Category: Weather
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The Planet Experienced Its Hottest Day Ever This Week
This week, humanity experienced the hottest global temperature ever recorded, according to data from two climate monitoring agencies. On Monday (3), the global average temperature reached 17.01 degrees Celsius (62.62 Fahrenheit), the highest in data from the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which dates back to 1979. On Tuesday (4), it rose even further,…
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A Dangerous Heat Wave Is Intensifying in the South
More than 55 million people, from southern Arizona to the Florida coast, are sweating under a heat wave that is expected to worsen this week, pushing temperatures into the triple digits (measured in Fahrenheit). Excessive heat warnings are in effect in Dallas, New Orleans, and Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where temperatures are forecast to reach 120…
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New York City Announces Largest Tree Planting in 6 Years
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NYC Parks announced that it has surpassed the total tree planting from last fiscal year. As of June 3, the agency had planted 13,154 trees citywide and expected to plant a total of 14,900 by June 30. The largest number of trees ever planted in the last 6 years. “Our trees are the lungs of…
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Want to See the Total Solar Eclipse Next Year? Start Planning Now
In the path of totality. That’s where you’ll want to be on April 8, 2024, to take advantage of the last opportunity in decades to see a total solar eclipse over the United States. The path, where the total solar eclipse can be seen, will be about 115 miles (185 kilometers) wide, passing through northern…
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Wildfire Smoke Invades the Northeast of the U.S.
The smoke and haze from wildfires ravaging areas in eastern Canada have hit the eastern United States hard. Dangerous fine particles have degraded air quality in regions as far away as South Carolina, turning the sky gray and brown. In New York City, which for some time early Wednesday (7) was second only to New…
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Hurricane Season Starts Today in the U.S. What Should You Expect This Year?
The hurricane season starts today, and although the outlook is for an average season, meteorologists warn that there is still the possibility of devastating storms, especially in coastal states.And what to expect in the coming months?How many hurricanes will there be?The CNN tracked two forecasts for the hurricane season this year: the forecast from the…
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Experts Warn of Megathquake on the U.S. West Coast
American scientists fear that a hole in a 600-mile geological fault at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean could trigger a megathquake on the west coast of the United States. The hole, which is expelling hot liquid, is located 80 kilometers off the coast of Oregon, at the edge of the fault known as the…
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Fort Lauderdale Experienced Its Rainiest Day in History
Fort Lauderdale experienced its rainiest day in history on Wednesday (12), with over thirty centimeters of rain causing flooding and emergency rescues.
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Spring Forward: Daylight Saving Time Begins This Sunday in the U.S.
Once again, Americans will set their clocks forward by one hour this Sunday, March 12, as the traditional North American daylight saving time begins. However, this may be the last time many Americans have to make the change. A bill is circulating in the U.S. Congress that aims to allow states to make daylight saving…
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Why Severe Turbulence Is Happening More Frequently?
Last Wednesday (1st), a Lufthansa flight from Texas to Germany encountered severe turbulence that left seven people with minor injuries, in addition to all passengers in shock. The Airbus A330 reported turbulence while flying over the state of Tennessee 90 minutes after taking off from Austin Airport. There was no storm, and the sky was…