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Western heat wave shatters records, fueling evacuations and wildfires
climate-and-environment24 days ago

Western heat wave shatters records, fueling evacuations and wildfires

A brutal Western U.S. heat wave pushed temperatures to record highs (Phoenix reached 116°F on Aug. 1, tying the city’s Aug. 1 record and coming close to the region’s all-time high) and spurred wildfire activity with evacuations in Spokane as the Old Trails Fire grew to about 2,300 acres. Southern California faced days of extreme heat with health warnings, while Montana’s Great Falls and Helena also set daily records. Officials warned about heat illness and urged limited outdoor activity, staying in air conditioning, and never leaving people or pets in cars. The extreme conditions are driven by a persistent high-pressure system and tropical moisture, with heat expected to ease later in the week.

via Los Angeles Times|
#climate-and-environment#heat-wave#public-health
Record Heat Dome Targets the East Through the Fourth of July Weekend
weather-news1 month ago

Record Heat Dome Targets the East Through the Fourth of July Weekend

Forecasters warn a dangerous heat dome will push the eastern U.S. into record-breaking heat through the Fourth of July weekend, with highs mostly in the mid‑90s to low‑100s and heat indices of 100–115°F in places. Nearly 200 million Americans are under heat advisories as several all-time records are expected to be challenged on the East Coast. The West remains cooler thanks to a persistent trough, while fire danger rises in parts of Utah, Colorado and New Mexico. Stay hydrated, seek air conditioning, limit outdoor exposure, and check on vulnerable neighbors.

via Yahoo|
#extreme-heat#fourth-of-july#heat-dome
Historic heat grips Eastern Europe as Czechia and Slovakia hit record highs
world1 month ago

Historic heat grips Eastern Europe as Czechia and Slovakia hit record highs

A record-breaking heatwave sweeps Eastern Europe, with Czechia reaching 41.9C and Slovakia 41C, while Hungary nears its peak; about 130 million people endure 35C+ heat, wildfires flare in the Balkans, and Ukraine orders emergency power cuts. The WHO warns heat as a deadly ‘silent killer’ and scientists say the extreme temperatures are linked to ongoing warming, with more heatwaves expected this summer.

via Al Jazeera|
#czechia#heatwave#record-temperatures
Heat Dome Targets Midwest and Northeast With Triple-Digit Heat
weather1 month ago

Heat Dome Targets Midwest and Northeast With Triple-Digit Heat

Forecasters warn a dangerous heat dome will push the central and eastern United States into hot conditions through the Fourth of July weekend, with temperatures climbing from the 90s into the low 100s and in some places potentially reaching triple digits; daily records could be broken in Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, and New York City, as the heat persists across the region.

via The New York Times|
#extreme-heat#heat-dome#midwest
Europe Endures Early May Heat Dome With Record Temperatures Across Continent
world3 months ago

Europe Endures Early May Heat Dome With Record Temperatures Across Continent

Europe is experiencing an unusually early and intense heatwave driven by a heat dome that traps warm air, leading to May records in places like France and the UK. Temperatures are surpassing norms across several countries, with Spain forecast to reach up to 38C and Italy implementing outdoor-work restrictions. Climate scientists say human-caused warming is amplifying such extremes and could make them more frequent and severe, prompting government preparations and adaptation measures.

via France 24|
#climate-change#europe#heat-dome
Giant Heat Dome Pushes U.S. Toward Historic March Heat Wave
science5 months ago

Giant Heat Dome Pushes U.S. Toward Historic March Heat Wave

A massive high-pressure heat dome is trapping hot air over the U.S., expanding into the East and producing a sweeping, potentially historic March heat wave with many states recording or nearing new March highs; temperatures in the 90s are expected across the southern and central Plains, and several locations hit 112°F in the Southwest. The heat is expected to persist into mid-next week as the dome shifts east, while scientists say climate-change warming has made such extreme heat far more likely.

via ScienceAlert|
#climate-change#heat-dome#heat-wave
SoCal March Heat Wave Smashes Records, Feels More Summer Than Spring
weather5 months ago

SoCal March Heat Wave Smashes Records, Feels More Summer Than Spring

Southern California and the Southwest are in the grip of a record-breaking heat wave through the week, with high temps in the 90s to around 110 degrees, including North Shore’s 108-degree day tying a national March record and a nearby Arizona town hitting 110. Extreme heat warnings continue into Friday as officials urge precautions against heat illness, and some residents faced daylong power outages. Forecasters expect a modest cool-down this weekend as high pressure eases, followed by a rebound next week; meanwhile dry grasses from a wet winter raise wildfire concerns, and snowmelt could strain reservoirs if the pattern stays dry.

via Los Angeles Times|
#heat-wave#march-heat#power-outages
West bakes under early heat dome, shattering March records
weather5 months ago

West bakes under early heat dome, shattering March records

An early-week heat wave overwhelmed the West, with about 38 million people under heat alerts as temperatures surged into the 90s and 100s and numerous March records were set from California to Arizona (e.g., Palm Springs 107°F, Indio 108°F, Phoenix’s earliest 100°F day). Boise also logged an 80°F winter high, and Las Vegas reached a March-record 95°F. The heat is forecast to move east into the Rockies and Plains, raising wildfire risks in Colorado and surrounding states.

via NBC News|
#climate-change#heat-dome#heatwave
SoCal braces for historic March heat as records fall
weather5 months ago

SoCal braces for historic March heat as records fall

Southern California is entering a multi-day heat wave that has already set daily records in the LA area (Hollywood Burbank Airport 92°, Pierce College 97°) and is forecast to push into the 90s–100s inland through Friday, with coastal areas heating rapidly; forecasters warn of dangerous heat illness and advise cooling centers, hydration, and checking on vulnerable neighbors.

via Los Angeles Times|
#heat-wave#national-weather-service#public-health
SoCal Braces for Back-to-Back Heat Records as LA Sees 90s to 100s
weather5 months ago

SoCal Braces for Back-to-Back Heat Records as LA Sees 90s to 100s

A multi-day heat wave hits Southern California with LA-area temperatures expected in the 90s (and inland near 100), likely tying or breaking more than a dozen local records. A coast-wide heat advisory (10 a.m.–8 p.m.) runs through Friday as officials warn of heat-related illness and urge precautions. Weak onshore winds mean slow cooling along the coast, with 95-degree highs in Pasadena, San Gabriel and Burbank and 94 in Long Beach; Santa Monica Pier may reach 85. Beach warnings due to high bacteria levels persist, and officials caution against heat exposure, especially for vulnerable groups. A second hot spell is forecast for early next week, potentially surpassing monthly records, while the risk of fires remains possible but not widespread thanks to recent rainfall.

via Los Angeles Times|
#heat-advisory#heat-wave#los-angeles