Floods, tornadoes, heat: more extreme weather predicted across US Over a third of Americans under extreme heat warnings as Vermont, still recovering from historic flooding, prepares for more storms The Guardian - US · Jul 14, 2023
Why is this city in the Keys the hottest spot in Florida? Weather service has answers In the daily heat records race. it’s a marathon. And Marathon is in for the win. Miami Herald · Jul 13, 2023
Roofs torn off, trees uprooted, but no known injuries after tornadoes churn across Chicago area Eleven tornadoes have been confirmed from Wednesday’s storms. An EF1 twister tore through Burr Ridge with winds up to 110 mph. Two tornadoes were reported near O’Hare. Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 13, 2023
More than 1 in 3 Americans are under heat alert as there's no relief in sight for the apocalyptic summer weather Death Valley is expected to hit 123 degrees. Fortune · Jul 13, 2023
US is too hot: 130 million are under excessive heat warnings WASHINGTON: Across the US, 103 million people, or just over 30% of the population, from Oregon to Florida are under excessive heat warnings, watches and advisories, according to the National Weather Service. The Times of India · Jul 13, 2023
Vermont governor seeks major disaster declaration from White House as state braces for more storms – as it happened Latest storm warning comes just days after areas of Vermont and New York were hit with flash flooding, raising concerns over more damage The Guardian - US · Jul 13, 2023
Weather forecast accuracy is crucial in a heat wave – 1 degree can mean the difference between life and death Weather forecasts have gotten quite good over the years, but their temperatures aren’t always spot on – and the result when they underplay extremes can be lethal. Even a 1-degree difference in a forecast’s accuracy can be the difference between life and death, our research shows. The Conversation · Jul 13, 2023
Dangerous heat wave baking US Southwest brings triple digit temperatures, fire risk to California After a historically wet winter and a cloudy spring, California’s summer is in full swing The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2023
Tornado tears through Chicago as video captures thousands sheltering at O’Hare Airport At least eight tornadoes were reported in the city amid severe thunderstorms The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2023
Tornado touches down near Chicago's O'Hare airport, disrupting hundreds of flights A tornado touched down Wednesday evening near Chicago's O'Hare International Airport, prompting passengers to take shelter and disrupting hundreds of flights. There were no reports of injuries. WEKU · Jul 13, 2023
Tornadoes halt Chicago air traffic as residents urged to seek shelter At least eight tornadoes hit north-eastern Illinois, with no immediate reports of injuries The Guardian - US · Jul 13, 2023
Tornadoes touch down near populous Chicago metropolitan area ‘Confirmed damaging’ tornado spotted moving through the second most populated county in the US, amid severe weather. Al Jazeera · Jul 13, 2023
Tornado touches down near Chicago's O'Hare airport amid severe weather warnings The National Weather Service says a tornado has touched down near Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport following warnings of severe weather for the city The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2023
A heat wave has baked parts of the Southwest for weeks. Forecasters warn it's not cooling soon Millions of people around the Southwest are living through a historic heat wave The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2023
Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 12, 2023 Twisters tear through Chicago, suburbs; tornado touches down near O’Hare Tornado warnings across Cook County were canceled by 7:45 p.m., though residents were advised to take shelter and monitor weather reports through the evening.
The Guardian - US · Jul 12, 2023 Arkansas warned over ‘life-threatening’ flash floods; Florida ocean temperatures hit record high – as it happened California governor launches campaign aimed at protecting residents from extreme heat; US president says extreme heat and floods linked to climate
The Guardian - US · Jul 12, 2023 Residents of US south-west swelter under record-breaking heatwave Relentless temperatures upwards of 100F leave millions under extreme heat warnings and outdoor events cancelled
WEKU · Jul 11, 2023 Heavy rains produce major floods in Vermont, New York and other parts of the Northeast The National Weather Service said heavy rains across New England would subside Tuesday, but officials warned that flooding still presented a danger to residents.
The Guardian - US · Jul 11, 2023 Vermont capital cut off by flood waters as dam threatens to overflow Deadly deluge has saturated parts of New England and New York, while the south and west are under worsening heatwave
The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2023 In US Southwest, residents used to scorching summers are still sweating out extreme heat wave Even desert residents accustomed to scorching summers are feeling the grip of an extreme heat wave smacking the Southwest this week
The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2023 Rescuers brace for more rain as relentless storms flood Northeast, Vermont hit hard Rescue teams and local officials across Vermont braced for more rain and flooding Tuesday after heavy rains washed out roads and forced evacuations in the Northeast
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 10, 2023 Catastrophic flooding is sweeping through Vermont and golf courses are taking a beating Forecasters aren't mincing words, comparing the possible effects to tropical storm Irene that in 2011.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 10, 2023 First Thing: US south-west braces for record-breaking heatwave of up to 120F National Weather Service urges people to take precautions against ‘life-threatening heat conditions’. Plus, what is a TikTok ‘girl dinner’?
The Guardian - US · Jul 10, 2023 US swelters as south-west braces for record-breaking heatwave up to 120F The National Weather Service urged people to take precautions against ‘life-threatening heat conditions’
Daily Mirror · Jul 10, 2023 New York flash flooding kills woman as she's hit by 'tidal wave' trying to save her dog At least one person was killed and many more are missing in a deadly flooding that spread destruction in New York's Hudson Valley after extreme rainfall Sunday night swamped roadways and buildings