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Indianapolis Star
a day ago
- Climate
- Indianapolis Star
NWS: Indianapolis weather forecasted to cool down significantly this weekend
After days of scorching heat, the National Weather Service predicts that some temperate weather is finally in store for central Indiana. July 30 will be quite hot and humid with patches of fog creating a visible haze. A heat advisory remains in effect between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. Thunderstorms slated to move into the area after 5 p.m. will bring long-awaited relief from the extreme heat and humidity Indianapolis has experienced so far this week, with air cooling down to as low as 60 degrees overnight this weekend. A few of those isolated storms on July 30 could be strong and severe, with a potential for wind gusts of 58 mph or more. There's a threat for localized flooding, too, potentially extending into July 31. The July 31 storms border a cold front coming from the west. "While thunderstorms can cool us off in the summertime locally, really the cooler dry air is associated with a (cold) front," NWS meteorologist Greg Melo said. July 31 will only feel "slightly drier," but cooler air coming into the area overnight going into August 1 will bring a noticeably drier day. The north side of Indianapolis will be the first to feel the effects, Melo said. The chance for rain begins to increase again on August 4 and August 5. But the weekend should be clear, sunny and pleasant, Melo said, just in time for the thousands of visitors pouring into town for Gen Con. ⛈️/☁️ Wednesday: Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 5 p.m. Patchy fog before 10 a.m. Otherwise, sunny and hot, with a high near 94 degrees. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 10%. ⛈️/☁️ Wednesday night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 9 p.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71 degrees. East northeast wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. 🌧️ Thursday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2 p.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m.. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to near 74 degrees by 8 a.m., then falling to around 68 degrees during the remainder of the day. Northeast wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. 🌧️/☁️ Thursday night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11 p.m., then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64 degrees. Northeast wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. ☀️ Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79 degrees. Northeast wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. 🌙 Friday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60 degrees. Northeast wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. ☀️ Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 79 degrees. East northeast wind 6 to 9 mph. 🌙 Saturday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60 degrees. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph. ☀️ Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 83 degrees. East wind around 6 mph. 🌙 Sunday night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 65 degrees. East wind 3 to 6 mph. 🌦️Monday: A 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84 degrees. 🌧️ Monday night: A 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67 degrees. 🌦️ Tuesday: A 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83 degrees.
Boston Globe
3 days ago
- General
- Boston Globe
Portuguese library in New Bedford lives to see another day
Advertisement But on Tuesday the Mayor's office The library has a deep history in the community. Founded in 1971 out of a store front, 'It was a very unique thing for the community to have a municipally funded library dedicated to a particular community, a language speaking community,' Melo said. 'And this was a cornerstone of the community, it was a gathering place.' Advertisement The library's collection, now half in Portuguese and the other half in English, has grown to 24,000 volumes from the few thousands it started with. It also hosts archives of Portuguese cultural and historical life in the city, Melo said. Books on shelves at Casa da Saudade Library in New Bedford. The library has been serving the Portuguese-speaking community in the city since the 1970s. Suzanne Kreiter/Globe Staff Melo's connection to the library goes way back to when she was a new immigrant in New Bedford. It was at Casa da Saudade that she fell in love with literature. 'I started to visit the library because we were not a family with money to purchase books,' she said. She discovered she could borrow and read as many books as she wanted — in Portuguese at first and eventually in English. The library became so important to her that she went to work there. 'My first job was here as a substitute library assistant,' Melo, who is turning 60 this year, said. 'Here I am, almost 40 years later, as the library director. Because this place showed me the magic of libraries and what it means.' Melo said that part of the challenge the library has faced in recent years is that locals are not using it like they used to in the past. 'It still means a lot to a lot of people and it is still being used. But not to the extent that we're seeing with the other branches,' she said. Going forward, the library will open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and close on Mondays. It was already not available on Fridays. It will also go back to its original mission of focusing on Portuguese content and act as a research center for Portuguese-American life in New Bedford. Advertisement '[To] make sure that our new generation understands the value of the collection that's there,' Melo said. For some, public libraries serve a special role for communities. Sara Slymon, president of the Massachusetts Library Association and the Executive Director of The Thomas Crane Public Library in Quincy, said libraries should not be valued in the same way that a society does a corporation. 'We're not meant to generate revenue. . . . We are a free service to provide lifelong learning and literacy opportunities for every person in our Commonwealth equally,' she said. 'You can never go wrong funding a public library, whether it is the heaviest use public library or the lightest use public library in the state.' Casa da Saudade operates like any other public library across the US. The only difference is things tend to have a Portuguese flavor to them there. An American flag flies alongside a Portuguese flag outside Casa da Saudade Library in New Bedford. Suzanne Kreiter/Globe Staff In front of the building an American flag flies alongside its Portuguese counterpart. Inside, on a shelf next to Portuguese cook books, sits a crochet of soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo in his Portuguese team's red and green jersey knitted by a member of the crochet club that meets at the library on Tuesday afternoons. Also on the shelves, visitors can find Walter Isaacson's biography of Steve Jobs, Michelle Obama's autobiography 'Becoming' and the African writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's novels — all available in Portuguese. There were books in English too but a lot of visitors come to Casa da Saudade for the Portuguese collection. Antonieta Lucas, 81, is Portuguese and has been coming to Casa da Saudade since it was out of a store front nearby. She likes the library because she can get books in Portuguese for herself and some to read to her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Advertisement She was shocked to learn that it might close. 'Stupid idea. It's a long time, this is open,' she said on a recent afternoon. Melo said that the reaction of the impending closure of Casa da Saudade showed that the community valued the library and its place in the city. 'That was definitely a driving force that led to the conversations of how can we do this,' she said. Melo said that she will have to reduce some hours from other branches in the system to help keep Casa da Saudade open. New Bedford has one main library and four other branches. But she was glad that the library will stay open. 'We are so lucky that we have this institution. It is unique in the United States for being a publicly funded library with an initial mission to serve a specific community,' she said. 'We have to support it and we're going to develop it with a collection that will continue to make it unique.' Omar Mohammed can be reached at
Yahoo
23-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Tracy McGrady says Carmelo Anthony deserved 2003 ROY over LeBron James: "You should have won that sh-t, cause you took your team to the playoffs"
Tracy McGrady says Carmelo Anthony deserved 2003 ROY over LeBron James: "You should have won that sh-t, cause you took your team to the playoffs" originally appeared on Basketball Network. There's no denying it: the 2003 NBA Draft class sits comfortably at the top 3 of all-time greats. A generation-defining crop of talent that gave us LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh, Carmelo Anthony… and yes, Darko Milicic, who didn't quite provide us with on-court magic like the others, but at least he got his ring first out of the bunch. But back when the class was still rookies trying to prove themselves, two names clearly stood out: Bron and Melo. The No. 1 and No. 3 picks, both bursting onto the NBA scene with tons of hype and potential to back it all up. In the end, LeBron walked away with the Rookie of the Year trophy, the first of many accolades that would fill his overflowing cabinet. Still, not everyone agreed with that decision. One of them was Tracy McGrady. "You knew Melo, LeBron and those dudes are gonna be tough. But, honestly, no shade to anybody, but I thought he (Carmelo) should have won Rookie of the Year… You should have won that sh-t, cause you took your team to the playoffs," said T-Mac while pointing fingers at Melo. Melo took his team to the playoffs, while Bron didn't Individually, both LeBron and Carmelo made the league take notice from the jump. LeBron averaged 20.9 points, 5.5 rebounds and 5.9 assists per game in his rookie campaign, becoming just the third rookie (at the time) in NBA history to put up a 20-5-5 stat line, joining the company of Oscar Robertson and Michael Jordan. The King showed the full package right away, especially for a teenager just out of high school. But Carmelo wasn't far behind. In fact, in many ways, he was even better than his classmate. Anthony dropped 21.0 points per game, pulled down 6.1 boards and carried himself like a guy who'd already been around a few years. The big difference? He took a 17-win Denver Nuggets team and dragged them into the playoffs in the brutal Western Conference, finishing with 43 wins and the No. 8 seed, while LeBron's Cleveland Cavaliers finished 35–47 and missed the postseason. Sure, the stats were neck-and-neck, but Melo had more pressure, more responsibility and, in the end, delivered the one thing voters usually love to reward: winning. McGrady, a guy who knows a thing or two about carrying a team himself, saw that for what it was. "As a rookie, that's tremendous of an accomplishment, for a rookie to come in, have that spotlight on him like that and to get slighted on Rookie of the Year, I didn't like that," the retired wing added.T-Mac gave massive props to the entire generation McGrady didn't just stop at praising Anthony. He gave love to the entire 2003 class for coming in like they belonged from day one. It's easy to forget how different the league was back then. More physical, slower, with vets who didn't just hand over the keys. But those rookies didn't care, as they came in guns blazing and started cooking. While most of that class is now retired, working behind a desk or having their own podcasts (like Carmelo himself), the No. 1 pick from that night is still lacing them up and continuing to add to the legendary legacy that lasts over two decades. LeBron isn't just playing well; he's going shot-for-shot with Father Time and refusing to back down, for now… However, two decades later, the debate over who should have won that Rookie of the Year award still lingers. But the respect among the players? That's rock solid and nobody can deny it. T-Mac just said what a lot of people were thinking — Melo earned that one. But even in missing out on the trophy, he became a key part of a class that changed the story was originally reported by Basketball Network on Jul 21, 2025, where it first appeared.
Indianapolis Star
11-07-2025
- Climate
- Indianapolis Star
'Not a great forecast': strong storms, high heats this weekend
High heat and strong storms are expected across Indianapolis this weekend, according to the National Weather Service of Indianapolis. A high of 91 degrees and severe storms are expected on June 12. Localized flooding is possible from Saturday's downpours, said meteorologist Greg Melo. Rainy conditions will continue through Sunday, when scattered showers are expected with a high of 87 degrees. "Not a great forecast," Melo said. "It's gonna be warm and humid, as well." Rainy conditions are expected to continue into the start of the workweek. Temperatures may cool down by next weekend, Melo said, but it's too early to be sure. In the meantime, it's best to throw an umbrella in your car just to be safe. Friday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 92. South southwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Friday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Saturday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2 p.m., then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m., then showers and thunderstorms likely after 5 p.m. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 91. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Saturday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2 a.m., then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. West southwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Sunday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11 a.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. West wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Sunday Night: A chance of thunderstorms before 8 p.m. Mostly clear, with a low around 66. West northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Monday: Sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind. Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Light and variable wind. Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon. Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 92. Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 60%. 🚨 Indiana Weather Alerts: Warnings, Watches and Advisories. ⚡ Indiana power outage map: How to check your status. 🚫 What you should and shouldn't do when the power is out. If you encounter a downed traffic signal or a limb blocking a roadway, contact the Mayor's Action Center at 317-327-4622 or online at When calling after hours, press "2" to be connected. Check road conditions, including road closures, crashes and live webcams using Indiana's online Trafficwise map at or visit our gridlock guide page for live traffic cams and more. INDOT's CARS Program provides information about road conditions, closures and width and weight restrictions. The website has a color-coded map of Indiana's highways and highlights hazardous road conditions and travel delays.
Indianapolis Star
11-07-2025
- Climate
- Indianapolis Star
'Not a great forecast': strong storms, high heats this weekend
High heat and strong storms are expected across Indianapolis this weekend, according to the National Weather Service of Indianapolis. A high of 91 degrees and severe storms are expected on June 12. Localized flooding is possible from Saturday's downpours, said meteorologist Greg Melo. Rainy conditions will continue through Sunday, when scattered showers are expected with a high of 87 degrees. "Not a great forecast," Melo said. "It's gonna be warm and humid, as well." Humid with highs in the low 90s today, albeit rain-free for most spots. Strong/severe t-storms are possible Saturday, mainly through the afternoon/evening, and especially northeast of Indy. More storms possible Sunday. Isolated flooding from torrential downpours are possible b Rainy conditions are expected to continue into the start of the workweek. Temperatures may cool down by next weekend, Melo said, but it's too early to be sure. In the meantime, it's best to throw an umbrella in your car just to be safe. Friday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 92. South southwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Friday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Saturday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2 p.m., then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m., then showers and thunderstorms likely after 5 p.m. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 91. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Saturday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2 a.m., then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. West southwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Sunday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11 a.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. West wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Sunday Night: A chance of thunderstorms before 8 p.m. Mostly clear, with a low around 66. West northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Monday: Sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind. Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Light and variable wind. Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon. Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 92. Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 60%. 🚨 Indiana Weather Alerts: Warnings, Watches and Advisories. ⚡ Indiana power outage map: How to check your status. 🚫 What you should and shouldn't do when the power is out. If you encounter a downed traffic signal or a limb blocking a roadway, contact the Mayor's Action Center at 317-327-4622 or online at When calling after hours, press "2" to be connected. Check road conditions, including road closures, crashes and live webcams using Indiana's online Trafficwise map at or visit our gridlock guide page for live traffic cams and more. INDOT's CARS Program provides information about road conditions, closures and width and weight restrictions. The website has a color-coded map of Indiana's highways and highlights hazardous road conditions and travel delays.
