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New York could face floods, strong winds Thursday after scorching heat, making for brutal after-work commute

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New York could face floods, strong winds Thursday after scorching heat, making for brutal after-work commute

The Northeast is bracing for two sets of weather extremes Thursday. On top of dangerous heat and humidity levels expected from Maine to Virginia early in the day, strong to severe storms are forecast just in time for the evening commute. “Serious winds could come along with these storms on Thursday afternoon,” said FOX Weather meteorologist Amy Freeze. “You’re looking at a Level 2 … Read more

Severe weather threat focused on I-95 corridor Thursday

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Severe weather threat focused on I-95 corridor Thursday

The Northeast is bracing for weather extremes Thursday. On top of the heat and humidity expected from Maine to Virginia early in the day, strong to severe storms are forecast just in time for the evening commute. “Serious winds could come along with these storms on Thursday afternoon,” said FOX Weather meteorologist Amy Freeze. “So by tomorrow, you’re looking at a Level 2 threat … 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

Doctors see more heat-related illnesses in outdoor workers as heat wave drags on

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Doctors see more heat-related illnesses in outdoor workers as heat wave drags on

Every summer, as temperatures rise, Phoenix-area doctors begin seeing more patients with heat-related symptoms but a deadly heat wave entering its fourth week with temperatures above 110 degrees is taking its toll on even the most heat-acclimated populations.  Temperatures have been sweltering since early June, beginning in Texas.  Then a ridge of high-pressure parked its breaks over the Southwest in July, … Read more

Extreme weather could be ‘our new normal’ after about $50M in damages from last week alone: NY Gov. Kathy Hochul

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Extreme weather could be ‘our new normal’ after about M in damages from last week alone: NY Gov. Kathy Hochul

Burning air, torrential rains — Gov. Kathy Hochul warned Sunday that the region’s recent extreme weather may be “our new normal. “It may not look bad this moment if you look out the window, but the storms are continuing to surround us, and we are in … what I would call an unstable weather condition,” … Read more

Millions across US experiencing heat wave, flooding

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Millions across US experiencing heat wave, flooding

The grass isn’t always greener on the other side. Millions of Americans in the West and South will stay trapped under a dome of heat, while a system of storms is set to dunk the East with severe showers and flash flooding through the end of July. In a heatwave smothering the western third of … Read more

El Niño exacerbates global warming: Record heat, flooding, wildfires

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El Niño exacerbates global warming: Record heat, flooding, wildfires

Traffic warden Rai Rogers mans his street corner during an 8-hour shift under the hot sun in Las Vegas, Nevada on July 12, 2023, where temperatures reached 106 degrees amid an ongoing heatwave. More than 50 million Americans are set to bake under dangerously high temperatures this week, from California to Texas to Florida, as … Read more

High temps, more rain and storms forecast for NYC

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High temps, more rain and storms forecast for NYC

Rain may make a return to New York this weekend following this week’s heavy showers that turned roads into waterfalls, sent boulders flying off mountains toward homes, and flooded houses across the northeastern portion of the state. While Wednesday and Thursday are expected to remain dry and hot, showers and possible thunderstorms are expected to … Read more