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The Hill
6 days ago
- Climate
- The Hill
Canadian wildfire smoke reaches northeast US
Canadian wildfire smoke is reaching the northeast part of the United States, with multiple National Weather Services (NWS) offices saying they are experiencing issues with the smoke. One NWS office in New York City in a post on X showed photos of a hazy sky. 'The haze is from smoke high up in the atmosphere from Canadian Wildfires,' the New York City office added in their post. The Associated Press reported that thousands of Canadians have fled their homes due to recent fires in the country. A map on a Canadian government website showed widespread swaths of harmful air pollutants known as particulate matter (PM) 2.5 across the country. 'Wind patterns are forecasted to transport plumes of smoke from these fires across much of New England and New Hampshire,' the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services said in a press release Tuesday, talking about Canadian wildfires. 'In addition to the health effects, these smoke plumes also diffract light causing a hazy appearance in the sky and reduced visibility of distant objects. The smoke may even be noticeable by smell during hours of higher concentration,' the department added. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney weighed in, thanking 'the first responders and volunteers who've been working to keep everyone impacted safe' in a post on X on Wednesday.
Yahoo
06-04-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
High water, flooding is affecting roads in Greater Cincinnati and NKY. Check to see where
As parts of Greater Cincinnati experience flooding from the storms and heavy rainfall that swept through the region over the past week, some Northern Kentucky and Southwest Ohio roadways are blocked Sunday. The heavy rain has stopped, but the National Weather Services says scattered showers are expected throughout the day. High water and flooding are also expected even after the rain ends. Sunday morning, the National Weather Service issued a flood statement saying the flood warning continues for the Ohio River at Cincinnati until further notice. The Ohio River has reached moderate flooding levels for the first time since 2021, according to the National Water Prediction Service. Transportation officials are urging motorists to check travel conditions before they hit the road and to never drive through flooded roadways. Here's a list of weather-related road closures in Greater Cincinnati: Riddles Run Road (KY 2852) between Beaver Road (KY 338) and Hathaway Road (KY 536) in Boone County. Pond Creek Road (KY 1936) at the corner Visalia Road in Campbell County. River Road (KY 445) between Delta Ave. and Mary Ingles Highway (KY 6635) in Campbell County. Oneonta Road (KY 1566) near Truesdell Road in Campbell County. Mary Ingles Highway (KY 6335) between River Road (KY 445) and Tower Hill Road due to a mudslide in Campbell County. Locust Pike (KY 1930) near Locust Pike Park in Kenton County. Decoursey Pike (KY 177) near Washboard Road in Kenton County. River Road (KY 8) between Amsterdam Road (KY 371) and the 1.20 mile point due to a mudslide in Kenton County. Fowler Creek Road (KY 1486) between Senour Road (KY 2047) and Sycamore Creek Drive in Kenton County. Rich Road (KY 14) between Hempfling Road and Cruise Creek Road in Kenton County. All lanes are closed on the ramp from Interstate 275 East to U.S. Route 52 East at Kellogg Avenue due to flooding in Hamilton County. Eastbound State Route 32 from Signal Hill Lane to beyond Turpin Lake Place is closed due to flooding in Hamilton County. State Route 749 is closed in both directions beyond Alpine Terrace due to debris in Clermont County. All lanes on State Route 232 East at U.S. 52 and SR-232 West at Big Indian Road are closed due to flooding in Clermont County. This story may be updated. This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Cincinnati road closures: Flooding, high water impacts commutes
Yahoo
17-03-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Flood warning impacts Hoosic River in Berkshire County
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. (WWLP) – A Severe River Flood Warning has been issued for the Hoosic River in the area of Williamstown. The National Weather Service indicates that the Hoosic River is expected to rise above flood stage. At 1 a.m. Monday, the flood stage was 8.6 feet. It is expected to have a crest of 9.5 feet Monday morning, flood stage is 9 feet. At least 35 dead as tornadoes, wildfires, and blinding dust sweep across US Monday is looking cloudy with more showers, especially during the first half of the day. Highs will be in the upper 50s. Any showers will come to an end Monday evening and skies will be mostly cloudy. Lows will drop down into the lower 30s. The National Weather Services say the river will fall below the flood stage by Monday afternoon. The flood warning is in effect until Monday evening. The National Weather Service predicts the following flood stage: Mon 2 am 8.8 Mon 8 am 9.5 Mon 2 pm 9.1 Mon 8 pm 8.4 Tue 2 am 7.8 Tue 8 am 7.4 Tue 2 pm 7.1 Tue 8 pm 6.9 Wed 2 am 6.8 Wed 8 am 6.7 Wed 2 pm 6.6 Wed 8 pm 6.5 Tuesday is looking dry and mild with a mix of sun and clouds and high temperatures up around 60 degrees. Wednesday continues the sunny trend with temperatures peaking in the low to mid 60s. WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
05-02-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Winter weather advisory issued ahead of ice storm for parts of Indiana
The National Weather Services in Indianapolis issued a winter weather advisory for counties north of the capital city, including Hamilton and Tippecanoe counties. The advisory predicts freezing rain will accumulate to concerning levels for evening commuters. Meteorologists from the National Weather Services of Indianapolis noted that during the first few hours of the freezing rainstorm, temperatures in parts of northern Indiana will be below freezing, which could lead to slick roads. "This could be isolated, ground temperatures are about 35 degrees, so the ground is warm enough not to allow for ice (accumulation)," said Matthew Eckhoff, a meteorologist with the NWS Indianapolis. The winter weather advisory will be in effect from 5 p.m. this evening to 4 a.m. tomorrow, but meteorologists believe conditions should normalize through most of northern Indiana by 2 a.m. tomorrow. "Pockets of ice could still remain up until 4 a.m.," Eckhoff said. "By the morning commute of Thursday, it looks like everyone should be above freezing and experience regular rain, and things should be mostly fine." With NWS Indianapolis meteorologists expecting Indiana to be hit with notable weather conditions soon, here are the criteria the National Weather Service uses to determine when winter weather-related issues ought to be considered an advisory, watch or warning. NWS will place a winter weather advisory when the weather is wintry but does not showcase any other severe weather elements. For example, if the NWS expects light amounts of precipitation or snow that could cause slick driving conditions. A winter weather watch will be alert if the NWS determines that conditions could indicate a winter storm is expected to hit a region. Severe weather conditions that meteorologists might highlight are heavy snow, sleet or freezing rain, which could cause significant impacts to travel. The NWS will alert a winter storm warning if meteorologists believe weather conditions will be significantly severe and expect hazardous conditions to hit an area. In the case of ice storms, the NWS will alert an ice storm warning if meteorologists expect ice accumulation of 1/4 inch or more on all surfaces. Other notable advisories, watches or warnings may alert people about: Sleet advisory: If a region is expected to have up to 2 inches of sleet on the road. Sleet warning: If a region is expected to have more than 2 inches or more of sleet. Freezing rain advisory: If a region will receive less than one-quarter of an inch of ice. Freezing rain warning: if a region will receive a quarter of an inch or more of ice. The NWS notes that these criteria are just one component when determining if a regional NWS station should issue watches, warnings and advisories. The NWS also looks at the timing, impacts and duration of an event in addition to criteria for making its decision. 🚨 Indiana Weather Alerts: Warnings, Watches and Advisories. ⚡ Indiana power outage map: How to check your status. 💻 Internet outages: How to track them. 🚫 What you should and shouldn't do when the power is out. 🐶 Your neighbor left their pet outside. Who you should call. AES Indiana customers: 317-261-8111 Duke Energy customers: 1-800-343-3525 If you encounter a downed traffic signal or a limb blocking a roadway, contact the Mayor's Action Center at 317-327-4622 or online at When calling after hours, press "2" to be connected. Check road conditions, including road closures, crashes and live webcams using Indiana's online Trafficwise map at or visit our gridlock guide page for live traffic cams and more. INDOT's CARS Program provides information about road conditions, closures and width and weight restrictions. The website has a color-coded map of Indiana's highways and highlights hazardous road conditions and travel delays. The interactive map also shows road work warnings, closures, roadway restrictions and other information helpful to drivers. This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Winter weather advisory issued ahead of ice storm for parts of Indiana
