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Miami Herald
08-07-2025
- Climate
- Miami Herald
What does Florida's weather future look like? Here are trends and predictions
South Florida What does Florida's weather future look like? Here are trends and predictions These articles explore Florida's climate future, highlighting trends in extreme weather, policy and solutions. Technology steps in to address pollution in Biscayne Bay with Miami-Dade launching projects to filter water flowing into the bay. New initiatives aim to clean stormwater pollutants and improve water quality. Concerning sea level rise, Miami anticipates up to two feet by 2060. Local and governmental bodies plan using different sea level forecasts for various projects. A new law may mandate disclosure of a home's flood history to buyers. Real estate agents, alongside experts, recommend flood insurance and checking flood maps to safeguard property investments. Take a look at the stories below. No children were playing on the dinosaur or pony ride at the Little River Pocket Mini Park Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 9, 2021, after the park was flooded with King Tide waters. This type of flooding could be much more common in the future as sea levels rise. By Emily Michot NO. 1: WE ANSWER YOUR CLIMATE QUESTIONS: HOW MUCH SEA LEVEL RISE IS MIAMI EXPECTING? Exactly how high will the tide rise? Scientists have a prediction. | Published April 1, 2025 | Read Full Story by Alex Harris An orange, floating berm used to collect garbage and debris stretches across the Little River just north of the South Florida Water Management District's flood control device near NE 82nd St and NE fourth Pl. Friday October 15, 2021. The berm also marks the end point for any water vessels heading east along the Little River. To continue along the river past this point boats would have to be lifted out of the water and carried across NE 82nd St. By Emily MIchot NO. 2: BISCAYNE BAY IS POLLUTED. MIAMI-DADE HOPES THIS NEW TECHNOLOGY WILL HELP CLEAN IT UP Three pilot projects have been installed in Miami-Dade rivers and canals. | Published April 1, 2025 | Read Full Story by Courtney Heath Water seeps into Sam Demarco's home as a heavy downpour flooded his neighborhood on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, in Hollywood, Fla. By MATIAS J. OCNER NO. 3: THOUSANDS OF FLORIDA HOMES HAVE FLOODED BEFORE. TIPS TO AVOID BUYING ONE FEMA flood zones are only the place to start. | Published April 24, 2025 | Read Full Story by Alex Harris The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.
Miami Herald
17-06-2025
- Science
- Miami Herald
How climate change could be changing our everyday lives in South Florida
South Florida How climate change could be changing our everyday lives in South Florida This collection of stories explores the practical effects of climate change on various parts of life in South Florida. Researchers in Miami have identified that around half of the city's signature native trees, such as live oaks and sabal palms, face risk from increasing temperatures due to climate change. And frequent extreme weather events have prompted spikes in food prices on South Florida menus. Read the stories below. Kenneth Feeley, UM biology professor and Director of the Gifford Arboretum Department of Biology, measures a tree on campus. His research found that more than half of Miami's trees will be stressed by rising temperatures. By Ashley Miznazi NO. 1: ABOUT HALF OF MIAMI'S NATIVE TREES AT RISK FROM RISING TEMPS. WHAT SHOULD WE PLANT NOW? 'Unfortunately many trees will be lost and that's a consequence of modern climate change' | Published December 6, 2024 | Read Full Story by Ashley Miznazi Chefs Val and Nando Chang at the counter of the original Itamae at the former St. Roch Market (now MIA Market), where they opened in 2018. Val Chang hosted the James Beard Foundation at her restaurant, Maty's, on Jan. 22 to discuss how climate change is disrupting the restaurant and farming industries. By MATIAS J. OCNER NO. 2: RISING PRICES ON SOUTH FLORIDA MENUS? RISING COSTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE CONTRIBUTE 'Climate change has a direct impact on the supply chain that your favorite chefs depend on.' | Published January 24, 2025 | Read Full Story by Ashley Miznazi No children were playing on the dinosaur or pony ride at the Little River Pocket Mini Park Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 9, 2021, after the park was flooded with King Tide waters. This type of flooding could be much more common in the future as sea levels rise. By Emily Michot NO. 3: WE ANSWER YOUR CLIMATE QUESTIONS: HOW MUCH SEA LEVEL RISE IS MIAMI EXPECTING? Exactly how high will the tide rise? Scientists have a prediction. | Published April 1, 2025 | Read Full Story by Alex Harris A resident walks with her belongings through the flooded N 15th St in North Tampa, on Thursday, October 10, 2024, a day after Hurricane Milton crossed Florida's Gulf Coast. By Pedro Portal NO. 4: FLORIDA MOST AT RISK OF 'SEVERE COASTAL FLOODING.' NEW RESEARCH SHOWS WHERE 'This is a level of exposure that's going to require a massive amount of planning and investment in coastal resilience.' | Published April 2, 2025 | Read Full Story by Denise Hruby The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.
NZ Herald
30-04-2025
- Climate
- NZ Herald
Weather: Auckland commuters brace for severe wind gusts, Harbour Bridge faces possible closure
The bridge would remain in a 4x4 configuration during peak traffic today, NZTA said. However, speed limits and lane reductions could be brought in under an amber alert. 'Under a red alert, we may close all lanes on the bridge.' A full closure would occur if wind gusts reached 90km/h, 'because it's unsafe for any vehicle to be on the bridge and the bridge structure is vulnerable to vehicle impacts'. 'We don't take the decision to lower speeds, close lanes or close the bridge lightly. Our priority is the safety of road users and the bridge structure.' Drivers of high-sided vehicles and motorcyclists were advised to avoid the harbour bridge and use the western ring route on State Highways 16 and 18. As Auckland commuters brace for severe wind gusts this morning, Wellington and Wairarapa residents could experience 130km/h winds. Unsettled weather conditions are expected to continue throughout today and into tomorrow. The following are newly issued and updated weather alerts. For comprehensive information on each alert, please visit our website at Click here… — MetService (@MetService) April 29, 2025 At the bottom of the North Island, Cook Strait ferries have been cancelled until Saturday because of 10m swells caused by the severe winds. A planned workers' union rally for May Day in Wellington has also been cancelled because of the weather. A strong wind warning will begin for coastal areas of Wairarapa at 9am Thursday and last 15 hours. In Wellington, the watch began at 3am and will last for 21 hours. Gusts of up to 130km/h are expected for both regions, with damage to trees, powerlines and unsecured structures possible. The severe winds could disrupt flights. It would be the strongest wind in more than a decade since 140km/h gusts were recorded in 2013. The last time gusts hit 110km/h was in 2022. MetService has also issued heavy swell warnings across the bottom of the North Island with waves of up to 7m predicted to strike some coastal areas. As a rule of thumb, big wind 🌬️ = big waves 🌊. Significant wave heights are forecast to reach 7-10 meters offshore. Combined with a King Tide, the risk for coastal erosion & possible flooding is elevated. Stay up-to-date with marine forecasts & warnings from @MetService. — NIWA Weather (@NiwaWeather) April 29, 2025 In the South Island, a heavy rain warning is in place for Canterbury until late Thursday evening, while a warning is in place for the Kaikōura Coast until 6am Friday. The strong wind watch for coastal Marlborough, including the Kaikōura Coast, will expire late this evening. MetService said Canterbury residents could expect 120-160mm of rain in the foothills. 'Peak rates of 10-20mm/h expected about the foothills.' On the Kaikōura coast, 180-230mm of rain is forecast to fall and 130km/h gusts could be felt in exposed places. Flooding closed roads in Christchurch last night as heavy rain began to pelt the area.
NZ Herald
30-04-2025
- Climate
- NZ Herald
Auckland braces for severe winds, thunderstorms; monster 10m swells cancel Cook Strait ferries
MetService said the storm 'could be a significant weather event, with large amounts of rainfall expected between today and Friday' for the east of the South Island in particular. MetService meteorologist Kgolofelo Dube said the heavy rain could mean further localised flooding, slips and poor driving conditions. Unsettled weather conditions are expected to continue throughout today and into tomorrow. The following are newly issued and updated weather alerts. For comprehensive information on each alert, please visit our website at Click here… — MetService (@MetService) April 29, 2025 There is a moderate chance of thunderstorms for the upper North Island this afternoon including Northland, Auckland, Waikato and the Coromandel. Severe wind gusts are also tipped to strike Auckland at rush hour tomorrow morning, with a heavy wind watch coming into force at 7am. 'Damaging' 130km/h winds for Wellington, 10m swells cancel ferries Cook Strait ferries have been cancelled until Saturday because of monster 10-metre swells caused by the severe winds. A strong wind warning will begin for coastal areas of Wairarapa at 9am and last 15 hours. In Wellington, the watch will begin at 3am and last for 21 hours. As a rule of thumb, big wind 🌬️ = big waves 🌊. Significant wave heights are forecast to reach 7-10 meters offshore. Combined with a King Tide, the risk for coastal erosion & possible flooding is elevated. Stay up-to-date with marine forecasts & warnings from @MetService. — NIWA Weather (@NiwaWeather) April 29, 2025 MetService said the wind, an unusually strong southerly, threatened trees which were typically only at risk from northerlies. 'This means that trees ... may be more vulnerable ... making them more prone to damage.' MetService has also issued the watch for Marlborough Sounds, Horowhenua and Kāpiti Coast, inland areas of Wairarapa, the Tararua District, and Hawke's Bay south of Hastings tomorrow. The National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research reported gusts may reach 120km/h in some places. MetService said winds could hit 130km/h. Across the Cook Strait, the same watch will begin for Coastal Marlborough south of Blenheim, including the Kaikōura Coast at 1am and last for 21 hours. MetService is urging these communities to prepare for trees and powerlines to be damaged and to tie down any unsecured structures like trampolines. Damaging wind is a real concern for parts of the lower North Island, including Wellington, later today & Thursday. Gusts may reach 120+ km/h. Likely impacts include: 🌬️ Damage to trees 🌬️ Risk of power cuts 🌬️ Difficult travel Stay on top of weather warnings from @MetService. — NIWA Weather (@NiwaWeather) April 29, 2025 'I can imagine that as well there'll be some kind of transportation issues with those strong winds,' Dube said. A strong wind watch will begin at 7am for Auckland, Great Barrier Island, Coromandel Peninsula, and Waikato north of Hamilton, with warnings the westerly winds may turn to severe gales in exposed areas. Cantabrians told to brace for 40 hours of rain Meanwhile, multiple regions in Canterbury were told to brace for close to 40 hours of rain, some even more. State Highway 1 at Greta Valley in North Canterbury was blocked about 1.20pm today due to a slip near Stonyhurst Rd. The Christchurch City Council said roads were flooded in New Brighton and Wainoni. A heavy rain warning was issued for the Kaikōura Coast and ranges, Canterbury about and north of Amberley, between Amberley and Timaru, including Christchurch and Banks Peninsula at 10am. In Kaikōura, residents have been warned to expect between 180-230mm of rain over 44 hours, those north of Amberley should expect between 160-210mm over 35 hours and 120-160mm is forecast for Christchurch and Banks Peninsula over 32 hours. Along with the heavy rain, snow is also expected to fall as the wintry blast sends temperatures plummeting. Dube said cold fronts passing over the country from the south were the driving force behind the dropping temperatures. Advertise with NZME. A heavy snow warning is in place for Canterbury high country south of the Rangitata River, with MetService telling residents to expect 12-20cm of snow to settle above 800m, with lesser amounts down to 700m. A road snowfall warning will begin tonight for Arthur's Pass (SH73), Porters Pass (SH73) and Lindis Pass (SH8) and tomorrow morning for Lewis Pass (SH7). Three to 5cm of snow is expected to settle on the roads near the summit, with lesser amounts lower than 700m. A heavy rain watch is in place for Bay of Plenty about and west of Ōpōtiki and Wairarapa. The same warning will apply for Wellington tonight at 6pm and last for 45 hours.
Otago Daily Times
29-04-2025
- Climate
- Otago Daily Times
Snow and rain warnings for Canterbury, some Cook Strait ferries cancelled
Periods of heavy snow down to 800 metres is forecast for the Canterbury High Country, south of the Rangitata River, from 6pm today until 10am tomorrow. Snowfall amounts may approach warning criteria. The snow would be welcome news for ski fields, MetService meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane said. "At this early stage, I'm sure we'll definitely take any snow that we can get. However, it is quite unseasonal, so in terms of the ski fields, we'll definitely be crossing our fingers for more snowfall as the season goes on. "For places like Canterbury, it is looking like quite a long-lived wet weather story." MetService said the prolonged rain came after a wet start to the year, and warned it could lead to rapidly rising rivers, surface flooding and difficult driving conditions. Christchurch City Council contractors had been preparing ahead of the downpour, clearing gutters, sumps, stormwater grates and beach outfalls. The heaviest rainfall was expected in the western Port Hills and the southern part of Banks Peninsula, the council said. "It's a good idea to clear your rain guttering and drains and if you know there are leaves blocking sumps or drains by your property, it would help us if you could remove them, and put them in your green wheelie bin. "Our stormwater network is designed to cope with heavy rain and our road network is also part of our stormwater network playing an important role during wet weather events. In most parts of the city our roads have been designed as secondary flow paths for stormwater so in heavy rain its normal to see some flooding on our roads." The council was also managing water levels in the Ōpāwaho Heathcote River. "Residents along the upper and mid-reaches of the river can expect fluctuations of water levels at any time before, during and after the rainfall event, even during periods of dry weather. This is to reduce peak flood levels during the rainfall event by maximising the use of the storage volume in the basins," the council said. Makgabutlane said by the weekend, conditions should start clearing up. "It is expected to be at least a couple of days. And so today, Wednesday, we're expecting everything to really start kicking off. Tomorrow, Thursday, will be another day to keep a close eye on, as well as Friday. "But it does look like as we head into the weekend, most of the country should be rid of that weather and by Sunday, things are looking pretty good across the country." As a rule of thumb, big wind 🌬️ = big waves 🌊.Significant wave heights are forecast to reach 7-10 meters with a King Tide, the risk for coastal erosion & possible flooding is elevated. Stay up-to-date with marine forecasts & warnings from @MetService. — NIWA Weather (@NiwaWeather) April 29, 2025 Ferries cancelled Strong wind watches have been issued for the Buller, Grey, Westland and Nelson Lakes districts, the Marlborough Sounds in the South Island and and Wellington, along the south coast, including Wairarapa north of Castlepoint, in the North Island. Southeast winds may approach severe gale in exposed places. MetService has issued heavy swell warnings for the 33-hour period between midday tomorrow until 9pm on Friday. Waves of 6 metres were forecast off Wellington - Cape Terawhiti to Turakirae Head from 3pm tomorrow until noon on Friday, while swells rising to 7 metres were expected off Wairarapa - Turakirae Head from midday tomorrow until 9pm on Friday. "This weather system that's bringing all of this weather that we're expecting is also going to be generating some large swells, but also the wind's generating some large waves on top of that and causing all sorts of problems and disruptions," Makgabutlane told RNZ's Morning Report programme. Interislander said it had cancelled crossings from 8.30pm today 2.30am on Friday, and there would be extra sailings put on over the weekend to accommodate passengers. More cancellations were likely on Friday if conditions did not improve. Bluebridge was cancelling sailings from 1.30pm today and all of tomorrow. Home Tunnel closures The Homer Tunnel on the Milford Road (SH94) in Southland is closing from 6.30pm to 3am for maintenance works from today until May 2, then from May 3-23 from 6pm until 3am. "No public access during these closures due to heavy equipment operating in tunnel." - Additional reporting APL
