Phoenix hits record as scorching heat grips the Southwest Record high temperatures are hitting or are poised to land in California and Arizona as dangerous heat sweeps over the Southwest The Independent UK · Jun 11, 2022
Heat wave roasts Texas, breaks records in Arizona, California, to expand across the country Heat records began falling Friday, and show no signs of stopping soon. Axios · Jun 11, 2022
How to prepare for this weekend's heat wave stretching from California to Texas Temperatures will rise into the triple digits across the Southwest and western U.S. this weekend. Daytime temps will be 10 to 20 degrees hotter than normal, according to the National Weather Service. WEKU · Jun 10, 2022
Why flooding could be more common in Colorado this summer DENVER — When rain falls, if it does, Colorado faces a rising risk of flooding, mudslides and rockfalls — like those that closed Interstate 70 last year — due to an “expanding bull's-eye” of barren, scorched and less-stable terrain. The Denver Post · Jun 9, 2022
Sizzling temperatures in store across southwestern US Scorching temperatures are in store for the southwestern U.S. over the next several days The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2022
Tropical Storm Alex’s remnants will bring more rain to South Florida, forecasters say MIAMI — The ragged edge of what’s left of Tropical Storm Alex is expected to pass through South Florida this week, bringing more rain and likely more flooding, according to forecasters. Miami Herald · Jun 7, 2022
People in the Philly region are ‘still reeling’ emotionally from Hurricane Ida. Now, more rain is coming Driving home from work, Kristin Herman was gripping her steering wheel hard. It was mid-April, and one of the region’s heaviest rainstorms since Hurricane Ida was hurtling through Bucks County, Pennsylvania. The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jun 6, 2022
Storm system moves into Atlantic, tropical storm warning lifted for South Florida FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The low-pressure system that is forecast to become Tropical Storm Alex is bringing strong winds, rain and flooding to northwestern portions of the Bahamas as it moves over the Atlantic Saturday evening. Tribune News Service · Jun 5, 2022
Storm system moves into Atlantic, tropical storm warning lifted for South Florida FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The low-pressure system that is forecast to become Tropical Storm Alex moved offshore and over the Atlantic by 5 p.m. Saturday. Tribune News Service · Jun 4, 2022
Tropical storm warning lifted for South Florida, with system expected to become Tropical Storm Alex over the ocean FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A tropical storm warning was lifted for South Florida on Saturday afternoon as the low pressure system that could become Tropical Storm Alex was poised to move offshore and over the Atlantic ocean. Tribune News Service · Jun 4, 2022
Tropical storm warning lifted in parts of South Florida, with system expected to become Tropical Storm Alex over the ocean FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A tropical storm warning was lifted late Saturday morning for western parts of Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties but remains in effect east of Interstate 95. Tribune News Service · Jun 4, 2022
Heavy rains soak South Florida ahead of likely Tropical Storm Alex FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Heavy rains from what is expected to be Tropical Storm Alex dumped several inches of rain in South Florida, where a tropical storm warning was in effect late Friday. Tribune News Service · Jun 4, 2022
Storm warning, flood watch in effect for South Florida ahead of system likely to become Tropical Storm Alex FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — South Florida remains under a tropical storm warning Friday afternoon as the National Hurricane Center watches development of the low pressure system in the southeastern Gulf of Mexico that is expected to become Tropical Storm Alex as it gets closer to the state. Tribune News Service · Jun 3, 2022
South Florida under Tropical Storm Warning as storm system likely to become Tropical Storm Alex approaches FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — South Florida remains under a tropical storm warning Friday morning as the region braces for a system to arrive from the southeastern Gulf of Mexico on Friday afternoon or night, according to the National Hurricane Center. Tribune News Service · Jun 3, 2022
WEKU · Jun 3, 2022 South Florida is under a tropical storm warning as heavy rains flood streets A tropical storm warning covered parts of Florida, including the Florida Bay, Lake Okeechobee and the Keys. Officials warned of dangerous road conditions, with 6 to 10 inches of rain expected.
Tribune News Service · Jun 1, 2022 Atlantic’s first named storm could develop from Agatha remnants after crossing into Gulf. That’s an uncommon occurrence, experts say FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The disturbance churning near the southeastern Gulf of Mexico has the potential to do what hasn’t been done in two years.
Miami Herald · Jun 1, 2022 Captain cut parasailing cable before mom and kids slammed into Florida Keys bridge, police say MIAMI — A parasailing cable tethering a young mother and two children to a boat was intentionally cut by the vessel’s captain on Memorial Day, plunging them into the water and dragging them across the surface before they hit a Florida Keys bridge, according to police investigating the case.
Miami Herald · May 31, 2022 Parasailing cable snapped before slamming mom and kids into Florida Keys bridge, witness says MIAMI — A parasailing cable tethering a young mother and two children to a boat snapped on Memorial Day, plunging them into the water and dragging them at least a mile before they hit a Florida Keys bridge, according to the captain who rescued them.
The Guardian - US · May 27, 2022 Helium shortage disrupts celebrations – and even US weather service Supply chain disruptions, including production plant closures and the 2017 embargo on Qatar, have caused shortage
Chicago Sun-Times · May 25, 2022 Tornado warning issued for parts of northern Cook County A severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was moving northeast over Addison at 4 p.m. and was expected to pass O’Hare Airport, the Weather Service said.
Tribune News Service · May 25, 2022 How to stay safe while on Puget Sound, Washington lakes and rivers As the weather warms up, Washington residents are sure to turn to water activities like boating, swimming, paddling and all sorts of water sports.
WEKU · May 22, 2022 Large swaths of the U.S. set daily temperature records Many cities throughout the country, including in Massachusetts and Virginia, set new daily heat records on Saturday and Sunday.
Tribune News Service · May 21, 2022 Fire crews contain up to 20% of Owens fire in Northern California SAN JOSE, Calif. — Fire crews worked overnight Saturday to contain 20% of the Owens fire, which has burned 36 acres near Point Arena in Mendocino County.
Tribune News Service · May 21, 2022 EF3 tornado that hit northern Michigan town had winds reaching 140 mph DETROIT — The tornado that touched down in Gaylord on Friday was an EF3 with winds reaching 140 mph, causing two deaths and 44 injuries, according to officials and the National Weather Service.
The Guardian - US · May 21, 2022 US heatwave brings historically high temperatures to dozens of states Temperatures between 20 and 30F above average in the mid-Atlantic and north-east, with Washington set to hit 96F (35.5C)