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CBS News
6 hours ago
- Climate
- CBS News
Dangerous heat, severe storm risk across Maryland into weekend
A stretch of extreme summer heat and humidity will grip the Baltimore region through the middle of next week, prompting multiple First Alert Weather Days Friday through the weekend and into early next week. A combination of extreme heat and scattered strong storms will create disruptive and at times dangerous weather conditions, particularly during the afternoon and evening hours each day. Friday kicks off the string of Alert Days, with heat index values expected to exceed 105 degrees in many areas central Maryland. Actual air temperatures will climb into the upper 90s to near 100°, but stifling humidity will make it feel significantly hotter-especially in urban corridors like downtown Baltimore, Columbia, and Essex. The excessive heat will strain infrastructure, increase the risk of heat-related illness, and pose challenges for outdoor workers and vulnerable populations. Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms will develop during the peak heat of the afternoon across western Maryland and then slowly make their journey toward our area. While storms should not be widespread, they will pack a punch for places impacted by them. Some of the strongest storms may produce damaging winds, torrential downpours, and intense cloud to ground lightning. The timeline for storms appears to be 4 p.m. until 10 p.m. Saturday's high temperatures won't be as extreme today, but given even higher humidity levels, not much 'relief' will be felt. Heat index values will approach 100 degrees by midday, with another round of scattered afternoon and evening storms. While not everyone will see rainfall, those who do may experience locally heavy rain and gusty winds. Given the repeated storm threat and lingering heat, Alert Days remain in effect for both Saturday and Sunday. By Sunday, storm coverage will likely increase slightly, especially by late afternoon and evening. Highs will hover near 90 degrees, though high humidity will once again push heat index values into the upper 90s. The scattered nature of the storms means some neighborhoods could remain dry, while others deal with intense downbursts or brief flooding. Monday will feature a brief lull in storm activity, but the heat will keep cranking. By Tuesday, temperatures are expected to spike again, reaching the mid to upper 90s, with humidity pushing the heat index back into the 100-105 degree range. An additional First Alert Weather Day may be necessary for Tuesday due to the extreme conditions. By Wednesday, a stronger cold front will approach the region, bringing yet another chance for strong to severe thunderstorms-potentially more widespread than earlier in the week. The front will also usher in a refreshing air mass. Thursday will feel dramatically different. High temperatures will tumble into the low 80s, and much of the region will enjoy overnight lows in the 60s, particularly in the suburbs. A reinforcing shot of cooler and drier air will approach us from the northwest Thursday afternoon, which may spark another brief, but gusty shower or thunderstorm.
CBS News
a day ago
- Climate
- CBS News
Severe storms possible in Southeast Michigan Thursday afternoon and evening
Thursday is a NEXT Weather Alert Day due to the extreme heat throughout Southeast Michigan. While temperatures are one part of the equation, high dew points are another. The dew points will reach into the 70s, making it feel "swampy" outside and allowing added energy to fuel storms. Storms are forecasted to reach Southeast Michigan between 3 p.m. and 10 p.m. Thursday. Some of these storms could be strong to severe. Our greatest threat with these storms will be heavy rainfall in a short period of time followed by strong winds up to 60 mph. Secondary threats will include hail and isolated tornado chances. Showers and storms, along with heat and humidity, will continue into Friday and the weekend, but the risk of severe weather will be diminished. Stay tuned to your CBS News Detroit NEXT Weather Team for the latest information on air, online, or streaming on the CBS News Detroit app and Pluto TV.
CBS News
2 days ago
- Climate
- CBS News
Risk of severe weather follows potentially record-setting heat around Boston on Friday
Another round of high heat, oppressive humidity and potentially severe storms is on the horizon in the Boston area, therefore, the WBZ Weather Team has highlighted Friday as a NEXT Weather Alert Day. The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for both Thursday and Friday. Sitting about halfway through meteorological summer, we have already equaled the number of 90-degree days from 2024 in Boston. We will be adding on to that total in the next couple of days. High temperatures on Thursday will reach the low 90s in most areas along and north of the Mass Pike. Dewpoints will be climbing into the 60s, making it feel a few degrees warmer. The heat and humidity will peak on Friday. Temperatures will reach into the mid and upper 90s, challenging some daily records. Dewpoints will top out near 70, adding 5-10 degrees to the "feels-like" temperature. During Friday afternoon and evening, a cold front will sweep through southern New England ushering in some cooler and drier air. Unfortunately, in order to get there, we will have to endure a round of thunderstorms, some of which could reach severe levels. The Storms Prediction Center has placed our entire area in a "marginal" risk for severe storms on Friday. This is a level 1 of 5 on their scale. There is a good chance they may adjust this in the next 24 hours and place parts of the area in a "slight" risk, or level 2. Highest risk for thunderstorms will be between 2-8 p.m. on Friday. Any storms that form may contain very heavy downpours, lightning, damaging wind gusts and small hail. If you have outdoor plans Friday afternoon and evening, we urge that you stay tuned to updated forecasts. After those storms pass, drier air flows in and we are in for another terrific Saturday! Sunday may bring another risk of showers or storms. More on that in the next few days.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Climate catastrophes are creating a ‘new market reality' for insurance carriers
Raging wildfires and severe storms contributed to record-high global insurance losses — totaling an estimated $84 billion — for the first six months of the year, according to a report from reinsurance broker Gallagher Re. It has been the costliest first six months of a year since 2011, when insurance losses totaled $136 billion, the report said. Weather- and climate-related events amounted to at least $81 billion in the first half of 2025, the costliest on record for such events from January to June in a given year. Insurance losses are expected to surpass $100 billion for the entire year, Gallagher Re estimated. The report called this 'a new market reality.' US wildfires in January accounted for about $40 billion of the $84 billion total. The January wildfires that raged across Southern California were among the costliest and most destructive in Los Angeles County's history. It forced tens of thousands of Californians to decide whether they would rebuild their homes or relocate from a state increasingly facing the risk of wildfires. In February, State Farm General, which is California's largest insurance provider, said it received more than 8,700 claims and paid over $1 billion to customers in the wake of the wildfires. Citing a 'dire' financial situation, the company requested an emergency interim rate hike averaging 22% for homeowners from state officials, putting more pressure on California homeowners. Severe storms that created damaging tornadoes, winds and hail in the United States accounted for at least $33 billion in losses, according to estimates from Gallagher Re. The strongest storms hit the Midwest and South in mid-March, creating large tornadoes that raked through towns and hauled debris into the air. Gallagher Re estimated that the outbreak of storms between March 13 and March 16 totaled nearly $8 billion in insured losses. That's the fourth costliest storm outbreak for insurers on record, Gallagher Re reported. The rest of the world, meanwhile, experienced below-average insurance losses. Non-US insured losses were less than $10 billion, marking the second time since 2006 that the first half of a year fell short of $10 billion. The costliest non-US event of this year was April's earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand, where losses could top $1 billion once all of the claims are processed. CNN's Samantha Delouya contributed to this report. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Climate catastrophes are creating a ‘new market reality' for insurance carriers
Raging wildfires and severe storms contributed to record-high global insurance losses — totaling an estimated $84 billion — for the first six months of the year, according to a report from reinsurance broker Gallagher Re. It has been the costliest first six months of a year since 2011, when insurance losses totaled $136 billion, the report said. Weather- and climate-related events amounted to at least $81 billion in the first half of 2025, the costliest on record for such events from January to June in a given year. Insurance losses are expected to surpass $100 billion for the entire year, Gallagher Re estimated. The report called this 'a new market reality.' US wildfires in January accounted for about $40 billion of the $84 billion total. The January wildfires that raged across Southern California were among the costliest and most destructive in Los Angeles County's history. It forced tens of thousands of Californians to decide whether they would rebuild their homes or relocate from a state increasingly facing the risk of wildfires. In February, State Farm General, which is California's largest insurance provider, said it received more than 8,700 claims and paid over $1 billion to customers in the wake of the wildfires. Citing a 'dire' financial situation, the company requested an emergency interim rate hike averaging 22% for homeowners from state officials, putting more pressure on California homeowners. Severe storms that created damaging tornadoes, winds and hail in the United States accounted for at least $33 billion in losses, according to estimates from Gallagher Re. The strongest storms hit the Midwest and South in mid-March, creating large tornadoes that raked through towns and hauled debris into the air. Gallagher Re estimated that the outbreak of storms between March 13 and March 16 totaled nearly $8 billion in insured losses. That's the fourth costliest storm outbreak for insurers on record, Gallagher Re reported. The rest of the world, meanwhile, experienced below-average insurance losses. Non-US insured losses were less than $10 billion, marking the second time since 2006 that the first half of a year fell short of $10 billion. The costliest non-US event of this year was April's earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand, where losses could top $1 billion once all of the claims are processed. CNN's Samantha Delouya contributed to this report. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
