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6 hours ago
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- CBS News
Maps show heat wave forecast across much of U.S. Here's when it starts and how long it will last.
Dangerous heat wave to slam parts of the U.S. A brutal heat wave is in the forecast across the eastern United States, and it's expected to bring several days of record high temperatures at the start of the weekend and into next week. The National Weather Service has called it "the first significant heat wave this season." Temperatures are expected to soar more than 25-35 degrees above average in the Plains on Friday, CBS News meteorologist Nikki Nolan said. Potential daily record highs are also forecast for parts of the Rockies and Plains on Friday and Saturday, then temperatures well into the 90s will reach the mid-Atlantic and Northeast and linger into next week. Here's what to know about the heat wave and how to stay safe. Heat wave forecast maps "Summer has taken its time arriving in the Northeast, but it's coming in HOT," the National Weather Service wrote Wednesday in a social media post. "Triple-digit heat indices will be common through next week, with oppressive humidity." The heat index is what the actual temperature feels like when it's combined with relative humidity. These maps show daily forecast highs across the country and their departures from average temperatures. Friday's high temperatures across the U.S. CBS News Saturday's high temperatures across the U.S. CBS News Sunday's high temperatures across the U.S. CBS News Monday's high temperatures across the U.S. CBS News Tuesday's high temperatures across the U.S. CBS News How long will the heat wave last? The heat is expected to shift into the Midwest and Ohio Valley by the end of the weekend and arrive in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic on Sunday through the first half of next week. Parts of the Northeast face a "High Risk" — a greater than 60% chance — of extreme heat through the middle of next week, according to the National Weather Service. What constitutes a heat wave? A heat wave is a period of unusually hot weather that lasts more than two days, according to the National Weather Service. It often, but not always, covers a large area and exposes a large number of the population to hazardous heat, which can be extremely dangerous for vulnerable people, including children and the elderly. How to stay safe during a heat wave The simplest way to way to avoid heat-related illnesses is to stay out of the sun and avoid extended time outdoors in extreme temperatures, experts say. If strenuous outdoor activities are unavoidable, you should dress for the heat and wear lightweight, loose-fitting and light-colored clothing, the National Weather Service recommended. You should also stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water, even if you're not thirsty. It's also important to be aware of any symptoms of overheating, which include muscle cramps, unusually heavy sweating, shortness of breath, dizziness, headaches, weakness or nausea, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. If you experience these symptoms, one major sign to seek care is if the symptoms don't improve after getting into a cooler environment or hydrating, experts say. contributed to this report.
CBS News
a day ago
- Climate
- CBS News
Maps show heat wave forecast across much of U.S. Here's what to know.
Severe storms and extreme heat sweep across the U.S. U.S. braces for summer as heat impact millions U.S. braces for summer as heat impact millions A heat wave is forecast across the eastern United States, and it's expected to bring severe storms and several days of record high temperatures at the start of the weekend and into next week. As a low-pressure system slowly shifts from the West, the Ohio Valley and the Midwest down into the lower Mississippi Valley face the threat of tornadoes, large hail and damaging winds, according to CBS News meteorologist Nikki Nolan. As the system moves eastward, showers and storms are also on deck for parts of the Northeast through Thursday. Behind the system are warm and above-average temperatures, which the National Weather Service has called "the first significant heat wave this season." Temperatures are expected to soar more than 25-35 degrees above average in the Plains on Friday, Nolan said. Potential daily record highs are also forecast for parts of the Rockies and Plains on Friday and Saturday. CBS News' temperature outlook across the U.S. this week. CBS News Here's what to know about the upcoming heat wave. Heat wave forecast maps "Summer has taken its time arriving in the Northeast, but it's coming in HOT," the National Weather Service wrote Wednesday in a social media post. "Triple-digit heat indices will be common through next week, with oppressive humidity." The heat index is what the actual temperature feels like when it's combined with relative humidity. These maps show daily highs across the country and their departures from average temperatures. Thursday's high temperatures across the U.S. CBS News Friday's high temperatures across the U.S. CBS News Saturday's high temperatures across the U.S. CBS News Sunday's high temperatures across the U.S. CBS News Monday's high temperatures across the U.S. CBS News Tuesday's high temperatures across the U.S. CBS News How long will the heat wave last? The heat is expected to shift into the Midwest and Ohio Valley by the end of the weekend and arrive in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic on Sunday through the first half of next week. Parts of the Northeast face a "High Risk" — a greater than 60% chance — of extreme heat through the middle of next week, according to the National Weather Service. What constitutes a heat wave? A heat wave is a period of unusually hot weather that lasts more than two days, according to the National Weather Service. It often, but not always, covers a large area and exposes a large number of the population to hazardous heat, which can be extremely dangerous for vulnerable people, including children and the elderly. How to stay safe during a heat wave The simplest way to way to avoid heat-related illnesses is to stay out of the sun, experts say. If strenuous outdoor activities are unavoidable, you should dress for the heat and wear lightweight, loose-fitting and light-colored clothing, the National Weather Service recommended. You should also stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water, even if you're not thirsty. It's also important to be aware of any symptoms of overheating, which include muscle cramps, unusually heavy sweating, shortness of breath, dizziness, headaches, weakness or nausea, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. If you experience these symptoms, one major sign to seek care is if the symptoms don't improve after getting into a cooler environment or hydrating, experts say. contributed to this report.
CBS News
2 days ago
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- CBS News
Maps show Hurricane Erick's projected path toward Mexico as storm intensifies to Category 3 in Pacific
Hurricane Erick — the fifth-named storm of the Eastern Pacific hurricane season — is intensifying as it continues on a path toward Mexico. The National Hurricane Center said Wednesday night that Erick had strengthened into a major hurricane as it approaches southern Mexico on Thursday. As of 10 p.m. Eastern Time Wednesday, Erick had upgraded to a Category 3 storm with sustained winds of nearly 125 mph. Hurricane-force winds extended 25 miles and tropical storm-force winds extended 90 miles from its center. It was centered about 55 miles southwest of Puerto Ángel, Mexico, moving northwest at 9 mph. This map shows the projected path of the storm: Hurricane Erick is rapidly intensifying and forecast to reach major status before hitting Mexico, the National Hurricane Center says. Nikki Nolan/CBS News The center of the storm was forecast to make landfall "in the western portion of the Mexican state of Oaxaca or the eastern portion of the Mexican state of Guerrero early Thursday morning," the hurricane center said. It was then expected to "continue inland over southern Mexico during the day on Thursday." A hurricane warning is in effect for Acapulco to Puerto Angel. Hurricane Erick is rapidly intensifying and forecast to reach major status before hitting Mexico, the National Hurricane Center says. Nikki Nolan/CBS News Major status begins at Category 3 on the Saffir-Simpson Wind Scale, with winds between 111 mph and 129 mph, strong enough to cause "devastating damage," according to NOAA. "Well-built framed homes may incur major damage or removal of roof decking and gable ends," NOAA says of the category's potential impacts. "Many trees will be snapped or uprooted, blocking numerous roads. Electricity and water will be unavailable for several days to weeks after the storm passes." Categories 4 and 5 have even greater impacts, with the ability to cause "catastrophic damage," the service says. That scale, however, just accounts for wind. "Water hazards — storm surge and inland flooding — have historically been the leading causes of loss of life during hurricanes," NOAA warns. "Hurricanes can also bring strong winds, tornadoes, rough surf, and rip currents." Erick is forecast to produce between 8 to 12 inches of rain, with maximum totals of 16 inches across the states of Oaxaca and Guerrero, the National Hurricane Center said, leading to "life-threatening flooding and mudslides, especially in areas of steep terrain." Chiapas, Michoacan, Colima and Jalisco are expected to see between 2 and 4 inches of rain. Hurricane Erick is forecast to bring up to 12 inches of rain across the Mexican states of Oaxaca and Guerrero, the National Hurricane Center said. Nikki Nolan/CBS News Dangerous storm surge, which is a rise in sea level during the storm, is also expected to create coastal flooding and be accompanied by "large and destructive waves." Erick is on track to impact Acapulco, an area that was devastated by Hurricane Otis in October 2023. Otis hit the city as a Category 5 and left dozens of people dead after its wind speeds increased by 115 mph in a single day — the second-fastest recorded rate in modern times, according to the National Hurricane Center. "We are left with nothing," one woman said. "Everything is damaged."
CBS News
2 days ago
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- CBS News
Maps show heat wave forecast across U.S. Here's what to know.
A heat wave is forecast across the eastern United States, and it's expected to bring severe storms and several days of record high temperatures at the start of the weekend and into next week. As a low-pressure system slowly shifts from the West, the Ohio Valley and the Midwest down into the lower Mississippi Valley face the threat of tornadoes, large hail and damaging winds, according to CBS News meteorologist Nikki Nolan. As the system moves eastward, showers and storms are also on deck for parts of the Northeast through Thursday. Behind the system are warm and above-average temperatures, or what the National Weather Service called "the first significant heat wave this season." Temperatures are expected to soar more than 25-35 degrees above average in the Plains on Friday, Nolan said. Potential daily record highs are also forecast for parts of the Rockies and Plains on Friday and Saturday. CBS News' temperature outlook across the U.S. this week. CBS News Here's what to know about the upcoming heat wave. Heat wave forecast maps "Summer has taken its time arriving in the Northeast, but it's coming in HOT," the National Weather Service wrote Wednesday in a social media post. "Triple-digit heat indices will be common through next week, with oppressive humidity." The heat index is what the actual temperature feels like when it's combined with relative humidity. These maps show daily highs across the country and their departures from average temperatures. Thursday's high temperatures across the U.S. CBS News Friday's high temperatures across the U.S. CBS News Saturday's high temperatures across the U.S. CBS News Sunday's high temperatures across the U.S. CBS News Monday's high temperatures across the U.S. CBS News Tuesday's high temperatures across the U.S. CBS News How long will the heat wave last? The heat is expected to shift into the Midwest and Ohio Valley by the end of the weekend and arrive in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic on Sunday through the first half of next week. Parts of the Northeast face a "High Risk" — a greater than 60% chance — of extreme heat through the middle of next week, according to the National Weather Service. What constitutes a heat wave? A heat wave is a period of unusually hot weather that lasts more than two days, according to the National Weather Service. It often, but not always, covers a large area and exposes a large number of the population to hazardous heat, which can be extremely dangerous for vulnerable people, including children and the elderly. How to stay safe during a heat wave The simplest way to way to avoid heat-related illnesses is to stay out of the sun, experts say. If strenuous outdoor activities are unavoidable, you should dress for the heat and wear lightweight, loose-fitting and light-colored clothing, the National Weather Service recommended. You should also stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water, even if you're not thirsty. It's also important to be aware of any symptoms of overheating, which include muscle cramps, unusually heavy sweating, shortness of breath, dizziness, headaches, weakness or nausea, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. If you experience these symptoms, one major sign to seek care is if the symptoms don't improve after getting into a cooler environment or hydrating, experts say. contributed to this report.
Yahoo
11-02-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Maps show snow storm forecast as parts of U.S. brace for winter weather
A procession of winter storms continued across the United States Tuesday, threatening more than 80 million from the Midwest to the East Coast with a mix of potentially severe weather. "A winter storm will bring heavy snow and ice to the Ohio Valley into the Mid-Atlantic through Wednesday," the National Weather Service said. "Significant ice is forecast for the Central Appalachians. Another winter storm will bring heavy snow and ice to the Central Plains today." Forecast maps show the paths and possible effects of two strong weather systems that are expected to cause wintry extremes this week in multiple regions. The second winter storm of the week was traveling from the Mississippi Valley into the mid-Atlantic region early Tuesday morning, carrying with it a bout of chilling temperatures, heavy snow and significant ice to the Central Appalachians and Central Plains, according to the weather service. Some communities in the path of one storm were bracing for another weather system to arrive on its heels, with which the National Weather Service called "significant." CBS News meteorologist Nikki Nolan said one storm would likely track northeastward from the Great Plains, impacting places in the Midwest and the Northeast Wednesday and Thursday. "The storm will produce heavy snow from northeast Kentucky into West Virginia through the I-95 corridor from Richmond to Philadelphia," the weather service said in a Tuesday morning advisory. "Snowfall rates will sometimes reach 1 inch per hour, with heavy, wet snow totals of 4-8 inches expected. Isolated power outages are possible, and travel may become extremely hazardous (especially during the Tuesday evening commute)." Snow, sleet and ice were expected on the northern side of this week's storms, while potentially severe, heavy rain was forecast on the southern side. Various weather warnings were set to remain in place for large sections of the eastern U.S. through Thursday, as forecasters said the next winter storm could blanket wide bands of the country with upwards of 10 inches of snow. Extreme cold warnings and cold weather advisories were issued additionally in parts of the Northern Rockies, the Great Lakes and Central Plains regions, owing to an Arctic front driving temperatures down to 25 to 35 degrees below average. Weather services in Chicago and Hastings, Nebraska, urged people to prepare for at least 6 or 8 inches to accumulate, and parts of central Virginia and West Virginia readied for up to half an inch of ice. National forecasters warned that excessive rainfall would drive up risks of flash flooding and river flooding in parts of the Lower Mississippi and Tennessee Valleys, as well as the Southern Appalachians. Forecasters also said they expected heavy snow to develop Wednesday from the Central Plains to the Great Lakes, which could at times see snowfall rates of around 1 inch per hour. At least 5 inches of snow would likely accumulate in those areas, according to the weather service, while a combination of sleet and freezing rain was likely over eastern Oklahoma and the Ozarks. Although less than an inch was forecast to dust the affected places farther south, the weather service noted that "any amount of freezing rain could make for hazardous travel on untreated surfaces." Breaking down the best commercials from the Super Bowl Here's what could be behind surging flu cases, plus symptoms to watch New poll on Trump approval rating as steel, aluminum tariffs set
