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Yahoo
13 hours ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Aurora visibility opportunities in WV? And a big summer-like pattern change ahead!
Tonight features mostly clear skies, which will look a bit hazy with smoke visible in the sky from Canadian wildfires. That should create a really nice sunset tonight! With a northwest breeze that will wane in intensity as the night progresses and clouds continuing to thin out, temperatures will plummet, as we fall back to around 40 degrees. A Frost Advisory is in effect for Nicholas and Pocahontas counties tonight where temperatures in the sheltered valley spots could dip close to freezing. A geomagnetic storm is expected to transpire beginning tonight, which could allow for faint aurora viewing after dark. Your best bet to see the aurora is with your phone after dark, since their lenses are more sensitive to light than our eyes. It's always hard to tell exactly how good of a shot at viewing there will be until the event is right before us, but it's a close enough call to where I'd at least go out and check if you're interested. The University of Alaska-Fairbanks is not forecasting the best scenario for our region, but other groups have forecasted better conditions. Good luck! Sunday provides plenty of sunshine as high pressure eases toward the region from Canada. It'll reach the Great Lakes by Sunday and keep that light northerly breeze around, which will keep temperatures below normal for this time of year in the upper 60s. It will be a stunning wrap to the weekend – don't forget about the sunscreen with the UV Index running high – and remaining high in the days to come as we enter a dry period for the region that will last several days. We will have yet another chilly night overnight, as mostly clear skies and a light breeze drops us down into the low to mid 40s. Monday continues the sunny pattern. By the afternoon, high pressure will be just to our west toward Cincinnati – so we will have a westerly flow, which is still a wind flow that will keep temperatures from jumping up much from Sunday as highs reach the low 70s. Tuesday sees temperatures jump about ten degrees for highs as high pressure shifts to our east. That will enable a southeasterly breeze to kick in, which is a warm and dry air flow. As a result, we will see high temperatures jump all the way up into the low 80s. These 80s are here to stay for a bit! Wednesday has a shot at becoming the hottest day of the year so far – Beckley's warmest temperature so far is 84 degrees, and we will make a run into the mid 80s with partly sunny skies and southeasterly wind dragging warmer and dry air into the region once again. What makes a storm a hurricane? The dangers across 5 categories Thursday sees a bit of humidity return to the region along with the aforementioned heat, as we see our wind direction begin to change and arrive from the southwest, dragging moist air from the Gulf out ahead of our next system. Once again, high temperatures should have no problem reaching the mid 80s, with a few towns in our western counties likely flirting with 90 degrees on the bank thermometers. Friday sees a slow-moving cold front approach the region by the afternoon, which will provide the risk for a few scattered showers and storms. There should still be plenty of dry time during the day, but our weather will become more unsettled the later the day goes. A combination of heat, humidity and marginally unstable air will allow for a few thunderstorms to pop up. Though the severe weather risk overall is low – a strong wind gust or two can't be ruled out, with highs in the low 80s. Tick that can cause meat allergy may be spreading: What to know Saturday will be an unsettled day with scattered showers and storms likely as an area of low pressure moves along the aforementioned front that will still be near the region. As a result, the day looks to provide a few chances for storms with highs dipping back into the mid 70s with the abundant clouds and showers that will be expected. Looking ahead in your extended forecast, there is no real sign of any big cooldown. Scattered showers will be possible still on Sunday as Saturday's system remains close by to our south. We should dry out on Monday and Tuesday before the risk for rain looks to return by Wednesday. High temperatures will remain in the 70s and low 80s. TONIGHTMostly clear and cold! Lows around sunny. Nice day! Highs in the upper sunny. Highs in the low sunny. Warm! Highs in the low sunny. Summer-like! Highs in the mid sunny. Hot and becoming humid. Highs in the mid afternoon storms. Highs in the low and storms likely. Highs in the mid and storms mainly south. Highs in the mid sunny. Highs in the upper sunny. Highs near 80. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Condé Nast Traveler
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Condé Nast Traveler
A Vibrant Craft Scene in Toyama Is Luring Travelers Off of Japan's Well-Traveled Golden Route
This is part of Uncovering Japan, a collection of stories that spotlight the lesser known gems that belong on your Japan itinerary, offering everything from a wellspring of local craft and a vibrant street-food culture to traditional wellness. Read more here. I recently experienced the most memorable sunset of my life, not on a beach in Santorini but on a hilltop in rural Toyama, Japan. As the sun dipped behind forested hills into the Sea of Japan, the vast Tonami Plain spread out below me, sunlight dancing on its patchwork of flooded rice paddies, as large, gabled farmhouses were thrown into silhouette against the orange sky. This extraordinary landscape of scattered villages—known as the sankyo-son—is nestled on a 18-mile plain between the 10,000-foot Northern Alps and the 3,000-feet-deep Toyama Bay. Its 7,000 or so farmsteads, each with their own fields and 'house forests' of cedar and zelkova, are a unique feature of Toyama—a place where culture is deeply entwined with the land. Homeware brand Nousaku was the first to create products made of 100% tin, an innovation driven by its fifth-generation female CEO. Koizumi Studio Nowhere is this connection more apparent than in Toyama's craft culture, which has become a draw for visitors, like me, venturing off the east coast Golden Route into the 'real' Japan. Spanning mingei folk craft, woodcarving, metal casting, ceramics, lacquerware, mother-of-pearl inlay (raden) and glassmaking, Toyama's galleries and artisan workshops are spread throughout the prefecture. To explore them, the place to start is Toyama City, at Kengo Kuma's eye-catching Toyama Glass Art Museum. You can be delivered there from Tokyo in around two hours via the Hokuriku Shinkansen, whose drivers' cab windows are, appropriately, crafted in Toyama technical glass. With its granite, glass, and aluminium façade inspired by nearby Mount Tateyama—one of Japan's three holy mountains—the museum is a short walk from the station and Toyama Castle. A celebration of Toyama's glass industry, it showcases post-1950s glasswork and includes a permanent exhibition by Dale Chihuly, created in collaboration with Toyama glassmakers. Take the tram, or a sightseeing boat along the Fugan Canal, from the city to the coast, to Iwase, once an important port town on the kitamae trade route between Hokkaido and Osaka. Depopulated and dilapidated in recent decades, its compact historic center has been revitalized by local sake magnate Ryuichiro Masuda and is now home to restaurants, studios, and galleries of artisans such as glass craftsman Taizo Yasuda and fine wood sculptor Tsutomu Iwasaki, who hails from nearby Inami—Japan's most famous wood-carving town. Don't miss the gallery of cutting-edge ceramicist Gaku Shakunaga, whose tableware is seen in Michelin-starred dining rooms such as three-star SingleThread in California. An artisan at Suzugami workshop applies a rare hail pattern. Courtesy of Mizu to Takumi Yoshinori Shimatani's traditional wooden tools hang in his Toyama studio. Courtesy of Mizu to Takumi Heading west, Takaoka is the heart of Toyama's metal-casting industry which was centered around Kanaya-machi, a district that retains many well-preserved wholesaler and artisan houses from the late-19th to mid-20th centuries. Bronze makers thrived there, producing artifacts for Buddhist temples. One such is Shimatani Shouryu, makers of handcrafted orin (bowl gongs) and singing bowls since 1909. Visitors to their workshop can try hammering their own small paper-like tin plate called a suzugami. Meanwhile, bronze workshop Momentum Factory Orii has pivoted to creating lighting and interior accessories (clocks, vases, tableware) with patinated copper.
ABC News
2 days ago
- Climate
- ABC News
Crowds spill onto New York streets and block traffic to catch glimpse of 'Manhattanhenge' sunset
Crowds have spilled onto the streets of New York to catch a glimpse of a beloved phenomenon that bathes Manhattan streets in orange twice a year. "Manhattanhenge" occurs when the Sun perfectly aligns with the borough's street grid and sinks below the horizon, framed by a canyon of skyscrapers. Sidewalks and parks were packed to watch the unique sunset on Thursday, local time, which occurs on a handful of spring and summer evenings. The first Manhattanhenge of the year took place on Wednesday evening, but was repeated again on Thursday. Thursday's sunset was briefly visible, but mostly blocked by clouds. It will occur again on July 11 and 12. Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson coined the term in an article published in the National History magazine in 1997. The future television host was part of an expedition led by Gerald Hawkins, the scientist who first theorised that Stonehenge was constructed as an ancient astronomical observatory. It struck Dr Tyson, who is a New York local, that the biannual sunset alignment that occurs in Manhattan could be compared to the Sun's rays striking the centre of the Stonehenge circle on the summer solstice. The summer solstice is an annual event that refers to when a hemisphere experiences its longest stretch of daylight over a 24-hour period. Manhattanhenge doesn't take place on the summer solstice itself, though. The two events are separated by about three weeks before and after the solstice. AP
The Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
English beach bar that ‘feels like being in the Med' with Ibiza-style music nights
A SERENE beach bar in Cornwall is said to 'feel like being in the Med' with some of the best sunsets in the country. The Rockpool in Gwithian, Cornwall is located just 300 metres from three miles of picturesque sand. 6 6 6 Serving up a range of different dishes from restaurant Lula, The Rockpool sits just off of Gwithian Beach, which is known for its vibrant sunsets and seals. One person who visited The Rockpool said: "Food, drink, atmosphere, music and staff were immense. "Thought I was in the Med momentarily! Really recommend, the prawn skewers were superb. Will definitely be going back…" The venue also hosts "Ibiza style sundowner sessions", according to it's Instagram - with acoustic, jazz and band music each Wednesday, Friday and Saturday evenings and all day on a Sunday, all summer. Many visitors note how the restaurant is the ideal spot for watching the sun set on the horizon. A visitor said: "I sat outside and had an amazing view of the sunset. Will definitely be back here. "Had some live music as well which is always a bonus. Definitely a cool chilled out place that is kid friendly." Popular dishes include the restaurants"roast on the coast" which has previously included slow-cooked harissa lamb, Peri Peri chicken, Cauliflower and leek gratin. On Lula's website, the menu is described as "a fresh fusion of Cornish, New Orleans creole and Floridian crab shack spice". There is also a range of different breakfast options and many dishes suitable for veggies and vegans. UK beach named one of the top 100 in the world On Gwithian Beach itself, there is golden sand and a consistent swell great for surfers and kite surfers. Surfers particularly enjoy the nearby 'Sheep Dips' - a large pool formed between two big rocks, that is quite deep in the middle. For little ones, there are also plenty of exploring opportunities with rock pools, dunes and dramatic cliffs. Lifeguards are on duty at the beach during peak season and there are a number of car parks, other cafes and amenities. Additionally, the beach is dog-friendly year round - as is The Rockpool. Off of the beach and 300 yards into the sea is Godrevy Island - which is home to a lighthouse that dates back to 1859. The parish town of Hayle is also a short 10-minute drive away, or if you are feeling adventurous, takes just over an hour to walk to from Gwithian. A top Haven holiday park with a seaside bar that 'feels like Ibiza' is also on one of UK's best beaches. Plus, one of the UK's oldest beach bars to open new rooftop terrace in time for summer. 6 6 6
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Kanye West and Bianca Censori recreate Kim Kardashian Bound 2 video
Kanye West and his wife, Bianca Censori, appeared to recreate the Bound 2 music video starring the rapper's ex, Kim Kardashian. The controversial star, 47, was seen in a Reel uploaded to Bianca's Instagram page on Wednesday. The pair filmed themselves in front of mountains and a sunset, and fans were quick to note the clip was similar to the music video. In the original clip, released in 2013, a topless Kim rode a motorcycle with Kanye as scenic landscapes flashed behind them. In the recreation, Bianca and Kanye were seen dancing before sharing a kiss. It's unclear what the pair were listening to, but Bianca added instrumental music over the video. Fans were quick to notice the similarities between the two clips in the comments. One person wrote: 'This screams Bound 2 all over it,' while another added: 'Bound 3.'
