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environment21 days ago•4 min saved

SoCal’s March heat wave ends as weekend cooldown arrives

Southern California’s record-breaking March heat wave is easing this weekend, with coastal highs in the mid-70s to low-80s and inland in the 90s after a stretch that saw 102°F in Woodland Hills and 93°F in Lancaster. The National Weather Service warned that heat advisories should expire by Friday night, though next week is expected to stay hot overall. Officials caution about heat-related illness, especially for those without AC, as the unusual warmth continues to influence the region.

via Los Angeles Times|

#environment #heat-advisories #heat-wave

weather8 months ago•2 min saved

US Faces Record-Breaking Heatwave with Widespread Temperatures and Warnings

Over 130 million Americans are facing a dangerous heatwave with extreme temperatures and humidity across most of the US, especially along the Southeast coast and Midwest, with ongoing heat advisories and potential severe storms causing flight cancellations and delays.

via ABC News|

#dangerous-temperatures #heat-advisories #heatwave

weather8 months ago•2 min saved

Record-Breaking Heatwave Sweeps Southeast and Midwest

A severe heat wave is affecting the Southeast and Midwest regions of the US, with heat advisories and warnings issued due to temperatures soaring into the upper 90s and 100s Fahrenheit, leading to dangerous conditions and over 30 million people at risk, while storms and flooding also impact parts of the Midwest.

via PBS|

#extreme-heat #heat-advisories #heat-wave

weather8 months ago•1 min saved

Heat Advisories and Storm Threats Grip the Northeast and NYC

Heat advisories are in effect across central New York today due to high temperatures and dewpoints, with the heat index nearing 100°F. Expect early afternoon showers and potential severe thunderstorms after 5PM, which could bring heavy rain and strong winds. A cold front will bring more showers on Thursday, followed by a cool-down into the weekend.

via WSTM|

#central-new-york #flooding #heat-advisories

weather2 years ago

"Record-breaking Heatwave Sweeps Across Northwest Florida and Alabama, Heat Relief Expected Sunday"

An Excessive Heat Warning has been issued for Northwest Florida, with record high temperatures possible. Heat advisories are in effect for several areas, as the region braces for extreme heat conditions.

via WEAR|

#excessive-heat-warning #heat-advisories #northwest-florida

weather2 years ago•3 min saved

Europeans Seek Relief as Heat Wave Sweeps Across the Continent

Europe is experiencing a scorching heat wave, with temperatures reaching up to 42 degrees Celsius in some parts of Italy. The Acropolis in Athens has been closed for a second day, and officials are warning of even hotter weather next week. Heat advisories have been issued for several cities in Italy, including Bologna, Florence, and Rome. Greece, Czech Republic, Spain, Turkey, and Poland are also facing high temperatures. People and pets are seeking shade, cooling off in fountains, and taking precautions to stay hydrated.

via NPR|

#europe #heat-advisories #heat-wave

weather2 years ago•7 min saved

"Rising Temperatures: Heat Warnings and Emergency Declarations Across the U.S."

A dangerous heat wave is scorching the south-central and western U.S., with over 113 million Americans under heat alerts stretching 2,000 miles from Oregon to Louisiana. Phoenix and Las Vegas could challenge all-time record highs as temperatures soar above 110 degrees. The planet also experienced its warmest June on record, attributed to a combination of human-caused climate warming and the strengthening El Niño climate pattern. Heat-related dangers include dehydration, heat exhaustion, and heatstroke, with extreme heat being the deadliest weather-related event in the U.S. Federal agencies report about 700 Americans die each year from extreme heat, and up to 20,000 deaths may have been linked to extreme heat from 2008 to 2017. Additionally, California faces wildfire concerns, while Europe braces for a heat wave named "Cerberus."

via USA TODAY|

#climate-change #extreme-temperatures #heat-advisories