Possible record breaking heat Monday, with monsoon storm chances later this week
Get ready, some of the hottest temperatures this year are in store for tomorrow! But, later this week, our first chances for monsoon storms in the Valley are in the forecast!
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Gizmodo
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- Gizmodo
Forecasters to Lose Hurricane Satellite Data at the Worst Possible Time
In one month, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and its National Hurricane Center (NHC) will lose access to critical satellite data that lets meteorologists see inside the eye of a storm. This marks the latest blow to the agency's forecasting abilities as hurricane season gets underway. In an abrupt move that blindsided meteorologists and public officials on Wednesday, June 25, the Navy's Fleet Numerical Meteorology and Oceanography Center (FNMOC) announced it was shutting down the Defense Meteorological Satellite Program's (DMSP) data processing system on June 30 due to a 'significant' cybersecurity risk. Owned by the Department of Defense (DoD), DMSP weather satellites have provided forecasters with critical storm data since the 1960s. The decision sparked outrage from meteorologists and public officials, as it would cut off their access to all DMSP data and could significantly degrade forecast accuracy right at the start of hurricane season. Following pressure from NOAA and NASA officials, FNMOC postponed the shutdown until July 31, according to a NOAA message shared Monday, June 30. 'Late on Friday, June 27th, [the Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command (CNMOC)] received a request from Dr. Germain with NASA to postpone the removal and to continue processing and distributing DMSP data through July 31st,' the message states, referring to Karen M. St. Germain, the division director for NASA's Earth Science Division. 'An update service advisory will be sent and FNMOC now expects to decommission DMSP processing no later than July 31st.' This will give NOAA and the NHC a few more weeks to prepare for the loss, but it's not clear what that will look like. There is currently no plan to resume the flow of DMSP data to NOAA, even when a new Defense Department weather satellite begins operations in October, CNN reports. NOAA has publicly maintained that the change will not impact the quality of hurricane forecasting and that there are many other sources of hurricane data that will allow for forecast accuracy this season. Gizmodo reached out to the public relations offices at the NHC, DoD, U.S. Air Force, and U.S. Navy for comment but did not receive a response by the time of publication. The primary aim of DMSP weather satellites is to support military operations, but meteorologists have used their data for general weather prediction and storm tracking for more than 50 years. These satellites capture microwave imagery of hurricanes using a handy instrument called the Special Sensor Microwave Image Sounder, or SSMIS. This tool works like a 3D X-ray, peering through the clouds to reveal the interior structures of tropical storms and hurricanes. Observing changes to the storm's eye and eyewall—a ring of tall thunderstorms that surrounds the eye and produces heavy rains as well as the strongest winds—can tell meteorologists whether a storm is strengthening or weakening. Having this information alerts them to major changes like rapid intensification hours before they show up in other data streams. Thus, these satellites are essential for understanding a storm's potential impact and giving officials time to warn people in its path. 'It's certainly one of the more important data sources that we have because it provides a unique dataset,' James Franklin, former chief of the NHC's Hurricane Specialist Unit, told Scientific American. 'It's the only way really to see through clouds and get a sense of the organizational structure of the core of a developing cyclone.' Rapid intensification is notoriously difficult to predict, but catching it ahead of time is critical, as it drastically increases the extent of a hurricane's impact. One example of this is Hurricane Milton, which made landfall in Florida on October 9, 2024. Within just 24 hours, this storm strengthened from a Category 1 to a Category 5, devastating the state's west coast. Losing access to DMSP data will make forecasting rapid intensification even more difficult for NHC meteorologists, and this isn't the first storm-tracking tool they have lost this year. Earlier this month, it became apparent that NOAA would not be using Saildrones this hurricane season. These drone ships sail directly into storms to collect real-time data that forecasters use to predict their strength and path. Like DMSP satellites, Saildrones are particularly useful for spotting early signs of rapid intensification. NOAA has relied on them for the past four years, but this year, the California-based company was 'unable to bid' on a NOAA contract, agency spokesperson Keely Belva told Gizmodo in an email. All of this adds to growing concerns about NOAA's readiness for hurricane season, which officially began on June 1 and ends on November 30. The agency predicts this season will be an active one, with six to 10 storms expected to strengthen into hurricanes. Of those, three to five could become 'major' hurricanes—Category 3, 4, or 5. Since President Donald Trump took office, NOAA has faced sweeping staff cuts, grant freezes, and travel and training restrictions. Stripping the agency of key storm tracking tools will add to this strain. Despite the upheaval, NOAA representatives say they are prepared. Other experts disagree. 'This decision will kill people,' hurricane researcher Jimmy Yunge wrote in a message to NOAA's Office of Satellite and Product Operations expressing concern about the loss of DMSP data. 'It will lead to millions, if not billions, of USD in additional damages per event.'
CBS News
2 hours ago
- CBS News
Severe Storm Threat Expected Tuesday Across Maryland
Storms are expected to end July in Maryland Storms are expected to end July in Maryland Storms are expected to end July in Maryland Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms remain possible across parts of Maryland this evening, primarily west of the I-95 corridor. While not everyone will see storms, those that do develop may produce damaging wind gusts and heavy downpours. Temperatures, after climbing to around 90 degrees this afternoon, will gradually fall into the 70s overnight. Any lingering storm activity is expected to diminish after sunset. Tuesday Alert Day for Severe Weather A more widespread and potentially more impactful round of severe weather is expected Tuesday. The WJZ First Alert Weather Team has issued an Alert Day due to the increased threat for damaging winds and localized flooding. Storms are forecast to develop by mid-afternoon and will progress eastward through the evening hours, affecting the Baltimore metro area during the evening commute and reaching the Eastern Shore before tapering off after sunset. High temperatures Tuesday will once again reach near 90 degrees, with heat index values approaching 100 prior to the arrival of storms. In addition to damaging winds, "training" thunderstorms — storms repeatedly moving over the same areas — could result in isolated flooding. Improving Conditions for July 4th Week The unsettled pattern will begin to ease Wednesday, though a lingering chance for showers or a thunderstorm remains across southern Maryland and the lower Eastern Shore. Elsewhere, dry conditions are expected with highs in the upper 80s and slightly reduced humidity. The forecast improves further for Thursday and Independence Day. Nights will feel more comfortable, with lows dipping into the upper 60s, while afternoon highs stay in the upper 80s under mostly sunny skies. Looking Ahead: Warm, Mostly Dry Weekend Dry and sunny conditions will continue into the weekend, with highs near 90. Humidity will gradually build back in, and nighttime temperatures will trend milder — generally in the low to mid 70s. The next chance for storms returns early next week as the pattern turns more unsettled again.
Yahoo
2 hours ago
- Yahoo
Building heat, hail risk take centre stage in Alberta for Canada Day
Are you ready for a booming Canada Day, Alberta? It's not just fireworks that will be making a bang in the sky, as forecasters watch for isolated thunderstorms to pop up across the province on Tuesday. Be sure to keep an eye on the radar and local weather alerts throughout the day to make sure you don't get caught in the stormy weather during celebrations. Rising temperatures across the province have prompted Environment and Climate Change Canada to begin issuing heat warnings in southern parts of the province on Monday morning, including Calgary. The heat will continue to build throughout Tuesday, which will likely result in the heat warnings expanding. With the building heat also comes building thunderstorm energy in the atmosphere, however. This will help fuel a risk of isolated thunderstorms, which could interrupt some Canada Day celebrations. While the storms are expected to stay non-severe, we could see some reach the severe criteria in central and southern Alberta, including Edmonton and Calgary. The biggest risks from any severe storms that pop up will be the sudden gusty winds and large hail, both of which could cause damage to any outdoor events. Tuesday's storms won't be enough to dispel the heat, either, as we will see the heat continue to crank up and reach its peak on Wednesday. Parts of southern Alberta could see temperatures run 5-10 degrees above seasonal. The thunderstorm energy and instability in the atmosphere will also continue to build with the heat on Wednesday, once again fuelling a risk of thunderstorms across the province. This round of storms will likely be even more widespread than Tuesday's, with a better chance for thunderstorms to become severe. Large, damaging hail will again be the main risk we're looking at with these storms. Stay with The Weather Network for more information and updates on your weather across Alberta.
