June Sees Uptick In Tornadoes Across US, Deadliest Year Since 2011 More tornadoes reported in 2023 compared to last year, with June being unusually stormy, according to AccuWeather. Zenger · Jun 27, 2023
Triple-digit heat wave set to sizzle California, stoking fire fears this holiday weekend Much of California is expected to bake this weekend as the first major heat wave of the summer will send temperatures into the triple digits in several regions, stoking fears of wildfires sparked by Fourth of July festivities. Los Angeles Times · Jun 27, 2023
Chicago’s air quality on Tuesday was the world’s worst Conditions were expected to improve as winds push the mass south overnight into Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service. Those with respiratory issues were warned to stay indoors or wear masks. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 27, 2023
Was that actually a tsunami that hit Florida? Not the kind you're used to A meteotsunami was recorded in Clearwater Beach, FL on June 21 as a line of thunderstorms tracked onto the coast The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2023
Texas governor signs bill rescinding water breaks as deadly heat grips state Measure will nullify local ordinances that provide workers protection from devastating, triple-digit temperatures The Guardian - US · Jun 23, 2023
Postal Worker Dies On Route Amid Extreme Heat Eugene Gates Jr., a 40-year USPS veteran, collapsed in Dallas as temperatures reached triple digits Zenger · Jun 23, 2023
New National Hurricane Center Director Aims To Improve Communication Of Storm Risks Mike, who has witnessed severe weather events, wants to highlight life-threatening conditions and expand storm surge products. Zenger · Jun 23, 2023
In tornado’s aftermath, Perryton residents refuse to see their town wiped from the map Three people died, and part of the remote Panhandle town was destroyed. Its residents immediately set forth on the long road to recovery. The Texas Tribune · Jun 22, 2023
Texas Matador tornado kills 4 people and injures scores more in 'unprecedented' disaster A line of severe storms produced multiple tornadoes in Texas, killing at least three people and causing a trail of significant damage Daily Mirror · Jun 22, 2023
Tornadoes tear through northern Texas town, killing 3 people and causing widespread damage A line of severe storms has produced multiple tornadoes on the Rolling Plains in Texas, killing at least three people and causing significant damage around the northern town of Matador The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2023
Texas cities set temperature records amid relentless heat wave Corpus Christi logged a heat index of 125 degrees at one point in the past week, as Laredo, Del Rio, San Angelo and Junction also set new highs. The Texas Tribune · Jun 21, 2023
Half of Americans have faced ‘extreme’ weather in the last six weeks Scientists tracking alerts sent by the National Weather Service say data underscores risks of heatwaves and storms this summer The Guardian - US · Jun 21, 2023
Heat wave triggers big storms, power outages in US Southeast, raises wildfire concerns in Southwest Triple-digit temperatures have prompted severe weather and another round of heat advisories across much of the southern United States The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2023
A heat wave is hitting the South, from a tornado in West Texas to Florida beaches Communities from Houston to New Orleans opened cooling centers to bring relief as steamy hot temperatures settled across a broad swath of the U.S. South on Saturday. WEKU · Jun 18, 2023
The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2023 Texas town hit by tornado that killed three braced for more damage as high winds and hailstorms forecast Perryton was bracing for more severe weather after an EF-3 tornado tore through the Texas Panhandle town, killing three
The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2023 Heat wave has US South sweltering, from tornado-ravaged West Texas town to Florida beaches Communities from Houston to New Orleans are opening cooling centers to bring relief as steamy hot temperatures settle across a broad swath of the U.S. South
The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2023 Extreme heat baking much of Texas, with forecasters saying no relief anytime soon Summer hasn't officially started, but extreme heat is already making itself right at home in Texas
The Guardian - US · Jun 16, 2023 More than 50m Americans under severe storm threat after at least five people die in southern states – as it happened Extreme weather warnings issued across the US as more storms are expected; millions also warned of heatwave
Zenger · Jun 16, 2023 Texas Tornado Leaves One Dead And Over A Dozen Injured Perryton, Texas, was hit by multiple tornadoes, causing extensive damage and leaving many without power.
The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2023 Cleanup begins after tornadoes hit in Texas and Florida, killing 4 and destroying homes Cleanup efforts were beginning Friday morning after severe storms spawned tornadoes that left at least four dead, three in the Texas Panhandle and one in the Florida Panhandle as another series of fierce storms carved its way through Southern states
The Guardian - US · Jun 9, 2023 Millions still under air quality warnings in US as weather eases Canada wildfires North-eastern states remain under air pollution alerts though ‘some improvement’ as number of fires in Canada reduces slightly
LiveScience · Jun 8, 2023 NYC's air quality ranked worst of any major city on Wednesday. With climate change, will it happen again? New York City's normally good air quality rating recently plummeted to the worst of any major city in the world, as wildfire smoke drifted over the city from Canada.
Salon · Jun 8, 2023 The toxic cloud upon us The smog fallout downwind has set off air quality alerts for 13 states south of the Canadian border
WEKU · Jun 8, 2023 When will air quality improve? A lot is riding on the wind Millions of Americans are under air quality alerts as wildfires burn in Canada. Experts say the weather pattern could change by early next week, and stress the need to take precautions until then.
Daily Mirror · Jun 8, 2023 Canada wildfires trigger air quality alert today as New York City shrouded in smog Warnings over air quality have been shared for NYC due to Canadian wildfires raging in Quebec and Nova Scotia with New Yorkers being advised to wear N95 masks and stay indoors