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Corpus Christi Caller-TimesA disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico could become a tropical storm. Here's what to know.
A disturbance in the northwestern Gulf of Mexico has a 40% chance of becoming a tropical storm and bringing heavy rain to Texas. Here's what to know.
- WJAX
Tropical downpours to continue ahead of Independence Day weekend
The sea breeze will push over the coast & I-95 midday today, bringing a few storms. Heavy storms will get going this afternoon & evening well inland.
- WFTV
Tropical Storm Bonnie likely to form this week, 2 other disturbances brewing in Atlantic basin
Meteorologists are monitoring three tropical disturbances in the Atlantic basin.
- LA Times
Wildfire destroys four structures, threatens 500 more in rural Northern California
The Rices fire, which broke out Tuesday in Nevada County, has burned 769 acres, growing by almost 200 acres overnight, and is still 0% contained.
- AccuWeather
Tropical rainstorm to bring downpours, drought relief to Gulf Coast
A tropical rainstorm tracking across the southern Caribbean Sea is on the cusp of becoming a named tropical storm, but AccuWeather meteorologists are also monitoring another tropical rainstorm in the northern Gulf of Mexico that could strengthen. While organization and development into a tropical depression or named storm is a possibility at any time through Thursday, downpours are expected to overspread much of the western and central Gulf Coast. This rain can cause localized flash flooding but
- AccuWeather
Record-high temperatures set to scorch Alaska to start July
Alaska, traditionally one of the coldest states in the country, is set to see an unusually warm start to July thanks to a heat dome parking itself over the region. Temperatures could rise up to 20 degrees F above normal in the northernmost state, with temperatures rising well into the 80s to near 90 F. A heat dome occurs when there is a large poleward shift in the jet stream, which becomes wavy and elongated. In this case, an unusually strong high pressure system is forcing the jet stream well t
- AccuWeather
Miner unexpectedly unearths 'most important' paleontology discovery in North America
A young miner called for backup when his front-end loader unexpectedly struck something in the Canadian permafrost last week on the first day of summer in the Northern Hemisphere. Roughly 67 miles east of the Alaskan border, in Yukon's Eureka Creek, the miner, who was originally searching for gold, uncovered a whole mummified baby woolly mammoth, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) reported. Scientists hailed the find as one of the "most important" paleontological discoveries ever made o
- MarketWatch
Italy’s worst drought in 70 years turning famed Arborio rice fields into sandy beaches
Heat waves, like those repeatedly hitting Italy with peaks of 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit), can significantly reduce the yield of surviving rice.
- Miami Herald
Two Atlantic systems are already bringing rain. One could become Tropical Storm Bonnie
The Atlantic basin could see its first hurricane of the season later this week if a system near Venezuela keeps strengthening.
- Tacoma News Tribune
You don’t want to see this critter on our beaches. Here’s what to do if you find one
Traps are currently being deployed in areas of infestation, marked by a bright orange buoy.
- San Luis Obispo Tribune
Structure fire in rural Paso Robles sparks wildfire, prompts evacuations
One structure sustained minor damage.
- The Weather Network
Severe storms, very large hail possible on the Prairies Wednesday
A round of severe thunderstorms is possible across the southern Prairies on Wednesday. Some storms could produce very large hail and even a conditional tornado threat.
- AccuWeather
Hundreds of record highs broken as Japan bakes under historic heat wave
An unprecedented early-season heat wave in Japan has placed a significant strain on residents and the power grid alike over the past week. AccuWeather meteorologists say relief is on the way, but not before the region endures several more days of scorching conditions. From June 23 to June 28, 263 record high temperatures were shattered across the country, including more than half a dozen all-time record highs. On Tuesday, June 28, the cities of Toyota, Katsunuma and Tajimi all set new high marks
- Green Bay Press-Gazette
Severe thunderstorms make way to central and northeast Wisconsin
A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect until 8 p.m. for Florence, Forest, Langlade, Lincoln, Marathon, Marinette, Menominee, Oconto, Oneida, Portage, Shawano, Vilas, Waupaca, Waushara and Wood counties.
- The Hill
Equilibrium/Sustainability — Wolf relatives breeding themselves into climate ‘trap’
Scientists have identified the first predators ever seen changing their reproductive strategy due to climate change: Distant relatives of the wolf, called African wild dogs. But their shift in reproduction — giving birth in cooler, winter temperatures — may actually be backfiring, as their young pups struggle to contend with the heat of worsening…
- Idaho Statesman
Grizzly mauls hiker during ‘surprise encounter’ in Wyoming mountains, officials say
“The encounter happened too suddenly for him to deploy the bear spray he was carrying,” officials said.
- KRIV
Tropical Weather Forecast - June 27, 2022
Potential Tropical Cyclone Two has formed in the Atlantic and there is still plenty of reason to keep monitoring the northern Gulf of Mexico.
- The Hill
Hurricanes decreasing everywhere but North Atlantic, study finds
Story at a glance A new study published in the journal Nature Climate Change found that the number of tropical cyclones has gone down over the past century everywhere except the North Atlantic. Tropical cyclones like hurricanes and typhoons have actually increased in the North Atlantic since the 1960s. While the frequency of tropical cyclones…
- LA Times
California company to shut off public access to forestland due to wildfire concerns
Sierra Pacific Industries says concerns over drought and wildfire risk are prompting closure of its forests to public access starting July 1.
- CBS News
109 live animals found in women's luggage at airport in Thailand
The women, who were traveling to Chennai airport in India, were arrested after suspicious objects were seen on the airport's x-ray machine.