Here's the 45-day weather forecast for the New York City metro-area for the period of the last day of May,all of June,and the first 2 weeks of July (May 31-July 14),2014 from accuweather.com:
Tonight,May 31-June 1: Becoming clear,but remaining unseasonably cool to downright chilly for the end of spring,with a near record low temperature dropping to the upper 40's to lower 50's, overnight.As of 3:45AM,EDT,June 1,it's 52 degrees and partly cloudy,with 85% humidity,in White Plains,NY,and it's 58 degrees and mostly cloudy,with 55% humidity,in New York City.
Tomorrow,June 1: June of 2014 begins turning mostly sunny,and warmer than recent days,with a high temperature of 75-80 degrees.
Tomorrow night,June 1-2: Remaining clear,but not as chilly as recent nights,with a low temperature dropping to the middle 50's,overnight.
Monday,June 2: Becoming partly sunny and very warm with a high temperature of 80-85 degrees.Becoming partly cloudy and much warmer than recent nights with a low temperature dropping to 60-65 degrees,overnight.
Tuesday,June 3: Turning very warm and humid with some early sun,then clouds with a chance for a couple thunderstorms which could become strong to severe,with a high temperature in the middle 80's,the light,sultry,southerly winds and high humidity levels making it feel even hotter,like it's around 90 degrees,at times.Becoming cloudy,rainy,warm,and muggy,with periods of rain and a low temperature dropping to the middle 60's,overnight.
Wednesday,June 4: Remaining mostly cloudy,very warm,and humid,with a chance for a scattered shower or thunderstorm continuing,and a high temperature in the lower and middle 80's.Remaining mostly cloudy and warm with a low temperature dropping to the upper 50's to lower 60's,overnight.
Thursday,June 5: Remaining mostly cloudy,very warm,muggy,and stormy,with a chance for more thunderstorms and a high temperature of 80-85 degrees.Remaining mostly cloudy and warm with a low temperature dropping to the upper 50's to lower 60's,once again,overnight.
Friday,June 6: Remaining very warm with some sun and a chance for a couple more rain showers and a high temperature of 80-85 degrees,once again.Remaining mostly cloudy,warm,rainy,and muggy,with a chance for a passing rain shower,and a low temperature dropping to 60-65 degrees, overnight.
Saturday,June 7: Remaining mostly cloudy,rainy,warm,and muggy,for early June and the end of spring,with a chance for a passing rain shower and a high temperature,for the third straight day,of 80-85 degrees.Remaining partly cloudy,warm,and muggy,with a chance for a passing shower continuing,and a low temperature dropping to the middle 60's,overnight.
Sunday,June 8: Not as warm,with times of clouds and sun and a chance for an ever-present rain shower and a high temperature of 75-80 degrees.Turning cloudy,but remaining warm and dry with a low temperature dropping to 60-65 degrees,overnight.
Monday,June 9: Turning mostly cloudy and cooler than recent days,with a high temperature in the lower and middle 70's.Remaining seasonably warm for early June and the end of spring,with plenty of clouds and a low temperature dropping to the upper 50's to lower 60's,overnight.
Tuesday,June 10: Turning even cooler,as it turns unseasonably cool for the end of spring,with considerable cloudiness and a chance for a couple of rain showers,and a high temperature of just 65-70 degrees.Remaining cloudy,rainy,warm,and muggy,with considerable cloudiness and a chance for widely-scattered thunderstorms possible and a low temperature holding in the lower and middle 60's,overnight.
Wednesday,June 11: Remaining cloudy and stormy,but turning much warmer than recent days with considerable cloudiness and a chance for widely-scattered thunderstorms continuing and a high temperature in the upper 70's to lower 80's.Remaining cloudy,rainy,stormy,warm,and muggy,with scattered thunderstorms,which could be strong to severe,and could lead to flooding in this water-logged,storm-battered region,and a low temperature dropping to the lower and middle 60's,overnight.
Thursday,June 12: Remaining very warm and sticky,with widely-scattered morning thunderstorms followed by intervals of clouds and sunshine and a high temperature of 80-85 degrees.Remaining warm with thickening clouds and a low temperature dropping to 60-65 degrees,overnight.
Friday,June 13: Not as warm,but remaining cloudy with a high temperature in the middle and upper 70's.Remaining mostly cloudy and seasonably mild to warm for the end of spring,with a low temperature dropping to around 60 degrees,overnight.
Saturday,June 14: Remaining cloudy,and seasonably warm for mid-June and the end of spring,with a high temperature of 75-80 degrees.Becoming partly cloudy,but remaining seasonably warm and muggy with a couple of evening rain showers possible,and a low temperature dropping to the upper 50's to lower 60's,overnight.
Sunday,June 15: Father's Day 2014 will be turning mostly sunny and very warm with a high temperature of 80-85 degrees,the very light,easterly winds,moderate humidity levels and strong, mid-June sunshine making it feel even warmer,like it's 85-90 degrees,at times.Becoming mainly clear,but remaining warm and muggy with an ever-present rain shower possible and a low temperature dropping to the upper 50's to lower 60's,once again,overnight.
Monday,June 16: Not as warm,nor as dry,with a chance for a morning shower or thunderstorm possible followed by early clouds giving way to some rare sunshine,and a high temperature of 75-80 degrees.Remaining seasonably mild to warm for mid-June with increasing cloudiness and a low temperature dropping to 60-65 degrees,overnight.
Tuesday,June 17: Turning cloudy,rainy,raw,and unseasonably cool for mid-to-late June with a chance for a couple of rain showers followed by a steadier rain and flooding possible,and a high temperature of just 70-75 degrees.Remaining cloudy,rainy,dank,and dreary,with periods of rain and a low temperature dropping to around 60 degrees,overnight.
Wednesday,June 18: Remaining cloudy,rainy,raw,dank,and unseasonably cool for the end of spring with more rain and flooding possible and a high temperature only in the lower and middle 70's.Remaining cloudy,rainy,raw,and cool,with a touch of rain possible,and a low temperature dropping to 55-60 degrees,overnight.
Thursday,June 19: Remaining unseasonably cool for late June with partial sunshine and a high temperature only in the lower and middle 70's,once again.Remaining rather raw and cool for the last nights of spring,with plenty of clouds and a low temperature dropping to 55-60 degrees,once again, overnight.
Friday,June 20: The last (full),day of the 2014 spring season,one of the coldest,rainiest,stormiest, soggiest springs on record for this region,will be remaining unseasonably cool for late June with intervals of clouds and sunshine and a chance for an afternoon shower or thunderstorm continuing and a high temperature of just 70-75 degrees.Remaining cloudy,rainy,stormy,raw,and unseasonably cool for late June with a chance for a couple of evening showers and thunderstorms followed by a little late-night rain possible and a low temperature dropping,for the third straight night down to 55-60 degrees,overnight.
Saturday,June 21: The first day of the 2014 summer season (the 2014 Summer Solstice),will be remaining cloudy,rainy,stormy,raw,and unseasonably cool for late June with considerable cloudiness and a chance for mainly late-afternoon showers and storms and flooding possible,and a high temperature only in the upper 60's to lower 70's.Remaining unseasonably cool with considerable cloudiness and a near record low temperature dropping to the middle and upper 50's,overnight.
Sunday,June 22: Remaining cloudy,rainy,raw,and unseasonably cool for very late June and the beginning of summer,with more rain possible and a high temperature of just 70-75 degrees.Becoming partly cloudy,but remaining rainy,raw,and unseasonably cool for very late June and the beginning of summer,with spotty evening rain showers possible,and a near record low temperature dropping to the middle 50's,once again,overnight.
Monday,June 23: More of the same soggy story,as it remaining rather rainy,raw,and unseasonably cool for the beginning of summer,with partly sunny skies and a chance for a morning rain shower and a high temperature only in the lower and middle 70's.Remaining partly cloudy,raw,and unseasonably cool for very late June,with a low temperature dropping to 55-60 degrees,overnight.
Tuesday,June 24: Finally turning mostly sunny,drier,and a bit warmer than recent days,with a high temperature in the middle and upper 70's.Becoming mainly clear,but remaining unseasonably cool for the beginning of summer,with a low temperature dropping to 55-60 degrees,once again,overnight.
Wednesday,June 25: Turning cloudy and rainy,once again,but remaining unseasonably cool for the beginning of summer,with a scattered shower or thunderstorm possible,and a high temperature only in the middle 70's.Becoming partly cloudy and a bit milder than recent nights,with a low temperature dropping to the upper 50's to lower 60's,overnight.
Thursday,June 26: Remaining mostly cloudy and stormy,but turning a bit warmer than recent days with a chance for a couple of early afternoon showers,storms,and flooding possible,and a high temperature of 75-80 degrees.Becoming clear,but remaining rather raw and cool for the beginning of summer,with a low temperature dropping to 55-60 degrees,overnight.
Friday,June 27: Remaining rather cool for the beginning of summer and the end of June,with increasing cloudiness and a high temperature in the middle and upper 70's.Remaining cloudy,rainy, raw,and rather cool for the end of June,with a chance for a couple of evening showers followed by a little late-night rain and flooding possible,and a low temperature dropping to the upper 50's to lower 60's,overnight.
Saturday,June 28: Remaining mostly cloudy,rainy,raw,and stormy,with spotty rain showers and flooding possible,and a high temperature only in the middle 70's.Remaining cloudy and rainy,but turning warmer and more humid than recent nights,with periods of rain and flooding ever possible and a low temperature dropping to the middle and upper 60's,overnight.
Sunday,June 29: Remaining mostly cloudy and a bit rainy,but turning warmer and more humid than recent days,with a little rain and flooding possible,and a high temperature in the upper 70's to lower 80's.Becoming partly cloudy,but remaining seasonably warm and humid for the beginning of summer with a low temperature dropping to the lower and middle 60's,overnight.
Monday,June 30: June of 2014,one of the wettest,stormiest on record,mercifully ends remaining rather cool for the beginning of summer,with clouds finally breaking for some rare sunshine and a high temperature of 75-80 degrees.Becoming mainly clear and cooler than recent nights with a low temperature dropping to 55-60 degrees,overnight.
Tuesday,July 1: July of 2014 begins turning mainly cloudy with a chance for,you guessed it,more showers,mainly in the morning,with a high temperature of 75-80 degrees,once again.Remaining mainly cloudy,rainy,and stormy,with a chance for more showers,storms,and flooding possible,and a low temperature dropping to around 60 degrees,overnight.
Wednesday,July 2: Turning warmer and drier than recent days,with brilliant,warm sunshine,and a high temperature of 80-85 degrees,the very light,northwesterly winds,moderate humidity levels and strong,early summer,very early July sunshine,making it feel even warmer,like it's 85-90 degrees,at times.Remaining clear to partly cloudy and seasonably warm for the beginning of July,with a low temperature dropping to 60-65 degrees,overnight.
Thursday,July 3: Remaining seasonably warm and sunny with a high temperature of 80-85 degrees, once again.Remaining clear and seasonably warm for early summer with a low temperature dropping to the lower and middle 60's,overnight.
Friday,July 4: Independence Day (the Fourth of July),2014 will be remaining seasonably very warm and sunny,with a high temperature in the middle 80's;perfect beach and barbecue weather.Remaining clear,seasonably warm,and delightful; perfect weather for fireworks displays going off throughout the region,with a low temperature dropping to the lower and middle 60's,once again,overnight.
Saturday,July 5: Remaining very warm and sunny,with a high temperature in the middle and upper 80's,the very light,southwesterly winds and high sun angle making it feel even hotter,like it's in the upper 80's to lower 90's,at times.Remaining clear and seasonably warm for early July and early summer,with a low temperature dropping,for the third straight night down to the lower and middle 60's,overnight.
Sunday,July 6: Not as warm,but remaining sunny,seasonably warm,and pleasant,for a change,with a high temperature of 80-85 degrees.Remaining clear and seasonably mild to warm with a low temperature dropping to 60-65 degrees,overnight.
Monday,July 7: Turning partly sunny,a bit cooler than recent days,and rainy,with a chance for a rain shower and a high temperature only in the upper 70's to lower 80's.Remaining partly cloudy, seasonably warm and muggy,with a chance for a scattered shower or thunderstorm possible,and a low temperature dropping to the middle 60's,overnight.
Tuesday,July 8: Remaining seasonably warm for early July and early summer,with early clouds giving way to sun and a high temperature of 80-85 degrees.Becoming mainly clear,but remaining seasonably warm for early July,with a low temperature dropping to the middle and upper 60's, overnight.
Wednesday,July 9: Remaining seasonably warm and humid with a scattered shower or thunderstorm possible and a high temperature of 80-85 degrees,once again.Remaining partly cloudy,rainy,stormy, warm,and muggy,with a scattered shower or thunderstorm and flooding possible,and a low temperature dropping to the middle and upper 60's,once again,overnight.
Thursday,July 10: Not as warm,with mostly cloudy skies and a chance for a couple of showers and flooding possible and a high temperature only in the upper 70's to lower 80's.Remaining mostly cloudy,rainy,and stormy,but not as warm as recent nights with a chance for a couple of evening rain showers and flooding possible,and a low temperature dropping to 60-65 degrees,overnight.
Friday,July 11: Becoming mostly sunny,but remaining unseasonably cool for early July and early summer,with a high temperature only in the upper 70's to lower 80's,once again.Remaining seasonably warm for early summer with low clouds and a low temperature dropping to the lower and middle 60's,overnight.
Saturday,July 12: Remaining rather cool for early-to-mid July,with intervals of clouds and sunshine and a high temperature,for the third straight day,only in the upper 70's to lower 80's.Remaining rather cloudy and cool for early summer with a low temperature dropping to 60-65 degrees,overnight.
Sunday,July 13: Becoming mostly sunny,but remaining unseasonably cool for early-to-mid July and early summer,with a high temperature,for the fourth straight day only in the upper 70's to lower 80's.Becoming partly cloudy,but remaining rather cool,with a low temperature dropping to 60-65 degrees,once again,overnight.
Monday,July 14: Becoming mostly cloudy,but remaining unseasonably cool for mid-July and early summer,with a high temperature only around 80 degrees.Becoming partly cloudy and even cooler as it turns unseasonably cool for mid-July,with a near record low temperature dropping to the upper 50's to lower 60's,overnight.
My Comment: Looks like nearly 30 out of the next 45 days will be rainy and stormy with below normal temperatures;a continuation of the weather pattern around here over the last 6-9 months,so looks like this stormy,cool,soggy weather pattern will continue to plague this water-logged,rain and snow battered region right through the first weeks of the 2014 summer season.
Saturday, May 31, 2014
Six Key Questions for the 2014 Atlantic Hurricane Season
1) When will the first "Invest", tropical depression, and named storm of the 2014 Atlantic hurricane season form? We have a chance of all three of these events occurring in the Gulf of Mexico during the first week of hurricane season, though the models are currently hazy about this. An area of disturbed weather in the Eastern Pacific located a few hundred miles south of Southeast Mexico is forecast to move slowly northwards towards the Gulf of Mexico Sunday through Tuesday. In their 8 am EDT Friday Tropical Weather Outlook, NHC gave this system a 50% chance of developing into a tropical depression or tropical storm by Wednesday. The 06Z Friday run of the GFS model predicts that this disturbance will make landfall in Southeast Mexico on Tuesday, then spread moisture northwards over the Gulf of Mexico late in the week. The model predicts that wind shear will be light to moderate over the Gulf late in the week, potentially allowing the disturbance to spin up into a tropical depression. The 00Z Friday run of the European model has a different solution, predicting that the Eastern Pacific tropical disturbance will remain south of Mexico through Friday. However, the model suggests that moisture streaming into the Gulf of Mexico late in the week will be capable of spawning an area of low pressure with the potential to develop in the Southern Gulf of Mexico's Bay of Campeche. In any case, residents of Southeast Mexico and Western Guatemala appear at risk to undergo a multi-day period of very heavy rainfall capable of causing flash flooding and dangerous mudslides beginning as early as Monday. This disturbance may cross over Mexico and into the Gulf of Mexico and create the Atlantic's first "Invest" with the potential to develop late in the week, sometime June 5 - 7.
Figure 1. Satellite image taken at 7:45 am EDT Friday May 30, 2014, showing an area of disturbed weather a few hundred miles south of Southeast Mexico. Will this disturbance cross over into the Gulf of Mexico and create the Atlantic's first "Invest" of 2014 late in the week? Image credit: NASA/GSFC.
2) All of the major seasonal hurricane forecasts are calling for a below-average to near-average season, with 9 - 12 named storms, 3 - 6 hurricanes, and 1 - 2 major hurricanes. Hurricane seasons during the active hurricane period 1995 - 2013 averaged 15 named storms, 8 hurricanes, and 4 major hurricanes. Will an El Niño event indeed arrive, bringing reduced Atlantic hurricane activity, allowing the pre-season predictions to redeem themselves after a huge forecast bust in 2013?
3) How will the steering current pattern evolve? El Niño years tend to feature more storms that recurve out to sea and miss land; will this be the case in 2014?
4) Will the U.S. break its 2006 - 2013 eight-year run without a major hurricane landfall, the longest such streak since 1861 - 1868?
5) Will the 170,000 people still homeless and living in makeshift shelters in Haiti in the wake of the January 2010 earthquake dodge a major tropical cyclone flooding disaster for the fifth consecutive hurricane season?
6) Will the new experimental National Hurricane Center products be useful and popular? I am most looking forward to the Potential Storm Surge Flooding Maps, interactive zoomable maps that will show where the storm surge has a 10% chance of inundating the coast at 3, 6, and 9 feet above ground level. The new NHC blog (first post: May 29, 2014) and 5-day graphical weather outlook (begins July 1) should also be of interest.
Figure 2. Sample experimental NHC Potential Storm Surge Flooding Map for the Texas coast for a fictional hurricane (not Hurricane Ike), generated using using NOAA's Probabilistic Hurricane Storm Surge (P-Surge 2.0) model. P-Surge 2.0 uses multiple runs of the NWS Sea, Lake, and Overland Surges from Hurricanes (SLOSH) model to create an ensemble of possible inundations, by varying the hurricane's landfall location, intensity, size, forward speed, and angle of approach to the coast. The image shows where the storm surge has a 10% chance of inundating the coast at 3, 6, and 9 feet above ground level. The model does not take into account wave action, freshwater flooding from rainfall, and breaching or overtopping of levees.
Cosmos takes on Climate Change
The groundbreaking Fox and National Geographic Channel series Cosmos, hosted by Neil DeGrasse Tyson, has been attracting more than 3 million viewers every Sunday night--an impressive tally for a science-based show. Cosmos has been unafraid to confront controversy, taking on creationism and industry-funded science denial, for example. This Sunday, June 1, at 9 pm EDT/8 pm CDT, Cosmos takes on climate science deniers with a full 1-hour episode devoted to climate change. According to Chris Mooney of motherjones.com, who had a chance to preview the episode, "it contains some powerful refutations of a number of global warming denier talking points, as well as some ingenious sequences that explain the planetary-scale significance of climate change. It also contains some in-situ reporting on the impacts of climate change, straight from the imperiled Arctic." I'm looking forward to seeing the legacy of Carl Sagan continue this Sunday night. For those who miss it on Sunday, Cosmos also airs Monday, June 2nd at 9 pm EDT on National Geographic Channel, with additional footage.
Video 1. Neil DeGrasse Tyson uses the analogy of walking a dog on the beach to explain the difference between climate and weather, showing that no matter how cold your winter may have been, that's no argument against global warming. Tyson travels to the Arctic to explain global warming and its effect on thawing permafrost in this Sunday's Cosmos episode (9pm EDT/8 CDT.)
Have a great weekend, everyone, and I'll be back Monday with a new post--earlier if the disturbance in the EPac looks like a significant threat.
Jeff Masters
Record May Heat Wave in Northeast China, Koreas
An unprecedented late May heat wave has baked northeastern China and the Koreas the past several days. Beijing observed an all-time May monthly high temperature record of 41.1°C (106.0°F) on May 30th. Last week flooding rains caused serious flooding in southern and central China.
A dome of high pressure over northeastern China has resulted in some remarkable temperatures for the region the past few days. Beijing saw its May monthly record high temperature shattered on Thursday when a reading of 40.2°C (104.4°F) was measured, only to see that figure in turn overtaken by a 41.1°C (106.0F) on Friday May 30th. The previous May record for Beijing was 38.3°C (100.9°F) on May 14, 1968. Beijing’s all-time record high remains a 42.6°C (108.7°F) temperature measured in June 1942. Tianjin reached 40.5°C (104.9°F) on May 30th which ties its all-time heat record for any month.
It has been an exceptionally warm May in Beijing with the average maximum temperature of 29.2°C (84.6°F) about 3°C (5.4°F) above the average of 26.2°C (79.2°F). Climate table from OGIMET.
In the city of Shijiazhuang, 180 miles southwest of Beijing, the temperature peaked at 42.8°C (109.0°F) on May 30th, just short of the city’s all-time (any month) record of 42.9°C (109.2°F) set on July 15, 2002. This is almost as warm as what may be the all-time May record for China of 43.6°C (110.5°F) set in Turpan on May 28-29, 1965 according to climatologist Maximilliano Herrera. However, the Turpan Depression, which is a thousand miles west of Shijiazhuang, is the ‘Death Valley’ of the nation and scorching temperatures in May are not unusual.
The heat has been notable in the Koreas as well. In South Korea the temperature peaked at 36.3°C (97.3°F) at Taegu on May 30th and in North Korea 36.1°C (97.0°F) at Hamheung on May 29th. The latter figure may be a May national record for North Korea.
Elsewhere in China, flooding has receded in the southern and central provinces following a week of torrential rains. Guangdong Province was especially hard hit accounting for 17of the 37 flood-related fatalities reported in the region. 25,000 homes were also reportedly destroyed. Shanwei City (about 75 miles east of Hong Kong)measured 400 mm (15.75”) of rainfall during the period of May 17-20 and 844 mm (33.23”) for the entire month as of May 30th.
Flooding in Qingyuan City, Guangdong Province on May 22nd. China’s Xinhua News Agency reported that 3000 homes in the city collapsed as a result of the floods. Photo by Li Zuomiao/Xinhua News Agency/AP.
KUDOS: Maximiliano Herrera for historical Chinese temperature records.
Weather Underground National Forecast for Saturday, May 31,2014
By:
nationalsummary
, 8:42 PM GMT on May 30,2014
Weather Underground Forecast for Saturday, May 31,2014
An area of low pressure will continue to inch across the Gulf Coast on Saturday, while a cold frontal boundary will extend from the Great Basin to the upper Midwest.
A cold front is forecast to stretch from Nevada to Minnesota on Saturday. As warm, muggy air from the Gulf of Mexico collides with this system, heavy rain and thunderstorms will develop over the upper Intermountain West and the Plains. Severe thunderstorms will be possible over southeast Montana, eastern Wyoming, northeast Colorado, western Nebraska, western South Dakota and southwest North Dakota. Heavy rain associated with these thunderstorms will also bring a threat of flash flooding to eastern Montana, northeast Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will be possible over the eastern tier of the Four Corners. The West Coast will avoid precipitation on Saturday due to a large ridge of high pressure over the eastern Pacific.
A low pressure system will begin to weaken along the Gulf Coast, although rain and thunderstorms will continue to move across the lower Mississippi Valley, the Tennessee Valley, the Gulf Coast and the Southeast. Meanwhile, parts of the Northeast will have a chance of morning rain as an area of low pressure moves northeastward off of the coast of New England. High pressure will build to the west of this system, which will bring clear skies to the Ohio Valley and the Mid-Atlantic on Saturday.
An area of low pressure will continue to inch across the Gulf Coast on Saturday, while a cold frontal boundary will extend from the Great Basin to the upper Midwest.
A cold front is forecast to stretch from Nevada to Minnesota on Saturday. As warm, muggy air from the Gulf of Mexico collides with this system, heavy rain and thunderstorms will develop over the upper Intermountain West and the Plains. Severe thunderstorms will be possible over southeast Montana, eastern Wyoming, northeast Colorado, western Nebraska, western South Dakota and southwest North Dakota. Heavy rain associated with these thunderstorms will also bring a threat of flash flooding to eastern Montana, northeast Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will be possible over the eastern tier of the Four Corners. The West Coast will avoid precipitation on Saturday due to a large ridge of high pressure over the eastern Pacific.
A low pressure system will begin to weaken along the Gulf Coast, although rain and thunderstorms will continue to move across the lower Mississippi Valley, the Tennessee Valley, the Gulf Coast and the Southeast. Meanwhile, parts of the Northeast will have a chance of morning rain as an area of low pressure moves northeastward off of the coast of New England. High pressure will build to the west of this system, which will bring clear skies to the Ohio Valley and the Mid-Atlantic on Saturday.
This Date in Weather History for June 1,2014 from weatherforyou.com
Weather History
For Sunday,June 1,2014
For Sunday,June 1,2014
1812
- Apple trees at New Haven CT did not blossom until the first of June,
the latest such occurrence during the period beginning in 1794. Snow
whitened the ground in Cleveland OH and Rochester NY. (David Ludlum)
1903
- A strong tornado just 50 to 75 yards in width killed many persons
around the Gainesville GA Cotton Mill. The tornado strengthened and
widened near the end of its four mile path, killing 40 persons at New
Holland GA. A total of 104 persons were killed in the tornado. (The
Weather Channel)
1980
- A man from Falmouth ME was struck by lightning restoring his
eyesight. The man had been blind and partially deaf since a truck
accident in 1971. (The Weather Channel)
1987
- Severe thunderstorms in the Upper Mississippi Valley and the Lower
Ohio Valley produced wind gusts to 81 mph at Albert Lea Airport in
southern Minnesota, and baseball size hail around Otterbein IN, Sarona
WI, and Danville IL. Two inches of hail totally destroyed 5000 acres of
corn and soybean north of Danville. (The National Weather Summary)
(Storm Data)
1988
- Thunderstorms drenched north central Texas with torrential rains,
with more than 14 inches reported in Commanche County. Afternoon
thunderstorm in New Jersey and Pennsylvania produced wind gusts to 70
mph. (The National Weather Summary) (Storm Data)
1989
- Thunderstorms developing during the afternoon over the Southern
Plains Region produced severe weather through the evening and the night,
spawning nine tornadoes. Thunderstorms produced wind gusts to 80 mph at
Alpine TX, and baseball size hail at Balmorhea, TX, Fluvanna, TX, and
in Borden County, TX. (Storm Data) (The National Weather Summary)
This Date in Weather History for May 31,2014 from weatherforyou.com
Weather History
For Saturday,May 31,2014
For Saturday,May 31,2014
1889
- The Johnstown disaster occurred, the worst flood tragedy in U.S.
history. Heavy rains collapsed the South Fork Dam sending a thirty foot
wall of water rushing down the already flooded Conemaugh Valley. The
wall of water, traveling as fast as twenty-two feet per second, swept
away all structures, objects and people. 2100 persons perished in the
flood. (David Ludlum)
1941 - Thunderstorms deluged Burlington KS with 12.59 inches of rain to establish a 24 hour rainfall record for the state. (The Weather Channel)
1985
- Severe thuunderstorms spawned forty-one tornadoes across the Lower
Great Lakes Region and southeastern Ontario which killed 74 persons.
(Storm Data)
1987
- Thunderstorms in New England produced wind gusts up to 90 mph at
Worcester, MA, and Northboro, MA, and hail an inch and a half in
diameter at Williston, VT. Unseasonably hot weather prevailed in the
northeastern U.S. The afternoon high of 94 degrees at Portland, ME, was a
record for the month of May. (Storm Data) (The National Weather
Summary)
1988
- Hot and humid weather prevailed in the eastern U.S. Thirteen cities
reported record high temperatures for the date. Cape Hatteras, NC,
reported their first ninety degree day in May in 115 years of records.
"Dust buster" thunderstorms in northwest Texas drenched Amarillo with
more than three inches of rain. (The National Weather Summary)
1989
- Thunderstorms produced severe weather and torrential rains in
northern Indiana, northern Ohio and southern Lower Michigan. Saint John
IND was drenched with four inches of rain in two hours, and Woodland MI
was deluged with two inches in twenty minutes. Pittsburgh PA reported a
record 6.55 inches of rain for the month of May, with measurable rain
reported on twenty-five days during the month. (The National Weather
Summary)
1990
- Afternoon and evening thunderstorms developing along a warm front
produced severe weather from northwest Texas to southeastern Louisiana.
The thunderstorms spawned sixteen tornadoes, including thirteen in
northwest Texas. One tornado hit the town of Spearman, TX, causing more
than a million dollars damage, and seven other tornadoes were reported
within twenty-five miles of Spearman. Thunderstorms over northwest Texas
also produced baseball size hail at Monahans, and wind gusts to 80 mph
at Paducah. (The National Weather Summary) (Storm Data)
This Date in Weather History for May 30,2014 from weatherforyou.com
Weather History
For Friday,May 30,2014
For Friday,May 30,2014
1879
- A major outbreak of severe weather occurred in Kansas and western
Missouri. In Kansas, tornadoes killed eighteen persons at Delphos, and
thirty persons at Irving. Two tornadoes struck the town of Irving within
a few minutes time virtually wiping the small Kansas community off the
map. The second tornado was perhaps two miles wide, and exhibited
multiple vortices. (David Ludlum) (The Weather Channel)
1948
- A railroad bed acting as a dam gave way during a flood along the
Columbia River destroying the town of Vanport, OR. The nearly 19,000
residents escaped with little more than the clothes on their backs.
(David Ludlum)
1948 - Twenty carloads of glass were needed in Denver, CO, to replace that destroyed by a severe hailstorm. (The Weather Channel)
1987
- Unseasonably warm weather prevailed across the eastern U.S. Eighteen
cities, from Virginia to Ohio and Michigan, reported record high
temperatures for the date. Afternoon highs of 97 degrees at Baltimore,
MD, and Washington, DC, and 98 degrees at Newark, NJ, were records for
the date. (The National Weather Summary)
1988
- Memorial Day heralded heavy snow in some of the mountains and higher
passes of Wyoming, closing roads in Yellowstone Park. McDonald Pass, MT,
was blanketed with eight inches of snow, while the temperature at Miles
City, MT, soared to 94 degrees. A "supercell" thunderstorm in west
Texas produced baseball size hail in Bailey and Lamb counties, and up to
five inches of rain in less than an hour. (The National Weather
Summary) (Storm Data)
1989
- Thunderstorms produced severe weather from the Upper Mississippi
Valley to the Upper Ohio Valley during the day. A powerful (F-4) tornado
injured three persons and caused a million dollars damage at New
Providence, IA. Baseball size hail was reported at Blue Earth, MN. (The
National Weather Summary) (Storm Data)
1990
- Thunderstorms developing along a warm front spawned fourteen
tornadoes in northeastern Texas during the late afternoon and evening
hours. The thunderstorms also produced baseball size hail near Marshall,
wind gusts to 77 mph at Commerce, and up to five inches of rain.
Thunderstorms over southwestern Kansas produced up to six inches of
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Ten Health Woes Summer Can Bring
By Bahar Gholipour, Staff Writer
5/28/2014 9:44:10AM,EDT
Summer's almost here, and so are microbes and other environmental woes that can bring your sun and surf fun into a halt.
Among the infections that tend to come when the temperatures rise, some are mild while others can be deadly. From poisonous plants to "brain-eating" amoebas, here are ten health hazards you should be aware of this summer:
A typical summer scene with people playing on the beach with the ball. (Credit: Flickr/Moyan Brenn)Valley fever
Valley fever, also called coccidioidomycosis, is an infection by a fungus that lives in soil. People become infected by breathing in the spores of the fungi from the air.
This fungus is thought to grow best in soil after heavy rainfall, and then to disperse into the air during hot, dry conditions. Researchers have found an increase in the number of infection during hot and dry weather conditions, for example during drought, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
In the U.S., these fungi are found in Western states including California and Arizona, but have also been recently found in south-central Washington.
It is difficult to prevent breathing in fungal spores, but people who live in or travel to areas where the fungi are common, can try to avoid spending time in dusty places as much as possible. Most people who become infected experience flu-like symptoms, and get better on their own within two to three months, but some need antifungal medication, according to the CDC.
West Nile virus
West Nile virus lives in birds and mosquitoes, and is transmitted to people by mosquito bites. In the United States, infections tend to rise starting June, and the number of cases peaks in the middle of August, according to the CDC.
Most infected people show no symptoms, but some develop a fever, headache and nausea. About 1 percent of people develop a serious neurologic illness such as encephalitis, meningitis or paralysis, and about 10 percent of people in this group die from their infection.
You can reduce the risk of getting infected with West Nile virus by using insect repellent and wearing protective clothing, such as long sleeves and pants, to prevent mosquito bites.
Brain-eating amoeba
The Naegleria fowleri is a heat-loving microscopic amoeba living in warm freshwater, for example lakes, rivers, and hot springs. It can also be found in soil. Most cases of infection with this amoeba have occurred during the summer months.
People usually get infected by swimming in warm, fresh water. Water containing the parasite can enter the body through the nose, and then travel to the brain and cause deadly inflammation of the brain and the membrane that surrounds it.
Infections with Naegleria fowleri are rare - in the 10 years from 2003 to 2012, 31 infections were reported in the United States, according to the CDC. But most people who become infected don't survive.
Lyme disease
Deer ticks that carry the Lyme disease bacteria are most active during the spring, early summer and fall. They ticks favor shady, humid environments, and can be found clinging to grass, in lawns and gardens, at the edges of woods, and in old stone walls, according to New York's Department of Health.
To protect yourself from tick bites and Lyme disease, avoid walking in places where ticks are likely to live, and use insect repellents and skin covering clothing.
Poison ivy, sumac and oak
Some 80 to 90 percent of people are allergic to an oil in the sap of plants such as poison ivy, poison sumac and poison oak, according to the American Academy of Dermatology.
People are more likely to come into contact with these plants in summertime when they are more common. The allergic reaction causes a painful and itching rash, which can often be treated with over-the-counter topical lotions and antihistamines. Learning about how these plants look like can help avoiding contact.
Ear Infection
Swimmer's ear, also called otitis externa, is a common infection of the outer ear canal that results in about 2.4 million doctor's visits and $500 million in health care costs each year, according to the CDC.
To prevent getting an ear infection from organisms living in the water, use a bathing cap or ear plug when swimming, and dry your ears well with a towel after swimming. Leave your ear wax alone, though, because it helps protect your ear canal from infection.
Hyperthermia
Extreme heat kills about 650 Americans yearly, and sends many more to emergency rooms, according to the CDC. To put things into perspective, between 1979 and 2003 more people have died from extreme heat than from tornadoes, hurricanes, floods and earthquakes combined.
Extreme heat causes hyperthermia, a condition in which a person's body absorbs more heat than it dissipates. Hyperthermia can lead to dangerously high body temperatures that require medical attention.
To stay safe, the CDC recommends using air conditioning during hot summer days, keeping hydrated, and checking at least twice a day on the elderly and those who have other medical conditions that put them at higher risk for heat-related problems. Also, never leave children, or pets, in a parked car.
Hand, foot, and mouth disease
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a viral infection that usually affects children younger than 5 years old, but can occur in adults too. Patients experience fever, mouth sores, and a skin rash, according to the CDC.
There's no vaccine to protect against the viruses that cause hand, foot, and mouth disease, but maintaining personal hygiene such as washing hands and disinfecting common surfaces or toys can lower the risk of infection.
Kidney stones
Another thing to be wary of during the summer is dehydration, which doctors say contributes to a peak in number of people developing kidney stones.
As you sweat, the body loses water and makes less urine, which allows for stone-causing minerals to form stones in the kidneys and urinary tract.
Hantavirus
This virus, carried by rodents, can cause a rare but deadly disease called hantavirus pulmonary syndrome. During summer months when people spend more time outdoors, they are more likely to come in contact with droppings of infected rodents, and become infected. Also, when fresh rodent urine or droppings are stirred up, tiny droplets containing the virus get into the air and can infect people through inhalation.
To avoid contact with the virus, people are advised to keep their homes and workplace rodent-free and be cautious of mouse activity in campsites, parks and cabins where they plan to spend time.
Email Bahar Gholipour or follow her @alterwired. Follow us @LiveScience, Facebook & Google+. Original article on Live Science.
Eastern Pacific May Yield Gulf of Mexico Tropical Concerns
By Kristina Pydynowski, Senior Meteorologist
June 1,2014; 12:15AM,EDT
Tropical troubles brewing in the eastern Pacific may lead to concerns in the Gulf and far northwestern Caribbean soon after the official start to the Atlantic hurricane season.
AccuWeather.com meteorologists are monitoring an area south of Mexico, in the eastern Pacific, for a new tropical storm to take shape over the next few days.
It is possible that the system's energy could then slowly fuel tropical development in the Atlantic Basin in the days that follow.
Hurricane season in the Atlantic Basin officially commences on June 1.
After bringing the threat of flooding rain to southern Mexico and neighboring Central America, energy from the system is likely to reach the southern Gulf of Mexico or the far northwestern Caribbean during the latter part of next week.
"The environment that we are seeing unfolding across the Gulf of Mexico and far northwestern Caribbean for next week would cause any tropical feature to move slowly and support possible slow development," stated AccuWeather.com Meteorologist Rob Miller.
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A slower solution would increase the chances of the system developing, according to AccuWeather.com Hurricane Expert Dan Kottlowski.
"The faster the system reaches the Gulf of Mexico, it will have a harder time developing due to the presence of strong wind shear," Kottlowski stated. Wind shear refers to winds above the surface that can rip apart developing tropical systems.
"The longer it waits to come out, the better chances the wind shear slackens and development takes place."
Regardless of whether a tropical system takes shape, heavy rain could be drawn across western Cuba and northward to Florida and the central Gulf Coast later next week or the following weekend.
Another possibility is that the Atlantic ridge of high pressure may hold firm and direct the system, along with its drenching showers and thunderstorms, into northeastern Mexico later in the week.
The area of concern for tropical development in both basins is currently a broad area of low pressure located a few hundred miles south-southeast of the Gulf of Tehuantepec.
The low should organize into a tropical depression within the next day or two.
"It will tend to drift northward into the Gulf of Tehuantepec by Tuesday, possibly strengthening into a strong tropical storm or hurricane," stated Miller.
The waters in the path of the system are sufficiently warm for tropical development. While some wind shear is present, it is not overly strong.
The next tropical storm in the eastern Pacific would acquire the name "Boris."
"Flooding rain and mudslides would be the main impact, with some mountainous areas potentially receiving 10 to 20 inches (250 to 500 mm) of rain during the upcoming week," Miller continued in regards to the effects of the system in southern Mexico.
As the system's moisture is drawn northward, heavy rain is likely to overspread the majority of far southeastern Mexico, including the Yucatan Peninsula, as well as Guatemala and Belize.
Cities that will potentially endure a soaking from the system include Oaxaca, Veracruz, Merida, Belmopan and Guatemala City. Vacationers at the resort cities of Cancun and Chetumal also face an unpleasant wet stretch of weather.
"It has already been active across the resort areas on the Yucatan Peninsula due to daily thunderstorms, but the weather will only get worse next week as moisture from the eastern Pacific system comes into play," Miller stated.
Despite the disruptions to vacationers and the prospect of flooding and mudslides, Miller pointed out that the rain will bring long-term benefits to easing the ongoing drought across the area.
If a system in the eastern Pacific acquires a name and makes the track across southern Mexico without dissipating, it would then keep its eastern Pacific name in the Gulf of Mexico or northwestern Caribbean. However, storms from the eastern Pacific typically do not survive the trip across mountainous southern Mexico.
If the system dissipates over southern Mexico and only a piece of its energy fuels a new tropical storm in the Gulf of Mexico, the new system would acquire a name from the Atlantic Basin's list.
The first tropical storm of 2014 in the Atlantic would be named "Arthur."
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Minneapolis: Stormy Weather to Usher in June
By Kristen Rodman, AccuWeather.com Staff Writer
June 1,2014; 1:02AM,EDT
Stormy weather will usher in the first day of June this weekend in Minneapolis.
Highs will remain consistently in the 80s through the weekend in the city with overnight lows hovering around the 65 F mark through Sunday.
Severe thunderstorms will move into the area Sunday and the threat for severe storms will linger into Monday.
As the new week begins, temperatures will remain in the low 80s.
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Passing showers will dampen the city Tuesday morning but times of sun and clouds will come Tuesday afternoon, providing the city a break from the stormy weather. Highs will drop into the mid-70s.
The chance for more strong thunderstorms returns Wednesday, with highs remaining in the 70s.
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29mSigns of Wild Winter Persist: Canadian City Deals With Frozen Pipes as June Nears
By Katy Galimberti, AccuWeather.com Staff Writer
June 1,2014; 1:01AM,EDT
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Over 450 properties in the area still have frozen water pipes, leaving hundreds without running water. Winnipeg continues to face the highest number of frozen water pipes in 35 years.
"All of the continued patches of very cold temperatures drove frost to go deeper," said Randy Hull, Winnipeg emergency preparedness coordinator.
Frost levels penetrated an average 8-9 feet below the ground.
Pipes freeze as winter unleashes its wrath of snow and ice (Photo/Suzanne Carlsson)Hull explained that the top 4 feet have thawed out, but they estimate there is still 4-5 feet of ground that has not warmed up enough.
AccuWeather Meteorologist Eric Leister said that temperatures were significantly below normal from January through April.
"This long duration of cold air preceding this month has caused the ground to be frozen to deep levels. Even though it is warm now, the ground is still frozen," he said.
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City officials were surprised that there were four new reports of frozen pipes over the past weekend, a further evidence of just how cold the ground is after such a bitter winter.
To service residents, there are three resource centers and 11 shower facilities throughout the city for those who haven't found alternative ways to get running water.
The city was able to use temporary hose lines to provide water to 996 properties and also offer reimbursements to those who could not wait for the city and hired a private contractor. Leister said it could still be a matter of weeks before the ground catches up to the season and pipes completely thaw out.
While the city can't change the temperature, they are going to use this year as a learning example and urge residents to take more preventative measures next year.
Hull estimated that between February and March, the city received 100 reports of frozen pipes per day, a number they hope to decrease next winter.
As for now, all they can do is wait for the last remnant of winter to melt away.
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Cleveland: Stormy Weather to Kickstart June
By Kristen Rodman, AccuWeather.com Staff Writer
June 1,2014; 12:55AM,EDT
While sunshine will ring in the first day of June, stormy weather will quickly follow.
There will also be a rise in temperature with highs reaching into the mid-80s by Tuesday.
For both weekend days, mostly sunny skies and warm air will provide ideal weather for those looking to spend some quality time outdoors. Those outside should wear sunscreen or a hat as sunburn is possible.
Despite sunny weekend skies, the first week of June will be ushered in by storms as thunderstorms roll into the region Monday morning.
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Thunderstorms and rain showers will persist throughout the day on Monday, but some sunshine will return Tuesday afternoon. However, a thunderstorm or shower is not out of the question for Tuesday afternoon and evening.
Storms will return to Cleveland on Wednesday, lasting through Friday. The city's next break from stormy weather will come on Saturday.
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1hHot, Humid Weather to Hit Dallas This Week
By Mark Leberfinger, AccuWeather.com Staff Writer
June 1,2014; 12:54AM,EDT
Hot and humid conditions will blaze this week across the Metroplex.
Sunday will be the coolest day, relatively speaking, with a high in the upper 80s with a chance of a late day thunderstorm.
In addition to taking precautions to deal with the heat and humidity, people doing outdoor activities also should be aware of changing weather conditions and seek shelter if thunder is heard.
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The heat is on, starting Monday.
Daily highs will start in the low 90s but then peak in the upper 90s on Wednesday.
It will remain hot and humid through Saturday with highs staying in the low 90s.
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16mLos Angeles: Partly Cloudy Skies Over Weekend
By Katy Galimberti, AccuWeather.com Staff Writer
June 1,2014; 12:53AM,EDT
Partly cloudy skies and a slight drop in temperature are in store for Los Angeles over the weekend.
"A generally seasonable weekend in store for Los Angeles with morning low clouds at the beaches and in some inland areas breaking for afternoon sunshine," AccuWeather.com Meteorologist Brian Edwards said.
"High temperatures will be close to normal, around 80 inland on Sunday and between 70 and 75 at the beaches."
Morning low clouds will give way to sunshine in the late afternoon with temperatures in the high 70s.
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The temperature will drop into Sunday morning. Clouds will break in the afternoon and bring a slight drop in temperature to the low 70s.
Temperatures will trend slightly downward on Monday and Tuesday with a more extensive low cloud deck during the late-night and early morning hours, he said.
Highs early next week will be in the low 70s inland to the upper 60s at the beaches
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May 30Detroit: Stormy Weather in Store for Start of June
By Kristen Rodman, AccuWeather.com Staff Writer
June 1,2014; 12:46AM.EDT
While sunshine will ring in the first day of June, stormy weather will quickly follow.
Temperatures will continue to rise through Sunday and Monday as highs will reach into the mid-80s by June 2.
For Sunday, mostly sunny skies and warm air will provide ideal weather for those looking to spend some quality time outdoors. Those outside should wear sunscreen or a hat as sunburn is possible.
Despite sunny weekend skies, the first week of June will be ushered in by storms as thunderstorms roll into the region Monday afternoon.
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Thunderstorms and rain showers will persist throughout the evening Monday. Mostly cloudy skies will hover over the area Tuesday, but a thunderstorm or shower is not out of the question.
Storms will return to Detroit again on Wednesday, but they should retreat by the late-evening hours.
Cloudy skies will make a comeback in the city on Thursday and last through the weekend and into the second week of June.
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20mAtlanta: Stormy, Unsettled Start to June
By Michael Kuhne, AccuWeather.com Staff Writer
June 1,2014; 12:43AM,EDT
Pop-up showers and thunderstorms will occur mainly in the afternoon and evening hours each day through the beginning of the week.
"However, precipitation chances will be small as not everyone will get hit with wet weather," AccuWeather.com Meteorologist Stephen Travis said.
"No fronts will cross through the area, so daytime heating instability will be the guiding factor in where these storms pop up."
It will also remain humid throughout the weekend and into the start of the week with dew points consistently in the middle to upper 60s.
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Instability will decrease a little on Sunday and Monday, meaning these days will bring the best chance of dry weather, he said.
"Although there could still be an isolated storm both of those days and neither will be guaranteed dry," Travis said.
More comfortable air will move in on Monday, with highs in the low 80s, but an evening thunderstorm will arise in parts of the area.
Humid air returns on Tuesday with highs in the upper 80s. There will also come several afternoon thunderstorms on Tuesday.
The storms should clear out for the Atlanta Braves game against the Seattle Mariners at Turner Field. First pitch is set for 7:10 p.m. EDT. Evening temperatures should drop into the upper 70s.
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Continued Stretch of Calm Weather for Seattle
By Michael Kuhne, AccuWeather.com Staff Writer
June 1,2014; 12:40AM,EDT
Calmer weather and sunshine can be expected in the Seattle area for the start of June, with mild days to remain through the start of the week.
"It will be quite a tranquil weather pattern for Seattle over the next week to wrap up May and start the month of June," AccuWeather.com Meteorologist Brian Edwards said.
A large area of high pressure extending from the Pacific Ocean through the Northwest will keep things dry and above normal into the beginning of the week.
Another nice day can be expected on Sunday with sunshine and a few clouds. Highs once again will be in the middle 70s.
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"Not much change on Monday with a good deal of sunshine and a high within a degree or two of 75," Edwards said.
Temperatures will drop closer to normal by Tuesday and Wednesday with highs both days around 70 with a decent amount of sunshine each day.
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3hMore Rain for Flood-Ravaged South China
By Kristina Pydynowski, Senior Meteorologist
June 1,2014; 12:38AM,EDT
Recent heavy rain has claimed at least 37 lives across South China, and more rain is on the way.
Over the past week, the Associated Press reports that torrential rain has left 37 people dead and six missing across southern China.
Flooding downpours over the weekend in Guizhou Province claimed another three lives, while a rescuer in Jiangxi Province died after his yacht capsized while searching for a missing middle school student.
Xinhua claims that the yacht capsized due to engine failure.
Guangdong province was hardest hit with 17 deaths reported from the most recent flooding.
Also in Jiangzi, 5,000 residents of Pingxiang City remained trapped by floods as of midday Sunday (local time). More than 4,000 people had already been evacuated.
Overall at least 25,000 homes have been destroyed by the flooding this year. In total more than 400,000 people have been displaced by the flood waters.
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Hunan Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters told Xinhua that the heavy rain caused the displacement of 16,000 residents and the collapse of 520 homes.
For the end of the weekend, another series of storms will bring heavy rainfall to areas from eastern Guizhou and Guangxi provinces northeastward through Fujian and Zhejiang, continuing the threat for flooding across the region.
Moisture from a tropical low that moved into northern India this week will be pulled into southeast China into Sunday, further enhancing the rainfall.
New rainfall amounts of 25-75 mm (1-3 inches) will be common with local amounts over 150 mm (6 inches) possible.
Shanghai will likely see a period of heavy rainfall into Sunday night. Downpours can quickly lead to flooding in any poor drainage areas with rainfall rates up to 25 mm (1 inch) per hour possible.
Most of the thunderstorms will remain north of Hong Kong this week, which is good news for areas that were impacted by heavy rain and flooding early in May.
Meteorologist Eric Leister and Alan Reppert contributed to this story.
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| Precip | 2.14" | New Orleans, LA |
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Weather Underground midday recap for Thursday,May 29,2014
An area of low pressure continued to inch eastward across the Gulf Coast on Thursday, while a cold frontal boundary extended from the Great Basin to the northern Plains. A low pressure system moved slowly eastward over the lower Mississippi Valley on Thursday. This system continued to draw a warm, moist air mass from the Gulf of Mexico, which initiated heavy rain and thunderstorms across the central and eastern portions of the Gulf Coast. Flash flood warnings were issued in southern Louisiana, while flash flood watches were issued in eastern Louisiana, southeast Arkansas, Mississippi, southwest Alabama and across the Florida Panhandle. Destin, Fla., reported a midday total of 4.24 inches of rain, while Crestview, Fla., reported a midday total of 3.76 inches of rain. Isolated thunderstorms also developed across parts of the Southeast. Meanwhile, a cold frontal boundary extended from Missouri to the Carolinas, which triggered strong to severe thunderstorm development across the Mississippi Valley, the Tennessee Valley, the Ohio Valley and the Mid-Atlantic. Flash flood warnings were issued in southern Ohio, while flash flood watches were issued in southeast Indiana, northeast Kentucky, West Virginia and the western tip of Virginia. Litchfield, Ill., reported a midday total of 1.15 inches of rain, while Cincinnati, Ohio, reported a midday total of 0.93 inches of rain. High pressure kept conditions mostly clear across the Northeast on Thursday. A separate cold front stretched from southern Nevada to northwest North Dakota. This system brought scattered rain and thunderstorms to parts of the Four Corners and the northern Plains. A ridge of high pressure kept the West Coast clear of precipitation, as temperatures ranged between the 90s and 100s across the Desert Southwest.
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