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Another sweltering South Florida day, chance of inland afternoon showers
Another sizzling day across South Florida with highs soaring to the low 90s and "feels-like" temperatures in the triple-digits. Wednesday got off to a warm and steamy start with temperatures in the low 80s and "feels-like" temps in the low 90s. While the morning will be mainly dry, around midday and in the afternoon a few showers and storms will be possible. Florida's lobster mini-season is underway and Mother Nature is cooperating as there are no alerts or advisories for boaters. Boaters over the Atlantic waters can expect light winds out of the south at 5 knots with seas of 2 feet or less and smooth conditions on the bays. Boaters in the Keys can expect light winds out of the southeast at 5 knots with seas around 1 feet and smooth conditions nearshore. For beachgoers, there is a low risk of rip currents and the UV index is extreme. Thursday stays hot and humid with afternoon highs in the low 90s and "feels-like" temperatures in the low 100s. Heat advisories may be issued by the National Weather Service if the heat indices reach 105 degrees for two hours or longer. The chance of rain will remain at 20% with spotty showers possible. The sweltering heat sticks around through the weekend as highs remain in the low 90s and "feels-like" temperatures continue in the triple-digits. The chance of rain will stay low as high pressure remains in control. Some showers and a few storms will be possible on Saturday and Sunday. The chance of rain increases early next week.
Yahoo
an hour ago
- Yahoo
Hurricane Iona 'rapidly weakening' in the Pacific Ocean: See tracker
Hurricane Iona is "rapidly weakening" well to the south of Hawaii, and more weakening is expected on Wednesday, the National Hurricane Center said in an advisory late Tuesday night. In an advisory issued at 11 p.m. local time on Tuesday, July 29, the NHC said Iona had maximum sustained winds around 105 mph with higher gusts. The hurricane reached maximum sustained winds around 125 mph on Tuesday, reaching Category 3 status on the Saffir-Simpson wind scale. Iona is expected to continue moving west, although further weakening is expected Wednesday, followed by "little change in strength" Wednesday night and Thursday, hurricane center forecasters said. What are the strongest earthquakes ever? See where July 29 quake ranks on top 10 Hurricane Iona tracker This forecast track shows the most likely path of the center of the storm. It does not illustrate the full width of the storm or its impacts, and the center of the storm is likely to travel outside the cone up to 33% of the time. Hurricane Iona spaghetti models This forecast track shows the most likely path of the center of the storm. It does not illustrate the full width of the storm or its impacts, and the center of the storm is likely to travel outside the cone up to 33% of the time. NHC also tracking Tropical Storm Keli, 3 other disturbances in the Pacific In addition to Iona, the hurricane center is also tracking Tropical Storm Keli and three other tropical disturbances in the Pacific. Keli is moving rapidly westward and that motion is expected to continue during the next day or so, according to the NHC, with maximum sustained winds near 40 mph with higher gusts. Forecasters said Keli is expected to weaken to a tropical depression by late Wednesday and dissipate by Thursday. Also in the Pacific, the hurricane center said late Tuesday night, July 29, an area of low pressure located about 1,150 miles east-southeast of the Hawaiian Islands "remain limited and have changed little since this morning." Forecasters said if persistent showers and thunderstorms re-develop during the next day or so, a short-lived tropical depression could still form, as the system is expected to enter the Central Pacific basin shortly. The NHC gives this system, labeled as EP98, a 60% chance of formation through the next 48 hours. The hurricane center also said it is keeping tabs on a trough of low pressure located several hundred miles southwest of the southwestern coast of Mexico that is producing "a large area of disorganized showers and thunderstorms." Environmental conditions appear conducive for development, the NHC said, and a tropical depression is likely to form during the next day or two while the system moves west-northwestward around 15 mph, remaining "well offshore of the southwestern coast of Mexico." Hurricane center forecasters give this system, labeled as EP99, an 80% chance of formation through the next 48 hours. Lastly, an area of low pressure is forecast to develop well south of southern or southwestern Mexico late this week, the hurricane center said. Environmental conditions appear conducive for some gradual development of this system and a tropical depression could develop over the weekend or early next week, the NHC said July 29. The system has a 60% chance of formation through the next seven days. How do hurricanes form? Hurricanes are born in the tropics, above warm water. Clusters of thunderstorms can develop over the ocean when water temperatures exceed 80 degrees Fahrenheit. If conditions are right, the clusters swirl into a storm known as a tropical wave or tropical depression. A tropical depression becomes a named tropical storm once its sustained wind speeds reach 39 miles per hour. When its winds reach 74 mph, the storm officially becomes a hurricane. Prepare now for hurricanes Delaying potentially life-saving preparations could mean waiting until it's too late. "Get your disaster supplies while the shelves are still stocked, and get that insurance checkup early, as flood insurance requires a 30-day waiting period," NOAA recommends. Develop an evacuation plan: If you are at risk from hurricanes, you need an evacuation plan. Now is the time to begin planning where you would go and how you would get there. Assemble disaster supplies: Whether you're evacuating or sheltering-in-place, you're going to need supplies not just to get through the storm but for the potentially lengthy aftermath, NOAA said. Get an insurance checkup and document your possessions: Contact your insurance company or agent now and ask for an insurance check-up to make sure you have enough insurance to repair or even replace your home and/or belongings. Remember, home and renters insurance doesn't cover flooding, so you'll need a separate policy for it. Flood insurance is available through your company, agent, or the National Flood Insurance Program. Act now, as flood insurance requires a 30-day waiting period. Create a family communication plan: NOAA said to take the time now to write down your hurricane plan, and share it with your family. Determine family meeting places, and make sure to include an out-of-town location in case of evacuation. Strengthen your home: Now is the time to improve your home's ability to withstand hurricane impacts. Trim trees; install storm shutters, accordion shutters, and/or impact glass; seal outside wall openings. Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter at USA TODAY. You can follow him on X @GabeHauari or email him at Gdhauari@ This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Hurricane Iona weakening in the Pacific Ocean: See path tracker
CBS News
2 hours ago
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Wednesday will be one of the hottest days of the year in Pittsburgh
Hot is hot, right? Well, sort of. Today will see a high temperature that will be hotter than yesterday's 91°. I have Pittsburgh seeing a high of 93°. The hottest of the year so far happened on the 24th of last month when we hit 94°. That day was bookended by two 93° days that are obviously the second and third hottest days of the year so far. WEATHER LINKS: Current Conditions | School Closings & Delays | Submit Your Weather Photos Last year, our hottest day of the year was also 94°. I say all that before telling you that I am forecasting a high temperature today of 93°. It's going to be a hot one. So why did I say that hot isn't necessarily hot? Because when it comes to your perception of what is hot and what isn't, humidity levels come into play in a key way. Humidity is just a fancy word for how much moisture is in the air. We have several ways of looking at humidity, including relative humidity (always goes up at the coolest time of the day) and absolute humidity (stays fairly steady as it looks at water vapor value). The dew point is also a way we look at humidity levels. Dew points in the 70s are in the extreme range for us here in Pennsylvania. Dew points in the 60s are high, but you'll notice a difference when dew points fall to the 60s from the 70s, and that is what is going to happen today. Yes, our temperatures will go up, but our humidity levels will go down enough that if you are stuck outside, you will notice the difference. Air that has higher humidity levels also takes more energy to warm than 'drier' air. That's why I am going so aggressive on high temperatures today, because the air will also be drier. So putting it all together, today will be hotter but will probably feel better when compared to yesterday. Still, we won't get any real relief from the heat until tomorrow when a cold front slides through. Let's get to your forecast, highs today should hit the mid to upper 90s. Morning temperatures will be in the mid to low 70s, with noon temperatures in the upper 80s. Winds today will be light and variable. Skies should be sunny start to finish for most. There is a small isolated storm chance for places southeast of Pittsburgh. I will keep coverage isolated in the Laurel Highlands and south of I-70. I've bumped up high temperatures on Thursday due to the timing of the rain. I now have highs in the mid-80s for Thursday. It appears rain will be scattered, with the best chance for rain happening late in the afternoon to the evening as the cool front slides through. There will be big differences in highs on Thursday due to the timing of rain, with places to the north of Pittsburgh likely seeing highs in the 70s. And places south of I-70 are seeing highs near 90 degrees. The timing of the rain and high temperatures will also limit (or not limit) stormy weather on Thursday evening. Right now, we are not included on the day's severe weather risk map. That could change. What will certainly not change is the wonderful weather that will be in place this weekend. Highs will hover near 80 degrees with low humidity levels. The weekend will be dry. Stay up to date with the KDKA Mobile App – which you can download here!
