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Storms swept through Iowa, Illinois (including Chicago) and Indiana on Monday, triggering multiple reports of tornadoes, downing trees and power poles, and knocking out power to some 193,735 customers and businesses. An Indiana woman died when a tree fell on her home, authorities said.The 44-year-old woman died Monday night in Cedar Lake, Indiana, the Lake County Coroner's Office said.Metra is notifying passengers that service may be changed or reduced Tuesday morning following Monday night's storm. They advise passengers to check metra.com for updates. A CTA spokesman said service was operating normally Tuesday after a brief delay Monday night due to…

Hello weather fans! In this week’s blog, let’s talk about this summer heat and the changing of the seasons! The change of seasons. Let’s take a moment to discuss the changing of the seasons. As we enter summer, you may notice that the days are getting longer as the Earth orbits the sun. The Earth rotates around a tilted axis of 23 degrees. As the Earth orbits the Sun, this tilt causes seasonal changes. As the Earth tilts toward the Sun, it receives more radiation, resulting in summer! ! On June 21, the Sun is at its highest point as…

Tuesday has been wet so far in the tri-state area, with more rain and storms on the way, according to the National Weather Service.Here's what forecasters are saying about the weather in the area and the potential for severe storms.'Mild risk' of severe weather in Evansville, Henderson areasOn Tuesday, the Storm Prediction Center placed the tri-state area in a “slight risk” area for severe weather potential.Forecasters said the main concerns were damaging wind gusts of up to 60 miles per hour, heavy rain, flash flooding and frequent lightning.This was no surprise to anyone looking out in the Tri-State starting around…

You may have read that Hurricane Beryl, which hit the Caribbean last week, was a “record-breaking superstorm.” [emphasis, links added] But in fact, it's not. In fact, it was nothing more than the kind of hurricanes that have regularly struck the Caribbean since ancient times. Only in the past 30 years or so have we been able to comprehensively monitor Atlantic hurricanes with the help of satellites. During this period, 21 other Category 5 hurricanes occurred, most of which were much more powerful than Beryl. Of course, there's much more that happened before the satellite era but has never been…

Jefferson County area 7-day weather forecast Brought to you by Redbank Chevrolet and DuBrook. today Showers and thunderstorms possible, mainly after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86 degrees. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts will range from one-tenth to one-quarter of an inch, with higher amounts possible during thunderstorms. tonight Showers and thundershowers are possible before 3 a.m. and after 5 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69 degrees. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts are less than a tenth of an inch, with higher amounts possible during thunderstorms. Wednesday Showers and thunderstorms…

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Action News Jax's First Alert weather team is tracking a hot and humid day ahead with a few afternoon showers.First Alert meteorologist Garrett Bedenbaugh said Tuesday morning will be dry and muggy, with temperatures in the mid-70s. Later today, highs will be in the 90s inland and 90s along the coast. It feels like temperatures will reach 105+ before rain or storms arrive.A few showers and storms will develop west of Jacksonville before lunchtime and spread eastward through the afternoon. A few showers and storms will remain in the evening around and after the evening commute.read moreWatch…

From the Daily Caller Nick Pope Contributor Analysis released by an auto industry consultant shows that U.S. automakers will need to make significant changes to their operations if they want to remain competitive with Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) that are about to flood the global market. U.S. manufacturers currently do tens of billions of dollars of business overseas, but Chinese rivals are expected to capture about a third of the global market by 2030, driven by electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids. Growth was particularly strong in Europe, South America and Asia, where AlixPartners proposed hybrid projects in its report. The…

First Alert: Heat and HumidityThe temperature is low and rainfall is needed on the wayrenew: 3 hours agoCHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) – Good morning. Today is First Alert Weather. The National Weather Service has issued a heat warning for the entire 29News viewing area. The real feeling temperature will be between 103-109. Showers or storms are possible later this afternoon and evening as heat and humidity increase. The chance of widespread showers and storms will increase Wednesday into Thursday as a slow-moving cold front moves across the region. Behind the front, temperatures will be cooler and humidity will decrease. For the…

Global society may finally be putting the brakes on the climate-warming pollution released by humanity's burning of fossil fuels. According to the carbon monitoring plan, total global climate pollution emissions from February to May 2024 decreased slightly compared with the same period in 2023. A key milestone in climate pollution peak may be happening now. And it all happened so fast. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reported in early June that “carbon is accumulating in the atmosphere faster than ever before—rising sharply to levels far exceeding any in human history.” “This past year, we experienced the hottest year on…

This morning's weather forecast:Temperatures will be warm and muggy tonight. We will start the day with temperatures in the mid to upper 70s.Tuesday's forecast:Temperatures in Southeast Texas will drop into the low 90s, but due to the high humidity it will “feel” 105 degrees in some places. We are not under a heat warning, however, please still stay safe and drink plenty of fluids. Showers and storms may move toward the coast and stay south of Interstate 10. We only set 20% for showers and storms.Highs Tuesday will be in the mid 90s. (Copyright 2024 KPRC Click2Houston – All Rights…