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Jun 11 2026WEATHER

Weather check: Mid-Atlantic braces for heat, storms, then a weekend cool-down

The DMV region is gearing up for a rollercoaster end to the week. After scattered showers and rumbles of thunder on Wednesday, the real show starts Thursday and peaks Friday. A thick blanket of heat and moisture will roll in, pushing highs into the mid-90s. When you add the humidity, stepping outsid

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Jun 11 2026WEATHER

North Jersey braces for a couple of steamy days

North Jersey won’t get much of a break this week—temperatures are climbing, and so is the humidity. The National Weather Service says the area should expect a heat advisory starting Thursday at noon, stretching until 8 p. m. Friday. That covers Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Passaic, and Sussex coun

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Jun 10 2026WEATHER

Heat Wave Hits Philly Ahead of World Cup

Philly is already feeling the summer heat, with temperatures hitting 90 degrees or more nine times since mid‑April. The early rush of hot days is a sign that the city might face triple‑digit heat indices soon. The National Weather Service says that the humidity and dew point are at their yearly h

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Jun 10 2026ENVIRONMENT

Heatwave May: The World’s Second‑Warmest Month Ever

The planet warmed again in May, becoming the second hottest month since reliable records began. Climate change and a developing El Niño pattern pushed up land and sea temperatures across the globe. Scientists from the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service noted that May 2024 ranked jus

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Jun 10 2026WEATHER

Severe storms on the way as heat peaks in the Northeast

A shift in weather patterns is bringing two key ingredients together for a stormy end to the week across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. After days of oppressive heat and high humidity, a cold front will collide with this air mass, sparking storms that could include damaging winds and hail.

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Jun 09 2026WEATHER

Heat Wave Hits Eugene: Expect 90‑Degree Days This Weekend

The Eugene and Springfield area is set for a sharp rise in temperatures, moving from the mild 60s at the start of the week to scorching highs by mid‑week. The National Weather Service notes that after a cool, wet beginning, a multi‑day heat event will begin late in the week and extend into the weeke

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Jun 09 2026WEATHER

Heat Wave Turns Into Storm Threat: A Week of Weather Watch

The weather team is keeping a close eye on the heat that’s set to hit the region from Tuesday through Thursday. A high‑pressure ridge will keep temperatures climbing while also setting up the possibility of storms every day. Early Tuesday starts with a few thunderstorms in the morning, but they are

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Jun 09 2026ENVIRONMENT

Heat waves hurt maize crops more than dry air in Northeast China

Northeast China grows a lot of corn—about a third of the country’s total. But the weather there has been getting more extreme. Scientists looked at 40 years of corn harvests, plant growth records, and weather data from local stations. Instead of blaming just rainfall or drought, they tested how heat

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Jun 08 2026WEATHER

Heatwave Looms Over Denver This Week

Denver is bracing for a string of scorching days, with temperatures expected to hit the 90‑degree range across low elevations. The National Weather Service warned residents to drink plenty of water and avoid heavy outdoor work while the heat stays high from Sunday through Wednesday. Sunday’s foreca

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Jun 08 2026WEATHER

Heat Returns, Showers Loom South

After a rough Saturday night that toppled trees and cut power in Maryland, the D. C. area is calming down today. The sky will be clear and warm, with temperatures climbing close to 70°F later in the day. A weather front that caused last night’s storms lies mostly south of the metro now. It may

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