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TimesLIVE
28-05-2025
- Climate
- TimesLIVE
US scientists forecast above-normal 2025 hurricane season
US government scientists said they expect an above-normal hurricane season in 2025, producing three to five major hurricanes with sustained winds of at least 179km/h. The Atlantic hurricane season, which begins on June 1, is forecast to produce 13 to 19 named tropical storms with winds of at least 63km/h, according to the US National Weather Service. Of those storms, six to 10 are forecast to become hurricanes with winds of 120km/h or higher. 'Warmer sea surface temperatures are probably the major contributor to this,' said Ken Graham, director of the National Weather Service. Academic and private weather forecasters have issued similar outlooks for the hurricane season, which continues until November 30. Between 1991 and 2020 there have been an average of 14.4 named tropical storms annually in the Atlantic, including on average 3.2 major hurricanes among 7.2 hurricanes. Colorado State University meteorologists said in early April the 2025 hurricane season across the Atlantic basin will be above average, with 17 named tropical storms, including nine hurricanes, of which four are predicted to be major. AccuWeather issued its 2025 hurricane season forecast in late March. The private weather service calls for between three and five major hurricanes out of seven to 10 hurricanes from 13 to 18 named tropical storms. The 2024 hurricane season was one of the costliest on record. There were five major hurricanes, out of a total of 11 hurricanes from 18 named storms. The deaths of 427 people were attributed to 2024's storms and losses totalled $130bn (R2.3-trillion).
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
National Weather Service conducting storm surveys
May 21—Following the tornadoes and severe storms Tuesday night, the National Weather Service in Huntsville urges residents to share information, photos and videos of damage to property. "If you have any damage reports of anyone measuring hail from yesterday, or a tree fell on your car, any wind or tornado damage reports, please pass that on," said Jennifer Saari, meteorologist for NWS of Huntsville. With the storms through the area and the sun now shining, teams from NWS are conducting surveys to measure their effect on the area. When residents share information with NWS, Saari said it allows the teams to know the type of damage to look for. Anyone wanting to share information can call the NWS of Huntsville at 256-890-8503, or share pictures through social media by tagging or messaging them: US National Weather Service Huntsville Alabama on Facebook and NWSHuntsville on X. — or 256-340-2437
Newsweek
17-05-2025
- Climate
- Newsweek
PGA Championship 3rd Round Temporarily Suspended Due to "Dangerous Weather"
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. PGA Championship officials temporarily suspended the third round at Quail Hollow due to "dangerous weather". The suspension occurred at 8:15 a.m. Eastern Time, so no players were on the course to start the day. An estimated time for the tournament to resume has not yet been announced. According to the Accuweather website, the US National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the entire Charlotte, North Carolina area, which is expected to end at 12:00 Eastern Time. The start of the third round of the PGA Championship delayed due to a dangerous weather situation at 8:15 a.m. — PGA TOUR Communications (@PGATOURComms) May 17, 2025 Accuweather reports that precipitation over Quail Hollow has been light but steady. Skies are completely overcast over the PGA Championship venue and humidity is at 77%. However, barometric pressure is on the rise, which is helping to reduce the chances of severe weather. There is still a 40% chance of rain, so the restart of the second major of the season will have to wait a few more hours. The forecast for the afternoon has the chance of rain dropping to 25%, but winds in excess of 20 MPH are expected. The temperature on the course will be 87° F to make the day even more challenging. The 74 players who made the cut were paired off for the third round. This suspension may result in a reorganization of groups depending on the time of the day's start. Spectators sit under their umbrellas in the rain and watch play during a practice round prior to the 2017 PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Club on August 8, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Spectators sit under their umbrellas in the rain and watch play during a practice round prior to the 2017 PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Club on August 8, 2017 in Charlotte, North measures could include the formation of 24 trios and one duo, as well as a simultaneous start on the first and 10th tees to minimize both any further deterioration in weather conditions and the darkness. The final round is not expected to suffer from such contingencies, as the weather forecast calls for only a 1% chance of rain and winds of only 5 MPH. Jhonattan Vegas is the leader after the first 36 holes of the PGA Championship with a score of 8 under. Matthieu Pavon, Matt Fitzpatrick and Si Woo Kim are tied for second at 6 under, while Max Homa and Scottie Scheffler are tied for fifth at 5 under. More Golf: PGA Tour Pro Rips Michael Block for Wild PGA Championship Excuse
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Five dead after tornado tears through St Louis
At least five people have died and more than 5,000 buildings were damaged after a tornado tore through St Louis in Missouri. The tornado swept along a major road, tearing roofs off houses, uprooting trees and knocking down power lines on Friday evening. About 100,000 properties were left without power and the fire department said house-by-house searches were conducted in the worst-affected areas. The US National Weather Service reported at least six other tornadoes in Missouri and neighbouring Illinois, with more severe weather conditions stretching eastwards to the Atlantic coast. National Weather Service radar suggested the tornado touched down shortly after 14:30 local time in the west of the city close to Forest Park - home to St Louis Zoo and the site of the 1904 Olympic Games. St Louis Fire Department said three people had to be rescued after part of the nearby Centennial Christian Church collapsed. One of those people died. A curfew was imposed from 21:00 to 06:00 local time in the two areas where most of the damage took place, to prevent injuries from debris and reduce the potential for looting. St Louis Mayor Cara Spencer said: "Our city is grieving tonight. The loss of life and the destruction is truly, truly horrendous. "We're going to have a lot of work to do in the coming days. There is no doubt there, but tonight we are focused on saving lives and keeping people safe and allowing our community to grieve."
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
National Weather Service urges Wisconsinites to 'Know Where to Go' during severe weather
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – With severe weather potentially coming through the area, the US National Weather Service is helping Wisconsinites 'Know Where to Go' should a tornado arise. According to a release from the US National Weather Service Green Bay, severe thunderstorms could possibly be coming through the area Thursday afternoon and evening, bringing with them possible tornadoes, large hail, and strong winds. Cellcom working to restore voice and text services after outage Officials say the public should plan ahead in case members of the community find themselves face to face with the server weather in various situations. If someone is home and a tornado is nearby, the suggested action to take is to grab an emergency supply kit and head to the basement of the home. If the home does not have a basement, residents should move to an interior room with no windows. The NWS says not to go into rooms near the top or the exterior of the home. They add that no place outside is safe from a tornado. If drivers out on the roadways are faced with a tornado, officials suggest quickly getting to a designated shelter, basement, or saferoom. The next best thing to do is to find a small, windowless room or hallway on the lowest floor of a nearby sturdy building. The NWS reports that drivers should never seek refuge outside, under an overpass, or under a tree, as that could put someone at a greater risk of being seriously injured or killed. Green Bay police investigating illegal dumping of mattresses If drivers are unable to get to a shelter, officials say to stay in the car with a seatbelt on and to keep their head under the windows. Drivers can also look to find a ditch lower than the roadway to lie in, but should use their hands to cover their head in either case. For more information about staying safe during severe weather, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
