "vulnerable to right-wing ideologies", while at Oasis, the focus is on ensuring children feel safe and welcome in their new country. Ms Feerick said: "It is really important that we are able to provide a balanced education for the students so that they can voice safely their opinions, but we also can challenge safely any misconceptions that they may have."The school has added more PHSE (personal, social, health and economic issues) lessons to the curriculum to allow for discussion about said it had not recorded any increases in incidents of racial discrimination at the 10 students spoke to the BBC during Immigration said: "I think it's really important that everyone is educated on things like this, because it's when people aren't, that's what leads to views that are harmful. They don't fully understand it so that makes them feel threatened."I think that's why things like this happen, they feel they need to blame someone, so they just blame the most vulnerable person or the most vulnerable group." Sophia remembered rehearsing for a show in Sheffield during the Manvers riots and her teacher locking the doors behind them in fear of the disorder spreading."It was the realisation that it feels unsafe to be out in town at night," she said. "I remember talking to people about it because there was a lack of understanding and people were unsure of what was true and what was false."Immigration explained: Migrants, refugees, and visas defined The violence was triggered by the deaths of three schoolgirls in a knife attack in Southport, Merseyside. Rumours spread that the attacker was an immigrant from a Muslim background who had arrived in the UK by crossing the Channel Rudakubana, who was eventually jailed for the murders, was born in Cardiff to Rwandan parents of Christian pupil at Wales High, James, said: "I thought it was quite shocking - it is really quite scary to think that these are people living in the community and it is scary to think that these sorts of attitudes are so widely accepted." Ten miles away at Oasis Academy, it is acknowledged that anti-immigration rhetoric affects many pupils come from 46 different countries and regularly learn about each other's 13, said: "I'm an immigrant myself. I moved here when I was six, I moved for my education and this really upset me because I don't like the way that immigrants are being grouped or classed." Nafiesa, 11, said: "It makes me feel upset how people are just describing immigrants as just one large group of people. "They describe them as horrid, like they don't belong here." Sandra, 14, came to Sheffield from Slovakia when she was four years old. She said: "We came for a better experience, and we do have a lot of opportunities but we also have a lot of bad experiences. We get a lot of racist comments."I am worried about the future because we came here for a better life, and what if people attack us instead. What if we get more hate, which makes us leave?"She said her school was very inclusive, allowing pupils to learn about other cultures through music, food and celebrations. Assistant principal Dana Abdulkarim said: "Immigration is incredibly important because we are a global school. "Ninety seven per cent of Oasis Academy Don Valley from 2-16 are from non-white communities. "We are represented by 46 different countries, 26 different languages. "It would be remiss of us to not lean into that and embrace it as our unique element as an education centre."She added: "Given what happened at the Holiday Inn in Rotherham last year, we reviewed our curriculum. "We looked at where we are with recognising diversity, and what kind of uncomfortable conversations do we need to have with our children?"These kind of issues can make a child retreat and as educators, we have to teach children beyond the curriculum. "Immigration is who they are."Listen to highlights from South Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North or tell us a story you think we should be covering here.
