thunderstorms

Northwest wildfire season surpasses 1M acres burned as major fires continue to spread

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Northwest wildfire season surpasses 1M acres burned as major fires continue to spread

Unprecedented wildfires continue to rage across the Northwest during a record-breaking fire season, fueled by prolonged heat, dry conditions and persistent fire weather, scorching the region and sending thick smoke across much of the US, degrading air quality in numerous states. The Pacific Northwest is in the midst of a record-breaking wildfire season, with more than one million acres already burned before … Read more

Over 90 million Americans under severe weather threat as intense storms target the East Coast through weekend

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Over 90 million Americans under severe weather threat as intense storms target the East Coast through weekend

Strong weekend storms are expected to bring a variety of impacts to the East Coast, including thunderstorms, hail, gusty wind and possibly even a few tornadoes, causing a sense of relief from the recent heat and smoky conditions. Warm and muggy temperatures are once again plaguing portions of the East Coast, but thick Canadian wildfire smoke could … Read more

Why you should avoid summer evening flights, according to meteorologists — and when to book instead

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Why you should avoid summer evening flights, according to meteorologists — and when to book instead

You risk a flight-ning storm if you book a trip on a summer’s night. Amid peak travel season, taking an evening flight might seem like a great way to avoid crowds and arrive at your destination with the entire next day up your sleeve. But experts are advising against booking summer night flights, saying they’re … Read more

Triple-digit heat ahead for Texans recovering from deadly storms

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Triple-digit heat ahead for Texans recovering from deadly storms

The death toll rose to seven Saturday from storms that ripped through Texas this week, with a half million people still struggling through mass power outages that caused traffic chaos and sewage overflow and raised new health threats as near-triple digit temperatures were expected to roll in. Intense thunderstorms slammed into the Houston area Thursday … Read more

Funnel spotted in DC, microburst reported in NYC as severe storms sweep Northeast, mid-Atlantic

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Funnel spotted in DC, microburst reported in NYC as severe storms sweep Northeast, mid-Atlantic

Scattered severe thunderstorms are pummeling parts of the mid-Atlantic and Northeast Wednesday afternoon, including much of the major I-95 corridor cities of New York, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C., bringing heavy rains, strong winds, frequent lighting and even a sighting of a funnel over the Washington Capitol. Some of the severe thunderstorms could bring wind gusts of 60-70 mph, according to … Read more

Scattered showers, thunderstorms in forecast amid Fourth of July celebrations

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Scattered showers, thunderstorms in forecast amid Fourth of July celebrations

Let freedom rain. Forecasted showers and thunderstorms may put a damper on the long Fourth of July weekend — though rain may clear in time for New Yorkers to enjoy fireworks Tuesday night. Light showers were expected in the city Sunday as thunderstorms take shape around sundown, Fox Meteorologist Cody Braud told The Post. “There … Read more