The Fourth of July rolled into the Lower Hudson Valley and the New York City area, bringing heat, fireworks and a celebrity nuptial. Heat was the headline: temperatures could hit 97 to 102 degrees, with a heat index that might feel like 115. An extreme‑heat warning lasted until 9 p. m. , and cooling centers opened in Westchester, Rockland and Putnam. Even with ...
A thunderstorm rolled through the New York area last night, ripping down trees and snapping power lines. The event left hundreds of thousands without electricity as the storm tore through the region, especially in Morris and Monmouth Counties. In Queens, a sudden surge on an underground cable caused Con Edison to cut power for nearly 10, 000 customers. The storm even...
Temperatures in Massachusetts are expected to stay very high until Saturday night. Most areas will see highs between 98°F and 102°F, but humidity will make it feel even hotter. While people are dealing with the heat, a different kind of weather alert has been issued for Friday evening. Severe thunderstorms could roll in, bringing strong winds and heavy rain that migh...
Buffalo’s holiday weekend started with a bang—literally. Thunderstorms rolled through Friday morning, with more possible later in the day. The Storm Prediction Center says there’s a small chance, about 15%, that some storms could turn severe with strong winds. Forecasts aren’t always on the same page for summer storms, especially when there’s no strong weather front ...
President Trump has approved a federal disaster declaration for Michigan after a series of storms, snowmelt and tornadoes. The state’s governor announced the move on July 2, citing damage that stretched across 43 counties. Federal Emergency Management Agency said it will send $33. 3 million in public assistance grants to local governments and an electric cooper...
North Texas woke up on Friday with a typical summer start: warm and muggy. Temperatures climbed into the mid‑90s, while what you feel could be in the low 100s. A tiny chance—about ten percent—for a few showers or storms will appear later in the day. Over the holiday weekend, the heat will keep rolling. On Saturday, highs are expected to reach the upper 90s and the f...
The UN’s weather group has updated its outlook, saying a powerful El Nino will appear soon and lift worldwide temperatures. El Nino happens when the middle and east Pacific Ocean warms up, usually for nine to twelve months. This warming can push global heat higher and trigger extreme weather events. Scientists at the WMO confirm that current models agree a strong El...
A stretch of extreme heat is baking the Northeast this week, with temperatures staying high through the weekend. The worst should ease by Sunday, when highs finally drop into the mid-80s under clear skies. But how often does this part of the country get hit this hard? Eastern Massachusetts hasn’t seen a heat wave like this in decades. The last serious one was back i...
Over the Fourth of July weekend, Michigan can expect hit-or-miss weather—showery but not stormy for most, with a few heavy bursts. The pattern shows a shift: storms that have been parked over northern Lower Michigan head south Friday, then may drift back north by Sunday. If there’s one dry stretch through the holiday, it’s likely the Fourth itself. Rainfall will be ...
The city is stuck in a fever-like routine this week. Afternoons feel like standing in front of an open oven, with the air itself pressing down like wet wool. The heat index—what the temperature feels like when humidity joins in—is pushing between 100 and 105 degrees during the brightest hours. As soon as the sun dips, the warmth doesn’t really leave. Even after dark...
Temperatures in Baltimore aren’t backing down. Officials just pushed the extreme heat emergency into the weekend, with forecasts still calling for brutal conditions well past the Fourth of July. While many cities are known for fireworks and cookouts this time of year, Baltimore’s biggest concern right now is keeping people safe in soaring heat expected to feel like 1...
The city braces for a blistering heat wave that will hit the July 4 weekend and World Cup celebrations. Forecasts say temperatures could reach 100 °F, with a heat index between 105 and 110 °F. The mayor warned that these conditions pose serious risks for everyone. New York City has a heat emergency plan. It was first used in May during an earlier spike, and is now a...
The big summer celebration in Lincoln might not go as planned. A weather forecaster from the National Weather Service says there is a 50‑to‑60 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms on Saturday evening, which could throw a wrench into the holiday. The exact spread and timing of the storms are still unclear, but the outlook is clear: temperatures will climb into the...
The day begins clear, with a quiet sky that soon turns bright. Sunshine lifts temperatures quickly, pushing the mercury into the mid‑90s. The air feels sticky; heat indices climb past 100 degrees, so expect to feel the sweat. Later in the afternoon, rain and thunder may appear. Forecasts suggest about half of the area could see showers or storms, but many people w...
Athens will feel like a sauna this weekend. Highs hover near 100°F, and the forecast shows no rain to break up the heat. The state’s climate experts say this is a normal pattern for mid‑summer, but the intensity can trigger health warnings. The National Weather Service predicts a strong ridge of high pressure will keep temperatures in the 90s from Wednesday throug...
Florida is gearing up for a hot Fourth of July, with temperatures climbing into the low to mid‑90s and a heat index that could reach 107 degrees. The National Weather Service warns of scattered to numerous showers and lightning each day, so expect some rain while you enjoy the fireworks. Saharan dust from Africa will drift over parts of Florida, creating hazy skie...
Massachusetts is gearing up for a blistering heatwave that will peak over the next two days. The temperature will hover near 100 degrees, with Friday offering slightly drier air than Thursday – though the difference is barely noticeable. Residents are urged to keep moving slowly, stay hydrated with cold drinks, and find shade whenever possible to avoid heat‑related s...
Massachusetts faces an extreme heat event that will last from Wednesday morning until Saturday evening, with the highest temperatures expected on Thursday and Friday. During that span, most areas will see daytime highs between 97 and 103 degrees, while the heat index—what it feels like when humidity is added—could climb to 102–113 degrees in the interior valleys, esp...
South Carolina is gearing up for its 250th Independence Day, but a looming heat wave may dim the celebrations. Charleston’s forecast calls for highs around 94 degrees on July 4, with a heat dome rolling in that could raise temperatures further. When the heat index climbs to 108 degrees, officials can issue a heat advisory; this is close to what the National Weather...
The early heat in Indiana has pushed people to the shore, turning the local beach into a busy refuge. Before lifeguards even set up at 11 a. m. , the parking lot was already packed. Second‑year lifeguard Matthew Billings warned that heat exhaustion is the most common problem, urging folks to drink water, use sunscreen, and actually dive into the lake. “The wate...
