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Washington Post
an hour ago
- Climate
- Washington Post
CWG Live updates: Hot weather returns for June's final weekend, as does storm chance
Welcome to updated around-the-clock by Capital Weather Gang meteorologists. Happening now: It'll feel like summer again today after the short break Friday. Mid-80s to around 90 this afternoon with a chance of a couple of storms, which could be strong. What's next? Similar tomorrow and into the start of the workweek. A cold front eventually delivers somewhat drier air by Wednesday. Today's daily digit — 6/10: Back to summer, but at least it's a tamer version than earlier in the week. | 🤚 Your call? The digit is a somewhat subjective rating of the day's weather, on a 0-to-10 scale. Forecast in detail Today (Saturday): Clouds and any patchy fog should dissipate as the sun rises, leaving us mainly sunny weather midday into early afternoon. A few storms may pop up in the late-day sun as highs reach the mid-80s to a degree or two past 90. Winds are from the south and southwest around 5 to 10 mph. Confidence: Medium-High Tonight: A couple evening storms are possible. Otherwise, trending mainly clear and muggy. Lows are mainly in the 70 to 75 range. Confidence: Medium-High Tomorrow (Sunday): At least as sunny as today and probably sunnier. Afternoon storms should be few. Highs are similar to this afternoon's, or generally about 86 to 91. Confidence: Medium-High Tomorrow night: Partly cloudy. Lows again range from near 70 to the mid-70s. Confidence: Medium-High A look ahead Not too much change Monday into Tuesday, at least until a cold front arrives late in the latter day. Small odds of storms Monday grow for Tuesday with the front closing in. Highs are largely within a few degrees of 90. Confidence: Medium Lower humidity for Wednesday and Thursday, but not too much change in temperatures. Overall, 80s are favored Wednesday and it might trend back closer to 90 for Thursday. Pretty close to average for the time of year. Confidence: Medium Today's daily digit — 6/10: Back to summer, but at least it's a tamer version than earlier in the week. | 🤚 Your call? The digit is a somewhat subjective rating of the day's weather, on a 0-to-10 scale. Forecast in detail Today (Saturday): Clouds and any patchy fog should dissipate as the sun rises, leaving us mainly sunny weather midday into early afternoon. A few storms may pop up in the late-day sun as highs reach the mid-80s to a degree or two past 90. Winds are from the south and southwest around 5 to 10 mph. Confidence: Medium-High Tonight: A couple evening storms are possible. Otherwise, trending mainly clear and muggy. Lows are mainly in the 70 to 75 range. Confidence: Medium-High Tomorrow (Sunday): At least as sunny as today and probably sunnier. Afternoon storms should be few. Highs are similar to this afternoon's, or generally about 86 to 91. Confidence: Medium-High Tomorrow night: Partly cloudy. Lows again range from near 70 to the mid-70s. Confidence: Medium-High A look ahead Not too much change Monday into Tuesday, at least until a cold front arrives late in the latter day. Small odds of storms Monday grow for Tuesday with the front closing in. Highs are largely within a few degrees of 90. Confidence: Medium Lower humidity for Wednesday and Thursday, but not too much change in temperatures. Overall, 80s are favored Wednesday and it might trend back closer to 90 for Thursday. Pretty close to average for the time of year. Confidence: Medium
ABC News
10 hours ago
- Climate
- ABC News
Weather system to bring damaging rain and winds to east coast
A rapidly intensifying low-pressure system is possible along Australia's east coast next week. The winter storm may even become the first East Coast Low in three years, and has the potential to generate a combination of heavy rain, gale-force winds and damaging surf.
Washington Post
11 hours ago
- Climate
- Washington Post
A springtime day intrudes on summer's scorch
Summer in Washington is far from over. But on Friday, in a reversal of the week's scorching trend, in a halt to the recent heat wave, in a seeming refutation of cherished meteorological convictions, the afternoon's high temperature here reached only 72. However temporary the thermal respite, however short-lived might be the deviation from seasonal orthodoxy, Friday seemed a welcome interruption in the searing doomsday scenarios many Washington residents might have been gloomily concocting.
Yahoo
12 hours ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Oklahoma City area: See live radar, weather alerts
A severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service in Norman at 4:13 p.m. on Friday, June 27. This warning applies to Cleveland, Garvin, McClain and Murray counties. Meteorologists warn of winds as strong as 60 mph. Use caution, officials warn of hail as large as 0.75 inches. The NWS warns: "For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building." At 4:13 p.m., the NWS issued a statement: "The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for: Garvin County in southern Oklahoma, Southeastern Cleveland County in central Oklahoma, Northeastern Murray County in southern Oklahoma, Southwestern McClain County in central Oklahoma, Until 5 p.m. CDT. At 4:13 p.m. CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 3 miles southeast of Criner to 6 miles west of Antioch to 4 miles northeast of Hennepin, moving northeast at 15 mph. HAZARD: 60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE: Radar indicated. IMPACT: Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include: Pauls Valley, Purcell, Sulphur, Davis, Slaughterville, Wynnewood, Lexington, Maysville, Elmore City, Wayne, Paoli, Katie, Byars, Foster, Rosedale, Antioch, Criner, Hennepin, Payne, and Whitebead." A severe thunderstorm warning means the area is experiencing or is about to experience a storm with winds of 58 mph or higher or hail an inch in diameter or larger. Once in a shelter, stay away from windows and avoid electrical equipment and plumbing. Keep a battery-powered weather radio nearby in case of loss of power. Remember to bring pets inside. If there is time, secure loose objects outside as these objects often become dangerous flying debris in high winds. Postpone outdoor activities until the storms have passed. Reporters Jana Hayes and Victoria Reyna-Rodriguez contributed to this article. This weather report was generated automatically using information from the National Weather Service and a story written and reviewed by an editor. See the latest weather alerts and forecasts here This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Oklahoma City: See radar, alerts
ABC News
14 hours ago
- Climate
- ABC News
Weather bomb threatening Australia's east coast next week to bring damaging rain, winds and surf
Forget the headlines and hyperbole of the fictitious "rain bomb", the real weather bomb — a rapidly intensifying low-pressure system — is possible along Australia's east coast next week. The winter storm may even become the first East Coast Low (ECL) in three years, and has the potential to generate a combination of heavy rain, gale force winds and damaging surf. And while New South Wales is currently the likely focus of severe weather, impacts from the system will be felt down the coast to eastern Victoria and as far north as tropical Queensland. When a low-pressure system transforms from non-existence to a formidable storm just a day later, meteorologists label it a "bomb cyclone", or a system which has experienced "bombogenesis". The expression "bomb" is due to the explosive speed of development, however its usage is restricted only to systems where the reduction in pressure exceeds a specific rate based on latitude. For the Tasman Sea, the drop in central pressure required in a 24-hour period ranges from 18hectopascals (hPa) near Tasmania to 14hPa near the Queensland-NSW border. Next week's low is predicted by modelling to deepen between 22hPa and 24hPa in a day — easily passing the weather bomb criteria. Considering the above definition is based solely on pressure, the nonsensical term "rain bomb" becomes an irrational fallacy, lacking any scientific validity. The first signs of the upcoming storm will arrive this weekend at opposite ends of the country. Patchy rain will form over north Queensland from a band of tropical moisture, while in the south, light showers will spread through Tasmania, Victoria and South Australia under a tongue of polar air. The two contrasting systems will then collide on Monday near the east coast, leading to the initial drop in pressure and increasing showers from central Queensland to Sydney. As the low becomes fully developed on Tuesday along this volatile air mass boundary, the weather will rapidly deteriorate near its centre. Another influence which could enhance the system is the current warmer than normal water temperatures in both the Coral and Tasman seas — not only a source for moisture and rain, but also a factor which will amplify the warm/cold contrast. While it looks inevitable this low will become formidable, the impacts felt along the NSW coast are highly dependent on its exact position. An intense low tracking near the coast is likely to produce a combination of heavy rain, damaging winds and powerful surf, with the worst weather near and to the south of the centre where winds are onshore (remembering winds spin clockwise around a low). Under this coastal scenario, hundreds of millimetres would trigger both flash and river flooding, although it's too early to pinpoint which catchments are at the greatest risk. Below is a five-day rain forecast map showing how much could fall if the low tracks down the NSW north coast, which shows a bullseye of around 200 millimetres, or around double the July average rainfall in 48 hours. Gales also pose a significant threat, with gusts near 100 kilometres per hour downing trees and leading to power outages along the coast and ranges. A low 200km to 400km offshore would lead to less widespread severe weather, while a position around 500km off the coast may only bring strong winds and showers but with minimal if any adverse impacts from wind or rain. What's more certain, irrespective of the low's position, is huge waves will pound the coast. Current modelling shows average heights reaching around 5 to 6 metres, including Sydney, which equates to maximum waves around 10 metres and a threat of significant coastal erosion. The upcoming Tasman Low, along with being a "bomb cyclone", has the potential to become the first ECL since 2022. The criteria used to distinguish ELCs from other Tasman lows is： With the exception of rare southern tracking Tropical Cyclones, ECLs are the most significant weather systems to impact south-east Queensland and eastern parts of NSW, Victoria and Tasmania. Surprisingly though, despite numerous flood events along the east coast during the past 18 months, none have been associated with a true ECL. Deep Tasman lows in close proximity to the coastline are notoriously difficult to forecast with precision, even only a day or two ahead. The systems stand out for their rapid development, intensity and modelling inaccuracy, especially compared to other less dynamic mid latitude weather features like high pressure systems and cold fronts. In addition, the exact location and intensity of an ECL is more critical than a typical high or low since dangerous weather is normally confined to relatively small area south of the centre. The consequence of this concentration of hazards is a minor forecast error that could be the difference between a region having no severe weather or hundreds of millimetres of rain and gale force winds. This sharp gradient of intensity was apparent during the August 1986 ECL — Sydney was hammered by an all-time record 328mm of rain in 24 hours, while just 50km north, parts of Gosford received less than 50mm.
