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Yahoo
7 hours ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Tampa Breaks Heat Record as Heat Dome Bakes Eastern U.S.
Records are starting to fall to the continuing heat dome that is covering much of the eastern U.S. More than 250 million people in the U.S.—nearly three quarters of the population—are experiencing moderate, major or extreme risk of heat effects on July 28, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Weather Service. The warnings come as a heat dome continues to smother the eastern U.S.—and records are starting to fall under the oppressive heat. Perhaps most surprisingly is that, on July 27, the current heat dome pushed Tampa, Fla., into triple digits Fahrenheit for the first time since monitoring began during the 1890s, according to the Tampa Bay Times. 'We're frequently over 90—for three, four months a year, almost every day it gets above 90,' says Tyler Fleming, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service's Tampa Bay office. 'But getting to 100 takes a lot of heat, so it's never happened in the recorded history of Tampa.' Surrounded by water, Tampa—and Florida at large—is usually cursed with enough humidity to keep the overall air temperature, as a thermometer measures it, a bit lower. It takes a lot of energy to heat up water (think about how long it takes to bring water to a boil on the stove), so it takes more energy to heat up humid air to a given temperature than it takes to heat up dry air to the same point, Fleming explains. [Sign up for Today in Science, a free daily newsletter] READ MORE: Heat Is More Than Just Temperature—Here's How We Measure It He says there wasn't any special factor that caused Tampa's heat record to occur on Sunday beyond the extremity of the current situation. 'We've been close many times; we've been to 99 several times before,' Fleming says. 'It was just a strong heat wave—that was just enough to push us over the edge.' Tampa is the highest-profile city to see a heat record fall. But the current bout of extreme heat has tied record temperatures in several other cities, including Jacksonville, Fla., and Charlotte, N.C. Climate change is increasing the odds of breaking heat records everywhere because the global temperature is now higher overall and extreme heat events are becoming more frequent and hotter and lasting longer. A brutal heat dome has smothered much of the eastern U.S. since last week, with the worst conditions beginning in the Midwest, traveling to the East Coast and then settling over the Southeast. The heat dome is the result of a remarkably large ridge of high pressure that has been stalling over the region. 'When that high pressure is overhead, it pushes the air down,' Fleming says. 'As the air sinks, it compresses and heats up.' If you live in an affected area, check out Scientific American's science-backed tips for staying healthy in extreme heat and for keeping your house cool. The current heat dome is expected to linger for several more days until the high-pressure system migrates westward, which, Fleming says, should return the region to what he calls 'a more typical summer pattern.' But for now, huge portions of the country remain at risk from the sweltering heat. The NWS HeatRisk map calculates the number of people exposed to different categories of heat risk. On July 28, 16 million people are at extreme risk, which NWS describes as 'rare and/or long-duration extreme heat with no overnight relief'; another 135.9 million are at major risk. The map estimates that by July 29, more than 12 million people will remain at extreme risk, and nearly 150 million will be at major risk. And as of July 30, nearly 115 million people are expected to be at major or extreme risk. The widespread high risk will not begin to abate until July 31. Solve the daily Crossword
Scientific American
a day ago
- Climate
- Scientific American
Tampa Breaks 100 Degrees F for First Time on Record as Heat Wave Bakes Eastern U.S.
More than 250 million people in the U.S.—nearly three quarters of the population—are experiencing moderate, major or extreme risk of heat effects on July 28, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Weather Service. The warnings come as a heat dome continues to smother the eastern U.S.—and records are starting to fall under the oppressive heat. Perhaps most surprisingly is that, on July 27, the current heat dome pushed Tampa, Fla., into triple digits Fahrenheit for the first time since monitoring began during the 1890s, according to the Tampa Bay Times. 'We're frequently over 90—for three, four months a year, almost every day it gets above 90,' says Tyler Fleming, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service's Tampa Bay office. 'But getting to 100 takes a lot of heat, so it's never happened in the recorded history of Tampa.' Surrounded by water, Tampa—and Florida at large—is usually cursed with enough humidity to keep the overall air temperature, as a thermometer measures it, a bit lower. It takes a lot of energy to heat up water (think about how long it takes to bring water to a boil on the stove), so it takes more energy to heat up humid air to a given temperature than it takes to heat up dry air to the same point, Fleming explains. On supporting science journalism If you're enjoying this article, consider supporting our award-winning journalism by subscribing. By purchasing a subscription you are helping to ensure the future of impactful stories about the discoveries and ideas shaping our world today. He says there wasn't any special factor that caused Tampa's heat record to occur on Sunday beyond the extremity of the current situation. 'We've been close many times; we've been to 99 several times before,' Fleming says. 'It was just a strong heat wave—that was just enough to push us over the edge.' Tampa is the highest-profile city to see a heat record fall. But the current bout of extreme heat has tied record temperatures in several other cities, including Jacksonville, Fla., and Charlotte, N.C. Climate change is increasing the odds of breaking heat records everywhere because the global temperature is now higher overall and extreme heat events are becoming more frequent and hotter and lasting longer. A brutal heat dome has smothered much of the eastern U.S. since last week, with the worst conditions beginning in the Midwest, traveling to the East Coast and then settling over the Southeast. The heat dome is the result of a remarkably large ridge of high pressure that has been stalling over the region. 'When that high pressure is overhead, it pushes the air down,' Fleming says. 'As the air sinks, it compresses and heats up.' If you live in an affected area, check out Scientific American 's science-backed tips for staying healthy in extreme heat and for keeping your house cool. The current heat dome is expected to linger for several more days until the high-pressure system migrates westward, which, Fleming says, should return the region to what he calls 'a more typical summer pattern.' But for now, huge portions of the country remain at risk from the sweltering heat. The NWS HeatRisk map calculates the number of people exposed to different categories of heat risk. On July 28, 16 million people are at extreme risk, which NWS describes as 'rare and/or long-duration extreme heat with no overnight relief'; another 135.9 million are at major risk. The map estimates that by July 29, more than 12 million people will remain at extreme risk, and nearly 150 million will be at major risk. And as of July 30, nearly 115 million people are expected to be at major or extreme risk. The widespread high risk will not begin to abate until July 31.
Irish Examiner
a day ago
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Fleming hoping to bring away form home at Irish Close
Emma Fleming is hoping the rich vein of form she has developed abroad this season will fuel a title run on home soil, as the Elm Park golfer prepares to tee it up at the AIG Irish Women's & Girls' Amateur Close Championship at Ardee Golf Club this week. One of the marquee weeks in Irish amateur golf, both championships begin on Tuesday morning with 85 of the island's top players set to battle it out across four days of competition on the County Louth parkland course. Having spent much of her 2025 season in Australia on an Erasmus programme, Fleming has sharpened her game overseas and reaped the rewards of the new challenge. The UCD student returned home with a runner-up finish at the Rene Reichsen Salver and a victory at the Victorian Amateur Championship, a prestigious match play event that could serve as ideal preparation for the week ahead. 'I loved playing over there,' said Fleming. 'It taught me a lot because the courses are set up very differently. It really made me put a huge emphasis on putting and they're designed to score low. When I came back, I was more used to going lower than normal, so I really enjoyed my time over there.' 'I've never won that long of an event before, so I feel definitely added confidence just knowing that you can go that far.' That confidence was further bolstered at the KPMG Women's Irish Open, where Fleming impressed by making the cut at Carton House, finishing as the top Irish amateur in the field. 'I was very happy to make the cut,' said Fleming. 'That event was really fun. It's fun to play with pros, especially Anna Nordqvist so it was a bit of a surreal experience.' Now, Fleming returns to domestic action looking to carry that momentum into a championship that has helped launch the careers of many of Ireland's female professionals. Six of the last eight winners, Olivia Mehaffey (2016), Sara Byrne (2018 & 2023), Annabel Wilson (2019), Anna Foster (2021) and Canice Screene (2024), have since joined the professional ranks and while adding her name to that list would be a special moment, Fleming is keeping both her short-term focus and long-term outlook grounded. 'It's definitely the most historic event in Ireland so it would mean a lot, but I'll try and just play well,' said Fleming. 'I think I'll definitely finish my degree. I'm probably leaning towards the academic route now. My family are very academically based, and I want to definitely have at least a backup.' Fleming tees off at 8.55am on Tuesday, where she will be joined by Libby Fleming (El Camino Country Club) and fellow Irish international Anna Dawson (Tramore) in one of the standout groups of the morning. The format will see players contest 36 holes of stroke play qualifying on Tuesday and Wednesday, with the top 16 in both the Women's and Girls' championships advancing to the match play stages on Thursday and Friday.
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Scottish Sun
Notorious Scots coke cartel hood ‘The Captain' has house and cars torched by maniac rivals
Cops are understood to have issued him with an Osman 'threat to life' warning following the attack MOB BOSS CRONY TARGETED Notorious Scots coke cartel hood 'The Captain' has house and cars torched by maniac rivals Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A COCAINE kingpin's house was firebombed after he was let home from jail to visit family, we can reveal. Paul 'The Captain' Fleming, 40, had his front door and two cars parked outside torched less than 12 hours after he was freed from Castle Huntly open nick on leave. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 6 Cocaine trafficker Paul 'The Captain' Fleming was targeted 6 Sources claimed culprits were acting under orders of caged hitman Barry Harvey 6 It happened less than 12 hours after he was freed from Castle Huntly nick on leave Cops are understood to have issued him with an Osman 'threat to life' warning after visiting him in prison near Dundee following the chilling attack. Sources claimed the culprits were acting under the orders of caged hitman Barry Harvey, 37, when they targeted the pad in Bishopbriggs, near Glasgow. The feared gun thug is said to have had a bust-up with Fleming — jailed for almost ten years for smuggling coke into the UK in solar panels alongside Scots cartel boss James 'The Don' White. An insider said last night: 'Fleming was only home half a day when four guys burned two of his cars and his house. 'Harvey has a personal gripe with Fleming and he's said to be behind it. 'Everybody knows Harvey is a dangerous guy and even though he's inside he still has the connections and power to go after his enemies.' None of the guys in Castle Huntly can stand Fleming. Police have been up to serve him an Osman warning. He's in real danger Our source It is believed married dad-of-four Fleming was due to be home for a week but had his leave cancelled after the attack just after 1am on July 17. Harvey was jailed for at least 29 years in March last year for shooting dead gym boss Gary More, 32, in Airdrie in 2018. He was part of a crew also nailed for murdering Rafal Lyko, 36, in Blantyre, plus a bid to kill Scott Bennett, 43, in Rutherglen, near Glasgow. Our source added: 'None of the guys in Castle Huntly can stand Fleming. Drug dealer son of iconic 1990s band's lead singer who was snared by cops after finding messages about his dad is jailed "Police have been up to serve him an Osman warning. He's in real danger.' We told how Fleming and White made millions through the coke in solar panels racket. They were snared when cops cracked the secret EncroChat phones used by mobs to direct operations. Everybody knows Harvey is a dangerous guy and even though he's inside he still has the connections and power to go after his enemies An insider Fleming fled to Alicante, Spain, in 2019 but was extradited back to Britain to face justice two years ago. He was ordered to pay back just £126,000 during a proceeds of crime hearing in February — despite amassing at least £2million from the plot. White got almost a decade in jail in 2023 for masterminding the global operation. Police said: 'We were called to a report of a wilful vehicle fire in Bishopbriggs. Enquiries continue.' The Scottish Prison Service said: 'We do not comment on individuals.' 6 Fleming was the right-hand man to cartel boss James 'The Don' White Credit: PA 6 It happened less than 12 hours after he was freed from Castle Huntly nick on leave
USA Today
2 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Popular analytics model projects Colorado football win total for 2025 season
In just a few days, we will be into August, which means the 2025 season is right around the corner. As we prepare for the 2025 season, power ratings and projection models take center stage. We have gone in-depth with ESPN's SP+ and FPI, but there are also other projection models worth mentioning. One of those is analytics guru Parker Fleming (@statsowar on X), who recently released his model's projected win totals for every Football Bowl Subdivision team. Colorado's projected win total, according to the model, is 6.1, which aligns with most predictions, as well as our own. The Buffaloes' win mark sits at No. 11 in the Big 12 behind Arizona State (8.5), Kansas State (8.3), Utah (7.7), Baylor (7.5), Iowa State (7.4), Kansas (6.9), BYU (6.9), Cincinnati (6.6), Houston (6.6) and TCU (6.3). Colorado faces seven of those teams listed above, showing the difficulty of their 2025 schedule. ESPN's FPI projected the Buffs to win 6.5, aligning closely with Fleming's model. Our Buffaloes Wire record prediction had Colorado going 6-6, with wins over Georgia Tech, Delaware, Houston, Wyoming, Iowa State and Arizona, and losses to BYU, TCU, Utah, West Virginia, Arizona State, and Kansas State. Colorado appears to have six solid win opportunities on their schedule, making bowl eligibility seem like the floor for 2025. However, the abundance of top-flight opponents makes winning 7-9 games a challenging task. Deion Sanders and the Buffs begin their 2025 season at home against Georgia Tech on August 29. Follow Charlie Strella on X, Threads and Instagram. Contact/Follow us @BuffaloesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook for ongoing coverage of Colorado news, notes and opinions.
