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Yahoo
15 hours ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
It wasn't your imagination: May was the fifth wettest on record in NJ
After a long period of drought, New Jersey saw the fifth wettest May on record, according to a spring 2025 recap from the state climatologist's office. With all the rain that May provided, New Jersey reservoirs that supply drinking water to residents have been almost completely restored, said David Robinson, a Rutgers professor and the state climatologist. New Jersey is nearly out of its drought period and has sufficient reservoir levels for the hotter summer months ahead — and more rain is expected in the next few days. 'The Department of Environmental Protection is still cautious about this, and they have still retained the state in a drought warning primarily because the groundwater is being slow to respond, particularly in South Jersey,' Robinson 2024 was the driest in the state dating back to 1895, when records were first kept. New Jersey had not only the driest October on record, but it was the driest of any month in the state since 1895, Robinson said. The lack of precipitation in the fall and winter months were the result of patterns of precipitation in New England and around the Great Lakes that were just missing New Jersey as they passed by, Robinson said. Coastal storms such as Nor'easters are also sources of moisture for the area, but they didn't come until April and May when the pattern shifted. La Niña, a storm pattern in the Pacific Ocean, is possibly a reason other coastal storms were irregular due to sea surface temperatures, atmospheric pressure and wind patterns changing, Robinson said. 'A lot of what we are talking about here and what happened in May, that's just weather patterns that are associated with the day-to-day fluctuations in circulation,' Robinson said. 'That's what makes it so difficult to unravel all of this and explain all of this.' North Jersey reservoir levels dropped to nearly 20% below average between the months of January and March, according to data from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. In April and May, those reservoirs' water levels shot up to about 10% above average. For instance, the three reservoirs operated by Veolia along the Hackensack River in Bergen County — the Oradell Reservoir, Lake Tappan and Woodcliff Lake — had dropped to just above 50% of capacity by February, and well below the historical average for that time of year. By the end of May, they had rebounded to 100% capacity. The reservoirs rely on winter to supply them with water in time for the summer, Robinson said. The just-below normal precipitation in spring slightly reduced the statewide drought, but the large amounts of rain in May were able to replenish the reservoirs. 'We should always be careful with our use of water, because New Jersey's freshwater supplies are quite finite, and they can change pretty quickly,' Robinson said. 'With just a couple of hot, dry months, we could be back into a worrisome position again. The indicators are that we won't, but better to be careful.' The area will get more rain in the next few days with stronger showers the evening of June 6 and lighter showers the evening of June 7, according to the National Weather Service. July and August are also generally the wettest months of the year, so a drought in New Jersey this summer is not likely, Robinson said. 'Patterns become more local or regional during the summer, so it's hard to get a grasp on just what's going to unfold,' he said. 'However, there is some indication that this summer will lean toward the normal to somewhat above normal precipitation pattern.' This article originally appeared on May 2025 was 5th wettest on record in NJ, as reservoirs rebound
Miami Herald
4 days ago
- Business
- Miami Herald
Luxury outerwear brand avoids tariffs as rivals try to exit China
In 2018, for my 25th birthday, my mom and I went to the Canada Goose store in Boston. I'd been eyeing one of their famously warm jackets for years, and the store's immersive "cold room" just seemed too fun not to try. This was no gimmick. The subzero chamber blasts you with industrial chill and fake snow while you test-drive your jacket of choice (okay maybe I am exaggerating on the snow part). My mom and I went in and out of that cold room at least half a dozen times, each time trying a different jacket. After some dramatic pacing and completely ridiculous over-analysis, I finally settled on a bright red coat with a fur-lined hood. Related: Key Marshalls, TJ Maxx, and Dillard's partner bets big on USA Seven winters later? I still live in that jacket. It's survived Nor'easters, icy sidewalks, and at least one impromptu snowball fight. And while that coat is built for extreme weather, it turns out Canada Goose is also built for something else: extreme tariffs. While other brands are scrambling to shift production out of China, Canada Goose hasn't had to flinch. The brand's decision to keep most of its manufacturing close to home is suddenly looking like a genius-level move in a shaky global market. Most brands treat manufacturing like a group project: outsource everything and pray it shows up on time. Canada Goose? They're more the "do the whole project yourself and get an A" type. According to Supply Chain Drive, over 90% of the company's down-filled outerwear is made in-house in Canada. That kind of vertical integration is rare in fashion and it's giving the brand a serious edge. "Our vertical manufacturing is a real source of competitive advantage for us," President and COO Beth Clymer said during the company's Q4 2025 earnings call. "We are currently leveraging this capability more than we ever have before." Related: Huge appliance brand leaving China to avoid tariffs Translation: while other global brands are redrawing supply chain maps and scrambling to diversify away from China, Canada Goose is already sitting pretty. Their made-in-Canada model means they're mostly untouched by U.S. tariffs under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement. Now, that's not to say they're totally immune. About 20% of their goods are still made in Europe, and that's where they've felt some sting. But with most of their key production locked down locally, they've been able to pivot fast-something that's proving harder for competitors. Canada Goose ( (GOOS) ) might be one of the few fashion brands thriving because they're control freaks. Instead of chasing trends or racing to the cheapest factory, they've doubled down on quality, ownership, and-apparently-weatherproofing their business. And it's working. The company reduced inventory by 14% over the full fiscal year and expanded gross margins to 71.3% in the fourth quarter. All of this happened while the company dodged the kind of global supply chain chaos that has bigger brands sweating through their technical fleece. Nice. They didn't even offer a full-year forecast-not out of weakness, but because they know the consumer landscape is unstable. That's not panic. That's discipline. While others rush to rejigger production and rewrite playbooks, Canada Goose is what it's always done. The same way my red jacket hasn't lost a stitch, the company's strategy hasn't needed much tailoring either. Turns out, being built for the cold might also mean being built for uncertainty. Related: Versace, Michael Kors, Jimmy Choo stumble hard The Arena Media Brands, LLC THESTREET is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc.
Newsweek
23-05-2025
- Climate
- Newsweek
Central Park Breaks 131-Year Temperature Record
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. Central Park was among several New York locations that hit a new record for the coldest high temperature on May 22 when a rare spring Nor'easter brought chilly weather to the Northeast. Why It Matters Nor'easters are powerful storms that happen more typical during the winter months when they bring heavy snowfall that, when coupled with strong winds, can cause blizzards. Because it occurred late in the season, snow wasn't much of a threat when the storm hit, but the Nor'easter did plunge temperatures across the Northeast until they felt more becoming of March and April. Temperatures remain chilly on Friday even as the storm moves away from the region. What to Know Central Park was among several climate sites in New York that recorded its "coldest high temperature on record for May 22" according to a post on X, formerly Twitter, by the National Weather Service's (NWS) office in New York, on Friday afternoon. Other locations within the forecast region breaking the coldest high temperature on record for May 22 include Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey, LaGuardia Airport in Queens, New York, Long Island MacArthur Airport in Islip, New York, and John F. Kennedy International Airport in Queens, New York. "Yesterday, several of our climate sites recorded their coldest high temperature on record for May 22: EWR: 53°; LGA: 53°; ISP: 53°; JFK: 55° (tied). The standout was Central Park, where a high of just 51° broke the old record of 54° set way back in 1894," NWS New York wrote. Typically, Central Park high temperatures during this time of year are 73 degrees Fahrenheit. The average low is 57 degrees Fahrenheit, meaning Thursday's high temperatures were colder than the typical low temperatures for this time of year. However, Central Park did not set a record low temperature for May 22, NWS meteorologist Bill Goodman told Newsweek. Goodman added that a high of 51 degrees this late in May is "pretty unusual." Temperatures will remain cool through the weekend and into Memorial Day, AccuWeather reported. Some showers, however, could disrupt Memorial Day plans for eastern New York. When looking further into next week, Goodman said temperatures could creep above average for Central Park. A stock photo shows a rainy spring day in Central Park, New York. A stock photo shows a rainy spring day in Central Park, New York. johnandersonphoto/Getty What People Are Saying NWS meteorologist Bill Goodman told Newsweek: "More often than not, when we have cool weather like this in late May, the summer tends to follow suit. It's a harbinger of a not quite so hot summer, but we will see." What Happens Next? Temperatures will creep back up to normal levels in the coming days, with average temperatures expected across New York throughout the end of the month, according to a six- to 10-day temperature outlook by the NWS Climate Prediction Center. The precipitation outlook shows an above-average chance for rain in New York during the same time frame.
Newsweek
22-05-2025
- Climate
- Newsweek
Map Shows States Getting Hit by Rare Nor'easter Storm This Week
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 along the East Coast are expecting heavy rain, strong winds, and cold temperatures through Friday as a rare spring Nor'easter brings severe weather to the region. Why It Matters Nor'easters are powerful storms more typical during the winter months, when they bring heavy snowfall that, when coupled with strong winds, can cause blizzards. Because of warmer temperatures, snow isn't expected with the incoming storm except for high-elevation areas, but heavy rain is likely. AccuWeather meteorologists are predicting several inches of rain to fall through Friday morning. Coastal flood advisories and gale warnings have already been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) in Northeastern states, with more weather alerts possible before the storm is over. What To Know Along with severe weather, temperatures will plunge across the Northeast until the air feels more becoming of March or April, AccuWeather said in a report. The coldest states will be Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont, where temperatures will feel as low as 30 degrees Fahrenheit. Cool temperatures will stretch into the Midwest. A map created by AccuWeather shows which states are expecting impacts from an ongoing Nor'easter. A map created by AccuWeather shows which states are expecting impacts from an ongoing Nor'easter. AccuWeather Virginia northeast through Maine and northwest through Ohio and Michigan are expecting showers from the storm, with some high-elevation snow possible in Vermont and New Hampshire. The heaviest rainfall is expected across western Pennsylvania, western Maryland, and northeastern West Virginia, as well as along the coast in Maryland, Connecticut, and Rhode Island, with 2 to 4 inches expected. Wind will pose the biggest impacts, with some gusts reaching up to 50 mph, AccuWeather senior meteorologist Tom Kines told Newsweek. Some winds could gust even higher in Cape Cod or eastern Long Island. In addition to creating unsatisfactory weather, NWS meteorologists warned that the winds would cause hazardous seas and urged boaters to take caution. "Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility," a gale warning issued by the NWS office in New York said. "Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions." What People Are Saying AccuWeather senior meteorologist Tom Kines told Newsweek: "No doubt it's unusual for this time of year. It happens, but it's certainly not a common event. It's something we talk about in the winter with these storms. They usually form along the mid-Atlantic Coast and intensify and move northeastward, and they bring a lot of wind, rain and or snow to parts of the Northeast." An NWS forecast issued on Thursday morning: "A relatively stagnant upper pattern with troughing along the coasts and ridging over the Central U.S. will persist through the end of the week. Low pressure in the East will produce cool and rainy weather from the Ohio Valley to the Northeast/Mid-Atlantic. Some isolated thunderstorms could produce excessive rainfall over portions of southern New England today but that threat is marginal." What Happens Next The storm's impacts are expected to persist through Friday. Temperatures are expected to trend upward for the Northeast later this month, with the NWS Climate Prediction Center's eight- to 14-day temperature outlook showing above-average temperatures for the region through the end of May.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
A Rare May Nor'easter Is Coming to New England: What to Expect From the Unusual Storm
New England is expected to be hit by a May Nor'easter that is rare, but not unprecedented for the time of year This storm is expected to bring one to three inches of rain and wind gusts of up to 50 mph to the region ahead of Memorial Day weekend Nor'easters are more common between September and April, but can happen any time of yearA rare May Nor'easter is about to impact New England ahead of Memorial Day weekend. Meteorologists with the National Weather Service (NWS) say the 'late season Nor'easter' is expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds to the coast on Thursday, May 22. The storm is expected to drop one to two inches of rain in the area, with some places seeing up to three inches, which meteorologists predict 'may result in pockets of poor drainage street flooding.' Some wet snow may even impact higher elevations in Vermont and New Hampshire, according to NBC affiliate WBTS. Meanwhile, northeast winds with the storm 'may gust to between 40 & 50 mph on the coast,' NWS reported. Though the region is familiar with Nor'easters, the timing of this storm is unusual — but not unprecedented. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Nor'easters form along the East Coast, and get their name from the northeast winds that accompany the storm system, according to the NWS. These storms 'are most frequent and most violent between September and April,' NWS states, but can happen at any time of year. The most devastating Nor'easters can cause billions of dollars in damage. This won't be the first time a Nor'easter impacts the region around Memorial Day, according to CBS affiliate WBZ-TV. A similar storm struck New England four years ago, washing out the holiday weekend. The incoming Nor'Easter will move out of the region before Memorial Day weekend this time, but some lingering showers are expected on Friday, May 23, and Saturday, May 22. High temperatures in much of the region will sit in the upper 40s on Thursday, according to ABC affiliate WCVB-TV. "It is a cool, raw, nasty day coming up," said WCVB's Chief Meteorologist Cindy Fitzgibbon. Read the original article on People
