Firefighters are in a race against the clock trying to stamp out the deadly Los Angeles wildfires this weekend — as more damaging winds threaten to wreak havoc on the region next week. Powerful winds may pick up again Monday — and stick around through Wednesday, increasing the odds for potential new fires to break … Read more
Wildfire conditions across Southern California are going to get worse this coming week — as near-hurricane-force Santa Ana winds pick up again just as firefighters started to make progress against the biggest blazes. The hot, dry winds have both fanned the flames and helped spread the devastation — scattering burning embers for miles. Strong enough … Read more
Another scorcher is set to grip the metro area over the next few days, with real-feel temperatures potentially hitting 110 degrees, meteorologists said Sunday. A heat wave is invading up and down the East Coast and will have no mercy on the five boroughs, with the thermometer threatening to reach 99 degrees Tuesday — and … Read more
Heat waves plagued nearly every corner of the world in 2023, which sent temperatures into record territory. According to preliminary climate data from NOAA and analysis from the Climate Change Institute at the University of Maine, the global temperature anomaly finished higher than 2016’s record of 0.99 degrees Celsius (1.78 degrees Fahrenheit) above average. December’s global observations are still being analyzed, … Read more
New Yorkers can expect some clear skies perfect for watching fireworks this Fourth of July — but first, they have to wait for the rain and smog to clear over the weekend. On Saturday, temperatures are expected to reach close to 80 degrees in Central Park, but the air is still not ideal for outdoor … Read more