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Newsweek
03-07-2025
- Climate
- Newsweek
US Facing Storm Threats as Millions Travel for July Fourth Weekend
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. With millions of Americans set to travel over the Fourth of July weekend, forecasters are warning stormy weather could produce potential hazards and hamper plans. Why It Matters The American Automobile Association (AAA) forecast that some 72 million people were expected to travel at least 50 miles from home during the Independence Day holiday period from Saturday, June 28 to Sunday, July 6. That is 1.7 million more than last year, and a 7 million increase on 2019. Meanwhile, more than 18.5 million people were expected to travel by air over the busy holiday period, according to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). That projection includes Tuesday, July 1, through Monday, July 7, with the highest passenger volume—around 2.9 million—expected on Sunday. What To Know Storms AccuWeather meteorologist Tom Kines told Newsweek thunderstorms on Friday may disrupt travel from western Texas up through the northern and western Plains, northern Rockies, and upper Midwest. These storms could produce hail, downpours, strong wind gusts, and possibly a tornado. Drivers should expect: Reduced visibility; Water pooling on roads; Slower traffic. While major airport hubs are mostly expected to avoid direct storm impacts, Minneapolis and Denver may face delays and potential cancellations, Kines said. On Saturday, storms stretching from Kansas City and Missouri to southern Minnesota may hamper travel with strong wind gusts as well as heavy rain and possibly hail. Larger airports that could be affected include those in Kansas City, Minneapolis, and Des Moines, said Kines. On Sunday, strong storms are possible across the western Plains and parts of Missouri, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, and potentially far northern New England, added Kines. These storms may bring damaging winds, heavy rainfall and hail. Major airports that could be impacted include those at Denver, Kansas City, Chicago, Detroit and Cleveland. The National Hurricane Center has also been monitoring a disturbance along the southeast coast near Florida for cyclone development. Regardless of whether any tropical development occurs, the state "looks to be in a rainy pattern through the 4th of July holiday weekend," AccuWeather's lead hurricane expert Alex DaSilva told Newsweek. "Depending on the exact track of the low (if it forms) there could be enhanced rain along the Carolina coast as well if the storm moves more to the north. Either way, it looks like flooding downpours will be the primary impact even if this area does not develop," DaSilva said. A forecast map from AccuWeather highlights travel conditions across the U.S. on July 4. A forecast map from AccuWeather highlights travel conditions across the U.S. on July 4. AccuWeather Heat According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), temperatures will spike 10–20 degrees Fahrenheit above normal across the Upper Plains on Thursday and Friday, before a cold front shifts the heat toward the Great Lakes and Appalachians over the weekend. The Southeast will be hotter than average through Monday, with highs in the 90s and central to southern Texas nearing 100 degrees, the agency said. Meanwhile, the desert Southwest will stay slightly cooler than usual through Sunday, thanks to monsoon-driven clouds and showers, though the region could still see triple-digit highs, according to the NOAA. Highs in the 80s are expected in the Northeast and New England at the start of the weekend, with cities such as Boston and New York expecting temperatures in the 90s by Sunday, the NOAA said. What People Are Saying The NWS weather prediction center said on X, formerly Twitter, on Wednesday: "As you plan for the holiday weekend, factor in the weather forecast! Hazardous heat is forecast across the Midwest and Great Lakes regions July 4-6. Heat index values are expected to reach 90-100 degrees. If you will be outdoors, be sure to hydrate and take breaks!" What Happens Next Agencies such as the National Weather Service issue regular forecast updates on their websites.


Newsweek
26-06-2025
- Climate
- Newsweek
Map Shows Which States Will Feel Hottest Today
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 record-breaking heat dome has engulfed much of the U.S. this week, pushing temperatures to dangerous highs from the Midwest to the mid-Atlantic. According to AccuWeather, highs in the upper 90s and low 100s could continue through Thursday, with humidity prompting temperatures that feel well above 100 degrees Fahrenheit in several regions. Why It Matters The heat wave, which began last weekend, has broken temperature records in several states. Philadelphia reached 101 degrees on Tuesday, surpassing a record more than a century old and marking its first 100-degree reading since July 2012, AccuWeather said. Northern New York also tied historical records, with Plattsburgh hitting 101 degrees on Monday. In New York City, Monday's 90-degree reading arrived more than two months earlier than in 2024. What to Know According to a forecast map shared with Newsweek, Mississippi and parts of Louisiana and Alabama are expected to face "sweltering" conditions, with temperatures feeling as high as 115 degrees. AccuWeather's forecast map for Thursday. AccuWeather's forecast map for Thursday. AccuWeather Temperatures in Florida, Georgia, Arkansas, Tennessee, Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois, North Carolina, and Virginia could feel as high as 110 degrees. Meanwhile, South Carolina, Texas, Missouri, Ohio, West Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania may see so-called RealFeel temperatures of 100 to 105 degrees. These figures are based on what AccuWeather meteorologist Tom Kines previously explained to Newsweek as RealFeel Temperature factors. These have more variables than the traditional heat index, which considers only air temperature and relative humidity. RealFeel calculations include temperature, dew point, wind speed and UV index, as well as minor adjustments for visibility and precipitation such as rain or snow, Kines said. While the worst of the heat lingers over the southern mid-Atlantic and Southeast, some parts of the Northeast and Midwest have begun to see cooler conditions, AccuWeather said. Cooler conditions reached the Plains and Upper Midwest earlier this week and are expected to spread into northern mid-Atlantic states on Thursday. What People Are Saying The National Weather Service said on X on Wednesday: "Over the past 3 days of this eastern U.S. heat wave, hundreds of record highs have been broken from the Plains to the East Coast. Many more are possible today, before a cold front, and showers and storms start to back down the extreme heat." What's Next Following earlier highs close to 100 degrees Fahrenheit this week, temperatures across much of the Midwest and Northeast are expected to fall into the 80s and 70s, AccuWeather said. Boston and New York City could see a drop of 20 to 40 degrees by Thursday or Friday, driven by a rare backdoor cold front.


Newsweek
24-06-2025
- Climate
- Newsweek
Map Shows Which Cities Will Feel 'Dangerous Heat' Across US
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. Millions of Americans across the central and eastern U.S. are facing sweltering temperatures as a powerful heat dome stretches from the Plains to the Northeast. An AccuWeather forecast map shows which areas are expected to experience the most intense heat on Tuesday. Why It Matters According to forecasters at AccuWeather, the first widespread heat wave of the season is driving temperatures that feel above 100 degrees in many urban centers, stressing power infrastructure, disrupting outdoor operations and increasing risks of heat-related illnesses. AccuWeather meteorologist Tom Kines explained that the AccuWeather RealFeel Temperature factors in more variables than the traditional heat index, which considers only air temperature and relative humidity. RealFeel calculations include temperature, dew point, wind speed and UV index, as well as minor adjustments for visibility and precipitation such as rain or snow, Kines said. This AccuWeather map shows where temperatures could feel hottest on Tuesday afternoon, June 24, 2025. This AccuWeather map shows where temperatures could feel hottest on Tuesday afternoon, June 24, 2025. AccuWeather What To Know In New York City, Tuesday afternoon could see the mercury approach 100 degrees, though temperatures would feel between 105 and 110 when factors such as high humidity, intense sunshine, extreme UV and light winds are considered, AccuWeather said. Urban heat island effects—where concrete and asphalt surfaces trap more heat—were expected to exacerbate conditions. Philadelphia on Tuesday was expected to tie or exceed its daily record high of 99 degrees set in 1923. Temperatures there haven't hit 100 degrees since 2012, AccuWeather said. Kines told Newsweek that the temperatures Tuesday afternoon would feel around 105 in Boston, Hartford and Providence. Baltimore, Washington, D.C., and Richmond, Virginia, would feel like 110, Kines said. Elsewhere, temperatures across cities like Cincinnati, Detroit, Indianapolis, Memphis, Pittsburgh, and St. Louis are forecast to reach the 90s. Raleigh, North Carolina, will remain in the grip of heat to the end of June. "This is a severe heat wave for Raleigh," AccuWeather chief meteorologist Jonathan Porter said. What People Are Saying AccuWeather meteorologist Jacob Hinson, in an advisory shared with Newsweek: "Dangerous heat will intensify across much of the Northeast and mid-Atlantic early this week. Bright sun and humid conditions will cause AccuWeather RealFeel Temperatures to peak above 100 degrees for millions. "Vulnerable people, such as the elderly or young children, are most susceptible to heat-related illnesses. Caution should be taken if spending any appreciable amount of time outside, by staying hydrated with non-alcoholic beverages, taking frequent breaks and seeking shade." What Happens Next The heat wave is expected to ease after Tuesday night in parts of New England but will persist into Thursday across parts of the Mid-Atlantic, according to AccuWeather. In Newark, New Jersey, and Philadelphia, AccuWeather forecasts three consecutive nights with low temperatures of 80 degrees or above—a milestone it says has never been recorded in either city in June.


Nahar Net
20-06-2025
- Climate
- Nahar Net
Heat dome will blanket much of the US, with worrisome temperatures in Midwest
by Naharnet Newsdesk 20 June 2025, 14:44 Summer will make a dramatic entrance in the U.S. this week with a heat dome that will bring stifling temperatures and uncomfortable humidity to millions. The heat will be particularly worrisome this weekend across wide stretches of Nebraska, Illinois, Wisconsin and Iowa, where forecasters are warning of extreme temperature impacts. This will be the first stretch of true summertime weather for many from Midwest to the East Coast, said Tom Kines, a meteorologist at the private weather company AccuWeather. "A lot of those folks have been saying, where's summer? Well, buckle up, because it's coming," said Kines. The humid conditions will make places that exceed 90 degrees Fahrenheit (30 degrees Celsius) feel as much as 20 degrees hotter, said Kines. Heat dome forming A heat dome occurs when a large area of high pressure in the upper atmosphere acts as a reservoir that traps heat and humidity, said Ricky Castro, a National Weather Service meteorologist in Illinois. According to the NWS Weather Prediction Center, daytime temperatures will be in the 90s Fahrenheit (30s Celsius) and overnight temperatures will only drop to the mid-70s Fahrenheit (mid-20s Celsius) from the Great Lakes to the East Coast during the heat wave that's expected to last into next week. Moisture blown northward from the Gulf of Mexico is fueling the muggy weather, said Jacob Asherman, a Weather Prediction Center meteorologist. This influx of moisture is fairly typical during late spring and summer, he said. The Gulf, which shares borders with Mexico and the U.S., was renamed by President Donald Trump to the Gulf of America. The heat will be widespread into next week. On Friday, Denver could reach 100°F (38°C), according to the weather service. Chicago temperatures could reach 96 degrees (36°C) on Sunday. On Tuesday, Washington, D.C., could see a high of 99°F (37°C) and New York Central Park could reach 96°F (36°C). Several states in the Midwest could see dangerous temperature impacts over the weekend, according to a weather service measure that rates the risk from zero to four. Parts of Nebraska and Kansas will be in the highest category on the scale on Saturday, meaning that anyone without effective cooling or sufficient hydration could face health risks. On Sunday, Iowa, Wisconsin, Missouri and Illinois also see a category 4 rating. High humidity makes it hard to cool down Humidity is the amount of water vapor in the air, and the heat index is what the temperature feels like when the humidity outside is factored in, according to the weather service. When humans sweat, it cools the body down because it absorbs and removes heat as it evaporates off the skin. The air is saturated with water on humid days, which makes it harder for sweat to evaporate. Hot and humid days can be dangerous when the body is unable to cool itself off and can exacerbate pre-existing health conditions and even lead to heat stroke. Minimizing direct sun exposure, wearing loose and light-colored clothing, staying hydrated and spending time in air-conditioned spaces are ways to cool down during extreme heat, according to the NWS. Some parts of the U.S., such as Phoenix, Arizona, are famously hot without the mugginess. Phoenix and nearby desert regions experience this so-called "dry heat" due to being located far away from large water bodies, mountains that block moist air masses and weather patterns that bring scarce precipitation. Sweat evaporates faster in dry climates compared to humid ones. This can be dangerous because it is easy to underestimate how dehydrated you are, according to Johns Hopkins University and Johns Hopkins Health System. Even the crops "sweat" In places such as Iowa, crops can affect the humidity in summer months. Plants feel the effects of hot weather and some people in the Midwest are familiar with " corn sweat," which is when crops move water to their leaves and other surfaces so it can evaporate, according to the Ohio State University. Madison County, Iowa, farmer Ryan Marquardt said corn sweat is "not as bad as a sauna, but it definitely would have a sauna effect. It's humid in there (the cornfield), so you're gonna sweat." Cornfield contributions to the overall humidity are much lower compared to the humidity winds carry from the Gulf, according to OSU.


Boston Globe
19-06-2025
- Climate
- Boston Globe
Heat dome will blanket much of the US, with worrisome temperatures in Midwest
'A lot of those folks have been saying, where's summer? Well, buckle up, because it's coming,' said Kines. The humid conditions will make places that exceed 90 degrees Fahrenheit feel as much as 20 degrees hotter, said Kines. In Boston, highs in the mid- to upper 90s are forecast for Monday and Tuesday. Advertisement A heat dome occurs when a large area of high pressure in the upper atmosphere acts as a reservoir that traps heat and humidity, said Ricky Castro, a National Weather Service meteorologist in Illinois. Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up According to the NWS Weather Prediction Center, daytime temperatures will be in the 90s Fahrenheit and overnight temperatures will only drop to the mid-70s Fahrenheit from the Great Lakes to the East Coast during the heat wave that's expected to last into next week. Moisture blown northward from the Gulf of Mexico is fueling the muggy weather, said Jacob Asherman, a Weather Prediction Center meteorologist. This influx of moisture is fairly typical during late spring and summer, he said. The Gulf, which shares borders with Mexico and the US, was renamed by President Trump to the Gulf of America. Advertisement The heat will be widespread into next week. On Friday, Denver could reach 100 degrees, according to the weather service. Chicago temperatures could reach 96 on Sunday. On Tuesday, Washington, D.C., could see a high of 99 and New York Central Park could reach 96. Several states in the Midwest could see dangerous temperature impacts over the weekend, according to a weather service measure that rates the risk from zero to four. Parts of Nebraska and Kansas will be in the highest category on the scale on Saturday, meaning that anyone without effective cooling or sufficient hydration could face health risks. On Sunday, Iowa, Wisconsin, Missouri, and Illinois also see a category 4 rating. Humidity is the amount of water vapor in the air, and the heat index is what the temperature feels like when the humidity outside is factored in, according to the weather service. When humans sweat, it cools the body down because it absorbs and removes heat as it evaporates off the skin. The air is saturated with water on humid days, which makes it harder for sweat to evaporate. Hot and humid days can be dangerous when the body is unable to cool itself off and can exacerbate pre-existing health conditions and even lead to heat stroke. Minimizing direct sun exposure, wearing loose and light-colored clothing, staying hydrated, and spending time in air-conditioned spaces are ways to cool down during extreme heat, according to the NWS. Some parts of the US, such as Phoenix, Ariz., are famously hot without the mugginess. Phoenix and nearby desert regions experience this so-called 'dry heat' due to being located far away from large water bodies, mountains that block moist air masses, and weather patterns that bring scarce precipitation. Advertisement Sweat evaporates faster in dry climates compared to humid ones. This can be dangerous because it is easy to underestimate how dehydrated you are, according to Johns Hopkins University and Johns Hopkins Health System. In places such as Iowa, crops can affect the humidity in summer months. Plants feel the effects of hot weather and some people in the Midwest are familiar with " corn sweat," which is when crops move water to their leaves and other surfaces so it can evaporate, according to the Ohio State University. Madison County, Iowa, farmer Ryan Marquardt said corn sweat is 'not as bad as a sauna, but it definitely would have a sauna effect. It's humid in there (the cornfield), so you're gonna sweat.'