Category: Weather
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Autumn Officially Begins This Saturday. With It, Rain and Even Snow Are Expected
Autumn officially begins in the northern hemisphere this Saturday (23). But forget about autumn for now. In some parts of the northern country, we will jump straight into winter.
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What Is Known About The Deadly Floods In Libya
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The torrential rains that swept across the Mediterranean over the weekend caused the collapse of two dams in Derna, a coastal city in northeastern Libya, killing at least 5,200 people and sweeping entire neighborhoods into the sea. People are still missing in Derna and other flooded areas, and the death toll is likely to rise,…
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Storm Hilary Hits California Causing Flooding
Parts of Southern California and the southwestern United States faced the threat of flash floods and landslides on Monday (21) after Storm Hilary brought record rainfall overnight. About 17 million Americans were under flood and high wind alerts as the remnants of the hurricane moved north, dumping heavy rain from the California-Mexico border to Las…
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Wildfires Cause Destruction and Death in Hawaii
Emergency teams continue to search for survivors this Thursday (10) on the island of Maui, Hawaii, where wildfires fueled in part by the winds of a distant hurricane have already claimed at least 36 lives. The fire, one of the deadliest in the United States in decades, forced Maui authorities to evacuate 11,000 tourists, the…
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Summer Vacation in the Northern Hemisphere, Europe and Asia
And since the autumn and winter seasons can be quite harsh, people like to take advantage of the good weather. That’s why school and academic vacations last all summer, in the middle of the year. It’s Summer Vacation! Its start marks the end of the school year. In other words, when you return to university,…
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Brazil Can Be Richer and Greener
Brazil is in a strong position to provide a better life for its population while also successfully facing the threat of climate change, according to a new report from the World Bank Group. The “Country Climate and Development Report for Brazil” outlines that Brazil can become a global clean energy powerhouse and save the Amazon…
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Heat Wave in the South Reaches the Northeast of the U.S. with Temperatures Above 100F
An intense heat wave that has enveloped the southern U.S. for the past four weeks has spread to the Great Plains, Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, and Northeast regions of the country, putting about 190 million Americans under heat alerts, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). Extreme heat is expected to persist until Saturday, with forecasts indicating…
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Florida’s South Coast Sea Water Exceeds 100F
The water temperature in South Florida reached triple digits – hot tub levels – for two consecutive days. Meteorologists believe it could be the hottest sea water ever recorded, although some doubts about the reading remain. Scientists are already seeing devastating effects from the warm waters around Florida, such as the death of some corals…
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Northern Lights to Be Visible from Several States in the U.S. This Week
The northern lights, or aurora borealis, the dancing waves of light that have captivated people for millennia, will be visible in several U.S. states between Wednesday (12) and Thursday (13). The aurora borealis can be seen in parts of Washington, Idaho, Vermont, Wyoming, New Hampshire, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Nebraska, Massachusetts, Maryland, Ohio,…
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Torrential Rains Flood the Northeast of the U.S.
Torrential rains caused widespread flooding in western New England and parts of New York state early Monday morning (10). Water invaded homes and left people trapped in vehicles. In Vermont, authorities reported that at least 20 people were rescued by boat and dozens more evacuated from their homes. At least one person, a 30-year-old woman,…