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CBS News
4 days ago
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- CBS News
Colorado braces for intense heat and high fire risk this week
The National Weather Service has issued Red Flag Warnings for numerous mountain areas and portions of the Western Slope, including parts of Larimer, Park, Jackson, and Chaffee Counties. These warnings are in effect from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, and could be extended into the coming days as similar weather patterns persist. The combination of gusty winds (up to 35 mph), single-digit humidity, and extremely dry fuels means that if a fire were to start, it could spread quickly. Adding to the concern is the intense heat gripping the state. Daytime highs will be in the mid to upper 90s and possibly reach 100 degrees by Thursday and Friday across portions of the Denver metro area. In Denver, the all-time high for Thursday, Aug. 7 is 99 degrees, set in 1980. Thursday is expected to be the peak of the heat wave, and a Heat Advisory may be issued if conditions continue to worsen. The First Alert Weather Team has issued a First Alert Weather Day possible on Thursday due to the extreme heat that is expected both during the day and overnight. In addition to fire concerns and heat, many communities — especially along the Front Range — are dealing with increasing wildfire smoke in the atmosphere. The smoke, coming from fires burning both in-state and across the west, could limit visibility during the morning and evening hours. A backdoor cold front is expected to arrive late Friday or early Saturday, dropping daytime highs by about 10 degrees and bringing temperatures closer to normal for August. Along with the cooldown, there's a chance of isolated storms this weekend, offering a small but welcome break from the otherwise bone-dry pattern.
CBS News
01-08-2025
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- CBS News
Cooler and less humid across Maryland for Friday & the weekend
After days of steamy heat and storms, a refreshing change has arrived across the region. The First Alert Weather Team is tracking a much more comfortable air mass settling in for the start of August. The storm threat has ended, and while a few light showers may linger overnight, the bigger story is the dramatic drop in temperatures and humidity. Lows tonight will fall into the 60s across central Maryland, with a noticeably crisper feel in the air. On Friday, northerly winds will keep skies mostly cloudy through much of the day. Highs will only climb into the mid-70s—remarkably cool for early August. "You heard that right," we said on-air: 70s for highs on the first day of August! Clouds will gradually break Friday night, setting the stage for an exceptionally pleasant weekend. Temperatures will dip into the upper 50s and lower 60s areawide Friday night, and humidity will reach very comfortable levels—some of the lowest we've seen in weeks. Saturday and Sunday are shaping up to be picture-perfect, with abundant sunshine and highs near 80 both days. Overnight lows will fall back into the 50s and 60s, making for great sleeping weather and a welcome break from the recent muggy nights. The stretch of nice weather continues into early next week. Monday will be sunny with highs in the low 80s. A few more clouds return Tuesday, but it will still be dry and comfortable. By Wednesday and Thursday, moisture begins to creep back into the region. A chance for showers returns midweek, but temperatures are expected to remain below average, with highs in the upper 70s to around 80. This stretch will be a breath of fresh air for Marylanders, and one of the nicest weather patterns we've had all summer. Stay with the First Alert Weather Team for the latest updates as we track the next chance of rain later next week.
CBS News
31-07-2025
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- CBS News
Severe storms bring Maryland risk of damaging winds, flash flooding
The WJZ First Alert Weather Team has issued an Alert Day Thursday. Afternoon and evening scattered to numerous strong to severe thunderstorms will impact most of Maryland. Humidity levels are extremely high on this Thursday morning, which makes being outside extremely uncomfortable. Temperatures will quickly climb into the upper 80s and lower 90s by lunchtime. The heat index will meet or exceed 100° given the sweltering humidity through the early afternoon hours. The morning hours should remain dry, hot, and muggy for the most part. An isolated heavy thunderstorm cannot be ruled out by late morning, but much of the area remains dry. Scattered thunderstorms will begin to develop around lunchtime. Storms will be hit or miss at first, but will become numerous as the afternoon continues. These storms have the potential to be widespread, powerful, and quite disruptive. The tropical humidity will fuel extremely heavy rainfall rates in thunderstorms this afternoon and evening. A flood watch has been issued for the entire WJZ viewing area from 2 p.m. today through early Friday. The flood watch includes the following counties: Carroll, Baltimore, Baltimore City, Howard, Anne Arundel, Harford, Cecil, Kent, Queen Anne's, Caroline, and Talbot counties. Rainfall rates of 2" per half hour are possible in some of the storms, which would quickly cause areas of flash flooding. Areas that see repetitive storms with heavier rainfall rates could see localized rainfall totals of 3 to 6 inches. These type of rainfall rates and totals have the potential to produce severe flash flooding with water rescues and rapid stream rises. Please have multiple ways to receive flash flood and severe thunderstorm warnings today. Download the CBS News App and stay with CBS News Baltimore as we will bring any severe weather watches and/or warnings to you online and streaming LIVE on CBS News Baltimore. Scattered to numerous strong to severe thunderstorms will be developing during the afternoon and evening hours. The timeline for the most numerous and powerful storms will be between 1 p.m. and 9 p.m. The storms that intensify to severe levels will be capable of producing pockets of damaging wind gusts in excess of 60 mph. This means downed trees, tree limbs, and debris may cover some roads during peak afternoon and evening travel times. Power outages are possible in areas that receive the stronger thunderstorm winds. The tornado risk today is low, but not zero. Some of the storms that interact with the frontal boundary and/or bay breeze may begin to rotate and produce a localized tornado threat. The greatest chance for this occurring would be along and near Chesapeake Bay through northeastern Maryland. Storms this afternoon and evening will produce abundant amounts of dangerous cloud to ground lightning. Remember if you're close enough to hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Remember the phrase, "when thunder roars, go indoors". The threat for damaging winds and an isolated tornado should quickly end by 9 p.m. as the strongest storms exit the area. Clouds linger Friday along with the chance of an isolated shower or two, especially during the morning into early afternoon. Humidity levels will still be high during the morning, but will start to quickly fall later in the day. High temperatures will be much cooler in the middle to upper 70s. Nearly perfect weather will be in place for us to enjoy this weekend. The air will almost have a September-like feel. Expect morning temperatures to be quite refreshing with widespread low 60s Saturday and Sunday morning. Some rural areas in Carroll, Frederick, and Howard counties may even dip into the upper 50s. Anticipate abundant sunshine Saturday and Sunday afternoon with highs in the lower 80s. This will be an exceptional weekend for outdoor plans given the outstanding weather. This may be the nicest weekend of the summer coming our way!
CBS News
25-07-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Extreme heat triggers warnings for N.J and NYC area today. Map shows where it will be hottest.
The extreme heat is prompting several weather advisories for the New York City area Friday. It's a First Alert Weather Day as we deal with the high temperatures and humidity, along with a chance of strong to severe thunderstorms for the evening commute. An extreme heat warning, formerly known as an excessive heat warning, has been issued for parts of New Jersey from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday. These areas will experience temperatures that feel like 105 to 110 degrees. Excessive heat warnings are the highest form of heat alerts. They're issued 24 hours in advance of heat indexes of at least 105 degrees or higher for at least two consecutive hours. The rest of the Tri-State Area is under a heat advisory from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., with feels-like temperatures between 95 and 105 degrees. The weather is expected to cool off with highs in the 80s this weekend. There's also an air quality alert for much of the area from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday due to ground level ozone. An air quality alert is issued when the Air Quality Index, or AQI, is higher than 100. Stagnant air can trap pollution and create high ozone levels, making respiratory issues worse. An AQI in the 101-150 range is considered "unhealthy for sensitive groups," including children, older adults, pregnant women and people with heart or lung disease. Meanwhile, we're monitoring strong to severe thunderstorms pushing through just in time for the evening rush. Stick with our First Alert Weather Team for the latest forecast, live radar and weather alerts.
CBS News
23-07-2025
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- CBS News
How to activate location based weather alerts on CBS News app
Did you know the CBS News app can send you automatic weather alerts for your specific location? It's just one of the many ways the First Alert Weather Team is keeping you safe and ahead of the storm. Now, the next time any form of severe weather moves into your specific area, you will get an automated alert sent straight to your phone.
