Hurricane Helene killed at least 227 people. Some of the early estimates of damages are now beyond $100 million. A key storage center for climate data in Asheville was impacted by the storm.
News by Timothy McGill
The streak of consecutive warmest months on record for Earth grew to 14, with July being over two degrees warmer than the 20th-century average. There is now a very good chance that 2024 will be the warmest year on record.
Hurricane Beryl first gained notoriety for rapidly intensifying and becoming so strong so early in the Atlantic hurricane season. This week it went on to set records for the number of tornado warnings issued along its path.
The second-named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, hurricane Beryl, brought heavy rain, damaging winds, and a significant storm surge as it came ashore along the southeast Texas coast. It will now sweep heavy rain northward.
The scorching early summer heat wave engulfing millions from the Midwest through the Northeast has catapulted temperatures to record-breaking heights. The combination of extreme heat and humidity presents a significant health hazard, with a number of heat-related illnesses that demand our attention.
Earth’s fever hasn’t let up as it continues to set records. May was the 12th consecutive warmest month on record. It is an ominous streak. This year is virtually guaranteed to be among the top five warmest years on record.
Earth’s fever shows no sign of stopping. March marked the 10th-straight month of historic heat for our planet. It was the warmest March in the 175 years of global climate record.
The adage, “It’s not the heat, it’s the humidity,” rings true for those who don’t live in an arid part of the country. The heat index measures how it feels when both elements are considered together.
Earth's record warm streak continues, according to the latest National Centers for Environmental Protection report. All of the top ten hottest global years on record have occurred since 2014. 2024 is nearly guaranteed to make the list.
The National Weather Service has assessed the damage done by Wisconsin's first-ever February tornadoes on record. The strongest tornado had peak winds estimated at 130 mph. It was on the ground for over thirty minutes.