Phoenix heat deaths toll soars after hottest summer on record
The toll of heat-associated deaths in Arizona?s most populous county ? still being tallied after the area?s hottest summer ever recorded ? has soared over 360, alarming public health officials who say the final count will surely set a new record.
The toll of heat-associated deaths in Arizona?s most populous county ? still being tallied after the area?s hottest summer ever recorded ? has soared over 360, alarming public health officials who say the final count will surely set a new record.
Phoenix heat deaths toll soars after hottest summer on record
The toll of heat-associated deaths in Arizona’s most populous county — still being tallied after the area’s hottest summer ever recorded — has soared over 360, alarming public health officials who say the final count will surely set a new record.
The toll of heat-associated deaths in Arizona’s most populous county — still being tallied after the area’s hottest summer ever recorded — has soared over 360, alarming public health officials who say the final count will surely set a new record.
Lidia becomes Hurricane as it heads to Mexico
According to the National Hurricane Center (NHC), the Jalisco and Nayarit states along the coastline are anticipated to bear the brunt of the impact. A hurricane warning has been issued for these areas. The NHC predicts that the region will start experiencing hurricane-force winds, heavy rainfall, and potential flooding from Tuesday onwards. The NHC also warns that some areas may receive as much as 12 inches of rainfall, and there is a significant risk of dangerous storm surge. Satellite images provided by the Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere depict the storm's trajectory throughout the weekend.
According to the National Hurricane Center (NHC), the Jalisco and Nayarit states along the coastline are anticipated to bear the brunt of the impact. A hurricane warning has been issued for these areas. The NHC predicts that the region will start experiencing hurricane-force winds, heavy rainfall, and potential flooding from Tuesday onwards. The NHC also warns that some areas may receive as much as 12 inches of rainfall, and there is a significant risk of dangerous storm surge. Satellite images provided by the Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere depict the storm's trajectory throughout the weekend.
Hundreds of earthquakes rattle summit of Kilauea volcano in Hawaii
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park has closed some parking areas and trails around Kilauea due to an increase in seismic activity.
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park has closed some parking areas and trails around Kilauea due to an increase in seismic activity.
Philippe becomes post-tropical storm posing New England flash flooding risk this weekend
As Philippe churns toward New England, much of Maine is now in the storm's forecast cone as it moves northward through the western Atlantic Ocean. New York has already implemented their Flash Flood Emergency Plan as the flood risk increases for vulnerable areas.
As Philippe churns toward New England, much of Maine is now in the storm's forecast cone as it moves northward through the western Atlantic Ocean. New York has already implemented their Flash Flood Emergency Plan as the flood risk increases for vulnerable areas.
Philippe beginning to impact Bermuda before rain, wind arrive in New England this weekend
A large portion of Maine is now in Philippe’s forecast cone as the storm moves northward through the western Atlantic Ocean over the next several days.
A large portion of Maine is now in Philippe’s forecast cone as the storm moves northward through the western Atlantic Ocean over the next several days.
2023 on track to become Earth's warmest year on record after shattering September temperature records
"Since June, the world has experienced unprecedented heat on land and sea. The temperature anomalies are enormous – far bigger than anything we have ever seen in the past," WMO officials said.
"Since June, the world has experienced unprecedented heat on land and sea. The temperature anomalies are enormous – far bigger than anything we have ever seen in the past," WMO officials said.
Philippe could impact New England this weekend with heavy rain, wind after dramatic shift in forecast track
A large portion of Maine is now in Philippe’s forecast cone as the storm moves northward through the western Atlantic Ocean over the next several days.
A large portion of Maine is now in Philippe’s forecast cone as the storm moves northward through the western Atlantic Ocean over the next several days.
Tropical Storm Philippe brings heavy rain, flash flooding to portions of Windward, Leeward islands
Philippe will begin to pull away from the northern Leeward Islands on Tuesday and head north into the central Atlantic, where it could eventually pass near or just east of Bermuda.
Philippe will begin to pull away from the northern Leeward Islands on Tuesday and head north into the central Atlantic, where it could eventually pass near or just east of Bermuda.
Tropical Storm Philippe makes landfall in Barbuda and will continue to strengthen
Philippe will begin to pull away from the northern Leeward Islands on Tuesday and head north into the central Atlantic, where it could intensify into a hurricane by the end of the workweek.
Philippe will begin to pull away from the northern Leeward Islands on Tuesday and head north into the central Atlantic, where it could intensify into a hurricane by the end of the workweek.
TikTok banana-dancing influencer cheers up New York during severe flooding: 'This made my day'
TikTok user Mekhiah went viral on Friday for their videos of them doing the Milly Rock while New York was impacted by flash flooding.
TikTok user Mekhiah went viral on Friday for their videos of them doing the Milly Rock while New York was impacted by flash flooding.
Heavy rain causes severe flooding in New York City
Millions of people across New York City, New Jersey and Connecticut are under flood watches following heavy downpours.
Millions of people across New York City, New Jersey and Connecticut are under flood watches following heavy downpours.
NYC deluged by rainfall in one of city's wettest days in decades
Heavy rains resulted in flooding across many parts of the New York City region on Friday, prompting a state of emergency and strict warning from NYC Mayor Eric Adams.
Heavy rains resulted in flooding across many parts of the New York City region on Friday, prompting a state of emergency and strict warning from NYC Mayor Eric Adams.
Confirmed heat deaths in Maricopa County keep rising even as the weather turns cooler
Maricopa County public health data released this week shows that as of Sept. 23, there were 295 heat-associated deaths confirmed, with a similar number — 298 —- still under investigation for causes connected to the heat.
Maricopa County public health data released this week shows that as of Sept. 23, there were 295 heat-associated deaths confirmed, with a similar number — 298 —- still under investigation for causes connected to the heat.
Tropical Storms Rina, Philippe spin in tandem in the Atlantic, complicating forecast for both
The Atlantic Basin is still buzzing with activity with the development of Tropical Storm Rina on Thursday morning, and forecasters are still keeping their eyes on Tropical Storm Philippe.
The Atlantic Basin is still buzzing with activity with the development of Tropical Storm Rina on Thursday morning, and forecasters are still keeping their eyes on Tropical Storm Philippe.
Tropical Storm Rina develops in busy Atlantic as nearby Tropical Storm Philippe maintains strength
The Atlantic Basin is still buzzing with activity with the development of Tropical Storm Rina on Thursday morning, and forecasters are still keeping their eyes on Tropical Storm Philippe.
The Atlantic Basin is still buzzing with activity with the development of Tropical Storm Rina on Thursday morning, and forecasters are still keeping their eyes on Tropical Storm Philippe.
Invest 91L to become tropical depression soon as Tropical Storm Philippe gains some strength in Atlantic
The National Hurricane Center continues to monitor a disturbance halfway between the Cabo Verde Islands and the Lesser Antilles, noting that a tropical depression or tropical storm is likely to form in the next day or so.
The National Hurricane Center continues to monitor a disturbance halfway between the Cabo Verde Islands and the Lesser Antilles, noting that a tropical depression or tropical storm is likely to form in the next day or so.
Children among 8 electrocuted as floods wreak havoc in South Africa's Western Cape
Heavy rainfall and gale-force winds since Sunday in South Africa's Western Cape led to the flooding of informal settlements that killed eight in two electrocution incidents.
Heavy rainfall and gale-force winds since Sunday in South Africa's Western Cape led to the flooding of informal settlements that killed eight in two electrocution incidents.
Louisiana governor requests federal help as Mississippi River saltwater intrusion threatens drinking water
Without enough freshwater flow, seawater is making its way up the Mississippi River and is expected to reach New Orleans by mid-October.
Without enough freshwater flow, seawater is making its way up the Mississippi River and is expected to reach New Orleans by mid-October.
Tropical Storm Philippe continues to struggle but Invest 91L expected to develop soon in Atlantic
The National Hurricane Center has highlighted a disturbance several hundred miles west-southwest of the Cabo Verde Islands in the central tropical Atlantic, noting that a tropical depression is likely to form in the next couple of days.
The National Hurricane Center has highlighted a disturbance several hundred miles west-southwest of the Cabo Verde Islands in the central tropical Atlantic, noting that a tropical depression is likely to form in the next couple of days.