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19-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Traditional ‘Tornado Alley' shifts eastward as climate changes, says meteorologist studying trend
Arkansas has become more prone to tornadoes and hail storms as climate change and other weather phenomenon shift storms farther east and south, experts say. A rainbow appears after a March 31, 2023, tornado tore a path through Little Rock. (Photo by John Sykes/Arkansas Advocate) In the 30 days after several damaging twisters hit Arkansas on March 14, the state saw nearly four times as many tornado warnings as Texas did. The National Weather Service issued 144 warnings in Arkansas, compared to 39 in Texas from March 14 to April 14. Mississippi also recorded 144 warnings over the same period and Tennessee saw 125 warnings. Alabama noted 57 warnings. It's an indication that the classic 'Tornado Alley' region — the area from central Texas through Oklahoma and Kansas, so named because of the number of tornadoes there — is shifting eastward. The shift is attributed to climate change, the warming of the Gulf of Mexico's waters and a dip in the cold jet stream pattern. Arkansas, scientists say, is nearly in the bull's eye of a new tornado-prone area that's referred to as 'Dixie Alley.' The region, which has seen a vast increase in tornadoes over the past several years, also encompasses Mississippi, Alabama and western Tennessee. Weather Service survey teams have already confirmed 35 tornadoes have touched down in Arkansas through April. The state averages 42 twisters per year. The storms have also been larger. Arkansas was hit with two EF-4 twisters on March 14 — one in Jackson County and one in Izard County The last time a tornado of that strength hit the state was on April 27, 2014, when a tornado cut a 41-mile path of destruction through western Pulaski County, Mayflower and Vilonia in Faulkner County, and on into White County. Sixteen people died in that storm. Victor Gensini, a professor of meteorology at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Illinois, conducted research about the shift, authoring a paper in 2018 that noted the change. Since then, he's continued to monitor the trend and says the trend is ongoing. 'It's still more prevalent in the southeast,' he said. 'And we're seeing more evidence of that each year.' Gensini tracked tornado reports from 1979 to 2018 for his initial study, but also noted atmospheric conditions in the areas at the time that were favorable for the formation of tornadoes. Gensini blames a combination of weather phenomenon for the increase in Arkansas' tornadoes. A drought in the southwest is taking away needed moisture for the formation of twisters in the traditional Tornado Alley region. More than 67% of Arizona is experiencing 'extreme' and 'exceptional' drought conditions — the two highest levels of drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. The Drought Monitor is based at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln and records weather conditions and patterns weekly. Three months ago, only 17% of Arizona was under the same two drought conditions. A year ago, the state was considered free from extreme and exceptional drought. New Mexico, Texas and Utah have also seen increases in drought in their respective states. Thirty percent of Texas is in 'extreme' and 'exceptional' drought, an increase from 14% three months ago. 'The most intense levels of drought now cover a broad area from southeastern California, southern Nevada, and southwestern Utah through much of Arizona, New Mexico and the Texas Big Bend, said Richard Tinker, a meteorologist with the Climate Prediction Center in College Park, Maryland, and the author of the latest drought report. 'The southern Great Plains are drying up,' Gensini added. The dry atmospheric conditions in the southwest create a dome of high pressure over the western U.S., sapping energy from the atmosphere and forcing potential tornado-producing systems to move further east. The jet stream, a strong current of frigid Arctic air, is also dipping further south into the Mississippi delta region because of the Southwestern drought. Water temperature in the Gulf has also increased on average by one or two degrees, creating the moist, humid air needed for tornadoes. 'One or two degrees may not seem much. But think of the difference between 32 degrees and 33 degrees,' Gensini said, referring to the temperature when water freezes. 'It's early in the season, and the waters are warmer. That warm, humid air is heading into Arkansas where the air has been unstable already. It makes things more potent. 'We're seeing weather pattern changes over the last 70 to 80 years that didn't happen in 100,000 to 120,000 years before,' he said. 'There is such a rapid rate of change, and it's not lessening.' Of the 144 warnings issued in Arkansas between March 14 and April 14, not all produced tornadoes, said Dennis Cavanaugh, the National Weather Service warning coordinator in North Little Rock. In fact, the Weather Service strives to keep its 'false alarm' rate of tornado warnings to less than 80%. Warnings are issued when Doppler weather radar picks up rotation in clouds, signature 'inflow notches' that indicate the building of cyclonic air patterns, hail cores and other indicators. The Weather Service also must balance the need to warn people while also not unnecessarily alarming them. Issue too many warnings that don't produce tornadoes, and the public may become complacent and not heed future warnings as seriously. John Robinson, a former Meteorologist in Charge at the North Little Rock station, used to say that more people were injured in tornadoes while gawking at clouds for confirmation of those tornadoes rather than seeking shelter when warnings were issued. On the other side, if the Weather Service curtails its warnings and an unwarned tornado does form, results could be devastating. 'Radar can't see tornadoes,' Cavanaugh said. 'It can see circulation aloft when it's likely a tornado is forming. If we wait to see the debris cloud from a tornado that's on the ground to issue a warning, it's much too late.' Cavanaugh said continued advances in technology should help the Weather Service lower its rate of false alarms. But the service will always rely on trained storm spotters who can see the lowering of wall clouds — a first step in the formation of tornadoes — and any circulation of clouds overhead. 'That's really not applicable to this year,' he said of the fear that the scores of warnings issued may eventually be ignored. 'I don't think the average Arkansan thought he or she was not warned unnecessarily.' During a round of storms one April evening, Ryan Vaughn, the meteorologist for KAIT8 in Jonesboro, was broadcasting live storm coverage. At one point, most of northeast Arkansas was placed under a myriad of tornado warnings. Vaughn took a deep sigh on air. 'I don't think I've ever said this before, but if you're anywhere in northeast Arkansas, take cover now,' he told viewers. Tornadoes are formed by opposing winds at various levels. Strong winds in opposite directions cause a shear and a horizontal column of air circulating overhead. Warm, humid air feeds the twister and eventually the column of air begins tilting vertically and lowering to become a destructive tornado. And if the increase in tornadoes in Arkansas and the Delta is not enough, Gensini said the ingredients for twister formation should also cause larger hail storms. Hail is formed inside supercell thunderstorms. The rising air inside a building storm lofts raindrops into freezing air. It causes hail, which falls to the ground. Many times, a frozen raindrop falls in the size of a pea or gravel. But with more convection inside the stronger storms, that pea-sized bit of hail is lofted over and over again inside the system, growing larger as more water freezes on it. That's what causes the golf ball- and baseball-sized hail and are indicative of stronger storms and tornadoes. Gensini is about to embark on a 40-day field study this summer of hail storms. 'Tornadoes get all the attention on the news because of the visual destruction,' he said. 'You see a path of destruction with shattered homes. But hail is much worse overall. It damages roofs, cars and agriculture in a much larger area. 'I think the south and southeast will see a lot more problems in the years coming,' he said. This article is republished from the Arkansas Advocate, a sister publication of the Kentucky Lantern and part of the nonprofit States Newsroom network. 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Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Traditional ‘Tornado Alley' is shifting eastward as climate changes, expert says
Arkansas has become more prone to tornadoes and hail storms as climate change and other weather phenomenon shift storms farther east and south, experts say. A rainbow appears after a March 31, 2023, tornado tore a path through Little Rock. (Photo by John Sykes/Arkansas Advocate) In the 30 days after several damaging twisters hit Arkansas on March 14, the state saw nearly four times as many tornado warnings as Texas did. The National Weather Service issued 144 warnings in Arkansas, compared to 39 in Texas from March 14 to April 14. Mississippi also recorded 144 warnings over the same period and Tennessee saw 125 warnings. Alabama noted 57 warnings. It's an indication that the classic 'Tornado Alley' region — the area from central Texas through Oklahoma and Kansas, so named because of the number of tornadoes there — is shifting eastward. The shift is attributed to climate change, the warming of the Gulf of Mexico's waters and a dip in the cold jet stream pattern. Arkansas, scientists say, is nearly in the bull's eye of a new tornado-prone area that's referred to as 'Dixie Alley.' The region, which has seen a vast increase in tornadoes over the past several years, also encompasses Mississippi, Alabama and western Tennessee. Weather Service survey teams have already confirmed 35 tornadoes have touched down in Arkansas through April. The state averages 42 twisters per year. The storms have also been larger. Arkansas was hit with two EF-4 twisters on March 14 — one in Jackson County and one in Izard County The last time a tornado of that strength hit the state was on April 27, 2014, when a tornado cut a 41-mile path of destruction through western Pulaski County, Mayflower and Vilonia in Faulkner County, and on into White County. Sixteen people died in that storm. Victor Gensini, a professor of meteorology at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Illinois, conducted research about the shift, authoring a paper in 2018 that noted the change. Since then, he's continued to monitor the trend and says the trend is ongoing. 'It's still more prevalent in the southeast,' he said. 'And we're seeing more evidence of that each year.' Gensini tracked tornado reports from 1979 to 2018 for his initial study, but also noted atmospheric conditions in the areas at the time that were favorable for the formation of tornadoes. Gensini blames a combination of weather phenomenon for the increase in Arkansas' tornadoes. A drought in the southwest is taking away needed moisture for the formation of twisters in the traditional Tornado Alley region. More than 67% of Arizona is experiencing 'extreme' and 'exceptional' drought conditions — the two highest levels of drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. The Drought Monitor is based at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln and records weather conditions and patterns weekly. Three months ago, only 17% of Arizona was under the same two drought conditions. A year ago, the state was considered free from extreme and exceptional drought. New Mexico, Texas and Utah have also seen increases in drought in their respective states. Thirty percent of Texas is in 'extreme' and 'exceptional' drought, an increase from 14% three months ago. 'The most intense levels of drought now cover a broad area from southeastern California, southern Nevada, and southwestern Utah through much of Arizona, New Mexico and the Texas Big Bend, said Richard Tinker, a meteorologist with the Climate Prediction Center in College Park, Maryland, and the author of the latest drought report. 'The southern Great Plains are drying up,' Gensini added. The dry atmospheric conditions in the southwest create a dome of high pressure over the western U.S., sapping energy from the atmosphere and forcing potential tornado-producing systems to move further east. The jet stream, a strong current of frigid Arctic air, is also dipping further south into the Mississippi delta region because of the Southwestern drought. Water temperature in the Gulf has also increased on average by one or two degrees, creating the moist, humid air needed for tornadoes. 'One or two degrees may not seem much. But think of the difference between 32 degrees and 33 degrees,' Gensini said, referring to the temperature when water freezes. 'It's early in the season, and the waters are warmer. That warm, humid air is heading into Arkansas where the air has been unstable already. It makes things more potent. 'We're seeing weather pattern changes over the last 70 to 80 years that didn't happen in 100,000 to 120,000 years before,' he said. 'There is such a rapid rate of change, and it's not lessening.' Of the 144 warnings issued in Arkansas between March 14 and April 14, not all produced tornadoes, said Dennis Cavanaugh, the National Weather Service warning coordinator in North Little Rock. In fact, the Weather Service strives to keep its 'false alarm' rate of tornado warnings to less than 80%. Warnings are issued when Doppler weather radar picks up rotation in clouds, signature 'inflow notches' that indicate the building of cyclonic air patterns, hail cores and other indicators. The Weather Service also must balance the need to warn people while also not unnecessarily alarming them. Issue too many warnings that don't produce tornadoes, and the public may become complacent and not heed future warnings as seriously. John Robinson, a former Meteorologist in Charge at the North Little Rock station, used to say that more people were injured in tornadoes while gawking at clouds for confirmation of those tornadoes rather than seeking shelter when warnings were issued. On the other side, if the Weather Service curtails its warnings and an unwarned tornado does form, results could be devastating. 'Radar can't see tornadoes,' Cavanaugh said. 'It can see circulation aloft when it's likely a tornado is forming. If we wait to see the debris cloud from a tornado that's on the ground to issue a warning, it's much too late.' Cavanaugh said continued advances in technology should help the Weather Service lower its rate of false alarms. But the service will always rely on trained storm spotters who can see the lowering of wall clouds — a first step in the formation of tornadoes — and any circulation of clouds overhead. 'That's really not applicable to this year,' he said of the fear that the scores of warnings issued may eventually be ignored. 'I don't think the average Arkansan thought he or she was not warned unnecessarily.' During a round of storms one April evening, Ryan Vaughn, the meteorologist for KAIT8 in Jonesboro, was broadcasting live storm coverage. At one point, most of northeast Arkansas was placed under a myriad of tornado warnings. Vaughn took a deep sigh on air. 'I don't think I've ever said this before, but if you're anywhere in northeast Arkansas, take cover now,' he told viewers. Tornadoes are formed by opposing winds at various levels. Strong winds in opposite directions cause a shear and a horizontal column of air circulating overhead. Warm, humid air feeds the twister and eventually the column of air begins tilting vertically and lowering to become a destructive tornado. And if the increase in tornadoes in Arkansas and the Delta is not enough, Gensini said the ingredients for twister formation should also cause larger hail storms. Hail is formed inside supercell thunderstorms. The rising air inside a building storm lofts raindrops into freezing air. It causes hail, which falls to the ground. Many times, a frozen raindrop falls in the size of a pea or gravel. But with more convection inside the stronger storms, that pea-sized bit of hail is lofted over and over again inside the system, growing larger as more water freezes on it. That's what causes the golf ball- and baseball-sized hail and are indicative of stronger storms and tornadoes. Gensini is about to embark on a 40-day field study this summer of hail storms. 'Tornadoes get all the attention on the news because of the visual destruction,' he said. 'You see a path of destruction with shattered homes. But hail is much worse overall. It damages roofs, cars and agriculture in a much larger area. 'I think the south and southeast will see a lot more problems in the years coming,' he said. SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX SUPPORT: YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Arkansas becomes part of ‘Dixie Alley' as more frequent tornadic activity shifts east and south
Arkansas has become more prone to tornadoes and hail storms as climate change and other weather phenomenon shift storms farther east and south, experts say. Here, a rainbow appears after a March 31, 2023, tornado tore a path through Little Rock. (Photo by John Sykes/Arkansas Advocate) In the 30 days after several damaging twisters hit Arkansas on March 14, the state saw nearly four times as many tornado warnings as Texas did. The National Weather Service issued 144 warnings in Arkansas, compared to 39 in Texas from March 14 to April 14. Mississippi also recorded 144 warnings over the same period and Tennessee saw 125 warnings. Alabama noted 57 warnings. It's an indication that the classic 'Tornado Alley' region — the area from central Texas through Oklahoma and Kansas, so named because of the number of tornadoes there — is shifting eastward. The shift is attributed to climate change, the warming of the Gulf of Mexico's waters and a dip in the cold jet stream pattern. Arkansas, scientists say, is nearly in the bull's eye of a new tornado-prone area that's referred to as 'Dixie Alley.' The region, which has seen a vast increase in tornadoes over the past several years, also encompasses Mississippi, Alabama and western Tennessee. Weather Service survey teams have already confirmed 35 tornadoes have touched down in Arkansas through April. The state averages 42 twisters per year. The storms have also been larger. Arkansas was hit with two EF-4 twisters on March 14 — one in Jackson County and one in Izard County The last time a tornado of that strength hit the state was on April 27, 2014, when a tornado cut a 41-mile path of destruction through western Pulaski County, Mayflower and Vilonia in Faulkner County, and on into White County. Sixteen people died in that storm. Victor Gensini, a professor of meteorology at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Illinois, conducted research about the shift, authoring a paper in 2018 that noted the change. Since then, he's continued to monitor the trend and says the trend is ongoing. 'It's still more prevalent in the southeast,' he said. 'And we're seeing more evidence of that each year.' Gensini tracked tornado reports from 1979 to 2018 for his initial study, but also noted atmospheric conditions in the areas at the time that were favorable for the formation of tornadoes. Gensini blames a combination of weather phenomenon for the increase in Arkansas' tornadoes. A drought in the southwest is taking away needed moisture for the formation of twisters in the traditional Tornado Alley region. More than 67% of Arizona is experiencing 'extreme' and 'exceptional' drought conditions — the two highest levels of drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. The Drought Monitor is based at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln and records weather conditions and patterns weekly. Three months ago, only 17% of Arizona was under the same two drought conditions. A year ago, the state was considered free from extreme and exceptional drought. New Mexico, Texas and Utah have also seen increases in drought in their respective states. Thirty percent of Texas is in 'extreme' and 'exceptional' drought, an increase from 14% three months ago. 'The most intense levels of drought now cover a broad area from southeastern California, southern Nevada, and southwestern Utah through much of Arizona, New Mexico and the Texas Big Bend, said Richard Tinker, a meteorologist with the Climate Prediction Center in College Park, Maryland, and the author of the latest drought report. 'The southern Great Plains are drying up,' Gensini added. The dry atmospheric conditions in the southwest create a dome of high pressure over the western U.S., sapping energy from the atmosphere and forcing potential tornado-producing systems to move further east. The jet stream, a strong current of frigid Arctic air, is also dipping further south into the Mississippi delta region because of the Southwestern drought. Water temperature in the Gulf has also increased on average by one or two degrees, creating the moist, humid air needed for tornadoes. 'One or two degrees may not seem much. But think of the difference between 32 degrees and 33 degrees,' Gensini said, referring to the temperature when water freezes. 'It's early in the season, and the waters are warmer. That warm, humid air is heading into Arkansas where the air has been unstable already. It makes things more potent. 'We're seeing weather pattern changes over the last 70 to 80 years that didn't happen in 100,000 to 120,000 years before,' he said. 'There is such a rapid rate of change, and it's not lessening.' Of the 144 warnings issued in Arkansas between March 14 and April 14, not all produced tornadoes, said Dennis Cavanaugh, the National Weather Service warning coordinator in North Little Rock. In fact, the Weather Service strives to keep its 'false alarm' rate of tornado warnings to less than 80%. Warnings are issued when Doppler weather radar picks up rotation in clouds, signature 'inflow notches' that indicate the building of cyclonic air patterns, hail cores and other indicators. The Weather Service also must balance the need to warn people while also not unnecessarily alarming them. Issue too many warnings that don't produce tornadoes, and the public may become complacent and not heed future warnings as seriously. John Robinson, a former Meteorologist in Charge at the North Little Rock station, used to say that more people were injured in tornadoes while gawking at clouds for confirmation of those tornadoes rather than seeking shelter when warnings were issued. On the other side, if the Weather Service curtails its warnings and an unwarned tornado does form, results could be devastating. 'Radar can't see tornadoes,' Cavanaugh said. 'It can see circulation aloft when it's likely a tornado is forming. If we wait to see the debris cloud from a tornado that's on the ground to issue a warning, it's much too late.' Cavanaugh said continued advances in technology should help the Weather Service lower its rate of false alarms. But the service will always rely on trained storm spotters who can see the lowering of wall clouds — a first step in the formation of tornadoes — and any circulation of clouds overhead. 'That's really not applicable to this year,' he said of the fear that the scores of warnings issued may eventually be ignored. 'I don't think the average Arkansan thought he or she was not warned unnecessarily.' During a round of storms one April evening, Ryan Vaughn, the meteorologist for KAIT8 in Jonesboro, was broadcasting live storm coverage. At one point, most of northeast Arkansas was placed under a myriad of tornado warnings. Vaughn took a deep sigh on air. 'I don't think I've ever said this before, but if you're anywhere in northeast Arkansas, take cover now,' he told viewers. Tornadoes are formed by opposing winds at various levels. Strong winds in opposite directions cause a shear and a horizontal column of air circulating overhead. Warm, humid air feeds the twister and eventually the column of air begins tilting vertically and lowering to become a destructive tornado. And if the increase in tornadoes in Arkansas and the Delta is not enough, Gensini said the ingredients for twister formation should also cause larger hail storms. Hail is formed inside supercell thunderstorms. The rising air inside a building storm lofts raindrops into freezing air. It causes hail, which falls to the ground. Many times, a frozen raindrop falls in the size of a pea or gravel. But with more convection inside the stronger storms, that pea-sized bit of hail is lofted over and over again inside the system, growing larger as more water freezes on it. That's what causes the golf ball- and baseball-sized hail and are indicative of stronger storms and tornadoes. Gensini is about to embark on a 40-day field study this summer of hail storms. 'Tornadoes get all the attention on the news because of the visual destruction,' he said. 'You see a path of destruction with shattered homes. But hail is much worse overall. It damages roofs, cars and agriculture in a much larger area. 'I think the south and southeast will see a lot more problems in the years coming,' he said. SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX
Barnama
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Barnama
Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Welcomes Class Of 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation has unveiled its 2025 inductees, celebrating a vibrant and eclectic mix of artists and contributors who have helped shape the sound and spirit of rock & roll. The announcement was made live by Ryan Seacrest during the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame episode of 'American Idol', where the Top 14 finalists performed songs by past inductees as America voted for the Top 12. 'Each of these inductees created their own sound and attitude that had a profound impact on culture and helped to change the course of Rock & Roll forever. Their music gave a voice to generations and influenced countless artists that followed in their footsteps,' said Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Chairman, John Sykes in a statement. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame recognises artists and contributors across several distinct categories. The Performer category honours those whose original music and cultural influence have played a defining role in shaping the direction of rock & roll. The Musical Influence Award is given to artists whose style and innovation have deeply inspired the genre and its evolution, while the Musical Excellence Award celebrates individuals—whether artists, musicians, songwriters, or producers—whose creativity and legacy have significantly impacted the music industry. Lastly, the Ahmet Ertegun Award acknowledges non-performing professionals whose work behind the scenes has been instrumental in the growth and artistic development of rock & roll and its wider cultural resonance. This year's Performer Category features a wide-ranging lineup, including Bad Company, Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Cyndi Lauper, Outkast, Soundgarden, and The White Stripes. These artists represent a blend of genres and eras, many of whom are first-time nominees. In other categories, Salt-N-Pepa and Warren Zevon will receive the Musical Influence Award, while Thom Bell, Nicky Hopkins, and Carol Kaye will be honoured with the Musical Excellence Award. The Ahmet Ertegun Award will be presented to Lenny Waronker for his role in shaping the creative direction of popular music. To be eligible for induction, an individual artist or band must have released its first commercial recording at least 25 years prior to the year of nomination.
Irish Daily Star
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Star
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2025 inductees unveiled including Cyndi Lauper and Outkast
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation has confirmed the list of 2025 inductees, comprising a lineup of outstanding musicians . During the April 27 episode of American Idol , host Ryan Seacrest revealed the new class of inductees selected for the honor. These groundbreaking rock bands and musicians will be inducted into the Rock Hall at the Cleveland, Ohio museum to acknowledge their profound influence on rock music. To qualify, artists or bands must have released their first commercial recording at least 25 years prior. Commenting on this year's inductees, John Sykes - Chairman of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame - stated in a press release : "Each of these inductees created their own sound and attitude that had a profound impact on culture and helped to change the course of Rock and Roll forever. Their music gave a voice to generations and influenced countless artists that followed in their footsteps." Read More Related Articles Jenna Bush Hager left in tears over emotional dedication involving career move Read More Related Articles Donald Trump and Melania caught cheerfully chatting during Pope Francis' funeral The "performer category," featuring prominent rockstars, includes Bad Company, Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Cyndi Lauper, Outkast, Soundgarden, and The White Stripes. This category consists of "artists who have created music whose originality, impact, and influence has changed the course of rock and roll." Rock band Bad Company were among the many talented musicians honored (Image: Redferns) The "Musical Influence Award" category saw rock band Salt-N-Pepa and Warren Zevon being selected for the accolade. This award acknowledges "artists whose music and performance style have directly influenced, inspired, and evolved rock and roll and music impacting culture." In the "Musical Excellence Award" section, rock legends Thom Bell, Nicky Hopkins, and Carol Kaye were honored for their legendary contributions to the genre. The award is "given to artists, musicians, songwriters, and producers whose originality and influence have had a dramatic impact on music." The 2025 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be held on November 8 (Image: Getty Images) Rock icon Lenny Waronker was bestowed with this year's Ahmet Ertegun Award, an honor reserved for "non-performing industry professionals who have had a major influence on the creative development and growth of rock and roll and music that has impacted culture." Past recipients of this prestigious award include notables such as Allen Grubman, Jimmy Lovine, and Sylvia Robinson. The 2025 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony is set to take place live on Saturday, Nov. 8, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles , California . The event will be broadcast live on Disney+, with a special airing on ABC at a later date and availability on Hulu the following day. For the latest local news and features on Irish America, visit our homepage here .
