AP News Digest 3:15 am Here are the AP’s latest coverage plans, top stories and promotable content. All times EDT. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s coverage, visit Coverage Plan. The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2023
What is a heat dome and why is it making Texas so unbearably hot? It’s excruciatingly hot in North Texas, and a weather phenomenon called a “heat dome” is to blame. Tribune News Service · Jun 28, 2023
US’ DEADLIEST beach kills seven people in under two weeks including three in one day According to authorities, Panama City in Florida saw three separate 'fatal water incidents' in one day and just on Tuesday former NFL quarterback Ryan Mallett died aged 35 after drowning in a rip tide Daily Mirror · Jun 28, 2023
Nearly a dozen West Texas deaths blamed on heat, which is expected to ease by the weekend A National Weather Service meteorologist says West Texas could see scorching temperatures that are blamed for nearly a dozen deaths return to a more typical level by the weekend as a heat dome is expected to move eastward The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2023
Texas sets new power use record as dangerous heat sweeps southern U.S. Texas grid operator warns the power use record will likely be broken again today amid surging demand for air conditioners. Axios · Jun 28, 2023
June Sees Uptick In Tornadoes Across US, Deadliest Year Since 2011 More tornadoes reported in 2023 compared to last year, with June being unusually stormy, according to AccuWeather. Zenger · Jun 27, 2023
Triple-digit heat wave set to sizzle California, stoking fire fears this holiday weekend Much of California is expected to bake this weekend as the first major heat wave of the summer will send temperatures into the triple digits in several regions, stoking fears of wildfires sparked by Fourth of July festivities. Los Angeles Times · Jun 27, 2023
Chicago’s air quality on Tuesday was the world’s worst Conditions were expected to improve as winds push the mass south overnight into Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service. Those with respiratory issues were warned to stay indoors or wear masks. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 27, 2023
Was that actually a tsunami that hit Florida? Not the kind you're used to A meteotsunami was recorded in Clearwater Beach, FL on June 21 as a line of thunderstorms tracked onto the coast The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2023
Texas governor signs bill rescinding water breaks as deadly heat grips state Measure will nullify local ordinances that provide workers protection from devastating, triple-digit temperatures The Guardian - US · Jun 23, 2023
Postal Worker Dies On Route Amid Extreme Heat Eugene Gates Jr., a 40-year USPS veteran, collapsed in Dallas as temperatures reached triple digits Zenger · Jun 23, 2023
New National Hurricane Center Director Aims To Improve Communication Of Storm Risks Mike, who has witnessed severe weather events, wants to highlight life-threatening conditions and expand storm surge products. Zenger · Jun 23, 2023
In tornado’s aftermath, Perryton residents refuse to see their town wiped from the map Three people died, and part of the remote Panhandle town was destroyed. Its residents immediately set forth on the long road to recovery. The Texas Tribune · Jun 22, 2023
Texas Matador tornado kills 4 people and injures scores more in 'unprecedented' disaster A line of severe storms produced multiple tornadoes in Texas, killing at least three people and causing a trail of significant damage Daily Mirror · Jun 22, 2023
The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2023 Tornadoes tear through northern Texas town, killing 3 people and causing widespread damage A line of severe storms has produced multiple tornadoes on the Rolling Plains in Texas, killing at least three people and causing significant damage around the northern town of Matador
The Texas Tribune · Jun 21, 2023 Texas cities set temperature records amid relentless heat wave Corpus Christi logged a heat index of 125 degrees at one point in the past week, as Laredo, Del Rio, San Angelo and Junction also set new highs.
The Guardian - US · Jun 21, 2023 Half of Americans have faced ‘extreme’ weather in the last six weeks Scientists tracking alerts sent by the National Weather Service say data underscores risks of heatwaves and storms this summer
The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2023 Heat wave triggers big storms, power outages in US Southeast, raises wildfire concerns in Southwest Triple-digit temperatures have prompted severe weather and another round of heat advisories across much of the southern United States
WEKU · Jun 18, 2023 A heat wave is hitting the South, from a tornado in West Texas to Florida beaches Communities from Houston to New Orleans opened cooling centers to bring relief as steamy hot temperatures settled across a broad swath of the U.S. South on Saturday.
The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2023 Texas town hit by tornado that killed three braced for more damage as high winds and hailstorms forecast Perryton was bracing for more severe weather after an EF-3 tornado tore through the Texas Panhandle town, killing three
The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2023 Heat wave has US South sweltering, from tornado-ravaged West Texas town to Florida beaches Communities from Houston to New Orleans are opening cooling centers to bring relief as steamy hot temperatures settle across a broad swath of the U.S. South
The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2023 Extreme heat baking much of Texas, with forecasters saying no relief anytime soon Summer hasn't officially started, but extreme heat is already making itself right at home in Texas
The Guardian - US · Jun 16, 2023 More than 50m Americans under severe storm threat after at least five people die in southern states – as it happened Extreme weather warnings issued across the US as more storms are expected; millions also warned of heatwave
Zenger · Jun 16, 2023 Texas Tornado Leaves One Dead And Over A Dozen Injured Perryton, Texas, was hit by multiple tornadoes, causing extensive damage and leaving many without power.
The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2023 Cleanup begins after tornadoes hit in Texas and Florida, killing 4 and destroying homes Cleanup efforts were beginning Friday morning after severe storms spawned tornadoes that left at least four dead, three in the Texas Panhandle and one in the Florida Panhandle as another series of fierce storms carved its way through Southern states