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Extreme weather bombards the U.S.
The hazards are many. And they seem to come in all forms. The southwestern U.S. is reeling from record rainfall and extensive flooding from a rare tropical storm. Much of the central and southern parts of the country are in the grips of yet another oppressive heat wave. Nearly two weeks after catastrophic wildfires devastated… Continue reading Extreme weather bombards the U.S.
Should we name heatwaves as we do other extreme weather events? | Extreme weather
In a world that’s learning how to deal with higher temperatures and more frequent hot spells, experts are debating whether we should name heatwaves in the same way we name tropical storms. The discussion was brought to the fore in Europe this July, when the name Cerberus – unofficially given by a private Italian weather… Continue reading Should we name heatwaves as we do other extreme weather events? | Extreme weather
Beyoncé’s tour paid D.C. Metro $100,000 to keep trains running after bad weather delayed concert
Beyoncé ensured her fans were able to get home safe after attendees of her Aug. 6 show in Washington, D.C.’s FedEx Field were forced to shelter in place due to heavy rain and lightning. The Grammy award-winning singer, who has been on tour since May in support of her “Renaissance” album, paid $100,000 to keep train stations… Continue reading Beyoncé’s tour paid D.C. Metro $100,000 to keep trains running after bad weather delayed concert
Phoenix ends record 31-day streak of above 110-degree weather
Phoenix record-breaking hot streak of 31 consecutive days of 110 degrees or higher came to an end Monday, when temperatures at the city’s airport reached just 108, the National Weather Service said. The old streak was 18 back-to-back days of highs above 110 degrees, which was set in 1974. It was broken in June amid… Continue reading Phoenix ends record 31-day streak of above 110-degree weather