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From high-heat warnings to snow-covered mountain peaks, this week’s weather watch brings something for everyone – but what about hurricanes? What a Week for Weather Heatwaves, flash floods, hurricanes… it’s been a crazy time for US weather. And although some hot temperatures are still doing their thing, it might be some of the last we see of this year’s excessively …
The temperature rise has reached unprecedented heights across the US. However, four states have experienced such severe heat waves that they have prompted warnings and necessary emergency actions. The Unending Sauna Arizona, California, Nevada, and Texas have been experiencing severe temperature spikes for over a month. Recently, Phoenix has seen record-breaking temperatures of over 110°F, raising heat stroke and healthcare …
Adapting to a changing climate is one thing, but trying to survive record-breaking temperatures causing runaway wildfires and a (possible) failure of an entire state’s electrical grid (meaning no A/C) is quite another. Not Cooling Down It might only be a few weeks away from September 22nd, the “unofficial” end of summer, but that hasn’t stopped the temperatures from doing …
Residents of Twin City Community face a tough choice after Hurricane Debby’s devastation – one that could see many of them become homeless. Help Still Needed Residents of Twin City Mobile Home Community in St. Petersburg, Florida, were still battling floodwaters days after Hurricane Debby touched down. Now, it’s been a few weeks since the Debby disaster – and the …
Navajo lawmakers are in support of new legislation that could provide much-needed funding and veterinary services to support the fight against rabies outbreaks and stray animal populations across Indian reservations. Navajo Lawmakers Approve A Senate bill has been endorsed by Navajo Nation lawmakers, which focuses on providing more veterinary services to reduce public health risks in rural tribal communities. Veterinary …
From blistering days to blackout nights, Austin residents call it “exhausting” trying to stay cool – and alive. Lights Out On Thursday, Austinites in Texas sweltered through the state’s hottest official day this year: 107°F. Unfortunately, that wasn’t the worst part of their day, as a power outage that very night left more than 7,000 people throughout southwest Austin and …
Hail and windstorms threaten New Hampshire as weather forecasters issue severe thunderstorm warnings. Flash Floods Warnings In a strange twist, New Hampshire suddenly developed flood warnings after a relatively humid and windy day. While there were scattered showers, weather forecasters were forecasting a severe thunderstorm on the way. Thunderstorm Alert: Act Now! New Hampshire residents have been called upon to …
The once-abundant population of the snow crabs around Alaska will “continue to decline in the future” thanks to those Arctic waters heating up at a shocking rate. A Fisherman’s Paradise The rich diversity of marine life is one of the main attractions of the Bering Sea, situated between the Americas and Eurasia. One of these species is the snow crab, …
Another house has collapsed into the ocean in Rodanthe, North Carolina, due to the strong waves and high tides of Hurricane Ernesto. More homes are at risk as the storm rages on and climate change continues to threaten our homes and environment. House Collapse in North Carolina Hurricane Ernesto has created powerful waves, causing a house in Rodanthe, North Carolina …
East Coast residents are warned to avoid the beaches, as Category 1 Hurricane Ernesto already left its mark on Bermuda and the US Virgin Islands. Another Big One 2024 is turning out to be a big year for hurricanes, as the third one of this year’s Atlantic season (and the fifth named storm) known as Hurricane Ernesto hit Bermuda early …
