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Yahoo
01-07-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Utah skies to be filled with F-35A jets for Fourth of July. Here's where to watch
A float of F-35A Lightning II jets will grace Utah skies in celebration of Independence Day. An annual tradition from Utah's premier Air Force Reserve unit, the 419th Fighter Wing at Hill Air Force Base, has been conducting flyovers for 37 years. Between 8:45 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. MDT on Friday, pilots will fly over multiple cities across the state, starting at West Point and ending at Park City. Lt. Col. Justin Cleveland will lead the flyover formation alongside Maj. Daniel Huber, Maj. Justin Newman and Maj. Dustin Smail — collectively adding up to more than 8,000 flight hours of experience in military aviation. The 419th Fighter Wing is made up of over 1,200 personnel, who are 'Citizen Airmen,' meaning they are full-time members of their local communities while also serving part time in the military. Most members of the 419th Fighter Wing live, work and raise families in northern Utah. They contribute $115 million to Utah's economy. These 'Citizen Airmen' train one weekend a month and two weeks a year to be ready for deployment if needed. About 50% have served on active duty, but they regularly volunteer to deploy in support of contingency operations and humanitarian efforts. The logistics of the flyover including aircraft maintenance and airfield operations will be managed by the active duty counterpart maintainers from 388th Fighter Wing and operators from the 75th Air Base Wing. The flyover traditions stands as a visible testament to the enduring relationship between Hill Air Force Base and the communities they inhabit and serve, while also honoring the values of freedom, unity and service. As usual, the flight paths are subject to change due to weather conditions or operational requirements. Real-time updates on flyover schedule will be posted in the 419th Fighter Wing's official Facebook page. 9:04 a.m.- West Point 9:09 a.m.- Millcreek 9:14 a.m.- Pleasant Grove 9:23 a.m.- Riverdale 9:24 a.m.- Clearfield 9:25 a.m.- Kaysville 9:28 a.m.- South Salt Lake 9:43 a.m.- Neola 9:47 a.m.- Vernal 10:06 a.m.- Huntsville 10:13 a.m.- Lewiston 10:20 a.m.- North Ogden 10:25 a.m.- Henefer 10:28 a.m.- Salt Lake City 10:30 a.m.- West Jordan 10:31 a.m.- Riverton 11:00 a.m.- Park City
Yahoo
30-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Tropical Depression Two forms off southeastern Mexico, forecast to become tropical storm
Tropical Depression Two has formed off the east coast of Mexico and could become Tropical Storm Barry sometime on Sunday. The storm system became better organized as it moved into the Bay of Campeche on June 28, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said in an evening update. The depression was centered roughly 100 miles east-northeast of Veracruz, Mexico and 210 miles southeast of Tuxpan. A U.S. Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunter and crew flew into the storm on June 28 and found maximum sustained winds of 30 mph. The depression was moving slowly west-northwest in a general direction expected to take it over the coast of Mexico somewhere between Tampico and Tuxpan on the night of June 29. Because the hurricane center expects the depression to strengthen before making landfall, Mexico has posted tropical storm warnings along the coast from Boca de Catan south to Tecolutla. Whether or not the depression becomes Tropical Storm Barry, it is expected to deliver heavy rainfall of 3 to 6 inches, with maximum totals as high as 10 inches across the Mexican states of Veracruz, San Luis Potosi and Tamaulipas. The hurricane center warns that could trigger flash flooding in the region. "Regardless of tropical cyclone formation, locally heavy rains are ongoing over portions of Guatemala and southeastern Mexico, and will continue during the next few days," the hurricane center said. The depression isn't facing ideal environmental conditions for strengthening, but surface water temperatures in the region are warm, making it possible that the system could become a minimal tropical storm with winds of 30 mph, the hurricane center said. Once it makes landfall, the storm is forecast to quickly fall apart over the "rugged high terrain" of Central Mexico. The Atlantic hurricane season officially began on June 1 and will last through the end of November. Andrea, became the season's first tropical storm on June 24. Active hurricane weather typically peaks between mid-August and mid-October. Meanwhile in the Pacific, a system offshore from southern Mexico is forecast to become a tropical depression or tropical storm by sometime on June 29, the hurricane center said. The system, a few hundred miles south-southwest of the Gulf of Tehuantepec, is forecast to bring heavy rains to parts of Central America and southern Mexico. "Environmental conditions appear conducive for development, and a tropical depression is expected to form during the next day or so while the system moves slowly west-northwestward off the coast of southern Mexico," the hurricane center said. If the disturbance becomes a tropical storm, it would be the sixth named storm of the Pacific hurricane season, which started May 15, and would be named Flossie. Tropical cyclone warnings could be issued later on June 28, the hurricane center said. 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 reaches 39 miles per hour. When its winds reach 74 mph, the storm officially becomes a hurricane. 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. Prepare now for hurricanes: Here's what you should do to stay safe before a storm arrives 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. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Storm tracker: Tropical Depression Two forms
CBS News
29-06-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Tropical Storm Barry continues toward Mexico's northeast coast, possibly bringing heavy rain and flooding, mudslide threats
An area of low pressure being monitored in the western Gulf developed into a tropical depression, which forecasters have now said to have strengthened into Tropical Storm Barry. The National Hurricane Center upgraded the tropical system, first forming as Tropical Depression 2, into a tropical storm at 11 a.m. Sunday Eastern Time. After reaching tropical storm status, it became the second named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season after Tropical Storm Andrea. The NHC started issuing advisories on Tropical Depression 2 at 5 p.m. ET Saturday. As Air Force Reserve Reconnaissance aircraft continue to investigate the storm, they find tropical storm-force winds despite the storm nearing the coastline. As of the NHC's 4 p.m. update, Barry was located about 35 miles east-northeast of Tuxpan, Mexico, and about 95 miles southeast of Tampico, Mexico, with maximum sustained winds of 45 mph and was moving northwest at 9 mph. Tropical Storm Barry tracker CBS News Miami Satellite images show that the storm should weaken as it nears the coast sometime overnight Sunday or early Monday. Even though the storm will weaken as it approaches land, it will still bring tropical storm conditions near the coast throughout Monday. Barry is expected to strengthen slightly before it reaches the coast of southeastern Mexico, before rapidly weakening as it moves inland. Even though the storm will weaken as it approaches land, it will still bring tropical storm conditions near the coast throughout Monday. Forecasters, who issued a tropical storm warning, said the storm could dump three to six inches of rain with an isolated maximum total of 10 inches across Veracruz, San Luis Potosi and Tamaulipas through Monday. Once the storm makes landfall, it will bring heavy rain and the threat of flooding and mudslides inland of where the storm makes landfall. The final position estimate of Barry is Monday afternoon, with the storm is forecast to dissipate over Mexico well south of Brownsville, Texas. Even though the storm will have dissipated, it will continue to bring heavy rain to the area, leading to more flooding. More locally, the NHC is also monitoring the potential for a low-pressure system to develop in the Gulf off the coast of Central and North Florida next weekend. Meanwhile, on Mexico's southwestern coast, Tropical Storm Flossie formed on Sunday, located about 225 miles south of Acapulco and moving west at 9 mph with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph. According to forecasters, Flossie is expected to strengthen into a hurricane on Monday or Tuesday but remain in the open waters just west of Mexico.
Yahoo
29-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Tropical Storm Barry forms in the Gulf, second storm of Atlantic season
The Brief Tropical Depression Two strengthened into Tropical Storm Barry on Sunday, with maximum sustained winds reaching 40 mph. The storm is moving northwest at 6 mph and is expected to make landfall over eastern Mexico later today or tonight. A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect from Boca de Catan to Tecolutla, with forecasters anticipating some additional strengthening before rapid weakening inland. ORLANDO, Fla. - Tropical Depression Two has developed into Tropical Storm Berry, according to the National Hurricane Center. What we know As of 10 a.m. CDT, Sunday, the center of Barry was located near latitude 20.4 North and longitude 96.2 West, according to the National Hurricane Center. The storm was moving northwest at about 6 mph and is expected to make landfall later today or tonight over eastern Mexico. Maximum sustained winds have increased to 40 mph, with higher gusts possible. Forecasters say some additional strengthening is likely before the system reaches the coast, but Barry is expected to weaken rapidly after moving inland. Tropical-storm-force winds extend up to 35 miles from the center. A Tropical Storm Warning remains in effect from Boca de Catan southward to Tecolutla along Mexico's Gulf coast. The storm's minimum central pressure was estimated at 1006 mb based on data from an Air Force Reserve reconnaissance aircraft. Residents in the warning area are advised to monitor updates from their national meteorological services. Track live when storms move across your area using the FOX 35 Storm Tracker Radar below. You can also watch as heavy rain moves across Central Florida on our Live Weather Cameras' page here. Brevard County Flagler County Lake County Marion County Osceola County Orange County Polk County Seminole County Sumter County Volusia County U.S./National Radar STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 35 ORLANDO: Download the FOX 35 News app for breaking news alerts, the latest news headlines Download the FOX 35 Storm Team Weather app for weather alerts & radar Sign up for FOX 35's daily newsletter for the latest morning headlines FOX Local: Stream FOX 35 newscasts, FOX 35 News+, Central Florida Eats on your smart TV The Source This story was written based on information shared by the National Hurricane Center and the FOX 35 Storm Team on June 29, 2025.
CBS News
28-06-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Tropical Depression 2 forms in western Gulf, forecast to strengthen into tropical storm before reaching Mexico
An area of low pressure being monitored in the western Gulf developed into a tropical depression Saturday afternoon that forecasters said could strengthen into a tropical storm by the time it makes landfall in Mexico. According to the National Hurricane Center, the tropical depression was centered about 130 miles east of Veracruz, Mexico, moving northwest at 7 mph. It was forecast to becoming a tropical storm before making landfall in Mexico, which was expected to happen Sunday night. It had maximum sustained winds of 30 mph. If it does reach tropical storm status, which would be under the name Tropical Storm Barry, it would become the second named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season after Tropical Storm Andrea. Tropical Depression 2 tracker CBS News Miami The hurricane center started issuing advisories on Tropical Depression 2 at 5 p.m. Eastern Time Saturday. An Air Force Reserve reconnaissance aircraft was able to find a closed circulation with winds of only 30 mph. The storm has shown better organization along with a well-defined circulation. A tropical depression is defined as a tropical cyclone with maximum sustained winds of 38 mph, according to the National Weather Service, and becomes a tropical storm when it reaches 39 mph. The storm will continue to move west-northwest over the rest of the weekend and is forecast to move inland over Mexico on Monday. Tropical storm warnings have been issued for the Gulf coast of Mexico from Boca de Catan south to Tecolutla. Tropical storm force wind are expected, along with heavy rain, along the coast and over inland Mexico Sunday and Monday. The Mexican states of Veracruz, San Luis Potosi and Tamaulipas could see rainfall totals ranging anywhere from 3 to 10 inches of rain, the hurricane center said.
