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UPI
10-07-2025
- Climate
- UPI
Heat wave to push temperatures into triple digits across much of U.S.
1 of 3 | Two girls play and drink at a fountain with temperatures over 90 degrees in the Lower East Side of New York City (2016). A heat wave will bring the highest temperatures of the year so far, with some areas possibly reaching triple digits, AccuWeather meteorologists warn. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo A large bubble of heat will drift slowly across the United States into next week, shifting out of the West and into the Central States and finally the East. The heat wave will bring the highest temperatures of the year so far, with some areas possibly reaching triple digits, AccuWeather meteorologists warn. With limited days of warmth over much of the northern Plains, Midwest and Northeast so far this year, the surging heat could catch people off guard as it will be accompanied by some of the most intense sunshine of the year along with high humidity levels. Energy demands will spike, and the risk of heat-related illness will rise sharply. Cooling centers may need to be opened. Neighborhoods will be abuzz with the hum of fans and air conditioners. People are encouraged to minimize physical exertion during the midday and afternoon hours when AccuWeather RealFeel® Temperatures will be at their highest and 5-15 degrees Fahrenheit above the actual temperature. As areas west of the Rockies experience a significant cooldown, sweltering heat will grip the center of the nation from Friday through Sunday. "To finish up the week, temperatures can challenge daily record highs from the central Rockies to the Plains and Midwest," AccuWeather Meteorologist Alex Duffus said. Temperatures will climb into the upper 90s and low 100s, which is 10-20 degrees above the historical averages for the second half of June." "The magnitude and longevity of this heat wave will be a shock to the system," AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Chad Merrill said. Denver will experience at least a four-day stretch with highs in the 90s or greater from Thursday through Sunday, including a couple of days with highs above 100 from Friday to Saturday. This will be the first triple-digit heat of the year in Denver. "Detroit hasn't even hit 90 degrees this year and may have a stretch of at least seven days at or above this mark coming up starting on Saturday," Merrill explained, "This would tie for the third longest streak of consecutive 90-degree days. The last time Detroit had at least seven consecutive days at or above 90 degrees was July 1-9, 2020." Early next week, the heat wave will continue to progress eastward, focusing on the Great Lakes, the central Appalachians, the mid-Atlantic and New England. "From June 23-25, dangerous heat will focus on the Northeast region with widespread highs in the 90s and some areas approaching or exceeding 100 F, resulting in a surge in energy demands and the need to limit exposure to the extreme conditions," Duffus said. The effects of the heat dome in the Central and East states will be somewhat limited by the moist ground in many places, as some of the sun's energy will be used up in evaporating the moisture rather than heating the air. If the same heat dome were to occur over a dry landscape, temperatures could easily reach or exceed 100 over a broad area rather than a few cities. The moisture evaporating from the moist ground will add to the already humid atmosphere and make for jungle-like conditions both during the day and night. Thunderstorm activity may be few and far between in many areas amid the heat, a change from recent weeks. However, on the northern edge of the heat dome, across portions of the Great Lakes, upstate New York and New England, one or more complexes of drenching, gusty thunderstorms may roll through. "Washington, D.C., has only experienced two consecutive days with highs in the 90s so far this year," Merrill said. "The city may have a stretch of seven consecutive days with temperatures of 90 or greater, starting on Sunday." Starting on Monday, New York City is likely to have five consecutive days with high temperatures of 90 or greater. Boston, which will be on the edge of the heat dome and may experience interruptions from thunderstorms riding down from the northwest, is only likely to have a couple of days in a row with highs of 90 or greater. The heat dome will be challenged from the south, west and north later next week as clouds, showers and thunderstorms return. But a pocket in the mid-Atlantic region could avoid the moisture and the downturn in temperatures for an extended period. With the surge of heat with high humidity coming, people are urged to take it easy, stay hydrated and keep close tabs on young children and the elderly.
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Rain, storms to return to much of Northeast for Father's Day weekend
The clock is ticking on a batch of dry air that turned off showers and thunderstorms for most areas in the Northeast. AccuWeather meteorologists say that moist air capable of producing downpours is not all that far away and will return to some areas before the Father's Day weekend. A small area of high pressure that moved in from the Midwest was just strong enough to dry out the atmosphere through Thursday for much of the Northeast. An exception will be some showers in northern Maine and a narrow zone of showers and spotty thunderstorms from the Lower Peninsula of Michigan to along the northern Pennsylvania and southern tier of New York border on Thursday. The sunshine and overall good drying conditions will help temperatures rise with widespread highs in the 80s F on Thursday. Some parts of the mid-Atlantic can reach the lower 90s on Thursday with AccuWeather RealFeel® Temperatures in the mid- to upper 90s. Beyond Thursday, however, the dry air will be replaced by clouds and the app? Unlock AccuWeather Alerts™ with Premium+ By Friday afternoon, the return of higher humidity levels will lead to an uptick in showers and thunderstorms from southern and western New York through the rest of the mid-Atlantic and central Appalachians. While not all of this area will experience a downpour, the places that do could be drenched. And, some places might be soaked by more than one shower. As a storm rolls slowly out of the south-central United States this weekend, it will continue to pump moisture northward from the Gulf and northwestward from the Atlantic. The moisture surge may be significant enough for downpours to repeat and trigger flash flooding in parts of the Ohio Valley, southern Appalachians and part of the mid-Atlantic by Saturday. Those heading to the 250th anniversary parade of the U.S. Army in Washington, D.C., on Saturday should be prepared for a couple of drenching showers or thunderstorms. As the storm continues to advance northeastward and moisture further expands in the region on Sunday, most of the Northeast will be at risk for locally drenching showers and perhaps gusty thunderstorms. Father's Day barbeque plans, a fishing trip or a day at the ballpark or beach could be hampered by downpours and the potential for thunderstorms. The best day at the mid-Atlantic beaches over the next several days is likely to be on Thursday before the rain arrives over the weekend. Looking ahead into next week, "there are some signs that a spell of very warm weather or perhaps a even a heat wave may evolve," AccuWeather Lead Long-Range Meteorologist Paul Pastelok said. "That will depend on how strong an area of high pressure is that is forecast to build in place over the region." Time will tell if the high is strong enough to shunt the Father's Day weekend storm to the east and hold off new storms to the west. 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.
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Yahoo
Child dies in Louisiana after being left in car amid hot weather
A 21-month-old girl died Sunday after being left alone inside a vehicle in Louisiana over the weekend, St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office confirmed. Joseph Boatman of Hammond, Louisiana, has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder, according to the sheriff's office. Boatman picked up his daughter from a family member around 2:30 a.m. Sunday, and left her strapped in her car seat while he went inside his residence. The child was inside the vehicle for over nine hours and was unresponsive when sheriff's deputies arrived at the scene around midday Sunday. Temperatures in the area were in the 80s throughout Sunday morning, with AccuWeather RealFeel® Temperatures in the 90s. Temperatures were likely significantly higher in the vehicle where the glass windows create a greenhouse effect. Hammond is located about 45 miles northwest of New Orleans. "This is a devastating loss that no family ever wants to face," Sheriff Randy Smith said in a press release. "This case involved compromised judgment, and the result was heartbreaking." The incident is at least the fifth child to die in a hot car in the United States so far in 2025, according to Kids and Car Safety. Since 1990, over 1,100 children have died in hot cars across the country. The vast majority of the victims, nearly 9 in 10, are under the age of 3. In over half of all fatal cases, children were unknowingly left behind by a parent or caregiver. Experts stress that it can happen to anyone, regardless of routine, background or intentions.
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Warm, drier stretch of weather coming to the Northeast
Long stretches of dry, warm weather have been in short supply in the Northeast since midspring, but one is on the way for the second half of this week, in between early-week storms and more rain during the upcoming weekend. For example, in New York City, following highs in the 60s on Monday and the 70s on Tuesday, highs will be well into the 80s on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, with no rain in the forecast. When factoring in humidity levels, AccuWeather RealFeel® Temperatures will be in the 90s at times, and it should feel like summertime. "Much of the Northeast should be able to enjoy a two- to three-day stretch with no rain from Wednesday to Friday this week," AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Brett Anderson said. "Some places may go a bit longer after storms depart on Tuesday and where rain holds off until later in the weekend," AccuWeather Meteorologist Brandon Buckingham said. "Still, while spotty shower activity cannot be ruled out on Wednesday and Thursday, most places on those two days should be dry." Some rain will encroach on Friday over parts of the central Appalachians to the lower part of the mid-Atlantic. This moist zone will then expand northward over the weekend to envelop much of the central Appalachians and the upper mid-Atlantic to the southern part of New England. Some areas from northern New York to northern New England could be dry from Wednesday through Sunday, a five-day period. •Have the app? Unlock AccuWeather Alerts™ with Premium+ The warm and drier weather will help agricultural and construction operations catch up to some extent. However, due to the high number of rainy days so far during the warm season, outdoor projects will need many more dry days to fully return to schedule. For some crops that have not yet been sown due to muddy fields, alternative crops or skipping this year's planting may be necessary due to the shortened growing season. The frequent wet conditions raise the risk of fungus and the need for undesirable, harsh, expensive chemicals to keep the plants and crops healthy. The wet soil has made flash flooding more of a concern than would typically be the case. When the soil is saturated, the landscape cannot absorb the rain, and runoff is almost immediate and excessive. When might the sky turn deep blue again? The middle and second half of the week will bring an increase in the amount of sunshine. But as many have noticed on clear days of late, the sun and the surrounding sky appear hazy. It is not uncommon for hazy conditions to occur on warm summer days, where human-made and natural particulates linger in the air for a long time. But in this case, much of the haze is actually smoke from widespread, large wildfires in central Canada. At times, the smoke can dip down to lower levels of the atmosphere, creating a thick haze, leading to a thick campfire smell and irritating the nose, eyes and lungs. Much of the time, the smoke will be high-flying and can dim and block the sun. When the sun is dimmed, it can shave high temperatures by a few degrees during the day and tend to keep temperatures somewhat elevated at night. Days with a deep blue, hazeless sky may be very rare in the Midwest and Northeast until at least the middle of the summer. The common source region for clean air in central Canada is contaminated with smoke. On days when the winds are from the northwest, the smoke can be carried down directly from central Canada. As this smoke becomes scattered over a broad area, even winds from the west or north can still lead to smoky conditions. When winds are out of the south, the natural humidity from the ocean and vegetation and human-made pollutants can lead to the more typical summer haze. In the Southern states, another common containment will be periodically present this summer--dust from the Sahara Desert. It may not be until the fires are fully extinguished that widespread, long-lasting stretches of deep blue sky return to the Midwest and 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.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
May misery for Northeast as a chilly rainstorm unfolds
As if the Northeast hasn't received enough rain lately, a rainstorm will approach and drench the region before the end of this week. AccuWeather meteorologists say Memorial Day weekend won't exactly feel like the unofficial start of summer. Despite areas of significant drought heading into May, many areas have already received more than an entire month's worth of rain just past the midway point. Some areas in the central Appalachians and mid-Atlantic even flipped from drought to flash flooding in the past week or so. More rain is on the way for many areas. From Tuesday night to Thursday night, a general 1-2 inches of rain is forecast with higher amounts in parts of western Pennsylvania, western Maryland and northeastern West Virginia. When the storm wraps up by the end of the week, some areas may have double the historical average rainfall for this month. Those with outdoor plans or travel in mind should expect wet conditions much of the time Wednesday and Thursday. The steadiest rain Wednesday and Wednesday night will extend from the coasts of New Jersey, New York and Delmarva, northwestward through the eastern Great Lakes region. The rain should hold off for much of Maine. Enough rain can fall at times farther south to bring flooding in urban areas, which can slow travel. The combination of rain and air from the Atlantic will create conditions more typical of late March or early April with AccuWeather RealFeel® Temperatures in the 40s and 50s F for many areas Wednesday. As the rainstorm focuses more on New England Thursday, AccuWeather RealFeel® Temperatures will dip even lower over portions of Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire and northern Connecticut. It will feel more like the 30s in much of this area. The combination of the rain, wind and cool air from the ocean will create the raw conditions in the Northeast. Winds from the east and northeast will average 30-40 mph along the coast with locally higher gusts. The same winds off the ocean for a couple of days will also push tide levels up to the point where minor flooding can occur during times of high tide, along with minor beach erosion. The slow movement of the storm and sluggish northward advancement of the rain initially may allow downpours to hold off until Thursday night in northern areas. It is also conceivable that the air will get chilly enough to allow some wet snow to fall on the highest ridges and peaks of northern New England, such as Mount Washington, New Hampshire, and perhaps Mount Mansfield, Vermont. The slow-moving storm will finally begin to break up on Friday, and it's possible that some areas along Interstate 95 in the mid-Atlantic will be free of rain for a couple of days. Some showers are still anticipated farther west over the Appalachians, around the eastern Great Lakes, and across much of New England Friday-and likely Saturday as well. The most likely time for a stretch of rain-free conditions in these rainstorm-targeted areas will be from Sunday to Monday. That's a bit of good news for outdoor Memorial Day ceremonies, parades and gatherings. However, even then, the atmosphere could still whip up spotty showers, due to unusually cold air higher up in the atmosphere. That same setup will continue the chilly overall conditions in the region, even where it rains little or not at all. On Monday, a storm from the South Central states may begin to encroach on portions of the central Appalachians and part of the mid-Atlantic region with yet more rain. The sun and sand will feel warm at the beaches this weekend, but the water is cold enough to provide a dangerous shock this time of year. Surf temperatures are generally in the 50s and 60s. 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.
