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Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Parts of the U.S. have already experienced 100 degree heat. Experts say this summer is going to get even hotter
It's already hot across parts of the U.S., with some communities seeing 90- and 100-degree days already - and forecasters say it's only going to get worse. Florida residents have already been laboring under an oppressive heat wave over the course of the last few days, with highs in the 90s. These temperatures are slated to continue through much of the week, with brutal 'feels-like' temperatures in the triple digits. "It's been a warmer-than-normal spring overall with eight 90-degree-plus days to date. Thursday's high reaches 93 degrees, matching the temperature we hit back on April 27. In April alone, Jacksonville logged five days of 90 degrees or higher — marking the most 90-degree days in April since 2011, which had nine," News 4 JAX meteorologist Mark Collins explained. But, now forecasters are warning that other parts of the nation can expect hot temps over the next few months. 'Warmer-than-normal temps are favored over the [United States} for June with the greatest probabilities stretching from the DesertSouthwest through the High Plains,' the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said about June temperatures. 'The dry soil conditions in place along with a strong trend in temperatures (towards warmer values) combined with the North American Multi-Model Ensemble data that supports this warmth have led forecasters to have an increased confidence in the temperature forecast for [the summer months],' the agency added. It's the hottest across the West, with drought expected to persist there and over much of the Plains region. The combination of heat and drought there is a concern for wildfire activity. The Rockies are also slated to see a 'dry trend' next month, while the East Coast and Southwest are likely to experience above-average precipitation. Humidity has also been a concern, with dew points in the low-to-mid-70s. High humidity can cause more blood flow to the skin and the heart to beat faster, according to the Mayo Clinic. Overexposure to humidity can also lead to overheating, reducing the body's ability to cool itself through sweat evaporation. Expected summer heat in the East is projected to be worst in the Northeast and Florida. The summer-like temperatures are already hitting some areas. 'Last week saw summer-like heat in Austin, Texas. While 90-degree weather is not uncommon there in May, long stretches usually [hold] off till June, Cameron Self, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service's office in the Houston and Galveston area, told The Associated Press. 'Definitely more like August this week than May,' he added. Orlando Bermúdez, a forecaster in the Weather Service's Austin and San Antonio office, agreed, according to The New York Times. 'This is something we see in mid-June and definitely in July and August,' he said. 'But this early in May? This is rare.' In Los Angeles, summer-like temperatures are set to hit the area by midweek. Forecasters are warning that the high could reach 103 degrees in parts of Southern California by Thursday, according to NBC Los Angeles. That could lead to heat advisories for part of the area. In Louisiana, many areas will see temperatures in the upper 80s by the end of Monday's workday, according to KPLC-TV. However, forecasters say that the heat index will make many communities feel like they are in the 100s. 'If you have plans to be outdoors working, or fishing or just to enjoy the weather, make sure to drink plenty of water to help stay hydrated,' forecaster Jacob Durham with KPLC warned.
The Independent
19-05-2025
- Climate
- The Independent
Parts of the U.S. have already experienced 100 degree heat. Experts say this summer is going to get even hotter
It's already hot across parts of the U.S., with some communities seeing 90- and 100-degree days already - and forecasters say it's only going to get worse. Florida residents have already been laboring under an oppressive heat wave over the course of the last few days, with highs in the 90s. These temperatures are slated to continue through much of the week, with brutal 'feels-like' temperatures in the triple digits. "It's been a warmer-than-normal spring overall with eight 90-degree-plus days to date. Thursday's high reaches 93 degrees, matching the temperature we hit back on April 27. In April alone, Jacksonville logged five days of 90 degrees or higher — marking the most 90-degree days in April since 2011, which had nine," News 4 JAX meteorologist Mark Collins explained. But, now forecasters are warning that other parts of the nation can expect hot temps over the next few months. 'Warmer-than-normal temps are favored over the [United States} for June with the greatest probabilities stretching from the DesertSouthwest through the High Plains,' the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said about June temperatures. 'The dry soil conditions in place along with a strong trend in temperatures (towards warmer values) combined with the North American Multi-Model Ensemble data that supports this warmth have led forecasters to have an increased confidence in the temperature forecast for [the summer months],' the agency added. Where will it be the worst? It's the hottest across the West, with drought expected to persist there and over much of the Plains region. The combination of heat and drought there is a concern for wildfire activity. The Rockies are also slated to see a 'dry trend' next month, while the East Coast and Southwest are likely to experience above-average precipitation. Humidity has also been a concern, with dew points in the low-to-mid-70s. High humidity can cause more blood flow to the skin and the heart to beat faster, according to the Mayo Clinic. Overexposure to humidity can also lead to overheating, reducing the body's ability to cool itself through sweat evaporation. Expected summer heat in the East is projected to be worst in the Northeast and Florida. Summer-like heat is happening now The summer-like temperatures are already hitting some areas. 'Last week saw summer-like heat in Austin, Texas. While 90-degree weather is not uncommon there in May, long stretches usually [hold] off till June, Cameron Self, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service's office in the Houston and Galveston area, told The Associated Press. 'Definitely more like August this week than May,' he added. Orlando Bermúdez, a forecaster in the Weather Service's Austin and San Antonio office, agreed, according to The New York Times. 'This is something we see in mid-June and definitely in July and August,' he said. 'But this early in May? This is rare.' In Los Angeles, summer-like temperatures are set to hit the area by midweek. Forecasters are warning that the high could reach 103 degrees in parts of Southern California by Thursday, according to NBC Los Angeles. That could lead to heat advisories for part of the area. In Louisiana, many areas will see temperatures in the upper 80s by the end of Monday's workday, according to KPLC-TV. However, forecasters say that the heat index will make many communities feel like they are in the 100s. 'If you have plans to be outdoors working, or fishing or just to enjoy the weather, make sure to drink plenty of water to help stay hydrated,' forecaster Jacob Durham with KPLC warned.
Global News
13-05-2025
- Business
- Global News
Victoria to Seattle ferry service cuts sailings as travel remains low
A ferry service between Victoria and Seattle is already making changes to its summer schedule due to the ongoing U.S. trade war. Clipper Navigation usually offers two round trips a day multiple times a week during the peak summer period, but will now only be offering one sailing each day and there will be no double sailing days. The company said it has also had to lay off about 20 people from its Seattle office. It says no one has been laid off from the Victoria office, but employees may not be offered as many shifts, affecting about 10 people. 'We're seeing an overall downturn in traffic,' Mark Collins, the CEO of Clipper Navigation told Global News. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy 'Traffic heading southbound out of Canada is down 35 per cent and U.S. originating traffic is down seven to 12 per cent, so it's fairly significant reductions across the board and I think you can put it down to the geopolitical headwinds we're facing right now.' Story continues below advertisement 2:11 Fresh concerns about aging Queen of Surrey ferry 'Were it not for COVID, I would say this will be one of the most significant declines this company has faced in its 40-year history,' Collins said. 'But if we got through COVID we can get through anything.' He added that they will be there when people are ready to travel again. This news comes as Black Ball Ferry Line announced last week that it is cutting its summer schedule down and delaying the start of the season. That ferry runs between Victoria and Port Angeles. The company cited a 14-per cent drop in traffic compared to last year and said it will maintain its current three-sailings-per-day schedule instead of ramping it up in June.
