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UAE Moments
6 days ago
- Climate
- UAE Moments
UAE Weather Hits 51.6°C: Hottest May Day on Record
As of Sunday, May 25, 2025, the United Arab Emirates is experiencing extreme heat, with record-breaking temperatures across the country. UAE Weather Overview – May 25, 2025 The UAE has recorded its highest May temperature on record, reaching 51.6°C in Al Ain, surpassing the previous record of 50.2°C set in 2009 . Daytime highs in other areas, including Dubai and Abu Dhabi, are expected to reach between 45°C and 48°C Dubai Forecast – May 25, 2025 High : Approximately 47°C Low : Around 30°C Conditions: Fair to partly cloudy skies with some clouds developing eastward by afternoon. Health & Safety Advisory Due to the extreme heat, residents and visitors are advised to: Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water. Avoid outdoor activities during peak sun hours (typically between 12 PM and 4 PM). Wear light, loose-fitting clothing. Use sunscreen and wear a hat when outdoors. Be vigilant for signs of heat-related illnesses, such as heat exhaustion or heatstroke. Please note that while temperatures are expected to remain high today, forecasts indicate a potential drop in temperatures in the coming days, with highs around 35°C by the end of the month . For the most accurate and up-to-date weather information, consult the UAE's National Center of Meteorology.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Near record-breaking heat could be in store for Central Florida this weekend
This weekend presents chances for record-breaking high temperatures. Both Saturday and Sunday are expected to reach 97 degrees, but the added humidity on Sunday will make it feel significantly hotter. Early next week, temperatures will rise further, with heat indices around 100-102 in central Florida. A cold front will approach late in the week, bringing scattered rain on Thursday and, more importantly, cooler temperatures afterward. Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.
The Guardian
15-05-2025
- Climate
- The Guardian
Texas swelters as record-breaking heatwave sweeps across state
Texas is in the grip of an extraordinary heatwave this week, with record-breaking temperatures sweeping across the central and southern regions of the state. While 100F days are common in Texas summers, such early-season heat is unusual. The record-high heat means that Texas has been recently hotter than Death Valley, California, which is often cited as the hottest place on Earth. Temperatures across the central and southern region of the state ranged from 100F to 111F, levels that experts warn can pose serious health risks for anyone without access to air conditioning or enough water. The extreme temperatures are expected to continue well into next week. On Wednesday, Austin recorded a sweltering 101F by 5pm, breaking its previous same-day record of 97F set in 2022. Forecasts earlier in the day said the city could reach as high as 105F, far above the average May high of 87F. The National Weather Service described the temperatures as 'unseasonably hot weather' and advised residents to 'stay hydrated and take frequent breaks in the shade or A/C!' The heat wave began earlier in the week, with numerous cities hitting temperatures that exceeded 100F, stressing both public health systems and infrastructure. The brutal heat is also testing Texas' power grid. As residents sought relief by blasting air-conditioners, energy demand surged. Electricity use peaked at over 78,000 megawatts by Wednesday afternoon, a new May record, according to the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT). The rising demand is exacerbated by the growing number of industrial facilities and cryptocurrency operations in the state, which have placed even more strain on the power grid. The scientific community is in agreement that the global climate crisis is making heat waves more intense, frequent, and long-lasting. Last year was officially the hottest on record for Earth, and each of the last ten years ranks among the 10 warmest since record-keeping began over 175 years ago. Sign up to Headlines US Get the most important US headlines and highlights emailed direct to you every morning after newsletter promotion Despite the scientific consensus, the Trump administration has quickly rolled back efforts to address climate change. President Trump has publicly downplayed the threat of global warming, withdrew the US from the Paris climate agreement for the second time, and removed climate change from many federal policy discussions. The administration also loosened environmental regulations, even as climate scientists warned of increasingly dangerous and costly impacts, including more frequent extreme heat events like the one currently gripping Texas.
CTV News
13-05-2025
- Climate
- CTV News
Winnipeg breaks 67-year-old heat record
The sun sets over Winnipeg, Man. on May 12, 2025. (Ben Haegeman) Another round of sweltering temperatures across southern Manitoba broke another set of heat records. According to Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), 11 communities, including Winnipeg, smashed previous records on Monday. It was also the second consecutive day of record-setting heat for a handful of those municipalities—Melita, Pilot Mound, Deerwood, Sprague, and Steinbach. Temperatures were particularly sizzling in Carman, reaching a high of 36.2 C. That bested the town's previous record of 33.5 C set in 1987. Expand Autoplay 1 of 29 Victoria Beach Victoria Beach (Photo by Andrew Ashett) Beautiful blue sky Beautiful blue sky (Photo by Sandra Van Bruggen) Winnipeg Beach Seagull Winnipeg Beach seagull (Photo by Pat Payjack) Pimicikamak MB Almost midnight in Pimicikamak MB. (Photo by Karlyn Setee) Fish Creek Fish Creek at Petersfield, Manitoba (Photo by Darren Vinette) A Pink Crocus A pink crocus (Photo by Sharon Stadnek) Beautiful Sunset Beautiful sunset over Elie, Manitoba (Photo by Jenn McStravick) Old Boat An old boat sitting in the lagoon (Photo by Robbie Swaffer) Beautiful Evening Beautiful evening at Grand Rapids (Photo by David Packo) Beautiful sunset Beautiful sunset near Hartney, Manitoba (Photo by Dylan Bertholet) Fort Whyte Interpretive Centre Sunbathing painted turtles. (Photo by Stu Hughes) Crestview Winnipeg Oscar Loves these sunny days. (Photo by Gerry MacFarlane) Gods Lake Narrows Gods Lake Narrows (Photo by Caleb Duck) Slow moving snow and ice Slow moving snow and ice (Photo by Ernie Turner) The goose came back The goose came back... hoping that this is a good luck sign for the Jets! (Photo by Maureen Graf) Winnipeg spring weather Sophie having a dog day. (Photo by Kim) Grand Beach Grand Beach at the end of 5th Avenue (Photo by Irv Simmonds) Blue-Winged Teal ducks Blue-Winged Teal ducks (Photo by Allan Robertson) Sunset on Peligan Lake Sunset on Peligan Lake near Ninette (Photo by Wendy and Ernest Roels) Lac du Bonnet, Manitoba Water bombers practicing today north of Lac du Bonnet. (Photo by Dan Goulet) Inwood, Manitoba Bandit on a sunny day in Inwood, MB. (Photo by Drenna Campbell) Sunset from Pleasant Valley Sunset from Pleasant Valley, Pelican Lake (Photo by Nancy Cruikshank) Hillside Beach sunset Hillside Beach Sunset (Photo by Seth Franklin) First warm weekend First warm weekend (Photo by Drenna Campbell) Arborg MB Beautiful sunset over the Icelandic river in Arborg MB. (Photo by Judy Danielson) Ice crystal and blue sky Ice crystal and blue sky (Photo by Sheryl Twardoski) The "white-out party" The "white-out party" at Knee Lake, Mb (Photo by Wayne Boychuk) Sharing Park space Sharing Park space in Pinawa, MB (Photo by Carole & Jason Lamb) Notre Dame de Lourdes And so seeding begins near Notre Dame de Lourdes. (Photo by Diane Simon) Winnipeg was not far off, with a recorded high of 35.6 C, unseating the old record of 32.8 C set in 1958. Meanwhile, Carberry, Fisher Branch, Melita, Pilot Mound, and Pinawa all broke records set back in 1977. More details can be found on ECCC's website.
The Guardian
12-05-2025
- Climate
- The Guardian
Weather tracker: North America could experience record heat as high pressure builds
North America could experience record-breaking heat this week as scorching daytime temperatures hit from south Manitoba in Canada all the way to Texas in the southern US. A powerful ridge of high pressure has built up over the continent, with a strong southerly flow amplifying high temperatures this week as it drags up a hot, dry, air mass. Environment and Climate Change Canada and the National Weather Service in the US have both issued heat alerts across their respective countries due to how extreme the temperatures are for the time of year. Temperatures are set to soar nearly 19C above the seasonal average in southern Manitoba, with some models suggesting daytime maxima in Winnipeg could reach 36C on Tuesday. Tropical nights – those where temperatures do not fall below 20C – are likely for the city, with the overnight lows currently forecast to stay around 21C. Remarkably, just three days later, on Friday, daytime maxima are set to plummet nearly 30C, with daytime temperatures not foercast to exceed 7C. In Texas, the heat is expected to peak on Wednesday, with widespread record-breaking temperatures above 40C (104F), 11-13C above the average for the time of year. Austin, the state capital, has a climate record spanning back to 1891, of which the record high temperature in May was recorded in 1925, at 104F (40C); some forecast models are hinting that the record is likely to be broken on Tuesday and Wednesday, when temperatures could hit 108F (42.4C). San Antonio also looks likely to smash its current record of 104F (40C). While this record was set more recently, in 2004, temperatures are forecast to extend the record by a large margin, potentially reaching 109F (43C). Fort Worth, in the north-east of the state, could experience 106F (41C) on Wednesday too, but this would be just shy of the 1927 May record of 107F (41.6C). It will however, beat the date record for 14 May, which currently stands at 95F (35C) set in 1955. Central and north-western Europe are unlikely to have significant rainfall this week, edging closer to widespread drought conditions after such dry and warm weather through the late winter and spring so far. Soil moisture indices are showing that many places are currently at the 'permanent wilting point', meaning available water in the soil has been exhausted leading to plants permanently wilting. It is not only widespread at the surface, but also seeping through the deeper layers of the soil, meaning that those plants with tap-root systems and trees will begin experiencing drought stress as the deeper soil moisture reserves dwindle. High pressure is expected to remain dominant over the next couple of weeks, blocking the arrival of frontal systems from the Atlantic that would give much-needed rainfall.
