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CBS News
a day ago
- Climate
- CBS News
Heat advisories issued for Denver and parts of Colorado as record temperatures in triple digits arrive
First Alert Weather Day's Friday and Saturday with Extreme Heat on the way First Alert Weather Day's Friday and Saturday with Extreme Heat on the way First Alert Weather Day's Friday and Saturday with Extreme Heat on the way The heat is on as we prepare for the longest and hottest day of the year. Friday marks the official start to summer, and it comes in hot. Quite literally. CBS High temperatures across the state today are expected to climb well above average, with triple-digit heat in Eastern Colorado and across the Denver metro area. If you're looking to beat the heat, head up to the high country, but know that it will still be warmer than normal for mountain neighborhoods as highs climb into the 80s, and even 90s for some. CBS The heat is prompting Heat Advisories for both Friday and Saturday for the Denver area, Northern Colorado, and the Eastern plains. The Heat Advisories will go into effect each day at 11 a.m. and remain in place until 6 p.m. The heat will be the most dangerous during that time frame each day. CBS Fire danger will remain high in Western Colorado throughout the weekend, with dry, warm, and windy conditions expected in the region. Winds for some could gust as high as 50 mph. CBS Find ways to stay cool this weekend, stay hydrated, and be mindful of heat-related illnesses as the weekend heat wave brings us into record-breaking territory.
CBS News
2 days ago
- Climate
- CBS News
Highs could hit 90 around NYC, with chance of severe thunderstorms
It's going to be a steamy day around the New York City area, with highs expected to hit 90 and the chance of severe thunderstorms. It's a First Alert Weather Day as we track all the conditions. Hot and humid Thursday CBS News New York The heat is on today, but it comes with a price. The day got off to a muggy start, with dew points around 70 degrees — talk about soup city! As we head into the afternoon, hot and steamy conditions will prevail, as we make a run for the 90-degree mark. Severe thunderstorm risk CBS News New York Unfortunately, these conditions will pair with an approaching cold front, so the there's an elevated risk of severe thunderstorms this afternoon. That said, the threat of damaging winds, hail and isolated tornadoes are all on the table. Conditions will improve tonight, as the last of the storms exit this evening. Heat wave ahead? CBS News New York The real payoff, however, is tomorrow, with abundant sunshine and dew points in the 50s — superb! As for this weekend, the heat and humidity return, marking the start of what will likely be our first heat wave of the year.
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Climate
- Daily Mail
Scientists reveal exactly how HOT Britain could get – with heatwaves above 40°C set to become the norm
As the UK braces for the first heatwave of the year, scientists have revealed just how hot Britain could become. A Met Office study warns that summers rivalling the famous 1976 heatwave could become the norm as the climate continues to warm. During that summer the UK spent a sweltering fortnight above the heatwave threshold of 28°C (82°F). Today, the researchers warn that the UK might spend two-thirds of the summer at those temperatures, with continuous heatwaves lasting up to a month. In July 2022, the UK experienced the first recorded temperature above 40°C (104°F) as Coningsby, Lincolnshire recorded a record high of 40.3°C (104.54°F). But as human-caused climate change continues to warm the planet, the Met Office's research shows that the chances of hitting 40°C are climbing at pace. The study, published in the journal Weather, shows that there is now a 50/50 chance of the UK hitting 40°C again in the next 12 years. Worryingly, the researchers warn that even hotter temperatures are possible, with a maximum of 46.6°C (115.9°F) now 'plausible' in today's climate. Scientists warn that the chances of the UK hitting 40°C in the next 12 years are now 50/50, 60 times higher than the chances in 1960 A heatwave is defined as any period of time in which the average surface air temperature is above a certain threshold for three days at a time. This threshold depends on the average temperature of the location and varies from 25°C (77°F) across the north and west of the UK to 28°C (82.4F) in the east. Over the last few decades, the frequency and intensity of heatwaves in the UK and around the world have been steadily increasing. This is because the climate is becoming warmer overall, which makes extreme events more common. The UK is forecast to experience its first heatwave of the year later this week with temperatures predicted to hit 33°C (91°F) in some parts of the country. But the most severe heatwave in recent history came in July 2022 when the UK was hit by an 'unprecedented extreme heatwave' amidst one of Europe's hottest summers on record. These extreme temperatures caused widespread disruption as train tracks warped and buckled, power cuts wiped out connections to large areas, and road surfaces melted in some regions. The heatwave was also associated with a major wave in excess deaths, making it the UK's deadliest heatwave on record. As the world experiences the second-warmest May on record globally, experts say that heatwaves are likely to become more common and more intense More than 1,000 excess deaths among older people were recorded around the four-day peak of the heatwave, with more than 3,000 heat-related deaths in England over summer 2022 Notably, this was also the first time that temperatures in the UK had ever been recorded to exceed 40°C. However, this study predicts that summers similar to 2022 are likely to become more routine as the climate continues to warm. The researchers used a global climate model to simulate a large set of plausible climate outcomes. This allowed them to see how the intensity and frequency of heatwaves have changed in the past and predict how they could change in the future. Lead author Dr Gillian Kay, senior scientist at the Met Office, says: 'The chance of exceeding 40°C has been rapidly increasing, and it is now over 20 times more likely than it was in the 1960s. 'Because our climate continues to warm, we can expect the chance to keep rising.' Dr Kay adds: 'We also found that temperatures several degrees higher than we saw in July 2022 are possible in today's climate.' In the simulations, maximum temperatures exceeding 45°C (113°F) were found to be possible. Likewise, heatwaves of over a month above 28°C (82°F) are possible in southeast England today. More worryingly, the study found that heatwaves in which the UK spends 12 days above 35°C (95°F) are now possible. That is a particularly important threshold since electric fans can only keep you cool when the temperature is below 35°C. Since this is around the average temperature of the skin, using a fan at this temperature actually blows away the layer of cool air formed by evaporating sweat. This means a fan can actually raise your core body temperature increase the risk of overheating. That could be particularly dangerous for the elderly or those with long-term health conditions who are prone to heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Co-author Dr Nick Dunstone, a Met Office Science Fellow, says: 'These findings highlight the need to prepare and plan for the impacts of rising temperatures now, so we can better protect public health, infrastructure, and the environment from the growing threat of extreme heat.'
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
FORECAST: Temperatures expected to reach nearly 90 degrees as heat continues to build
ABOVE: The latest forecast update from Severe Weather Center 9. To stay on top of changing weather conditions, be sure to download our free WSOC-TV weather app. FORECAST: The building of more heat could lead to isolated thunderstorms. Storms are trying to get going, and we will see a few, but not as many as we had yesterday. Meanwhile, rain chances drop off dramatically tomorrow, and that will allow the heat to push us to near 90 degrees. Rain opportunities will pick up again by the end of the week and into the weekend. >> Channel 9's Weather 24/7 stream has the latest local weather all day, every day. Watch wherever you stream — on our website, or through your mobile app or smart TV. WEATHER RESOURCES: WSOC Weather 24/7 Interactive Radar Download our weather app for Severe Weather Alerts Hour-by-Hour Forecast 7-Day Forecast FOLLOW OUR TEAM ON X: Chief Meteorologist John Ahrens Meteorologist Keith Monday Meteorologist Joe Puma Meteorologist Danielle Miller
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for most of Western Pennsylvania
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for portions of our viewing area until 10 p.m. Heavy rainfall moving through the area could cause flash flooding. Severe storms could produce damaging winds and hail, and isolated tornadoes cannot be ruled out. Make sure to stay weather-aware. Dry weather returns with sunshine by the middle part of the week just in time for the start of the US Open at Oakmont! More wet weather will likely return late Friday night and into the weekend. Make sure you check the latest forecast on Channel 11 News. Download the Severe Weather Team 11 App for weather updates and alerts. Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch WPXI NOW
