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Calgary Herald
7 days ago
- Climate
- Calgary Herald
Wildfire live updates: Air quality warnings issued for northern Alberta
Cooler temperatures province-wide on Monday did little to slow the spread of out-of-control wildfires in Alberta, as strong winds persisted and the threat of spreading fires continues into Tuesday. Article content Article content The drop in temperatures, however, did offer firefighters support in their efforts. Article content 'Today, cooler temperatures are helping firefighters bring these fires closer to containment,' Alberta Wildfire said in a social media post published Monday afternoon. Article content Article content A fire ban remains in place for northern and central parts of the province's Fire Protection Area, banning wood fires on public or private land. Propane fire pits and barbecues are still allowed. Article content Article content As of Tuesday morning, there were 56 fires burning in the province, with 28 of them classified as out-of-control. Over 480,000 hectares have burned in Alberta so far in 2025. Article content According to Environment Canada alerts, over 100 communities in the province are under air quality warnings or statements due to wildfire smoke. Article content Article content Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario are also blanketed by wildfire smoke causing poor air quality and warnings from the national weather agency. Article content The smoke is expected to clear in some areas by Wednesday. Article content While Alberta's smoke threat is primarily in the north-western are of the province, sudden changes in weather could move smoke to other areas quickly. Article content Meteorologists in the United States are warning of hazy skies and reduced visibility as smoke from Canadian fires travels south — some states were blanketed with smoke from northern fires earlier this week, with the haze reaching as far south as the Georgia/ Florida border. Article content Canadian wildfire 🔥smoke is very THICK across the Midwest and into the Southeast this morning. The entire Eastern U.S. is blanketed in haze. We'll need to wait for southerly winds to blow this abominable smoke back into Canada 🇨🇦 — Ryan Maue (@RyanMaue) June 1, 2025
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Storm tracker: Hurricane forecasters watch tropical waves and more
With the official start to the 2025 hurricane season just days away, forecasters at the National Hurricane Center are tracking two tropical waves in the Atlantic basin as of May 27. One wave is in the central Atlantic and the other is in the Caribbean. Neither is expected to develop into a named storm, which is typical: While 100 or so tropical waves form in the Atlantic each year, only an average of 14 named storms develop each year, according to the hurricane center. A tropical wave is a system of low pressure that moves westward across the tropics. Waves can lead to the formation of tropical cyclones, under the right conditions, according to the National Weather Service. The majority of tropical cyclones develop out of tropical waves, which also are called easterly waves, according to NOAA. The National Hurricane Center said other than the two tropical waves, there are no tropical disturbances in the Atlantic basin and no tropical cyclone activity is expected during the next seven days. Of potentially more concern comes from computer models, some of which show a potential disturbance in the Gulf of America, formerly known as Gulf of Mexico, in early June. "We need to watch the Gulf in 10 days, or so, as a weakness in the subtropical ridge finally allows a tropical disturbance to lift north," said meteorologist Ryan Maue of on X on Tuesday. "The Gulf is now plenty warm for a tropical storm." The first named storm of the 2025 season will be Andrea. Another meteorologist, Andy Hazelton of the University of Miami, said on X Tuesday, "Most likely, it'll just be a strung out mess, but either way lots of tropical moisture will come north and hopefully help alleviate some of the still-ongoing drought in Florida." Named storms: 14 Hurricanes: 7 Major hurricanes: 3 NOAA is predicting a 60% chance of an above-normal season, a 30% chance of a near-normal season and a 10% chance for a below-normal season. More: All your questions about the 2025 hurricane season answered Forecasters predict: Named storms: 13-19 Hurricanes: 6-10 Major hurricanes: 3-5 A major hurricane is a Category 3 storm or higher, with maximum sustained winds of at least 111 mph. More: Tropical Storm Alvin brewing in the eastern Pacific Ocean, hurricane forecasters say The Atlantic hurricane season starts June 1 and ends Nov. 30. Contributing: C. A. Bridges and Cheryl McCloud, USA TODAY NETWORK - Florida This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Storm tracker: Hurricane forecasters eye tropical waves and more
The Herald Scotland
28-05-2025
- Climate
- The Herald Scotland
Storm tracker: Hurricane forecasters eye tropical waves and more
A tropical wave is a system of low pressure that moves westward across the tropics. Waves can lead to the formation of tropical cyclones, under the right conditions, according to the National Weather Service. The majority of tropical cyclones develop out of tropical waves, which also are called easterly waves, according to NOAA. The National Hurricane Center said other than the two tropical waves, there are no tropical disturbances in the Atlantic basin and no tropical cyclone activity is expected during the next seven days. 'We need to watch the Gulf' Of potentially more concern comes from computer models, some of which show a potential disturbance in the Gulf of America, formerly known as Gulf of Mexico, in early June. "We need to watch the Gulf in 10 days, or so, as a weakness in the subtropical ridge finally allows a tropical disturbance to lift north," said meteorologist Ryan Maue of on X on Tuesday. "The Gulf is now plenty warm for a tropical storm." The first named storm of the 2025 season will be Andrea. Another meteorologist, Andy Hazelton of the University of Miami, said on X Tuesday, "Most likely, it'll just be a strung out mess, but either way lots of tropical moisture will come north and hopefully help alleviate some of the still-ongoing drought in Florida." How many named storms are in an average hurricane season? Named storms: 14 Hurricanes: 7 Major hurricanes: 3 NOAA predicting 13-19 named storms for 2025 hurricane season NOAA is predicting a 60% chance of an above-normal season, a 30% chance of a near-normal season and a 10% chance for a below-normal season. More: All your questions about the 2025 hurricane season answered Forecasters predict: Named storms: 13-19 Hurricanes: 6-10 Major hurricanes: 3-5 A major hurricane is a Category 3 storm or higher, with maximum sustained winds of at least 111 mph. More: Tropical Storm Alvin brewing in the eastern Pacific Ocean, hurricane forecasters say When is hurricane season? The Atlantic hurricane season starts June 1 and ends Nov. 30. Contributing: C. A. Bridges and Cheryl McCloud, USA TODAY NETWORK - Florida
USA Today
27-05-2025
- Climate
- USA Today
Storm tracker: Hurricane forecasters watch tropical waves and more
Storm tracker: Hurricane forecasters watch tropical waves and more The National Hurricane Center does not expect tropical cyclone activity in the Atlantic during the next seven days, but forecasters are watching some concerning weather patterns. Show Caption Hide Caption NOAA predicts at least three hurricanes this season NOAA predicts the three major hurricanes in the 2025 hurricane season. With the official start to the 2025 hurricane season just days away, forecasters at the National Hurricane Center are tracking two tropical waves in the Atlantic basin as of May 27. One wave is in the central Atlantic and the other is in the Caribbean. Neither is expected to develop into a named storm, which is typical: While 100 or so tropical waves form in the Atlantic each year, only an average of 14 named storms develop each year, according to the hurricane center. A tropical wave is a system of low pressure that moves westward across the tropics. Waves can lead to the formation of tropical cyclones, under the right conditions, according to the National Weather Service. The majority of tropical cyclones develop out of tropical waves, which also are called easterly waves, according to NOAA. The National Hurricane Center said other than the two tropical waves, there are no tropical disturbances in the Atlantic basin and no tropical cyclone activity is expected during the next seven days. 'We need to watch the Gulf' Of potentially more concern comes from computer models, some of which show a potential disturbance in the Gulf of America, formerly known as Gulf of Mexico, in early June. "We need to watch the Gulf in 10 days, or so, as a weakness in the subtropical ridge finally allows a tropical disturbance to lift north," said meteorologist Ryan Maue of on X on Tuesday. "The Gulf is now plenty warm for a tropical storm." The first named storm of the 2025 season will be Andrea. Another meteorologist, Andy Hazelton of the University of Miami, said on X Tuesday, "Most likely, it'll just be a strung out mess, but either way lots of tropical moisture will come north and hopefully help alleviate some of the still-ongoing drought in Florida." How many named storms are in an average hurricane season? Named storms: 14 Hurricanes: 7 Major hurricanes: 3 NOAA predicting 13-19 named storms for 2025 hurricane season NOAA is predicting a 60% chance of an above-normal season, a 30% chance of a near-normal season and a 10% chance for a below-normal season. More: All your questions about the 2025 hurricane season answered Forecasters predict: Named storms: 13-19 Hurricanes: 6-10 Major hurricanes: 3-5 A major hurricane is a Category 3 storm or higher, with maximum sustained winds of at least 111 mph. More: Tropical Storm Alvin brewing in the eastern Pacific Ocean, hurricane forecasters say When is hurricane season? The Atlantic hurricane season starts June 1 and ends Nov. 30. Contributing: C. A. Bridges and Cheryl McCloud, USA TODAY NETWORK - Florida
USA Today
27-05-2025
- Climate
- USA Today
Hurricane forecasters spot early signs of trouble in Atlantic, Gulf
Hurricane forecasters spot early signs of trouble in Atlantic, Gulf The National Hurricane Center does not expect tropical cyclone activity in the Atlantic during the next seven days, but forecasters are watching some concerning weather patterns. Show Caption Hide Caption NOAA predicts at least three hurricanes this season NOAA predicts the three major hurricanes in the 2025 hurricane season. With the official start to the 2025 hurricane season just days away, forecasters at the National Hurricane Center are tracking two tropical waves in the Atlantic basin as of May 27. One wave is in the central Atlantic and the other is in the Caribbean. Neither is expected to develop into a named storm, which is typical: While 100 or so tropical waves form in the Atlantic each year, only an average of 14 named storms develop each year, according to the hurricane center. A tropical wave is a system of low pressure that moves westward across the tropics. Waves can lead to the formation of tropical cyclones, under the right conditions, according to the National Weather Service. The majority of tropical cyclones develop out of tropical waves, which also are called easterly waves, according to NOAA. The National Hurricane Center said other than the two tropical waves, there are no tropical disturbances in the Atlantic basin and no tropical cyclone activity is expected during the next seven days. 'We need to watch the Gulf' Of potentially more concern comes from computer models, some of which show a potential disturbance in the Gulf of America, formerly known as Gulf of Mexico, in early June. "We need to watch the Gulf in 10 days, or so, as a weakness in the subtropical ridge finally allows a tropical disturbance to lift north," said meteorologist Ryan Maue of on X on Tuesday. "The Gulf is now plenty warm for a tropical storm." The first named storm of the 2025 season will be Andrea. Another meteorologist, Andy Hazelton of the University of Miami, said on X Tuesday, "Most likely, it'll just be a strung out mess, but either way lots of tropical moisture will come north and hopefully help alleviate some of the still-ongoing drought in Florida." How many named storms are in an average hurricane season? Named storms: 14 Hurricanes: 7 Major hurricanes: 3 NOAA predicting 13-19 named storms for 2025 hurricane season NOAA is predicting a 60% chance of an above-normal season, a 30% chance of a near-normal season and a 10% chance for a below-normal season. More: All your questions about the 2025 hurricane season answered Forecasters predict: Named storms: 13-19 Hurricanes: 6-10 Major hurricanes: 3-5 A major hurricane is a Category 3 storm or higher, with maximum sustained winds of at least 111 mph. More: Tropical Storm Alvin brewing in the eastern Pacific Ocean, hurricane forecasters say When is hurricane season? The Atlantic hurricane season starts June 1 and ends Nov. 30. Contributing: C. A. Bridges and Cheryl McCloud, USA TODAY NETWORK - Florida
