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Time of India
2 hours ago
- Climate
- Time of India
Extreme heat warning today: Stay safe as dangerous high temperatures hit multiple states in U.S.
Heat alerts were issued in 22 U.S. states on Friday. The National Weather Service warned of 'dangerously hot conditions' in some regions. A major heat wave started Friday and will last into next week. Nearly one-third of the U.S. population could face high heat, as per AccuWeather. Where are the warnings? Extreme heat warnings are in place for parts of Iowa, Arizona, Minnesota, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. These areas may feel triple-digit heat index values, how hot it feels including humidity. Extreme Heat Watches, a heads-up alert are out for Michigan, Ohio, Missouri, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Illinois, Indiana, and Delaware. Heat Advisories, less severe, still dangerous are in Colorado, Kansas, Kentucky, Arkansas, Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi, as per National Weather Service, as per reports. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 40세 넘고 PC만 있으면? 이 게임 완전 내 거임! Hero Wars 플레이하기 Undo Why it matters Being outside too long without water or cooling can cause heat illnesses. Heat stress symptoms include headaches, tiredness, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, and pink or red skin, as per Western Iowa Today. Experts opinion The 'hottest temperatures of the season' will begin in the Plains and then hit the Midwest and Great Lakes. By the weekend, the heat will spread to the East Coast and Ohio Valley, and last through next week. Live Events AccuWeather's Adam Douty said heat will peak this weekend in the Plains and Midwest, then shift East early next week. Temps will cool a bit mid-week, but still stay above normal, according to Newsweek. What's a heat dome? A heat dome happens when strong high pressure traps hot air in one area. It keeps out clouds and rain, making it extra sunny and hot. It can stick around for days or weeks with weak winds. Ben Noll, meteorologist at The Washington Post, said this dome will form Friday and last about a week. Numerous temperature records may break during this time, as per reports. What you should do? Drink lots of water Stay in cool, air-conditioned places Try not to go out in the sun Check on older people and neighbors Never leave kids or pets in the car If you go outside, wear light clothes and don't do too much If you start feeling sick, go inside and cool down right away Regional highlights In Southwest Iowa, heat index values will hit 105 to 110°F. Warning in effect Saturday noon to Sunday 9 PM for counties like Douglas, Todd, Morrison, Otter Tail, and more in Minnesota, as per reports. Nighttime temps in these areas will stay in the mid-70s to low 80s, so no real break from the heat. FAQs Q1. What is an extreme heat warning ? An extreme heat warning means very high temperatures are expected, which can be dangerous to health. Q2. What states are under an extreme heat warning today ? States like Iowa, Arizona, Minnesota, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wisconsin are affected.
Nahar Net
4 hours ago
- Climate
- Nahar Net
Heat dome will blanket much of the US, with worrisome temperatures in Midwest
by Naharnet Newsdesk 20 June 2025, 14:44 Summer will make a dramatic entrance in the U.S. this week with a heat dome that will bring stifling temperatures and uncomfortable humidity to millions. The heat will be particularly worrisome this weekend across wide stretches of Nebraska, Illinois, Wisconsin and Iowa, where forecasters are warning of extreme temperature impacts. This will be the first stretch of true summertime weather for many from Midwest to the East Coast, said Tom Kines, a meteorologist at the private weather company AccuWeather. "A lot of those folks have been saying, where's summer? Well, buckle up, because it's coming," said Kines. The humid conditions will make places that exceed 90 degrees Fahrenheit (30 degrees Celsius) feel as much as 20 degrees hotter, said Kines. Heat dome forming A heat dome occurs when a large area of high pressure in the upper atmosphere acts as a reservoir that traps heat and humidity, said Ricky Castro, a National Weather Service meteorologist in Illinois. According to the NWS Weather Prediction Center, daytime temperatures will be in the 90s Fahrenheit (30s Celsius) and overnight temperatures will only drop to the mid-70s Fahrenheit (mid-20s Celsius) from the Great Lakes to the East Coast during the heat wave that's expected to last into next week. Moisture blown northward from the Gulf of Mexico is fueling the muggy weather, said Jacob Asherman, a Weather Prediction Center meteorologist. This influx of moisture is fairly typical during late spring and summer, he said. The Gulf, which shares borders with Mexico and the U.S., was renamed by President Donald Trump to the Gulf of America. The heat will be widespread into next week. On Friday, Denver could reach 100°F (38°C), according to the weather service. Chicago temperatures could reach 96 degrees (36°C) on Sunday. On Tuesday, Washington, D.C., could see a high of 99°F (37°C) and New York Central Park could reach 96°F (36°C). Several states in the Midwest could see dangerous temperature impacts over the weekend, according to a weather service measure that rates the risk from zero to four. Parts of Nebraska and Kansas will be in the highest category on the scale on Saturday, meaning that anyone without effective cooling or sufficient hydration could face health risks. On Sunday, Iowa, Wisconsin, Missouri and Illinois also see a category 4 rating. High humidity makes it hard to cool down Humidity is the amount of water vapor in the air, and the heat index is what the temperature feels like when the humidity outside is factored in, according to the weather service. When humans sweat, it cools the body down because it absorbs and removes heat as it evaporates off the skin. The air is saturated with water on humid days, which makes it harder for sweat to evaporate. Hot and humid days can be dangerous when the body is unable to cool itself off and can exacerbate pre-existing health conditions and even lead to heat stroke. Minimizing direct sun exposure, wearing loose and light-colored clothing, staying hydrated and spending time in air-conditioned spaces are ways to cool down during extreme heat, according to the NWS. Some parts of the U.S., such as Phoenix, Arizona, are famously hot without the mugginess. Phoenix and nearby desert regions experience this so-called "dry heat" due to being located far away from large water bodies, mountains that block moist air masses and weather patterns that bring scarce precipitation. Sweat evaporates faster in dry climates compared to humid ones. This can be dangerous because it is easy to underestimate how dehydrated you are, according to Johns Hopkins University and Johns Hopkins Health System. Even the crops "sweat" In places such as Iowa, crops can affect the humidity in summer months. Plants feel the effects of hot weather and some people in the Midwest are familiar with " corn sweat," which is when crops move water to their leaves and other surfaces so it can evaporate, according to the Ohio State University. Madison County, Iowa, farmer Ryan Marquardt said corn sweat is "not as bad as a sauna, but it definitely would have a sauna effect. It's humid in there (the cornfield), so you're gonna sweat." Cornfield contributions to the overall humidity are much lower compared to the humidity winds carry from the Gulf, according to OSU.
Time of India
4 hours ago
- Climate
- Time of India
Rajasthan in the US? Heat dome will test America's cool quotient
Last year in July, the official temperature sensor at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas climbed to 49 degree celsius. That crushed the city's all-time record of 47.2 degree celsius, set in 1942 and tied in 2005, 2013, 2017 and 2021. The US is again bracing for sweltering summer under a looming heat dome that is set to bring sweltering temperatures and oppressive humidity to millions. Previously, while the US suffered through heat domes, the temperature was similar to that of India's Thar desert. In the past, all significant and historical record-breaking heat waves occurred in Europe, the US, and Canada have been due to heat dome. The heat dome works like a lid on a pot. The extensive dome traps warm air at all levels underneath, with layers sinking toward the ground. Therefore, the air mass becomes anomalously warm at the lowest elevations and extremely hot near the surface. As per the predictions of the weather agencies of the US, the heat will be particularly worrisome this weekend across wide stretches of Nebraska, Illinois, Wisconsin and Iowa, where forecasters are warning of extreme temperature impacts. This will be the first stretch of true summertime weather for many from the Midwest to the East Coast, Tom Kines, a meteorologist at the private weather company AccuWeather, told AP. What is a heat dome? A heat dome occurs when a large area of high pressure in the upper atmosphere acts as a reservoir that traps heat and humidity, Ricky Castro, a National Weather Service meteorologist in Illinois, told AP. The heat dome can stretch over several states and linger for days to weeks, leaving the people, crops and animals below to suffer through stagnant hot air that can feel like a furnace. Live Events Normally, the jet stream, a narrow band of strong wind in the upper levels of the atmosphere, has a wavelike pattern, meandering north and then south and then north again. When these meanders in the jet stream become bigger, they move slower and can become stationary. That's when heat domes can occur. How do Americans survive the heat domes? The risks of soaring temperatures are not just in naturally hotter areas in the US. Risks from extreme heat are also increasing in typically cooler regions like the Pacific Northwest. In previous years, nearly 300 people died in Oregon and Washington after the area was trapped under a relentless heat dome for over a week. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the US saw more than 700 heat-related deaths and over 9,200 hospitalizations annually, making extreme heat deadlier on average than hurricanes, floods or wildfires. As heat domes become a recurring threat across much of the US in recent years, Americans are forced to get more creative in the ways they deal with extreme heat. When formal emergency cooling centers fill up, locals have turned to ad hoc solutions. In Portland, during the historic 2021 heatwave , community members opened "mutual aid cooling centers" in churches and community centers, often with volunteers providing food, water and even basic medical care. Mobile cooling stations have also emerged. In Las Vegas, nonprofits used converted RVs equipped with AC to provide heat relief to the unhoused population. Desperate times have transformed unexpected spaces into refuge zones: Malls and casinos saw an influx of families seeking relief. In Reno, Nevada, casinos welcomed locals with no AC, offering cold drinks, shelter and free wi-fi. Movie theaters have become day-long getaways. With tickets cheaper than running an AC all day, many families in Texas and Arizona spent entire afternoons watching back-to-back films. In Tucson, a city in US' Arizona, some people sought refuge at a place unlike many others: a cooling center made of old shipping containers. The containers were once part of a short-lived Arizona-Mexico border wall ordered by former Gov. Doug Ducey that his successor, Gov. Katie Hobbs, transformed into solar-powered spaces where people can escape the grueling heat, reported The New York Times. The report suggested that the containers, two long, narrow pods, offer places where residents can nap, watch TV and relax with sack lunches from a community kitchen. Extreme heat forced a rethinking of daily routines. In Phoenix, many landscaping companies and construction crews operated from 4 AM to noon, avoiding the dangerous afternoon heat. Some cities refer to this as adopting a "heat time zone". High heat has triggered innovations in personal wear too. Cooling vests, initially designed for athletes, were worn by mail carriers, construction workers and even school staff in places like Florida and Nevada. DIY cooling scarves soaked in ice water or filled with refrigerant beads became popular. Los Angeles and New York City expanded "cool pavement" programs, applying reflective paint to roads and rooftops to reduce surface temperatures by up to 20°F. In Sacramento, residents used DIY tarp-and-mist setups in backyards to create low-cost shaded zones with garden hose misters attached to poles. Heat domes have accelerated urban forestry and cooling green initiatives. Phoenix and Houston launched heat-mapping initiatives using drones to pinpoint the hottest neighborhoods and focus tree-planting efforts accordingly. Digital tools have become frontline defence. Apps like Heat Ready CA and Extrema Global provide real-time heat alerts and guide users to the nearest cooling center. Many cities text 'heat alerts' with practical steps (hydrate, avoid asphalt, check on neighbors) and links to resources. America's response to the growing threat of heat domes reflects not just ingenuity, but also a spirit of adaptation. But as climate change makes heat domes more intense and more common, the patchwork of grassroots solutions will need to be supported by broader, systemic changes.
Yahoo
5 hours ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Damaging, disruptive storms to target NYC, Philly and DC
The same setup that brought close to 300 wind damage incidents and a dozen reports of tornadoes in the Midwest on Wednesday will focus on the Atlantic Seaboard from Quebec to the Carolinas into Thursday night, AccuWeather meteorologists warn. High humidity levels combined with a ripple in the jet stream will unleash one or more lines of thunderstorms that will progress from the Appalachians and Piedmont areas toward the Atlantic coast into Thursday night. "As the storms approach the airports at the major metro areas from New York City to Philadelphia and Washington, D.C., airline delays and ground stops will increase dramatically. Some flights may even be cancelled," AccuWeather Chief Meteorologist Jonathan Porter stated. "Such delays and cancellations at these major airports have a tendency to spread quickly elsewhere in the United States air system because planes and crews are not where they need to be based on the existing schedule, resulting in cascading delays and cancellations." Motorists should be prepared for high water and sudden poor visibility as the storms approach. Roads that tend to flood during downpours should be avoided. Powerful wind gusts in many of the storms will average 60-70 mph with an AccuWeather Local StormMax™ gust of 85 mph. Due to the saturated ground in some areas, strong wind gusts during storms can easily push over trees or break off rotting limbs, leading to power outages. There will be an elevated risk of tornadoes in an area from upstate New York and northwestern New England to parts of central and eastern Quebec. This includes the major Canadian metro areas of Quebec City and Montreal, as well as Burlington, Vermont; Albany, New York; Pittsfield, Massachusetts; and Lebanon, New Hampshire; in the northeastern United States. •Have the app? Unlock AccuWeather Alerts™ with Premium+ A small number of the storms can also bring pea- to marble-sized hail, which, when combined with strong winds and torrential downpours, can damage crops in fields, plants in backyard gardens and other vegetation. As the storms creep along, flash flooding along small streams and urban areas can occur. Two or three storms may blast some locations into Thursday evening. Storms in the metro areas of Richmond and Norfolk, Virginia, as well as Charlotte and Raleigh, North Carolina, may be somewhat more widely separated but can still be severe in some neighborhoods and lead to damage and travel disruptions into Thursday evening. Some thunderstorms and severe weather are also anticipated from South Carolina to Georgia, Florida and Alabama. However, a few storms in these areas can still pack a punch at the local level with brief wind gusts, torrential rain and a sudden cluster of lightning strikes. As a massive dome of heat builds from this weekend to next week, rounds of severe thunderstorms will erupt on the northern edge from the Midwest to parts of the Northeast. Want next-level safety, ad-free? Unlock advanced, hyperlocal severe weather alerts when you subscribe to Premium+ on the AccuWeather app. AccuWeather Alerts™ are prompted by our expert meteorologists who monitor and analyze dangerous weather risks 24/7 to keep you and your family safer.
India.com
8 hours ago
- Climate
- India.com
India vs England 2025 1st Test, Leeds Weather forecast: Overcast skies and showers could favour bowlers at Headingley
Rain could hamper proceedings at Headingley in the 1st Test(X) New Delhi: With Shubman Gill set to lead India in his first Test as a captain, the weather might end up being a significant factor that will dictate the way this new era begins. The first Test of the five-match series between India and England begins on Friday in Leeds, however the weather forecast indicates partly cloudy skies and chances of rain all through the weekend, which can play havoc on the progress of the match. According to AccuWeather, on the 2nd and 3rd days, there is a possibility of receiving some showers in the afternoons, and on the 4th day the sky will probably open in the evening with light rain. Even though Day 1 and Day 5 should be predominantly dry, the continuous cloud cover and humidity in the air are likely to facilitate pace bowlers and test the technique and focus of batters. Interestingly, day 1 could present a sunny streak to Leeds, but with very little interference of clouds. Under these circumstances, India might be lured to field four seamers, which is very appropriate given the weather conditions. It may all boil down to whether Ravindra Jadeja has utility and batting depth, whether Kuldeep Yadav would add a threat with his wrist-spin, and whether Washington Sundar is of dual value with the bat and the ball. Overhead and surface conditions may be the terms to call rather than pre-series planning. A number of Indian players will walk into the series with confidence owing to their recent stints in counties. Shubman Gill played a memorable inning in his stint with Glamorgan in 2022, in which he scored 244 runs in only four innings at an average of 61.00, including a classy 119. Probable middle order mainstay Karun Nair too had a fantastic stint with Northamptonshire, scoring 736 runs in 14innings at an analusys of 56.61 Sai Sudharsan as well enjoyed good exposure with Surrey having made 281 runs in two seasons. An experience by Arshdeep Singh (13 wickets) with Kent and Sundar (8 wickets and a five-wicket haul) playing Lancashire might help them adapt to the dynamics of English pitches rather fast. When Gill takes a rejuvenated Indian team into a series where the fortunes can change on an hourly basis, the challenge will not be against England, but the very English summer itself.
