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Seattle weekend storms bring lightning and fire risk across Washington
weather3 days ago

Seattle weekend storms bring lightning and fire risk across Washington

An upper-level low will trigger scattered thunderstorms across Western Washington Saturday, with Seattle area lightning, mixed showers, and cooler highs around 70. Eastern Washington faces more lightning but little rain, elevating wildfire risk under dry conditions and fire-weather warnings. Storm activity tapers by Saturday night, with some lingering showers possible Sunday in the North, and the west set for sunnier, milder conditions next week while models hint at a larger rain event late August into September.

New York City braces for heavy storms and flood risk through Friday
weather5 days ago

New York City braces for heavy storms and flood risk through Friday

The New York City area is under a flood watch through Friday as heavy rain and thunderstorms threaten the region, with potential downpours of 1 to 2.5 inches per hour and the heaviest rain from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Officials have activated the city’s flash flood emergency plan and urged residents to allow extra travel time, avoid floodwaters, prepare for possible evacuations of below-grade spaces, keep devices charged, check on neighbors, and follow official guidance if warnings are issued.

Baltimore Weather: Warm Humidity Persists; Saturday Looks Sunny, Weekend Storms Expected
weather12 days ago

Baltimore Weather: Warm Humidity Persists; Saturday Looks Sunny, Weekend Storms Expected

Baltimore remains warm and humid on Aug 13, 2026, with a high around 86°F (feels like 88°) and humidity near 50–60% under mostly sunny skies; dew point around 66°F keeps the air muggy. Saturday is forecast to be nicer with sunshine, while the weekend brings a return of clouds and thunderstorms (roughly 20% Friday, 50% Sunday), with weekend highs in the mid-80s.

Albuquerque braces for life-threatening flash floods as storms roll in
weather1 month ago

Albuquerque braces for life-threatening flash floods as storms roll in

Heavy thunderstorms moved through the Albuquerque metro, triggering life-threatening flash flooding as Embudo Arroyo rose above 10 feet. Floodwaters were reported in low-lying and flood-prone areas across Albuquerque and nearby communities (Los Ranchos, North Valley, Sandia Heights, South Valley, Alameda), with rainfall totals around 0.5–1.5 inches and the potential for more. The warning also covers I-40 (mile markers 157–168) and I-25 (mile markers 222–233).

New York City flooded as flash floods paralyze subway system
world1 month ago

New York City flooded as flash floods paralyze subway system

Torrential thunderstorms dumped about 2–4 inches of rain across New York City, sending floodwaters into streets and subway entrances (including Canal Street in SoHo) and prompting major transit disruptions, flight delays, and power concerns as officials urged residents to stay safe amid worsening conditions and a visible improvement in air quality from Canadian wildfires.

Heat Ahead: Mid-Atlantic Nears 100°F Before Weekend Storms
weather1 month ago

Heat Ahead: Mid-Atlantic Nears 100°F Before Weekend Storms

A mid-Atlantic heat wave builds midweek with humid conditions and highs near 100°F, then a storm track brings strong thunderstorms by the weekend. The 7‑day forecast shows Monday 86°F, Tuesday 93°F, Wednesday around 100°F, Thursday ~99°F, Friday ~97°F, Saturday ~96°F, and Sunday ~92°F, with a potential tropical low developing in the Gulf later in the week.

Maryland Under Flood Watch as Heavy Thunderstorms Loom on July 6
weather1 month ago

Maryland Under Flood Watch as Heavy Thunderstorms Loom on July 6

Baltimore area remains under a Flood Watch as slow‑moving, locally heavy thunderstorms are expected July 6, following yesterday’s storms that dumped substantial rainfall and produced strong winds in parts of the region; temperatures linger in the 80s, with a marginal risk of severe weather, and showers are forecast to develop this afternoon and continue through the week.

England-Mexico World Cup Last-16 Kick-off Held After Hours of Scheduling Drama
world1 month ago

England-Mexico World Cup Last-16 Kick-off Held After Hours of Scheduling Drama

England's World Cup last-16 clash with Mexico was thrown into limbo by reports FIFA might move the kickoff six hours earlier due to storms, triggering anger from the FA and the Mexican federation. After hours of talks and mixed messages, FIFA reversed course and kept the original 18:00 local time (01:00 BST) start. The chaotic episode raised questions about fan travel, logistics, and altitude effects on players, but the match will proceed at the planned time.