The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for the Northern and Central Sacramento Valley, Mountains Southwestern Shasta County to Western Colusa County, the Northeast Foothills, and the Shasta Lake Area, effective from Tuesday night through early Saturday morning. This prolonged weather event, driven by an approaching atmospheric river, is expected to bring 3…
The planet continues to experience unprecedented warmth, as October 2024 goes down as the second-warmest October since records began 175 years ago. According to NOAA’s National Centers for Environmental Information, the steady rise in global temperatures has almost certainly set 2024 on a course to be the warmest year on record. In October, the global…
Tropical Depression Eighteen, expected to intensify into Hurricane Rafael, is steadily strengthening in the southern and central Caribbean Sea. Data from the Air Force Hurricane Hunters, satellite imagery, and surface observations confirm that the system has a well-defined center and organized convection, meeting the requirements for a tropical depression. As of now, maximum wind speeds…
Introduction: This winter, the U.S. is looking at some unique weather patterns because of changes in atmospheric rivers. These are long, narrow bands up in the sky that carry lots of water vapor and can lead to heavy rains and storms. A recent study from the University of California, Santa Barbara, shows that these rivers…
In the quiet streets of Bradenton, Florida, Jim has lived a life marked by the typical joys and challenges of homeownership. However, the increasing ferocity of hurricane seasons has transformed his perspective, turning him into an unwitting witness to the harsh realities of climate change. This year, Hurricanes Helene and Milton swept through Florida with…
As of October 19, 2024, two tropical storms, Oscar and Nadine, are making their presence felt across the Caribbean and Central America, bringing heavy rainfall, strong winds, and localized flooding. While both storms are expected to cause significant weather in their respective regions, neither system is currently forecast to impact Florida. Tropical Storm Oscar has…
In a strategic response to the gas shortages exacerbated by Hurricane Milton, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has launched a new initiative to distribute free gas to residents affected by the storm. At a press conference, DeSantis detailed plans for three initial gas distribution sites along Florida’s western coast. These sites, located in Plant City, Bradenton,…
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has increased its alert level for a tropical disturbance in the Central Tropical Atlantic, upgrading its development chances from yellow to orange on the NOAA system, indicating a medium risk of formation. Initially marked with a low chance of development just days ago, the system, designated AL94, now has a…
After Hurricane Helene tore through the southeastern U.S., the small village of Chimney Rock in North Carolina was left devastated. This scenic town, known for its beautiful mountain views and tourism, was hit hard by flooding when the Broad River overflowed, dumping more than 20 inches of rain. The flooding destroyed homes, businesses, and roads,…
A new study has highlighted the dramatic effects of climate change on lakes worldwide, revealing a significant decline in the amount of winter ice. Most of the world’s lakes experience seasonal freezing, with ice lasting an average of 218 days each year. However, over the last 25 years, the rate of ice loss has accelerated,…
