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Washington Post
21 hours ago
- Science
- Washington Post
High-speed camera documents hail in midair
A high-speed camera designed to withstand hail — and calculate its every move — is helping researchers better understand the sometimes devastating phenomenon, the National Severe Storms Laboratory announced this month. Past research has documented hail after it lands. The new camera, however, provides real-time data on hail as it falls, offering a new view of its properties.
CBS News
2 days ago
- Climate
- CBS News
Alert Day: Risk of severe storms during the evening commute is increasing
Stormy weather is possible in Maryland Thursday as a heat wave continues to bring temperatures in the low 90s. Feels like temperatures will reach 100° to 105° ahead of late-day downpours. Heat, humidity, stormy weather in Maryland The risk of a few severe storms is increasing across central Maryland, prompting a WJZ Alert Day until 8 p.m. Scattered strong to severe storms will develop anytime today, but especially after lunchtime. The most numerous strong storms should be between 3 p.m. and 11 p.m. The risk of severe storms impacting your evening is greatest before 8 p.m. A few storms could produce drenching downpours, very intense lightning, gusty winds and hail. Widespread severe weather isn't likely, but a few storms could be severe with wind gusts up to 60 to 65 mph. A Flood Watch is in effect for the I-95 corridor through early evening. Temperatures have soared into the 90s again. High levels of humidity are pushing feels like temperatures into the 100° to 105° range for most of us. Everyone is advised to take frequent breaks in the A/C and drink plenty of water. Remember to keep a close eye and ear out for rapidly changing weather conditions. When thunder roars, head indoors. Heat alerts in Maryland A heat advisory is in effect for central Maryland until 7 p.m. Thursday. Feels like temperatures will approach 105° (and a handful of neighborhoods could surpass that mark) across the WJZ Viewing Area. Even though extreme heat warnings have been lifted, the heat can be dangerous, especially to the sick and elderly when the feels like temperature surpasses 100°. Staying cool during Maryland heat wave Here are a few ways to stay safe and healthy while working outside during extreme heat: Wear loose-fitting, light colored clothing Avoid being in the direct rays of the sun Take frequent breaks if you plan to be outdoors Drink lots of water, even if you don't feel thirsty. Two liters of water a day is recommended Remember pets and the elderly in the heat Make sure ceiling fans are circulating counterclockwise to circulate cooler air downward A list of cooling centers is available HERE. Major relief Friday Behind the cold front that eases through our area later today and tonight, much cooler weather filters into most of Maryland. Friday will be cooler as the cold front continues to sink south of us. High temperatures may not reach 80° for areas along the Bay, Baltimore City, and most of northeast Maryland. There is another chance of showers and storms Friday. Rain coverage remains spotty. Summer weather weekend in Maryland The upcoming weekend will be seasonably hot and muggy. Expect variable clouds, with hot and muggy weather. Scattered thunderstorms will develop during the afternoon and evening hours. These storms will be of the hit-or-miss variety. Not every neighborhood will get wet. Neighborhoods that do receive storms could receive locally heavy rainfall, cloud-to-ground lightning and gusty winds. Temperatures peak in the upper 80s and lower 90s both weekend afternoons. It'll feel hotter when mugginess is factored in.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Severe storms lift woman's house off the ground: 'I don't know how she survived'
Relief from the extreme heat is moving in for some cities on Thursday, but more than 60 million people in the East are still on alert for dangerously high temperatures. Meanwhile, severe storms with reported tornadoes are targeting the Southeast and the Midwest. Here's the latest: In the Midwest and the Southeast, tornadoes were reported as severe storms struck Wednesday evening -- and more storms are on the way. Ten tornadoes were reported in southern Minnesota and one was reported in Wisconsin on Wednesday. In Ranchero Village on Florida's west coast, video captured the moment the strong winds lifted up a 76-year-old woman's house. The woman was home at the time but is OK, her daughter, Stephanie Glenn, told ABC News. "I don't know how she survived," Glenn said. "She got thrown around and beat up pretty bad, but is OK." MORE: Lifeguard impaled by beach umbrella: 'Tough young woman' On Thursday, severe storms with a few tornadoes will be possible again in Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin, though the storms are expected to be less widespread than Wednesday's. The expansive area of high-pressure and heat will also bring scattered showers and thunderstorms from the Heartland to the East Coast, with some of the storms possibly being strong enough to produce some isolated damaging winds. Lightning will also be a concern. On Friday, a new severe weather threat emerges in the Upper Midwest, with the highest threat stretching from northern Nebraska to South Dakota to North Dakota to Minnesota. Very large hail, damaging wind gusts, spotty flash flooding and a few brief tornadoes are possible. More heat records were broken across the East Coast from Connecticut to South Carolina as the dayslong heat wave continued on Wednesday. New York City's John F. Kennedy International Airport registered at a scorching 102 degrees for the second day in a row. MORE: Heat stroke vs. heat exhaustion: Safety tips in a heat wave The peak of this record-breaking heat wave has now passed, but high temperatures are ongoing on Thursday from Mississippi to Michigan and from North Carolina to Pennsylvania. The heat index -- what temperature it feels like with humidity -- is forecast to climb to 90 degrees in Philadelphia, 105 degrees in Washington, D.C., 100 in Atlanta, and 106 in Charleston, West Virginia, and Charlotte, North Carolina. The heat index is cooling to a balmy 77 degrees in New York City and 66 degrees in Boston. A few showers and storms, combined with the responsible area of high pressure beginning to weaken, will all help weaken the heat across the East heading into the weekend. The heat does return next week for the East, but not at the same intensity as this week's heat wave. ABC News' Naomi Vanderlip contributed to this report.
CBS News
2 days ago
- Climate
- CBS News
Last day of Maryland heat wave with strong storms possible
The heat wave continues for one more day across Maryland. Highs today will top out in the lower 90s with feels like temperatures climbing up to 100° to 105°. Everyone is advised to continue taking heat precautions, heat index temperatures will approach dangerous levels midday through afternoon. Baltimore City has declared a Code Red extreme heat alert through later today. Major relief awaits us Friday when high temperatures in many of our neighborhoods will fall shy of 80° Thursday heat and humidity followed by strong storms Sunny skies early Thursday will allow temperatures to quickly heat up into the lower to middle 90s. While record heat is not forecast today, the heat will still be tough on us and our pets. With high levels of humidity, feels like temperatures will range from 100° to 105° for most of us. Everyone is advised to take frequent breaks in the A/C and drink plenty of water. Isolated to scattered strong to severe storms will develop anytime today, but especially after lunchtime. The most numerous strong storms should be between 3 p.m. and 11 p.m. A few storms could produce drenching downpours, very intense lightning, gusty winds, and hail. Widespread severe weather isn't likely, but a few storms could be severe with wind gusts up to 60 to 65 mph. Remember to keep a close eye and ear out for rapidly changing weather conditions. When thunder roars, head indoors. Heat alerts in Maryland A heat advisory is in effect for central Maryland until 7 p.m. Thursday. Feels like temperatures will approach 105° (and a handful of neighborhoods could surpass that mark) across the WJZ Viewing Area. Even though extreme heat warnings have been lifted, the heat can be dangerous, especially to the sick and elderly when the feels like temperature surpasses 100°. Staying cool during Maryland heat wave Here are a few ways to stay safe and healthy while working outside during extreme heat: Wear loose-fitting, light colored clothing Avoid being in the direct rays of the sun Take frequent breaks if you plan to be outdoors Drink lots of water, even if you don't feel thirsty. Two liters of water a day is recommended Remember pets and the elderly in the heat Make sure ceiling fans are circulating counterclockwise to circulate cooler air downward A list of cooling centers is available HERE. Major relief Friday Behind the cold front that eases through our area later today and tonight, much cooler weather filters into most of Maryland. Friday will be cooler as the cold front continues to sink south of us. High temperatures may not reach 80° for areas along the Bay, Baltimore City, and most of northeast Maryland. There is another chance of showers and storms Friday. Rain coverage remains spotty. Plan on classic summer weather this weekend in Maryland The upcoming weekend will be seasonably hot and muggy. Expect variable clouds, with hot and muggy weather. Scattered thunderstorms will develop during the afternoon and evening hours. These storms will be of the hit-or-miss variety. Not every neighborhood will get wet. Neighborhoods that do receive storms could receive locally heavy rainfall, cloud-to-ground lightning and gusty winds. Temperatures peak in the upper 80s and lower 90s both weekend afternoons. It'll feel hotter when mugginess is factored in.
CBS News
3 days ago
- Climate
- CBS News
Severe thunderstorms pop up in Chicago for second evening in a row
Scattered severe storms hit the Chicago area for a second day in a row Wednesday. Just after 5 p.m., the National Weather Service called a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for the southern portion of Kane County. The warning is in place until 5:45 p.m. A severe thunderstorm was located over Elburn and was moving northeast at 30 mph. The storm involved wind speeds of 60 mph. Severe storms are expected to pop off through the evening until 9 p.m.
