Swaths of the US are baking under record-breaking heat, yet some lawmakers are still attempting to block any spending to fight the climate crisis, advocates say. Mild El Niño climatic conditions brewing in the Pacific Ocean will strengthen throughout the year, with an outside chance of a record-breaking event that will further turbocharge already sweltering temperatures around the globe, scientists have forecast. The average global surface (land and ocean) temperature in June was 1.89F above average, 0.23F warmer than the previous record set in June 2020, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said in its monthly global climate report. Last month was the hottest June globally on record on both land and sea, scientists have said. It also said isolated severe thunderstorms are expected to develop in parts of Oklahoma, with a risk for very large hail and damaging wind gusts.Ī tornado watch has been issued for parts of Colorado and Kansas, the National Weather Service said. The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm watch for parts of Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. The National Weather Service issued alerts for parts of the area into late Thursday. South Florida will be most affected by the hot weather. Temperatures for some parts of the valley could reach up to 117F.įlorida will see more sunshine than ever as it experiences record-breaking temperatures as the marine heatwave persists. In the agricultural Central Valley, the towns of Bakersfield, Fresno and Merced could see temperatures of up to 109F (43C) on Sunday, according to the National Weather Service. All but California’s coastal regions will be facing extreme temperatures. There will be a potential for life-threatening and highly disruptive flooding in areas recently affected by flooding, as well as in areas that have not seen flooding yet, AccuWeather meteorologists warned.Ī heat dome over California is expected to bring triple-digit temperatures and heightened fire danger. Strong thunderstorms were expected to move into parts of the state by Thursday night, which could cause more flash flooding.Įxtreme tropical downpours and severe thunderstorms will return to the US north-east from late this week into early next week, according to meteorologists. If approved, the declaration could open up the state to receive additional federal disaster relief funds. Vermont’s governor, Phil Scott, said he is seeking an additional major disaster declaration from the White House. Davoll is the first confirmed fatality in the state related to this week’s storms and flooding. Stephen Davoll, 63, from Barre City, died on Wednesday as a result of a drowning accident in his home, the Vermont department of health said. However, NWS expects flood risk of main rivers in central North Carolina will remain low because recent dry conditions.Authorities in Vermont have confirmed that one person was killed during this week’s flooding. Those two to five inches of rain could flood local streams and rivers. NC Emergency Management expects the highest chance of strong winds, coastal flooding and isolated tornadoes are expected during this time. Rain will be widespread throughout the state on Friday during the day and continue through Saturday night. Damaging wind gusts could get as high as 40 miles per hour, according to the National Weather Service. Ian is forecasted to become a tropical storm by the time it reaches North Carolina this weekend. The heaviest rain is expected Friday through Saturday. They expect coastal flooding could develop mostly because of winds. While they predict mostly dry conditions for Thursday, the agency says rain chances will increase across southeast North Carolina overnight. North Carolina Emergency Management is watching the storm as impacts are expected in the state.įor Wednesday, NC Emergency Management is still forecasting sunny and dry conditions- a stark difference to what residents in Florida are experiencing. (WNCN) – Hurricane Ian made landfall as a Category 4 storm, clocking in wind speeds at a 150 miles per hour.
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