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CBS News
4 days ago
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- CBS News
NYC under heat advisory for another day. Map shows feels-like temperatures over 100.
New York City remains under a heat advisory Thursday, as high temperatures hit the 90s and feel more like triple digits. The National Weather Service allowed Wednesday's heat advisory to remain in effect until 10 p.m. Thursday. It's another First Alert Weather Day as we monitor the dangerous heat and humidity around the area. Warm, muggy conditions prevailed Thursday morning with a couple of showers out there. By the afternoon though, it will be all about that tropical feel, with heat index values around 100 degrees. We did, however, remove the threat of severe weather from our First Alert Weather Day headlines due to the scarcity of activity this afternoon. Even so, an isolated strong or even severe thunderstorm can't be ruled out. Thankfully, a cold front will push through tonight and usher in a cooler, drier air mass. This will pave the way for our "Pick of the Week," as we're expecting abundant sunshine and dew points in the 50s by tomorrow. Looking ahead to the weekend, Saturday still looks like the better half, with storms back in the forecast by Sunday.
CBS News
01-07-2025
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- CBS News
Threat of thunderstorms for NYC area today. Map shows where storms could be severe.
New York City and the surrounding Tri-State Area could see some severe thunderstorms on Tuesday. It's a First Alert Weather Day as we track all the latest alerts. A flood watch has been issued for central New Jersey from 2 p.m. to 2 a.m. There will also be dangerous rip currents along New York's south facing beaches. Threat of thunderstorms around NYC today CBS News New York Much of the area dodged yesterday's storms, but that won't be the case today. The combination of today's anticipated heat, tropical-like humidity and approaching cold front, will all serve for an action-packed afternoon. Thunderstorms will begin to populate the area anytime after 1 or 2 p.m., with all bets off after about 3 or 4 p.m. Widespread thunderstorms are expected during the afternoon commute, with the potential for flash flooding and damaging winds. CBS News New York The shower and thunderstorm activity will be sustained into the first half of the evening with things winding down into the overnight hours. 4th of July forecast CBS News New York Tomorrow, we'll transition from showers in the morning to sunshine by the afternoon. Our next chance of thunderstorms will arrive on Thursday, some of which could be strong. As for the Fourth of July, it looks like high pressure will get the upper hand this year.
CBS News
12-06-2025
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- CBS News
Heavy rain continues to fall across North Texas on Thursday
Heavy rain continues to fall across North Texas Thursday morning, prompting another First Alert Weather Day. The heaviest rain is falling east of I-35 in areas that have already picked up nearly 6" of rain in the last 24 hours. Ponding on roads will be a risk for some during the Thursday morning commute. CBS News Texas In Dallas-Fort Worth, the ground is still saturated from the multiple rounds of rain this week. Showers will linger in DFW through midday but widespread coverage is in eastern counties. CBS News Texas A flood watch remains in effect for parts of North Texas, including Denton, Grayson, Collin, Parker, Tarrant and Dallas counties, through this evening. In Palo Pinto County, the Santo Volunteer Fire Department reported up to 4' of water on roads late Wednesday night. Fog could be a concern Friday morning from the heavy rainfall. By Father's Day, skies will be partly cloudy with winds coming from the southwest around 5 to 10 mph. Conditions will likely stay dry, but an isolated storm will remain possible. The active weather pattern continues throughout this week but will clear up by next Tuesday. CBS News Texas
Time of India
03-06-2025
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- Time of India
Canadian wildfire triggers air quality alerts in US but this state issues dire warning for residents. Check details
Thousands of residents in three provinces have been evacuated as dozens of wildfires remained active Sunday and diminished air quality in parts of Canada and the US. With more than a hundred wildfires burning in Canada, the smoke is bringing potentially dangerous air quality conditions to parts of the northern United States. Air quality alert in US Smoke from wildfires burning in Canada has spread into the United States, impacting air quality as far south as Florida. Forecasters report that conditions in parts of Minnesota reached "very unhealthy" levels on June 3. The smoke is expected to continue drifting across the country, with much of the East Coast likely to experience moderate air quality by the end of the day, according to reports USA Today. ALSO READ: Jeff Bezos' precautionary measure revealed ahead of his ultra-rich luxurious wedding with Lauren Sanchez by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Thị trường có dấu hiệu suy thoái không? IC Markets Đăng ký Minnesota remains under a statewide air quality alert through midweek, with some areas experiencing air conditions ranging from unhealthy to very unhealthy due to smoke particulates. A visible gray haze was also reported in Cincinnati, Ohio, on June 2, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer, part of the USA TODAY Network. Canadian wildfire smoke causing poor air quality Smoke from Canadian wildfires will thicken over the Pittsburgh area today, leading to poor air quality across the region. According to CBS News, Friday has a very low chance of being designated a First Alert Weather Day. Next Monday has a slightly higher—but still low—chance of meeting that threshold. Live Events Air quality will be at its worst in the Mon Valley today, primarily due to local industrial pollution rather than wildfire smoke. Expect increased activity on the 'Pittsburgh Smell' app. In addition to the wildfire smoke, ozone levels will spike this afternoon due to abundant sunshine. Ozone (O₃) forms when sunlight triggers a chemical reaction in the atmosphere, typically on clear, sunny days. ALSO READ: Jonathan Joss shot dead: Actor used to do weird things in the middle of the night, neighbours give shocking details There are over 200 wildfires burning in Canada as of June 3, with over 100 classified as "out of control," according to the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre. The fires have forced thousands to evacuate. On June 2, the National Interagency Fire Center in Boise, Idaho, announced that 150 federal firefighting personnel from the United States are headed across the border to help fight fires in the provinces of Alberta and Manitoba. On Tuesday, smoke is expected to move into eastern Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin, possibly affecting areas like Minneapolis and Omaha, Nebraska. However, an approaching cold front with thunderstorms and strong winds may disperse the smoke, making its path harder to predict. Last week, the provinces of Saskatchewan and Manitoba declared states of emergency due to the ongoing wildfires, with approximately 17,000 residents already evacuated, according to The Associated Press. Dry conditions and a lack of significant rainfall are continuing to fuel the fires, complicating firefighting efforts, Saskatchewan Public Safety reported on Sunday. In response, additional aircraft and firefighting personnel from other Canadian provinces and U.S. states — including Arizona, Oregon, and Alaska — are being deployed to assist, said Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe. ALSO READ: Donald Trump's new official portrait released by White House, netizens say 'this can't be real' Minnesota issues first ever 'Maroon' air quality alert On June 2, 2025, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) issued its first-ever "Maroon Alert" for air quality, indicating hazardous conditions due to smoke from Canadian wildfires. This alert, effective through June 4, covers northwest Minnesota, including areas like Red Lake, Roseau, and East Grand Forks. The Maroon level signifies that the air is hazardous for everyone, with potential health effects such as irritated eyes, coughing, and serious heart or lung issues. Residents are advised to avoid outdoor activities and keep indoor air as clean as possible, according to Fox News. Additionally, a "Purple Alert," denoting very unhealthy air quality, was issued for regions including International Falls, Bemidji, and Brainerd. The rest of the state faces red and orange alerts, indicating unhealthy conditions for all and for sensitive groups, respectively. These unprecedented alerts result from extensive wildfire smoke drifting south from Canada, affecting air quality across Minnesota.
CBS News
03-06-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Canadian wildfire smoke in the Pittsburgh area will be thickening today and causing poor air quality
Canadian wildfire smoke in the Pittsburgh area will be thickening today and causing poor air quality throughout the region. Any Alert Days Ahead? Friday may end up being one but right now the chance looks VERY low. Next Monday probably has a slightly higher chance of being a First Alert Weather Day but chance is still low. Aware: Air quality will be the lowest in the Mon Valley today, but that is due to pollutants from local factories more than it is due to Canadian smoke. The 'Pittsburgh Smells' App will likely see an active day today. It's always something isn't it? We finally get a couple of days where temperatures will be about where you'd expect them to be, but Canadian wildfire smoke is back. Overall, the most noticeable impact from the smoke is expected to be gorgeous sunrises and sunsets. With the current atmospheric set-up, we know that some of the smoke that's aloft will 'mix' down to the surface. This, along with ample Ozone development, will lead to air quality conditions in the 'yellow' zone. Yellow is known as 'moderate' air quality. This is the first step past 'good' air quality. There are five steps, with the next step being 'orange'. Orange is the 'sensitive' range. The difference is that moderate means people with respiratory issues may be a little short of breath today. The sensitive range adds young children and older folks to the list of people who may be impacted. KDKA Weather Center On top of dealing with Canadian smoke, we will also see a spike in Ozone this afternoon with ample sunshine. Ozone is created in the atmosphere through a chemical process where the sun's ultraviolet rays cause the development of Ozone-3 (O3). This happens on sunny days. Finally, the Mon Valley will see the worst conditions today (and all week) due to high pressure trapping particulates from factory exhaust at the surface. At times yesterday, the Liberty & North Braddock air quality sensors dipped to red. That means the air was unhealthy for everyone. Getting back to the forecast, rain stays away through Thursday morning. Highs today should return to the 80s with noon temperatures in the mid-70s. Winds will be light, coming in out of the south at around 5mph. We could see winds gusting past 15mph. Wednesday will likely be the hottest day of the week; I have Pittsburgh hitting a high temperature of 87°. I keep us just as warm on Thursday, even with the rain chance. I have us hitting 86° for Thursday's high. I also keep us in the mid 80s on Friday before we cool down just a bit for the weekend. I have Saturday highs in the upper 70s with Sunday highs near 80 degrees. KDKA Weather Center Expect Friday evening rain, so your 'day' will be dry. Saturday looks pretty rainy with passing showers around all day. WEATHER LINKS: Current Conditions | School Closings & Delays | Submit Your Weather Photos
