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The Irish Sun
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Rock legends have been forced to pull the plug on their summer tour – blaming wild weather and growing safety concerns
ROCK 'n' roll veterans scrap their entire US tour over wild weather fears and climate chaos . Fans were left gutted after the band scrapped a string of gigs due to the unpredictable weather conditions, making it too risky to go ahead. Advertisement 5 The Steve Miller Band has been forced to pull the plug on their summer tour - blaming wild weather Credit: Getty 5 The rock legends made a statement disappointing their US fans Credit: Getty The Steve Miller Band have sensationally scrapped their entire 2025 US tour – blaming freak weather and growing safety concerns. The iconic group pulled the plug on all 31 dates, just weeks before the first gig was due to kick off in Bethel, New York, on August 15. The decision marks one of the first major tours to be axed not because of one specific disaster, but due to the growing threat of climate change-fuelled extreme weather across the States. Sources say ticket sales were looking lukewarm, but insiders insist it was the unpredictable conditions and safety concerns that ultimately led to the band calling it a day. Advertisement more on rock music The tour had been due to wrap up in Anaheim, California, on November 8, but now it's no-go for fans across the country. The band broke the news in a straight-talking statement — true to form for frontman Steve Miller, 81, whose no-nonsense charm has earned him legions of loyal fans over the decades. The statement reads: "Dear Steve Miller Band fans, You make music with your instincts. You live life by your instincts. Always trust your instincts… "The Steve Miller Band has cancelled all of our upcoming tour dates. Advertisement Most read in Music Latest Exclusive "The combination of extreme heat, unpredictable flooding, tornadoes, hurricanes and massive forest fires make these risks for you our audience, the band and the crew unacceptable. So... Steve Miller Band: Canceled 2025 Tour Dates Here are the dates that are no longer going ahead August 15: Bethel, NY, Bethel Woods Center for the Arts August 16: Grantville, PA, Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course August 19: Gilford, NH, Bank NH Pavilion August 22: Atlantic City, NJ, Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena August 24: Wantagh, NY, Northwell at Jones Beach Theater August 26: Holmdel, NJ, PNC Bank Arts Center August 28: Saint Paul, MN, Minnesota State Fair August 30: Salamanca, NY, Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino Outdoor Venue August 31: Ledyard, CT, Premier Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino September 17: Lincoln, NE, Pinewood Bowl Theater September 19: Memphis, TN, Radians Amphitheater September 20: Camdenton, MO, Ozarks Amphitheater September 23: Gautier, MS, The Sound Amphitheater September 25: Huntsville, AL, Orion Amphitheater September 26: Champaign, IL, State Farm Center September 27: Gary, IN, Hard Rock Live Northern Indiana October 1: Tuscaloosa, AL, Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater October 4: Estero, FL, Hertz Arena October 5: Hollywood, FL, Hard Rock Live October 7: Tampa, FL, Seminole Hard Rock Tampa Event Center October 23: Scottsdale, AZ, The Pool at Talking Stick Resort October 25: Las Vegas, NV, PH Live at Planet Hollywood October 28: Highland, CA, Yaamava Resort & Casino at San Manuel October 30: Saratoga, CA, Mountain Winery November 1: Sparks, NV, Nugget Event Center November 4: San Diego, CA, The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park November 6: Inglewood, CA, YouTube Theater November 8: Anaheim, CA, Honda Center There are currently no details available on how and when ticketholders will be able to receive refunds. "You can blame it on the weather… The tour is cancelled. Don't know where, don't know when… We hope to see you all again. "Wishing you all peace, love and happiness. Please take care of each other." The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, best known for iconic hits like The Joker, Fly Like an Eagle, Jet Airliner and Take the Money and Run, has been a staple on the touring circuit since the mid-60s. Advertisement Since being inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2016, Miller has been busy reviving his back catalogue under Universal Music Group. And while he's still got the chops to perform, sources say the extreme weather risks and his advancing years mean this could be the end of the road for future tours. 5 Their statement blames the extreme weather conditions Credit: Instagram 5 Is this the end for future tours? Credit: Getty Advertisement 5 Steve does not confirm where and when they will be back on tour Credit: Getty
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Cold air funnels can appear in Michigan skies. Should you take cover? What to know
With the spring thunderstorm season upon us in Michigan, residents may see cold air funnels — essentially weak tornadoes that usually are harmless. "(Cold air funnels are) funnel clouds or (rarely) a small, relatively weak tornado that can develop from a small shower or thunderstorm when the air aloft is unusually cold (hence the name)," according to the National Weather Service's Glossary. "They are much less violent than other types of tornadoes." Cold air funnels are more likely to develop during fall or spring season, and are usually harmless, the NWS said. On Monday, May 5, the NWS office for Northern Indiana (which covers five counties in southern Michigan) issued a special weather statement on X informing residents to watch for cold air funnels. The weather statement was issued due to favorable conditions for funnel creation, the Northern Indiana NWS office said. As the spring season continues, here's what to know about cold air funnels. Funnel clouds rotate below storms and have no detectable debris or damage at ground level. Cold air funnels form under rain showers or thunderstorms when the air is particularly cold. They are considered to be a very weak tornadoes. Cold air funnels occur in the fall or spring because during the transition seasons, the sun is able to warm the lower levels of the atmosphere, but not the upper atmosphere. The gradual warming causes convection (thunderstorms) to "bubble up" and form rain showers, however, the temperatures above the ground (at 15,000-20,000 feet) are especially cold, the NWS said. "The key difference between tornadoes and cold air funnels is whether or not they touch the ground," IFLScience said. If a cold air funnel touches the ground, then officials consider it a tornado and issue a tornado warning. "(O)n rare occasions they can touch down and cause EF-0 level (winds up to 85 mph) tornado damage," the NWS said. Residents won't receive a tornado warning if a cold air funnel is spotted in the air because it is unlikely that it will touch the ground. Instead, a special weather statement may be issued. In addition, "cold air funnels are usually tough to detect on radar as there may not be a lot of rotation," the Northern Indiana office said on X. If you identify a cold air funnel, it is important to proceed with caution — even though they are usually harmless. "If you're unsure whether it's a cold air funnel or something more intense, it's always best to take shelter and report what you saw to the NWS," SkyView Weather said. "These types of funnels are difficult to detect on radar because they're so weak — that's where your observations become essential." To report a cold air funnel or any weather-related concern, the NWS has a list of its regional offices in the U.S. Contact Sarah Moore @ smoore@ This article originally appeared on Lansing State Journal: What's a cold air funnel? Weather experts say these clouds are weak tornadoes.
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Cold air funnels can appear in Michigan skies. Should you take cover? What to know
With the spring thunderstorm season upon us in Michigan, residents may see cold air funnels — essentially weak tornadoes that usually are harmless. "(Cold air funnels are) funnel clouds or (rarely) a small, relatively weak tornado that can develop from a small shower or thunderstorm when the air aloft is unusually cold (hence the name)," according to the National Weather Service's Glossary. "They are much less violent than other types of tornadoes." Cold air funnels are more likely to develop during fall or spring season, and are usually harmless, the NWS said. On Monday, May 5, the NWS office for Northern Indiana (which covers five counties in southern Michigan) issued a special weather statement on X informing residents to watch for cold air funnels. The weather statement was issued due to favorable conditions for funnel creation, the Northern Indiana NWS office said. As the spring season continues, here's what to know about cold air funnels. Funnel clouds rotate below storms and have no detectable debris or damage at ground level. Cold air funnels form under rain showers or thunderstorms when the air is particularly cold. They are considered to be a very weak tornadoes. Cold air funnels occur in the fall or spring because during the transition seasons, the sun is able to warm the lower levels of the atmosphere, but not the upper atmosphere. The gradual warming causes convection (thunderstorms) to "bubble up" and form rain showers, however, the temperatures above the ground (at 15,000-20,000 feet) are especially cold, the NWS said. "The key difference between tornadoes and cold air funnels is whether or not they touch the ground," IFLScience said. If a cold air funnel touches the ground, then officials consider it a tornado and issue a tornado warning. "(O)n rare occasions they can touch down and cause EF-0 level (winds up to 85 mph) tornado damage," the NWS said. Residents won't receive a tornado warning if a cold air funnel is spotted in the air because it is unlikely that it will touch the ground. Instead, a special weather statement may be issued. In addition, "cold air funnels are usually tough to detect on radar as there may not be a lot of rotation," the Northern Indiana office said on X. If you identify a cold air funnel, it is important to proceed with caution — even though they are usually harmless. "If you're unsure whether it's a cold air funnel or something more intense, it's always best to take shelter and report what you saw to the NWS," SkyView Weather said. "These types of funnels are difficult to detect on radar because they're so weak — that's where your observations become essential." To report a cold air funnel or any weather-related concern, the NWS has a list of its regional offices in the U.S. Contact Sarah Moore @ smoore@ This article originally appeared on Lansing State Journal: What's a cold air funnel? Weather experts say these clouds are weak tornadoes.
