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Polo remnants and upper-level troughs threaten 28 million with severe flash flooding
weather18 days ago

Polo remnants and upper-level troughs threaten 28 million with severe flash flooding

Hurricane Polo made landfall in Mexico’s Baja California Sur on Monday night, sending moisture-rich remnants into the U.S. Southwest. These remnants are merging with an upper-level trough to create a 'hybrid storm' that threatens life-threatening flash floods across the Southwest and Plains through Wednesday. Flood watches are currently in effect for approximately 28 million people, with the highest risks concentrated in Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas.

via The Washington Post|
#flash-floods#hurricane-polo#hybrid-storm
Heat dome sweeps Southwest, driving near-record highs into September
weather1 month ago

Heat dome sweeps Southwest, driving near-record highs into September

A persistent heat dome is pushing Dallas, Oklahoma City and other Southwest locales to near-record highs and threatening more record temperatures across Death Valley, Yuma, Phoenix and Los Angeles as it shifts west toward New Mexico, Arizona and Southern California, with triple-digit days and very hot nights through August into September and about 98 million people at heat-related risk.

via The Washington Post|
#climate-change#heatwave#public-health
Boeing’s MAX 7 Certification Met with Massive Inspection Directive
business2 months ago

Boeing’s MAX 7 Certification Met with Massive Inspection Directive

The FAA certified Boeing’s 737 MAX 7 after a nine-year review, but within days issued an airworthiness directive mandating structural inspections on about 1,429 MAX-family jets due to production-quality scratches on a bear strap—no MAX cracks found yet. The directive affects many operators (including Southwest, which plans to receive the MAX 7 in 2027) and emphasizes safety oversight even as deliveries resume. In short, a celebratory certification was tempered by a broad inspection mandate tied to factory workmanship, not a design flaw.

via Live and Let's Fly|
#boeing#business#faa
Southwest Braces for Extreme Fire Weather as Blazes Rage Across the Region
weather3 months ago

Southwest Braces for Extreme Fire Weather as Blazes Rage Across the Region

Gusty winds, dry air and dry thunderstorms have created an 'extremely critical' fire weather risk across the Great Basin and Four Corners, fueling uncontained wildfires from Utah to New Mexico; the Cottonwood Fire in Utah has grown beyond 92,000 acres with 0% containment as evacuations and air-quality concerns rise, while additional fires in New Mexico, Nevada and Arizona prompt closures, power shutoffs and resource strain as containment remains uncertain.

via NBC News|
#arizona#new-mexico#southwest
Southwest Limits Power Banks on Flights: One Per Passenger
transportation6 months ago

Southwest Limits Power Banks on Flights: One Per Passenger

Southwest Airlines will cap lithium-powered portable chargers at one per passenger, ban charging on board, and forbid stowage in overhead bins starting April 20; travelers must keep the charger on their person or store it in a carry-on under the seat—policy aimed at preventing battery fires as FAA data show rising lithium-battery incidents and recalls from makers like Anker, with international rules already tighter.

via Gizmodo|
#air-travel-safety#lithium-batteries#portable-chargers
Record-breaking March heat sweeps California and Southwest
science7 months ago

Record-breaking March heat sweeps California and Southwest

An anomalously early heat wave is boiling the western U.S., with Southern California highs reaching the 90s and parts of Arizona and Nevada in the triple digits as about 39 million people are under heat alerts. The National Weather Service says a high-pressure heat dome will drive daily record highs and likely extend through the week, raising concerns about heat risks, drought, wildfire potential, and water supply. The West is also contending with reduced snowpack, while a separate winter storm hits the Midwest and Hawaii endures heavy rains from an atmospheric river.

via NBC News|
#california#heat-dome#heat-wave
Southwest’s First Day of Assigned Seating Sparks Boarding Chaos and Packed Bins
travel8 months ago

Southwest’s First Day of Assigned Seating Sparks Boarding Chaos and Packed Bins

Gary Leff details his experience on Southwest’s launch of assigned seating on a day of winter storms, noting chaotic boarding as passengers line up by group even with assigned seats, long lines to store carry-ons in oversized bins, and flight attendants attempting to manage the congestion. He critiques Southwest’s move from free checked bags and perks to paid seating and bag fees, arguing the new process mirrors other airlines and worsens the in-flight experience, with ongoing questions about execution and future improvements.

via View from the Wing|
#assigned-seating#bin-space#boarding-process
"Record-Breaking Heat Dome Scorches Western US"
weather2 years ago

"Record-Breaking Heat Dome Scorches Western US"

A heat dome is causing extreme temperatures across California and the Southwest, with record highs expected from New Mexico to California. Twenty-seven million people are under heat warnings, with temperatures soaring 10 to 25 degrees above average. The heat wave will expand into Oregon and Washington by Friday and ease by Sunday. The Florida peninsula will also experience high temperatures, while strong storms are possible along the East Coast.

via NBC News|
#california#heat-dome#heat-wave
"Southwest Faces Life-Threatening Heat Wave with Triple-Digit Temperatures"
weather2 years ago

"Southwest Faces Life-Threatening Heat Wave with Triple-Digit Temperatures"

The American Southwest is bracing for its first major heat wave of the year, with temperatures expected to soar 5 to 20 degrees above historical averages starting Tuesday. Record-high temperatures are possible in several states, including California, Arizona, and Nevada. The National Weather Service warns of significant heat through Thursday, increasing the risk of heat-related illnesses and forest fires. Despite recent rainfall, California's dry topsoil could fuel more fires, as evidenced by a recent 14,000-acre fire in San Joaquin County.

via KTLA Los Angeles|
#accuweather#fire-risk#heat-wave
"Heat Dome to Bring Triple-Digit Temperatures and Excessive Heat Warnings to the West"
weather2 years ago

"Heat Dome to Bring Triple-Digit Temperatures and Excessive Heat Warnings to the West"

A heat dome is set to bring extreme, triple-digit temperatures to the Southwest starting Tuesday, affecting over 25 million Americans under a heat alert. Central California, southern Nevada, and western Arizona will experience temperatures 20 degrees above normal, with Las Vegas and Phoenix expected to hit 111 degrees by Wednesday. The heat dome is expected to last until Thursday, with severe health impacts anticipated. Residents are advised to stay hydrated and avoid direct sunlight.

via New York Post |
#heat-alert#heat-dome#national-weather-service