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Yahoo
7 hours ago
- Climate
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Over 100 million at risk for daily severe storms, drenching rain into next week
A recent spate of severe weather to begin the month of June will persist for several more days. The storms are expected to impact an area encompassing over 100 million people east of the Rockies and interrupt outdoor plans for the weekend and beyond, warn AccuWeather meteorologists. The storminess, fueled mostly by hot summertime air, has led to hundreds of reports of wind damage, large hail and even a few tornadoes since the beginning of the month, spanning dozens of states. Many of the same areas reeling from recent severe weather will have to stay alert for additional storminess through at least Monday. "A series of low pressure areas moving into and then out of the Midwest through early next week will be the impetus for the successive severe weather risks from the Plains to the Southeast," said AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Chad Merrill. The most recent storm led to reports of giant hail, hurricane-force winds and a few tornadoes across the southern Plains into Friday morning. Through the end of the week, this dangerous weather will build east across the Mississippi and Tennessee River valleys. Early weekend plans Saturday could be threatened across a large area spanning hundreds of miles from the U.S.-Mexico border to the mid-Atlantic coast. In addition to storms packing hailstones, destructive winds and always-dangerous lightning, heavy rain is a big concern, especially since storms will be repeating in many areas. "Besides the severe weather threat, repeated downpours will move over already-saturated soil," added Merrill. "Motorists will have to watch out for ponding of water on roads, and smaller creeks and streams will be susceptible to overflowing their banks." "Of particular concern for flooding is eastern Oklahoma into southern Kansas, including Wichita, which is already running a surplus of 2 to 5 inches of rain for early June," pointed out Merrill. At least three separate areas of severe weather are forecast to develop by Sunday across the Midwest, southern Plains and Southeast. Major cities such as Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas and St. Louis are at risk for these violent storms, which can also impact air travel nationwide because of the number of busy airport hubs in these storm-affected regions. The Red River Valley of Texas and Oklahoma appear to be at particular risk for dangerous storms to end the weekend, with AccuWeather meteorologists discussing the possibility of issuing a rare "high risk" for severe storms at some point in the near future. The severe threat will not end with the weekend, as the southern Plains and South are at "some' risk" for gusty storms by Monday, which will be, in some locales, the fourth consecutive day with a risk for severe weather. While wind, hail and heavy rain represent the primary threats from the storms, there have been a few tornado touchdowns over the last few days, and AccuWeather meteorologists are concerned for a few more during this episode of severe weather. "A couple of tornadoes can occur in the High Plains into Friday evening," warned Merrill. "On Saturday, the threat for tornadoes will shift south and east into the moderate risk area in the mid-South, between Interstates 20 and 40." Because of the vast amount of moisture in the atmosphere, any tornado that spawns could be enveloped in heavy rain and difficult to see. These are called rain-wrapped tornadoes, and they are especially dangerous after dark. With outdoor graduations and summer vacation plans getting underway, having a way to receive warnings both at and away from home or work will be important over the next few days. The AccuWeather App offers push notifications of severe weather alerts so you can take quick action in the event of storms. Want next-level safety, ad-free? Unlock advanced, hyperlocal severe weather alerts when you subscribe to Premium+ on the AccuWeather app. AccuWeather Alerts™ are prompted by our expert meteorologists who monitor and analyze dangerous weather risks 24/7 to keep you and your family safer.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Northeast to cycle between deluges, dry air following summerlike warmth
The warmest air since last September will be replaced by a familiar refrain in the Northeast: rounds of showers and thunderstorms, some of which can pack a punch into next week. In between rainy episodes, however, there will be a period of nicer weather over the weekend for many, say AccuWeather meteorologists. The topsy-turvy weather pattern in the Northeast, which is typical in the late spring timeframe, was first marked by rounds of chilly rain during the second half of May, then a period of dry weather with a dramatic warm up in early June. The weather over the next several days will fall somewhere in between. The warm spell will end with a bang The season's first significant warmup enveloped the East during the first week of June, as the mercury soared well into the 80s to around 90 degrees Fahrenheit. But the pool weather will switch back to sweatshirt weather before long. "It will get cool enough to keep some folks from venturing to the local pool or lake," said AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Chad Merrill of the cooler weather expected to arrive this the app? Unlock AccuWeather Alerts™ with Premium+ In advance of that cooldown, thunderstorms will rumble along and ahead of a cold front through Friday evening. Some of those storms could turn severe, packing strong, gusty winds and even some small hailstones. With school ending and community or backyard pools open for the season, swimmers may have to briefly safe shelter as storms roll through. By Friday night and Saturday morning, drier and cooler air will arrive in the eastern Great Lakes and parts of the interior Northeast. In New England and along the mid-Atlantic coast, it will take until late Saturday for storms to exit offshore. Temperatures that were up to 10 degrees above historical averages will dip to about 5 degrees below average, a daytime swing of 15 degrees. At night, low temperatures could drop into the 50s for a few mornings into next week thanks to lowering humidity. In most areas, the growing season is well underway and will not be interrupted by this cool snap. "Unlike the recent cool spell at the end of May, this one will not produce a frost in the Great Lakes, northern Mid-Atlantic or Northeast," added Merrill. Wet and stormy weather slated to return quickly next week The rain-free weather accompanying the cool, less humid weather will not have the staying pattern of the dry spell that started June. AccuWeather meteorologists say that showers and thunderstorms can return to the mid-Atlantic and Northeast as early as the end of the weekend. On Sunday, a new storm packed with moisture is forecast to approach from the nation's midsection, first arriving in the Appalachians and mid-Atlantic, then spreading into the rest of the Northeast to start the workweek on Monday. Unlike during the storminess in late May, the wind direction for much of the rainy period early next week will be out of the south and west, rather than the north or east, so the air will not be as chilly. Still, the wet weather can ruin some outdoor plans for a few days and may also act to pull in some wildfire smoke from Canada in between rainy spells. After the consistent rains of May, the rain is no longer needed in most areas. Since the beginning of April, the area covered by drought conditions in the Northeast went from nearly 25 percent to less than 1 percent, according to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor. For those pining to get back in the pool or ocean, they may not have to wait long. "There are signs that point to the same high pressure producing record heat in the Northwest will arrive in the East by the end of next week," said Merrill. "This would allow the temperature pattern to flip-flop with much above average temperatures returning to the region." Want next-level safety, ad-free? Unlock advanced, hyperlocal severe weather alerts when you subscribe to Premium+ on the AccuWeather app. AccuWeather Alerts™ are prompted by our expert meteorologists who monitor and analyze dangerous weather risks 24/7 to keep you and your family safer.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
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CrowdStrike Says DOJ, SEC Sent Inquiries on Firm's Accounting
(Bloomberg) -- CrowdStrike Holdings Inc. said US officials have asked for information related to the accounting of deals it's made with some customers and said the cybersecurity firm is cooperating with the inquiry. ICE Moves to DNA-Test Families Targeted for Deportation with New Contract The Global Struggle to Build Safer Cars At London's New Design Museum, Visitors Get Hands-On Access LA City Council Passes Budget That Trims Police, Fire Spending NYC Residents Want Safer Streets, Cheaper Housing, Survey Says The Austin, Texas-based company said in a filing Wednesday that it has gotten 'requests for information' from the US Department of Justice and the Securities and Exchange Commission 'relating to the company's recognition of revenue and reporting of ARR for transactions with certain customers.' ARR refers to annual recurring revenue, a measure of earnings from subscriptions. The company said the federal officials have also sought information related to a CrowdStrike update last year that crashed Windows operating systems around the world. 'The company is cooperating and providing information in response to these requests,' the filing states. US prosecutors and regulators have been investigating a $32 million deal between CrowdStrike and a technology distributor, Carahsoft Technology Corp., to provide cybersecurity tools to the Internal Revenue Service, Bloomberg News first reported in February. The IRS never purchased or received the products, Bloomberg News earlier reported. The investigators are probing what senior CrowdStrike executives may have known about the $32 million deal and are examining other transactions made by the cybersecurity firm, Bloomberg News reported in May. CrowdStrike spokesperson Brian Merrill didn't immediately provide additional comment on the corporate filing Wednesday. 'As we have stated previously, we stand by the accounting of the transaction,' Merrill said in a May 8 email. A lawyer for Carahsoft previously declined to comment on the federal investigations, and representatives didn't respond to subsequent requests for comment about them. Cavs Owner Dan Gilbert Wants to Donate His Billions—and Walk Again YouTube Is Swallowing TV Whole, and It's Coming for the Sitcom Millions of Americans Are Obsessed With This Japanese Barbecue Sauce Is Elon Musk's Political Capital Spent? Trump Considers Deporting Migrants to Rwanda After the UK Decides Not To ©2025 Bloomberg L.P. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
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Oshkosh Area School District offering final opportunity to pick up free keepsake bricks
OSHKOSH, Wis. (WFRV) – Just about a month ago, the from the demolished Merrill Elementary and Middle School building. According to a release, the school district is now offering one final opportunity for community members and families to come pick up a free keepsake brick of their own. 5x Grammy award-winning rap icon Lil Wayne coming to Wisconsin School officials say the final brick giveaway will be held from noon to 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 10, at the OASD Maintenance Building on 1404 South Main Street. This will be a drive-up style distribution, and those planning on coming to grab a keepsake brick are asked to turn onto East 14th Avenue and exit via Pioneer Drive. Unlike the distributions held in the past, there will not be a one-brick limit, however, those asking for a large number of bricks may be asked to come back at the end of the distribution to allow a chance for every community member to receive a keepsake brick. K9 in Wisconsin makes first deployment, helps seize nearly 15 grams of methamphetamine and other drug paraphernalia 1,000 bricks were said to be harvested and cleaned from the most historical part of the building for the community distribution. Along with the keepsake bricks being given to the community, many bricks were carefully salvaged and are being preserved for the currently under-construction Merrill Memorial Corner at the former Merrill site. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Climate
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City of New Iberia invests in drainage improvements
NEW IBERIA, La () — Multiple projects are underway and are coming soon to New Iberia to tackle drainage issues the city continues to have every heavy downpour. Following the recent rainstorm that caused major flooding in the city, new Iberia Government is taking action to prevent it from happening again. New Iberia District 4 Councilman David Merrill said this is 'Very important because if you notice around our area, we have a lot of areas that had flooding going on.' Ditches are being dug up, coulees are being cleared, and other projects are under way in the areas that need it the most like a three-acre detention pond in district one that will help water drain into. 'This is going to be a big difference for residents that flood right here,' Brooke Marcotte, District 1 councilwoman said. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Many of the projects are being funded from an American Rescue Plan Act grant. Both Marcotte and Merrill remind the community that while the government works slowly, progress is being made. 'Yeah, we're doing everything we can,' said Merrill. 'The mayor is doing everything possible to make sure that all the citizens get taken care of. Each one of us as council people, we're all working together to get that information to them as quick as possible.' Marcotte said, 'We're working on everything we're doing as quickly as we can, but everything has a process, unfortunately, and it's a long process.' Louisiana lawmakers seek to address insurance crisis with Fortified Roof Grant Bill ahead of hurricane season City of New Iberia invests in drainage improvements Michigan couple wins lottery jackpot on wedding anniversary Lafayette educator retires after over 50 years dedicated to inspiring students The Big Mac was nearly called something entirely different Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
