Hello everyone! This week has been relatively mild and sunny. However, a significant autumn storm has arrived. Here is what you need to know. Thursday 11/21 : Heavy rain overnight followed by occasional rain showers throughout the day. 🌧️ About 2-3 inches of rain is expected. Temperatures will drop to the low 40s by this evening. Wind gusts over 20 mph are possible. 🌬️ Daytime high of 54°F and nighttime low of 32°F. Friday 11/22 : A few rain and snow showers in the morning hours 🌧️🌨️ followed by mostly cloudy skies 🌥️ and some rain showers in the afternoon. Afterward, rain showers may transition back to a mix of rain and snow in the evening. 🌧️🌨️ Daytime high of 41°F and nighttime low of 33°F. Saturday 11/23 : Partly cloudy skies. ⛅ Wind gusts over 20 mph are possible. 🌬️ Daytime high of 50°F and nighttime low of 36°F. Sunday 11/24 : Partly cloudy skies. ⛅ Daytime high of 50°F and nighttime low of 32°F. Concluding thoughts : Heavy rain and wintry precipitation followed by sunshine and clouds.

Hello everyone! I hope you all enjoyed the sunny weekend. Here is what you need to know. Monday 11/18 : Sunny skies. ☀️ Daytime high of 66°F and nighttime low of 37°F. Tuesday 11/19 : Mostly sunny skies🌤️ followed by mostly cloudy skies ⛅ and a chance for isolated showers. 🌧️ Daytime high of 60°F and nighttime low of 40°F. Wednesday 11/20 : Increasing clouds throughout the day ⛅ followed by periods of rain overnight. Rain may be heavy at times. 🌧️ Daytime high of 60°F and nighttime low of 43°F. Thursday 11/21 : Periods of rain in the morning 🌧️ followed by occasional showers and mostly cloudy skies ⛅ in the afternoon. Daytime high of 51°F and nighttime low of 33°F. Friday 11/22 : Mostly cloudy skies ⛅ accompanied by occasional showers throughout the day. 🌧️ Daytime high of 47°F and nighttime low of 36°F. Saturday 11/23 : Partly cloudy skies. ⛅ Daytime high of 52°F and nighttime low of 34°F. Sunday 11/24 : Partly cloudy skies. ⛅ Daytime high of 53°F and nighttime low of 35°F. Concluding thoughts : Sunshine followed by rain later in the week.

Hello everyone! This week has been colder and windy. Here is what you need to know. Thursday 11/14 : Mostly cloudy skies. 🌥️ Daytime high of 49°F and nighttime low of 30°F. Friday 11/15 : Partly cloudy skies in the morning 🌥️ followed by mostly sunny skies. 🌤️ Daytime high of 58°F and nighttime low of 36°F. Saturday 11/16 : Sunny skies. ☀️ Daytime high of 61°F and nighttime low of 35°F. Sunday 11/17 : Mostly sunny skies. 🌤️ Daytime high of 63°F and nighttime low of 39°F. Concluding thoughts : Sunshine and clouds accompanied by cooler temperatures.

Hello everyone! I hope you all enjoyed your weekend. Here is what you need to know. Monday 11/11 : Overnight rain 🌧️ followed by mostly cloudy skies in the morning. 🌥️ Afterward, partly cloudy to mostly sunny skies in the afternoon and evening. ⛅ Wind gusts over 20 mph are possible. 🌬️ Daytime high of 66°F and nighttime low of 42°F. Tuesday 11/12 : Sunny skies. ☀️ Wind gusts over 25 mph are possible. 🌬️ Daytime high of 53°F and nighttime low of 29°F. Wednesday 11/13 : Sunny skies. ☀️ Daytime high of 50°F and nighttime low of 27°F. Thursday 11/14 : Mostly cloudy skies. 🌥️ Daytime high of 49°F and nighttime low of 32°F. Friday 11/15 : Mostly sunny skies. 🌤️ Daytime high of 56°F and nighttime low of 37°F. Saturday 11/16 : Sunny skies. ☀️ Daytime high of 59°F and nighttime low of 36°F. Sunday 11/17 : Partly cloudy skies. ⛅ Daytime high of 61°F and nighttime low of 43°F. Concluding thoughts : Sunshine and clouds throughout the week accompanied by much colder temperatures.

Hello everyone! The past couple of days have been unusually warm, but cooler conditions will arrive. Here is what you need to know. Thursday 11/7 : Mostly sunny skies 🌤️. Daytime high of 74°F and nighttime low of 39°F. Friday 11/8 : Sunny skies ☀️ with possible winds gusts over 20 mph 🌬️. Daytime high of 67°F and nighttime low of 35°F. Saturday 11/9 : Sunny skies ☀️. Daytime high of 55°F and nighttime low of 31°F. Sunday 11/10 : Mostly cloudy skies 🌥️ followed by showers in the evening that will continue in the overnight hours 🌧️. Daytime high of 59°F and nighttime low of 50°F. Concluding thoughts : Sunny skies followed by rain showers on Sunday.

Flooding — one of the deadliest phenomena worldwide. September was a catastrophic month due to multiple flooding events. The three main flooding disasters were Super Typhoon Yagi, Storm Boris, and Hurricane Helene. Let's dive into how these disasters occurred and their impacts. Super Typhoon Yagi On August 30, the Japan Meteorological Agency monitored a low-pressure area that would later develop into a tropical cyclone. Tropical Storm Yagi made landfall in Casiguran, Aurora, Philippines on September 2. A day after barreling across the Philippines, Yagi underwent rapid intensification and strengthened about 60 kt (70 mph) in just 24 hours. The storm later peaked as a Category 5 super typhoon with winds of 160 mph. Afterward, the typhoon slightly weakened and made landfall near Wenchang, Hainan, China as a Category 4 typhoon, the strongest to hit Hainan since Typhoon Rammasun in 2014. Yagi re-intensified in the Gulf of Tonkin and peaked again as a Category 4 typhoon before making landfall in Haiphong, Vietnam. Yagi devastated several areas, including southern parts of China, Philippines, Vietnam, and Myanmar. In the Philippines, Yagi caused at least 20 deaths and at least $60 million in damage. In southern China, damages totaled at least $12 billion and in Hainan, more than 50,000 houses were damaged or destroyed. In Vietnam, Yagi destroyed more than 200,000 hectares of crops. Some areas recorded more than two feet of rain, including Lào Cai and Thái Bình which both measured about 30 inches! Deadly landslides and flooding killed hundreds in both Vietnam and Myanmar. Yagi caused more than $16 billion in damage, killed over 800 people, and became the third-costliest typhoon in recorded history. Storm Boris Cold air was driven south across the United Kingdom and collided with warm air in the Mediterranean Sea on September 11-12. As a result, a low-pressure area formed and moved erratically east and then north. A cut-off low developed and was named Boris, which later became stuck between two high-pressure areas. Boris caused catastrophic flooding in Austria, Czechia, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, and Hungary. Unprecedented rainfall burst river banks and caused dams to fail, flooding many communities in central Europe. In Austria, cities including St. Pölten and Lilienfeld recorded over 14 inches of rain. In Czechia, Jeseník and Šerák measured around 18 inches. In Poland, dams failed in Stronie Śląskie and Lwówek Śląski, flooding houses and streets. In Romania, flooding damaged infrastructure and submerged homes in several towns. In Slovakia and Hungary, the Danube River overflowed its banks and flooded parts of Bratislava and Budapest. Storm Boris killed over 25 people and caused more than €2 billion in damage. Hurricane Helene On September 22, a low-pressure area developed in the western Caribbean. A couple days later, the National Hurricane Center named Tropical Storm Helene and the large and broad storm steadily intensified. On September 26, Helene underwent rapid intensification due to low wind shear and warm sea surface temperatures. The hurricane rapidly intensified to its peak as a Category 4 major hurricane with winds of 140 mph. At September 27 3:10 UTC, Helene made landfall southwest of Perry, Florida. Afterward, the hurricane accelerated through Georgia and North Carolina before dissipating over Tennessee. Helene was a catastrophic hurricane and brought significant impacts to areas including Florida and North Carolina. In Keaton Beach, Florida, 90% of homes were destroyed. Manatee and Sarasota counties suffered major damage, totaling around $1 billion. In Georgia, over a million people lost power due to powerful winds causing trees to fall on power lines. The Chattahoochee River overflowed its banks, which led to water rescue teams evacuating dozens of people. In North Carolina, more than 100 people have been killed and damages totaled over $50 billion. Some places such as Busick received over 30 inches of rain. Also, landslides and floodwaters destroyed bridges and washed away roads, isolating communities including Asheville in western North Carolina. In South Carolina, wind gusts exceeded 70 mph in multiple areas and Helene produced several weak tornadoes. Unfortunately, Helene caused more than $80 billion in damage and at least 200 deaths. Conclusion Super Typhoon Yagi, Storm Boris, and Hurricane Helene all caused flooding and significant damage. Yagi devastated northern Vietnam, Boris devastated central Europe, and Helene devastated Florida and North Carolina. Extreme flooding events have become more frequent due to climate change and hopefully we will be better prepared for future natural disasters. Citations https://reliefweb.int/report/philippines/situation-update-no-4-combined-effects-tropical-cyclone-yagi-and-southwest-monsoon-14-september-2024 https://apnews.com/article/yagi-vietnam-storm-flooding-landslides-fdc1ab23b354b8b63a9c92213c3ec316 https://reliefweb.int/report/viet-nam/vnm-cyclone-09-2024-typhoon-yagi-viet-nam-field-report-3-092024-3-2024-09-15 https://elevenmyanmar.com/news/floods-claim-433-lives-79-missing-and-devastate-780000-acres-of-paddy-fields https://phys.org/news/2024-10-analysis-storm-boris-european-september.html https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2024/09/16/storm-boris-europe-flooding-torrential-rain/ https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/residents-polish-town-hit-by-flood-hope-make-homes-liveable-by-winter-2024-09-21/ https://www.nbcnews.com/news/weather/live-blog/helene-deadly-storm-live-updates-rcna17320 https://www.britannica.com/event/Hurricane-Helene https://www.cbsnews.com/news/hurricane-helenes-north-carolina-damage-53-billion-record/

Hello everyone! I hope you all enjoyed your weekend. Here is what you need to know. Monday 11/4 : Partly cloudy skies ⛅. Daytime high of 61°F and nighttime low of 46°F. Tuesday 11/5 : Partly cloudy skies ⛅. Daytime high of 73°F and nighttime low of 57°F. Wednesday 11/6 : Partly cloudy skies ⛅. Daytime high of 80°F and nighttime low of 50°F. Thursday 11/7 : Partly cloudy skies ⛅. Daytime high of 68°F and nighttime low of 37°F. Friday 11/8 : Sunny skies ☀️. Daytime high of 65°F and nighttime low of 36°F. Saturday 11/9 : Mostly sunny skies 🌤️. Daytime high of 60°F and nighttime low of 34°F. Sunday 11/10 : Partly cloudy skies ⛅ followed by showers in the afternoon and evening 🌧️. Daytime high of 61°F and nighttime low of 53°F. Concluding thoughts : Another pleasant week with a mix of sunshine and clouds.

Hello everyone! We have a record long dry streak and warm temperatures have arrived again. Here is what you need to know. Thursday 10/31 : Happy Halloween! 🎃👻. Partly cloudy skies ⛅. Near record high temperatures. Daytime high of 82°F and nighttime low of 62°F. Friday 11/1 : Mostly cloudy skies 🌥️ and a few morning showers 🌧️ followed by mostly sunny skies 🌤️. Daytime high of 78°F and nighttime low of 39°F. Saturday 11/2 : Sunny skies ☀️. Daytime high of 61°F and nighttime low of 33°F. Sunday 11/3 : Partly cloudy skies ⛅. Daytime high of 60°F and nighttime low of 36°F. Concluding thoughts : Very warm temperatures for the next couple of days before colder conditions arrive.

Hello everyone! I hope you all enjoyed the sunny and pleasant weekend. This unprecedented dry streak will continue through the end of October. Here is what you need to know. Monday 10/28 : Mostly sunny skies 🌤️. Daytime high of 62°F and nighttime low of 39°F. Tuesday 10/29 : Partly cloudy skies ⛅. Daytime high of 67°F and nighttime low of 48°F. Wednesday 10/30 : Mostly sunny skies 🌤️. Daytime high of 76°F and nighttime low of 52°F. Thursday 10/31 : Happy Halloween! 🎃 👻. Mostly sunny skies 🌤️. Daytime high of 80°F and nighttime low of 61°F. Friday 11/1 : Occasional showers in the morning 🌧️ followed by partly cloudy skies ⛅. Daytime high of 71°F and nighttime low of 38°F. Saturday 11/2 : Sunny skies ☀️. Daytime high of 61°F and nighttime low of 35°F. Sunday 11/3 : Partly cloudy skies ⛅. Daytime high of 63°F and nighttime low of 43°F. Concluding thoughts : Sunshine and some clouds accompanied by very warm temperatures.

Hello everyone! The last few days have been incredibly warm and dry, with little rain in sight. Here is what you need to know. Thursday 10/24 : Some clouds in the early morning hours ⛅ followed by sunny skies ☀️. Daytime high of 68°F and nighttime low of 38°F. Friday 10/25 : Mostly sunny skies 🌤️. Daytime high of 64°F and nighttime low of 46°F. Saturday 10/26 : Mostly sunny skies 🌤️. Daytime high of 65°F and nighttime low of 36°F. Sunday 10/27 : Sunny skies ☀️. Daytime high of 59°F and nighttime low of 32°F. Concluding thoughts : Sunny skies and cooler temperatures.

Hello everyone! I hope you all enjoyed the perfect sunny and warm weather. Here is what you need to know. Monday 10/21 : Sunny skies ☀️. Daytime high of 81°F and nighttime low of 50°F. Tuesday 10/22 : Sunny skies ☀️. Daytime high of 82°F and nighttime low of 47°F. Wednesday 10/23 : Mostly sunny skies 🌤️. Daytime high of 77°F and nighttime low of 49°F. Thursday 10/24 : Sunny skies ☀️. Daytime high of 63°F and nighttime low of 36°F. Friday 10/25 : Sunny skies ☀️. Daytime high of 62°F and nighttime low of 39°F. Saturday 10/26 : Partly cloudy skies ⛅. Daytime high of 65°F and nighttime low of 37°F. Sunday 10/27 : Mostly sunny skies 🌤️. Daytime high of 61°F and nighttime low of 35°F. Concluding thoughts : Warm and sunny conditions.

Hello everyone! I hope you enjoyed the sunshine and cooler weather. Here is what you need to know. Thursday 10/17 : Sunny skies ☀️. Daytime high of 61°F and nighttime low of 39°F. Friday 10/18 : Sunny skies ☀️. Daytime high of 67°F and nighttime low of 40°F. Saturday 10/19 : Sunny skies ☀️. Daytime high of 71°F and nighttime low of 37°F. Sunday 10/20 : Sunny skies ☀️. Daytime high of 76°F and nighttime low of 42°F. Concluding thoughts : Sunny and mild.